Bobby McDonagh (born 29 June 1954)[1] is a former Irish diplomat.

He was educated in Gonzaga College, Dublin and graduated from Balliol College, Oxford[2] with a Master of Arts (MA) (Greats/Classics).

He is regarded as an expert on European Union affairs, having spent 23 years of his career either in the corridors of Brussels or in the EU division of the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs.

[2] He served as Director General of the EU division of the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs (2001–2005).

[3] He served as Ambassador of Ireland to Italy (2013–2017) and retired in 2018.