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St. Patrick’s Day Greeting from An Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD
 As Taoiseach, I am honoured to represent my country on the day that celebrates
the best of being Irish.
Of course, being Irish means many different things to many different people. Our
identity is something that has changed and broadened to embrace a more diverse
population at home as well as a global diaspora of some 70 million people.
St. Patrick’s Day is a great opportunity for us to celebrate who we are and to
show the world that although we are a small country we are rightly proud of our
heritage. In fact, our culture and our traditions have become part of the fabric
of the many other nations that we have contributed to building.
This year as we mark the feast of our patron saint we think of all members of
our extended global family and friends. We reinforce those relationships that
are so important to us and demonstrate our ability to make connections.
As a nation, our enduring strength has always been our people. And we have much
to offer. As we face the future we can be certain that whatever challenges we
face we will work together creatively to overcome them.
May I wish you all a very happy and enjoyable St. Patrick’s Day. Beannachtaí Lá
Fhéile Phádraig.
Enda Kenny TD
Taoiseach
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