Prime Minister of Ireland…

Prime Minister of Ireland…

Photo & video credit: Hollywood On Productions – Janet Donovan and Brendan Kownacki

President Obama will welcome Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny of Ireland to the White House today, March 19th, and subsequently attend the traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch at the U.S. Capitol.

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President Barack Obama with Taoiseach Enda Kenny in the Oval Office, March 20, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

The President will also greet First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland to discuss their progress toward meeting their shared commitment to a peaceful and prosperous future for the people of Northern Ireland, according to a White House statement.

Hollywood on the Potomac sat down with Ambassador Michael Collins a few weeks ago to discuss the relationship between the two countries.

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 One on One with Ambassador Collins

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