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St Patrick's Day White House visit

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Taoiseach spent €2,700 on gifts for Donald Trump and US officials for Patrick's Day visit

Taoiseach spent €2,700 on gifts for Donald Trump and US officials for Patrick's Day visit

Thu, 14 May, 2026

A framed painting was given to the US president along with the traditional crystal bowl of shamrock.

White House St Patrick's Day visit: Shamrock ceremony origins, role in peace process, modern day

White House St Patrick's Day visit: Shamrock ceremony origins, role in peace process, modern day

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

So where did the traditions start?