The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar begins his St Patrick’s Day visit to the US today, with Austin the first stop in a four-city tour. That afternoon, the traditional shamrock ceremony will take place as part of the White House St Patrick’s Day Reception. The Taoiseach will be guest of honour at a breakfast hosted by Vice President Pence on Friday morning. The final leg of the Taoiseach’s visit brings him to New York for a community, economic and cultural programme. The Taoiseach’s visit concludes on Saturday, March 17th with the traditional New York St Patrick’s Day programme, including a meeting with Mayor Bill de Blasio, the St Patrick’s Cathedral mass and walking in the Fifth Avenue parade.

Source: Irish Examiner March 11, 2018 07:26 UTC