Opposition TDs decline invitation to Fourth of July celebrations at US embassy

Labour TD Conor Sheehan said he "couldn't think of anything worse" than to attend the event at the present moment. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins

A number of Opposition TDs have said they will decline their invitation to attend Fourth of July celebrations at the US embassy.

With 10 days to go until the event, TDs and senators have come out to publicly state that they will be boycotting, with at least one protest already planned.