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Irish community share stories of lockdown in London

As with so many other parts of the world this time of year, St Patrick's festivities would normally be well under way among the Irish community in London and across the UK.

News Lens • 17 Mar 21

Gurpreet Singh, Charnjit Singh and Kanwar Singh

Punjabi dance meets Irish music for St Patrick's Day

A group of Bhangra dancers in Ireland have given the traditional Punjabi dance an Irish twist, to celebrate their two cultures on St Patrick's Day.

News Lens • 18 Mar 21

Willow O'Brien, 5, is dressed to impress for St Patrick's Day on O'Connell Street in Dublin (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Jelly snakes and toy parades - St Patrick's Day 2021

It was a virtual occasion, but the very best in Irish arts and culture was celebrated on a range of broadcast and online platforms and thousands of people shared videos and images online with #RTEVirtualParade.

Ireland • 17 Mar 21

14 people were brought to a special court sitting this evening

21 arrested over breaches of public health regulations

Twenty-one people have been arrested in connection with public order offences and breaches of Covid-19 legislation in Dublin.

Ireland • 17 Mar 21

President Michael D Higgins said that in years to come we will 'parade again and gather in celebration'

President urges solidarity as world exits pandemic

President Michael D Higgins has called for this St Patrick's Day to be the beginning of a new journey for the people of Ireland as people emerge from "the destructive and debilitating" Covid-19 pandemic.

Ireland • 17 Mar 21

Joe Biden speaks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin via video link this evening

Biden voices support for GFA in meeting with Taoiseach

US President Joe Biden has voiced his strong support for the Good Friday Agreement, in a virtual St Patrick's Day meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Ireland • 17 Mar 21

Dunboyne 'yarn bombs' knitted for St Patrick's Day

More than 25 knitters spent over 30 hours a week for the last two months creating yarn bombs to cover the village of Dunboyne in Co Meath for St Patrick's Day.

Ireland • 16 Mar 21

President Michael D Higgins pictured with Queen Elizabeth during his 2014 State visit to the UK

Queen Elizabeth sends St Patrick's Day message

President Micheal D Higgins has thanked Britain's Queen Elizabeth for her St Patrick's Day wishes as she acknowledged with fondness her visit to Ireland ten years ago.

Ireland • 16 Mar 21

Ministers hold virtual St Patrick's Day trade events

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar is taking part virtually in some major trade-related events as part of the Government's St Patrick's Day programme this week.

Business • 15 Mar 21

Enterprise Ireland chief executive Julie Sinnamon

Enterprise Ireland launches new green future campaign

Enterprise Ireland will host over 50 virtual trade events across the world to engage international partners and support the growth of Irish enterprise internationally to mark St Patrick's Day and the positive impact that Irish businesses are delivering across the world.

Business • 15 Mar 21

Officials here and in Washington DC are currently working out how best to mark the day

Taoiseach will not travel to US for St Patrick's Day

The traditional St Patrick's Day meeting between US President Joe Biden and Taoiseach Micheál Martin will now take place virtually.

Politics • 13 Feb 21

Was St Patrick a runaway Roman taxman?

Research published in 2012 suggested he may well have been a tax collector for the Romans who fled to Ireland, where he could have traded slaves to pay his way.

st patricks day • 17 Mar 20

Virtual parades take centre stage on St Patrick's Day

While St Patrick's Day parades and events at home and abroad could not go ahead because of restrictions imposed to try to contain the coronavirus pandemic, there were nevertheless celebrations aplenty.

Ireland • 17 Mar 20

In his annual St Patrick's Day message President Michael D Higggins recalls the life and legacy of Ireland's patron saint

President urges Irish to show St Patrick's 'solidarity'

President Michael D Higgins has called on Irish people to take inspiration from St Patrick and show "solidarity and concern for our fellow citizens" as the country battles the coronavirus outbreak.

Ireland • 17 Mar 20

One of Prospect Design's St Patrick's Day creations on display in its Dublin office

Cancelled parades hurting more than just hospitality

The cancelled parades, and now the closure of the country's pubs will obviously hit the hospitality sector hard - however there are many other businesses for which St Patrick's Day is just as, if not more important.

Business • 16 Mar 20

Leo Varadkar plus eight ministers will represent Ireland abroad for the national holiday

Cabinet approves St Patrick's Day visits

The Cabinet has approved a list of limited St Patrick's Day visits for ministers to key European and North American cities.

Politics • 03 Mar 20

Tourism Ireland marks 10 years of the Global Greening

2020 marks the 10th anniversary of Tourism Ireland's Global Greening initiative for St Patrick's Day.

Business • 20 Feb 20

The Colosseum in Rome turns green for St Patrick's Day

Going green for St Patrick's Day cost almost €50,000

The world wide coverage of the Global Greening project which sees famous buildings around the world lit up in green for St Patrick's Day is worth around €10m in advertising but cost less than €50,000, according to Tourism Ireland.

Your Politics • 22 Mar 19

William Kelleher and Nora Horgan were looking forward to everything about today's parade

Boy saves pocket money to ensure Nana Nora sees parade

Nine-year-old William Kelleher and his nana Nora had a bird's eye view of Cork City's parade after William decided to take matters into his own hands and book a hotel room with a view.

News Lens • 19 Mar 19

Des Manahan learned to apply his wife's make-up when her eyesight failed

Enduring love steals the show at Waterford parade

A story of enduring love stole the show at Waterford's St Patrick's Day Parade, with Des and Mona Manahan serving as grand marshals.

News Lens • 17 Mar 19

This was the official council funded parade, while a community parade will take place tomorrow

First of Armagh's St Patrick's Day parades takes place

They like Saint Patrick so much in Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, they are having two parades in his honour this year.

Ulster • 16 Mar 19

Leo Varadkar said America's people and values are what makes it great

Taoiseach travels to Chicago for St Patrick's Day event

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar travels to Chicago today as part of the annual St Patrick's Day programme of events.

US • 15 Mar 19

In the past dancing has caused delays along the parade route (file pic)

Dancers told to 'keep moving' to avoid parade delays

Irish dancers are "more than welcome to take part" in the Drogheda St Patrick's Day Parade once they keep moving, the organiser has said.

Leinster • 14 Mar 19

The traditional parade route through the pedestrianised city centre has been altered

Galway mayor disappointed over shorter parade route

The Mayor of Galway has said he is extremely disappointed that next Sunday's St Patrick's Day parade in the city will be staged over a shorter route than in previous years.

Connacht • 12 Mar 19

Brexit, visas & shamrock: A busy week ahead in DC

In Washington, it's all about having good contacts on Capitol Hill and in the White House - this week Irish interests will be hoping those contacts are listening.

US • 11 Mar 19