The Royal visit was a walking ad for Ireland

The visit earlier this month of Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Kate, will compensate a little for the Patrick’s Day shut-down.

British royals the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walking on Howth Head, in Co Dublin, earlier this month. Picture: Julien Behal

PEOPLE across the world traditionally wear green to mark Saint Patrick’s Day, but the celebrations, which boost Irish food and beverages, tourism, and the country’s heritage, will be significantly curtailed this year because of the coronavirus and the international effort to stop it spreading.