The world goes green for St Paddy’s Day
Festivals have been held across Ireland for St Patrick’s Day while the global diaspora joined the party in honour of the Emerald Isle’s patron saint.
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Ireland trumpets annual party on world stage
Irish leaders will jet off around the world this week to promote the Emerald Isle ahead of this weekend’s annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations, an increasingly global excuse for a party. Helped by the country’s ubiquitous expatriates St Patrick’s Day brings the <i>craic</i> (having fun) to the world — and Dublin is keen to make the most of it.
