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Mayor Mamdani Hosts St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
Annual event celebrates Irish-US relationship in New York City
Mar. 18, 2026 at 3:05am
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City hosted a St. Patrick's Day breakfast at Gracie Mansion, celebrating the longstanding cultural and political ties between Ireland and the United States. The event featured remarks from government officials, including Peter Burke, Minister of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, and former President of Ireland Mary Robinson.
Why it matters
The annual St. Patrick's Day breakfast is a tradition that highlights the deep historical connections between Ireland and the United States, particularly in a city like New York with a large Irish-American population. The event provides an opportunity for political and cultural leaders to come together and recognize the shared heritage and values between the two countries.
The details
The St. Patrick's Day breakfast at Gracie Mansion featured remarks from several high-profile guests, including Peter Burke, the Irish Minister of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, and Mary Robinson, the former President of Ireland. The event celebrated the "incredible relationship" between Ireland and the United States, with a focus on the shared culture, values, and historical ties between the two nations.
- The St. Patrick's Day breakfast took place on March 18, 2026 at Gracie Mansion in Manhattan, New York City.
The players
Zohran Mamdani
The mayor of New York City, who hosted the St. Patrick's Day breakfast at Gracie Mansion.
Peter Burke
The Minister of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for Ireland, who spoke at the event.
Mary Robinson
The former President of Ireland, who also spoke at the St. Patrick's Day breakfast.
What they’re saying
“It's a real honor to be here this morning in Gracie Mansion to celebrate one of the most incredible relationships on earth, and that is the Irish-US relationship. And no better city to do just that than New York City, here in the heart of Manhattan.”
— Peter Burke, Minister of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
The takeaway
The annual St. Patrick's Day breakfast in New York City is a longstanding tradition that celebrates the deep cultural and political ties between Ireland and the United States, underscoring the shared heritage and values between the two nations.
