Country's leaders to take Paddy's Day worldwide
President Mary McAleese and 20 government ministers will help promote Ireland on five continents during St Patrick’s Day celebrations this year.
Mrs McAleese is going to Australia for a round of official engagements in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
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