Irish ambassador Peadar Carpenter, second right, at this September’s Alfi global distribution conference Marion Dessard

Irish ambassador Peadar Carpenter, second right, at this September’s Alfi global distribution conference Marion Dessard

I will remember 2017 as the year that Luxembourg…

continued to be welcoming to people of so many nationalities.

My personal highlight of the year was…

keeping my head above water, and of course Dublin men’s and women’s Gaelic football teams winning the All-Ireland!

The cultural event I enjoyed most…

I enjoyed every event that I attended, but I suppose the visit of an ecumenical group from Co. Carlow in Ireland to take part in the procession in Echternach was very special as it was the first, and hopefully will lead to greater links in the future.

The best plate of food I had at a Luxembourg restaurant…

I had many excellent meals but my favourite was in Come Prima!

In 2018, I am most looking forward to…

staying healthy and enjoying the rest of my posting in Luxembourg.