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The festivities are designed to celebrate ties between the countries now and in the future

Royals mark the start of St Patrick's Day festivities

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are attending special dinner in the Irish Embassy in London to mark the start of St Patrick's Day festivities in the UK.

Ireland • 06 Mar 19

The initiative has allowed Tourism Ireland to shine a light on Ireland

400 global icons set to go green for St Patrick's Day

The CEO of Tourism Ireland has said he hopes that nearly 400 global icons will be lit up in green for St Patrick's Day this year.

Ireland • 21 Feb 19

Organisers say the greatest cost they have to deal with is the government-related expense of security and street closures

Washington DC St Patrick's Day parade cancelled

This year's St Patrick's Day Parade in Washington DC has been cancelled because of the rising cost of security.

US • 08 Jan 19

Natalya O'Flaherty says her poetry reflects what she sees as a time of change and growth for Ireland

What does it mean to be Irish?

Natalya O'Flaherty from Clondalkin in Dublin is one of the several poets taking part in a poetry and spoken word trail.

News Lens • 17 Mar 18

Marion Fossett, Grand Marshall of Limerick city parade

Thousands attend St Patrick's Day parades

Thousands of people have attended St Patrick's Day parades throughout the country.

Ireland • 17 Mar 18

The President called for links to be forged with the descendants of Ireland's emigrants

President reaches out to diaspora for St Patrick's Day

President Michael D Higgins has sent his best wishes for St Patrick's Day to the people of Ireland, the Irish diaspora, and all those around the world celebrating Ireland's patron saint.

st patricks day • 16 Mar 18

Patrick bore no resemblance to the often-portrayed bearded figure in vestments

Who was St Patrick and what do we know about him?

He was among those who brought Christianity to Ireland and he came from Roman Britain. But he didn't dress like a bishop and he didn't drive the snakes out of Ireland. Nor is there any proof he adopted the shamrock as a symbol of the Holy Trinity. Meet the real Patrick.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Mar 18

Glenties parade last year set off at a minute past midnight

Marching band shortage sees Glenties parade cancelled

Glenties in Co Donegal made news last St Patrick's Day when its parade set off at a minute past midnight, the first in the country.

Ulster • 15 Mar 18

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar met Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Austin, Texas, today

Taoiseach announces extension of consulate in Texas

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced an extension of the Irish consulate in Texas as part of plans to foster more links with a number of key US states.

Politics • 12 Mar 18

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will visit the White House in March

Taoiseach to visit White House on St Patrick's Day

The Government's travel plans for St Patrick's Day have been announced, with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar set to make the traditional visit to meet US President Donald Trump in the White House in March.

News • 17 Jan 18

The day the world turned green

The Yas Viceroy Hotel in Abu Dhabi is among a host of iconic sites around the world which have gone green as part of Tourism Ireland's Global Greening line-up for St Patrick's Day.

Galleries • 17 Mar 17

Time for a 'selfie' at the Dublin Parade

As It Happened: St Patrick's Day celebrations

Reports, photos and videos on St Patrick's Day celebrations from across Ireland and around the world.

Ireland • 17 Mar 17

The St Patrick's Day parades are always a big draw for families

Thousands attend parades to mark St Patrick's Day

Bad weather failed to put a dampner on St Patrick's Day festivities with thousands of people taking to the streets to watch dozens of parades around the country.

st patrick's day • 18 Mar 17

Taoiseach Enda Kenny in Washington

RTÉ's Bryan Dobson speaks to Taoiseach Enda Kenny ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump during his St Patrick's Day visit to Washington.

Video • 16 Mar 17

Taoiseach Enda Kenny presented Donald Trump with a bowl of shamrock at the White House

Taoiseach presents Trump with bowl of shamrock

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has made the traditional presentation of the bowl of shamrock to US President Donald Trump at the White House.

Ireland • 17 Mar 17

President Higgins said it was a source of pride that the national day was celebrated around the world

President: St Patrick's Day celebrations a 'source of pride'

President Michael D Higgins has issued a St Patrick's Day message calling on Irish people at home and abroad to build on their achievements and possibilities.

Video • 18 Mar 17

Trouble has broken out among students celebrating St Patrick's Day in previous years

NI universities cancel classes to halt revellers

Northern Ireland's two universities have cancelled all classes and told students to go home for the weekend in an attempt to prevent St Patrick's Day disturbances involving students.

News • 16 Mar 17

Mike Pence told a gala dinner in Washington that Ireland and the US would always be entwined

Pence says White House committed to Irish peace process

US Vice President Mike Pence has stressed the enduring commitment of his country to the peace process in Ireland.

Politics • 16 Mar 17

Enda Kenny (centre) took part in the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Philadelphia before making his speech

Referendum to be held on voting rights for Irish abroad

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed that the Government will move forward with plans to hold a referendum to allow Irish citizens resident outside the state the right to vote in Irish presidential elections.

Politics • 12 Mar 17

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will again travel to the White House for the traditional shamrock ceremony

St Patrick's Day: Ministers to go to 27 countries

The Government has announced the list of destinations for ministers travelling as part of the St Patrick's Day initiative to promote Ireland abroad.

News • 22 Feb 17

Archbishop Eamon Martin greeted immigrants and all other Irish people at home and abroad.

Call for prayers for migrants on St Patrick's Day

The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland has offered special St Patrick's Day greetings to the country's immigrants and emigrants.

News • 17 Mar 16

The decision for Bill de Blasio to attend follows a lifting of a ban of LGBT groups marching under their own banner

NY mayor ends boycott of St Patrick's Day Parade

Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio is to end his boycott of the city's St Patrick's Day Parade and will take part this year.

News • 03 Mar 16

Boris Johnson will mark the huge contribution 'several generations' of Irish people have made to London

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News • 02 Mar 16

Crowds enjoy the Dublin parade as it makes its way down O'Connell Street

Thousands attend St Patrick's Day parades

Tens of thousands of people have attended parades across Ireland to mark St Patrick's Day.

News • 17 Mar 15

Thousands lined the streets of South Boston for the parade

LGBT groups march in Boston's St Patrick's parade

Two gay rights groups marched in Boston's St Patrick's Day parade today after organisers lifted a longtime ban on lesbian, gay and transgender organisations joining the march.

News • 16 Mar 15