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# st-patricks-day - Sunday 17 March, 2019
Heading to the St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin? Here's everything you need to know
There are a number of road closures and transport restrictions in place.
# st-patricks-day - Saturday 16 March, 2019
An unexpected guest and a luminous river: Leo ends St Patrick's trip not being centre of attention
Varadkar finished off the final leg of his US trip walking in the Chicago parade and taking a boat trip down the river.
Opinion: In many ways St Patrick's Day is an Irish American festival
‘Maybe this St Patrick’s Day we should concede ownership of our patron saint and accept that we have been sharing him with America for centuries’, writes Robbie Smyth.
Taoiseach marches alongside Conor McGregor in Chicago's St Patrick's Day parade
Government officials were left surprised at McGregor’s appearance at the parade.
'It makes you proud to see': The 10th year of the Global Greening takes place this week - here's how it started
The annual initiative will take place in more than 50 countries this year.
Ellen Degeneres said that Leo Varadkar taking his boyfriend to meet Mike Pence made her 'very happy'
Leo’s partner is making headlines.
From The Daily Edge 
Everything worth checking out in Dublin if you don't have plans for St. Patrick's Day yet
Brunch, comedy, culture and cans.
Here's what's happening around the country this Paddy's weekend
A round-up of the events taking place across Ireland over the bank holiday weekend.
Taoiseach says climate change protests are 'welcome' and 'inspiring'
Earlier this month, the Taoiseach said he supported school students going on strike.
# st-patricks-day - Friday 15 March, 2019
Here's our Spotify Paddy's Day party playlist, which only features Irish artists
If you’re celebrating being Irish, you might as well do it by listening to Irish artists.
The St Patrick's Day forecast is bleak with hail and thunder expected
Highest temperatures will range between 7 and 9 degrees, according to Met Éireann.
Leo's meeting with Pence makes global headlines as Taoiseach avoids gaffes in Washington
The Taoiseach’s visit to Pence’s house, alongside his long-term partner, dominated coverage yesterday.
'Ireland out of step for too long': Campaigners in London to march for Irish abroad vote in presidential elections
VICA says a yes vote would help honour the international role of the Irish President.
People warned to not drink too much this weekend as surge of alcohol-related injuries expected
The HSE has said patients may face longer waiting times at emergency departments due to an increase in people attending.
Michael D Higgins: 'As world buildings turn green, let's play our part in a greener world'
He urged Irish citizens to “play their own personal and essential role in saving our planet and our environment”.
# st-patricks-day - Thursday 14 March, 2019
Trump on the Irish: 'They’re smart. They’re sharp. They’re great. And they’re brutal enemies!'
Varadkar touched on the economy and Irish immigration in his speech today.
Trump says he hopes to visit Ireland this year during White House visit by Taoiseach
The Taoiseach will return to the White House later this evening for the traditional shamrock ceremony.
Varadkar speaks of being judged by 'political actions not sexual orientation' as he meets Pence
The US vice president has been criticised for his views and his legislative record on LGBT rights.
Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence
Last year, Mike Pence told the Taoiseach his partner, Matt Barrett, would be welcome in Pence’s home if he decides to attend this year.
# st-patricks-day - Wednesday 13 March, 2019
Leo Varadkar says those that wanted Brexit 'have been chasing unicorns for a long time'
Varadkar said there is a “rich irony” that the UK’s tariff proposals intend to treat Northern Ireland differently to Great Britain.
Leo Varadkar's partner to attend breakfast meeting at house of US vice president Mike Pence
The US vice president has been criticised for his views and his legislative record on LGBT people.
4 events for... anyone looking to do something different this St Patrick's Day
And not a parade or giant leprechaun in sight.
# st-patricks-day - Tuesday 12 March, 2019
Breakfast meeting between Taoiseach and US Vice President Mike Pence will be open to the media this year
US Vice President Mike Pence was criticised for excluding the media from the traditional breakfast meeting with the Taoiseach.
Poll: Will you attend a St Patrick's Day parade this year?
