The Irish mutinied together with a German regiment, and for a few days there was open warfare on the streets of Rio de Janeiro.

[1] Several attempts were made by Brazil to bring in more Irish immigrants to settle in the country, however, much of the land given to the settlers was porous or in extremely remote locations.

At the same time, several prominent Irish figures served in diplomatic posts in Brazil for the United Kingdom (as Ireland was part of the British Empire).

[2] During World War I, Brazilian and Irish soldiers (who were part of the British regiment) fought together against German forces during the Hundred Days Offensive in France.

Brazil's main exports to Ireland include: aeroplanes, machinery, minerals, soy, meat, fruit and wood.

Ireland's main exports to Brazil include: pharmaceuticals, precision instruments, machinery and organic chemicals.