Rory Montgomery
Rory Montgomery is a former official in the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland, recognized for his diplomatic efforts during crucial negotiations related to Brexit and Anglo-Irish relations. He is noted for recounting an encounter with British Prime Minister David Cameron in 2016, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced by Ireland in its relationship with the UK.
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Rory Montgomery later became second secretary general after meeting Aingeal O’Donoghue through a mutual friend.
Low-profile operator becomes Ireland’s most important diplomat for the next six months – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-01
Rory Montgomery was crucial in the Department of Foreign Affairs during Brexit.
Why did economists get the impact of Brexit on Ireland so wrong? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-26
Rory Montgomery remembers the night in Brussels in 2016 when British prime minister David Cameron told him in a lift that Enda Kenny 'was playing a blinder'.
Anglo-Irish relations have suffered badly over the last decade, and the work to repair them will take time and effort – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-05
