Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Join Partnership friends, Boston-area business, political, and community leaders, as we celebrate the most Irish of holidays, St. Patrick’s Day! We celebrate the deep bond between Ireland and the United States—a connection rooted in history and strengthened by a shared vision for a brighter future. This enduring partnership continues to enrich lives on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Irish American Partnership is honored to welcome Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, and Minister for Defense, Helen McEntee, T.D. as our keynote speaker.

Minister McEntee previously served as Minister for Education and Youth, and Minister for European Affairs, a role that included responsibility for Brexit negotiations and Ireland’s role in Europe. She was elected to Dáil Éireann in 2013 and was a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht, and the Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications.

We are also delighted to announce our guest speaker — Irish aeronautical engineer, STEM advocate, and soon-to-be first Irish person in space Dr. Norah Patten.

Dedicated to connecting Irish America and friends of Ireland to their heritage through targeted giving, Irish American Partnership supporters have raised more than $63 million for young people and communities across the island of Ireland. We are especially delighted to celebrate as this gathering marks the Irish American Partnership’s 40th anniversary year celebrating four decades of impact across the island of Ireland. For forty years, our community has come together to invest in education, opportunity, and hope for young people, and we are deeply grateful for your support as we embark on this milestone year.

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