The traditional event, tied to St. Patrick’s Day, is seen as important to reinforce the longstanding diplomatic relationship between the two countries.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on Wednesday said aid needed to be surged into Gaza while also calling for a ceasefire and the release of all remaining hostages as he prepared to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington.

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Ireland on Wednesday for luring away U.S. companies with its low tax rates but pledged to work with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin to address what he called "massive deficits" in trade between the two allies.

Rosie O'Donnell said she is in the process of getting Irish citizenship because she has Irish grandparents The Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) seemed puzzled when a member of the White House press corps asked him about Rosie O'Donnell.

Rosie O’Donnell says politics is personal and that’s why she moved her family to Ireland. Fred Trump says she had the chance to do this in the first Trump administration and she should have stayed and fought through the President’s second term.

Rosie O'Donnell has left the U.S. for Ireland because of President Trump. She doesn't plan to return until 'it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there, in America.'