With the big day looming, the airwaves are full of fevered anticipation about the imminent St Patrick’s spectacle. That the events will be awash with gaudy pageantry and cheesy stereotypes is a given, but presenters and pundits across all stations worry that the annual festivities might descend into ugly scenes of unruliness. Yes, so all-pervasive … Read more
FASHION fans are set to go wild for Dunnes Stores’ St Patrick’s Day range – and one of the item in particular is perfect for the festivity. The popular fashion retailer has launched an accessory covered in sequins that will elevate your outfit for the busy day without breaking the bank. 2 The St Patrick’s … Read more
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is heading to the White House on Wednesday to meet US president Donald Trump as part of the St Patrick’s Day programme of events. So, what are the day’s key times? Washington DC, and the US east coast as a whole, is currently four hours behind Ireland after daylight savings time kicked … Read more
The highly anticipated “Lucky You!” event, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, has officially arrived in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Players can now immerse themselves in a whirlwind of themed tasks, crafting, and exclusive rewards, all designed to add a touch of luck and whimsy to both their in-game valley and wardrobes. The much awaited “Lucky You!” event, … Read more
Limerick councillors will fly to New York and Georgia to wet the shamrock on St Patrick’s Day, a year after their last US visit sparked controversy over the cost of the trip. Last year, one of the three delegations which travelled ran up a tab of $440 (€419) in a New York bar. The total … Read more
Micheál Martin says SF position is ‘playing politics’Tánaiste Simon Harris says ‘it’s always easier to just not show up’Funding issue claimed by opponents as reason for snub The Sinn Féin leader and her deputy, Northern First Minister Michelle O’Neill, announced yesterday that neither would go to the US for St Patrick’s Day, boycotting the annual … Read more
Sinn Féin will not travel to the White House for St Patrick’s Day, Mary Lou McDonald has announced. Ms McDonald and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill, the Sinn Fein vice president, made the announcement on Friday, citing “a principled stance against the threat of mass expulsion of the Palestinian people from Gaza”. The party … Read more
The US federal government is edging towards a full shutdown next month, unless the Democrats agree to approve a funding bill by March 14, the day Micheál Martin is expected to visit the White House. Mr Martin is scheduled to visit Austin, Texas before travelling to Washington on March 11 for a series of events up … Read more