The day is almost upon us.
Taoiseach heading to Washington DC for annual St Patrick's Day meeting with Donald Trump
Leo Varadkar will also travel to Chicago this year.
# st-patricks-day - Monday 11 March, 2019
Around the world - This is where Varadkar and our ministers are heading for St Patrick’s Day
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will visit US President Donald Trump this St Patrick’s Day.
# st-patricks-day - Saturday 9 March, 2019
Council to bring in private security to help keep the peace in Temple Bar on Paddy's Day
There were similar arrangements in place last year which the council said worked well to prevent overcrowding and on street drinking.
Business-class flights and 5-star hotels: Here's how much the Government spent on St Patrick's Day trips in 2018
Figures obtained under FOI show how each Department spent on St Patrick’s Day last year.
# st-patricks-day - Wednesday 6 March, 2019
Paddy's Day attire? Here's what ASOS thinks we should be wearing to celebrate the occasion
And no, it’s not leprechaun hats.
Mary Lou to attend White House St Patrick's Day event after getting snubbed last year
Last year there was some controversy after McDonald was not invited to the White House for the traditional St Patrick’s Day reception.
# st-patricks-day - Monday 25 February, 2019
Time for a change? All-Ireland club final switch to January could be a better fit
It has been proposed to move away from the current fixture date of 17 March.
# st-patricks-day - Thursday 21 February, 2019
'Up to 400' global landmarks will be donning the green on St. Patrick's Day this year
This year’s Global Greening is the biggest edition yet of the initiative.
# st-patricks-day - Tuesday 22 January, 2019
In full: Here’s where the Taoiseach and our ministers are going for St Patrick’s Day
The trips could be shorter than usual given Brexit.
# st-patricks-day - Tuesday 27 November, 2018
Is it time to move the All-Ireland GAA club finals from their St Patrick's Day date?
The long gap between provincial finals and the All-Ireland series causes problems for clubs.
# st-patricks-day - Sunday 18 March, 2018
From The Daily Edge
Saturday Night Live's St. Patrick's Day sketch was just as unfunny as you'd expect after that whole Aer Lingus thing
The main gag was basically about how Irish people are all inbred.
# st-patricks-day - Saturday 17 March, 2018
Irish flags, selfies and Leo chants: Taoiseach gets a pep in his step walking down Fifth Avenue
Leo Varadkar said it was a privilege to march in the New York City parade today
From Dublin to New York: How we're celebrating St Patrick's Day
Lá Fhéile Pádraig!
Ireland make history as Schmidt's men claim glorious Grand Slam in London
Joe Schmidt’s side matched the achievements of 1948 and 2009 in convincing style.
Pics: The world turns green for St Patrick's Day
Hundreds of landmarks across the world have turned green.
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Poll: Are you still using the Covid-19 tracker app?
IT’S A MONTH since the launch of the HSE’s new Covid-19 contact tracing app.
Since then, the app has had well over one million downloads, with the take-up rate heralded as being “the most successful launch” of the app anywhere in the world, said HSE CEO Paul Reid last month.
The app is intended to help contact tracing, particularly with people who aren’t family and friends, and uses Bluetooth technology to determine whether you’ve been a close contact of someone who’s tested positive for the virus.
Users are encouraged to switch on their Bluetooth settings, and to check in with their symptoms every day. The bluetooth function means that users will be notified via the app if they have been a close contact of a confirmed case.
As cases begin to rise again – particularly in Kildare, Laois and Offaly – health officials fear that transmission could once again spread within the community.
Of the 174 cases reported yesterday, around 50 of them were reported outside of the three counties now under new restrictions.
With that in mind, we want to know: Are you still using the Covid-19 tracker app?
Poll Results:
Yes, I check in every day (3877)
Yes, I check in most days (3307)
I didn't download it (2823)
Yes, but I only check in once or twice per week (2212)
No, I've stopped using it (2028)
Yes, but I only have the bluetooth contact tracing function enabled (1431)
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