Tánaiste and finance minister Simon Harris will begin his second St Patrick’s Day trip of the season in London on Sunday. As part of the London leg of his trip, the Tánaiste will participate in a number of community events, including the London St Patrick’s Day parade today as well as meetings with a wide range of Irish community leaders. Tanaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris during a St. Patrick's Day political reception at the Embassy of Ireland in Paris, during his visit to France. “Across Britain, hundreds of thousands of people claim Irish heritage,” Mr Harris said. “The St Patrick’s Day festival provides an opportunity to connect and celebrate a shared heritage.

Source: Irish Examiner March 15, 2026 00:10 UTC