Tánaiste Simon Harris Visit

A Special Visitor!

On Saturday, March 15th, 2025, we welcomed Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) Simon Harris to the Irish Memorial.

The Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister), Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, and Minister for Defence, Simon Harris, will visit the Irish Memorial. He previously held the post of Taoiseach (Prime Minister) from 2024 to 2025.

Simon Harris, Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland

During his visit, he layed a wreath and was accompanied by other government officials as well as a piper from the Irish Defense Forces.

This occasion serves as a tribute to the enduring connections between Ireland and the Irish diaspora, highlighting the shared history and cultural heritage that continue to unite both nations.

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A Special Visitor!

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