Government planning 'America250' events to mark 250th anniversary of founding of the US

The events in the US will have three separate themes, Ireland as an international partner of the US, Ireland and the making of America and a third highlighting the Ulster Scots contribution

Minister for culture Patrick O’Donovan said: 'The programme will see events take place across the United States including musical partnerships, academic series, historical exhibitions and people-to-people celebrations.' File photo: Liam McBurney/PA

The Irish Government is planning a major series of events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America next year.

America250 is set to be a series of national and international events organised between the Department of Culture and the Department of Foreign Affairs.