U2’s Bono has been ridiculed for a poem about Ukraine dubbed ‘the worst poem ever written’. The poem was read out by Nancy Pelosi at her St Patrick’s Day lunch at the White House yesterday.

Cities, towns and villages across Ireland are marking the event after the easing of coronavirus restrictions, with up to 400,000 people expected to attend the traditional parade in Dublin.

Racegoers adopted a distinctly Irish sartorial style today as the third day of the Cheltenham Festival got underway, paying tribute to St Patrick’s Day.

President Biden went into full story mode while speaking at the traditional St. Patrick’s Day luncheon in the Capitol, where he quipped: ‘I may be Irish but I’m not stupid.’

Joe Biden took communion when he attended mass at St. Patrick’s Church in Rome on Saturday night, the day after the president said Pope Francis told him he could continue to take it.

Irish pubs were today shut for another St Patrick’s Day as the government in Dublin told people the most patriotic thing they can do is to stay at home.

Hundreds of young people have been blasted by Merseyside Police for their ‘blatant disregard of Covid regulations,’ after they were filmed gathered in Sefton Park, Liverpool for St Patrick’s Day earlier.

A six-person family vault located beneath The Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in New York City can be purchased for $7million. It is the last remaining crypt at the church.

Sadiq Khan tweeted: ‘London’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations are an annual highlight for many, so I’m incredibly disappointed that this year’s event has had to be cancelled.’