Ireland sends shamrock to White House for virtual St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Published March 17, 2021 9:00am ET



The Irish taoiseach may not be able to visit the White House for the traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Wednesday, but he has sent a bowl of shamrocks so that President Biden has a sprig of green for his lapel.

The gift will be presented during a series of virtual meetings that will reaffirm the historic partnership between the two countries, according to a senior administration official.

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