Stephanie Roche to celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the White House

Footballer Stephanie Roche has been invited to meet Barack Obama at the White House on St Patrick's Day.

The Puskas Award nominee tweeted the news yesterday.

Absolutely delighted to be invited by @BarackObama to spend March 17th in @WhiteHouse #StPatricksDay #WOW!!!

— Stephanie Zambra (@StephanieRoche9) February 28, 2015

Roche announced recently that she is moving to the United States, having signed to Texan side Houston Dash.

JUST IN: Dash sign Irish international forward Stephanie Roche --> http://t.co/Jkbk3AUSmj #DashOn pic.twitter.com/BxSqPYjRX8

— Houston Dash (@HoustonDash) February 18, 2015

The Dublin footballer shot into the limelight when her fabulous goal for Peamount United was shortlisted for FIFA's goal of the year, alongside World Cup goals from James Rodriguez and Robin van Persie.

Have a great day at the White House Stephanie!