A sense of despair and a yearning for hope felt in the US as Patrick’s Day draws to a close.
Archbishop Eamon Martin called for compassion and support for migrants in his St. Patrick's Day Mass in New York. Shortly after, Conor McGregor spoke at the White House, expressing concerns about migration and claiming to represent Irish voices. The contrast between the messages sparked debate about who represents Ireland on the global stage, especially considering St. Patrick himself was a migrant. Tánaiste Simon Harris expressed his disappointment, preferring to focus on positive stories instead, alluding to McGregor's recent legal troubles.