Chandigarh, Oct. 14 -- The Embassy of Ireland launched the 'Looking East and William J. Moylan Exhibition' at St. Stephen's School, New Chandigarh, highlighting over three centuries of historical and cultural connections between Ireland and India. The event was attended by chief guest and deputy ambassador of Ireland to India, Raymond Mullen, and guest of honour Paul Waters, an Irish author and journalist. Principal Roy Da Silva inaugurated the programme. In his opening address, Principal Da Silva observed that the relationship between India and Ireland "goes beyond the similarities of the nations' flags." "Both the Indian and Irish tricolours were inspired by the French tricolour, reflecting republican movements and aspirations for independence. The exhibition offers students and educators a valuable opportunity to engage with this long-standing and multifaceted relationship, which formally began with the establishment of India-Ireland diplomatic relations on January 10, 1949," he added. Deputy ambassador Mullen said that over 100,000 Indians now reside in Ireland, making them the third-largest immigrant group after Polish and British nationals. "Two nations so far apart and so different in size, yet so connected by people-to-people links through centuries," Mullen said. He encouraged students to consider pursuing postgraduate studies in Ireland, highlighting strong programmes in AI, critical thinking, and technology. htc...