The Taoiseachs Visit To The White House

Micheál Martin has the toughest job in Irish Politics this week.

St. Patrick’s Day is traditionally a time of celebration, camaraderie, and bonhomie diplomacy between Ireland and the United States. Each year, the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) visits the White House to mark the occasion, presenting a bowl of shamrock to the U.S. President in a symbolic gesture of friendship. It’s a charming little ritual, a diplomatic tw…