Taoiseach honours 'sacred memory' by announcing scholarship for Native American students

The Taoiseach has today announced a scholarship for Choctaw native American students on a visit to Oklahoma.

The Taoiseach has announced a scholarship for Choctaw native American students on a visit to Oklahoma, writes Elaine Loughlin.

Leo Varadkar officially thanked the Choctaw nation, whose ancestors provided relief to Ireland during the Great Famine and said both peoples have "sacred bond" which has joined us together.