Ireland's Global Family Takes Centre Stage in This Year's St Patrick's Day Campaign
Ireland's St Patrick's Day campaign is live, featuring Irish voices from across the globe performing High Hopes ahead of 17 March.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has launched Ireland's official St Patrick's Day digital media campaign, celebrating the country's far-reaching diaspora with a rendition of Kodaline's "High Hopes" performed by Irish voices from across the globe.
The campaign video, released ahead of the national holiday on 17 March, features Irish people living in countries spanning Senegal, Argentina, Croatia, Japan, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, Mexico and beyond, accompanied by Dublin-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Loah.
The video captures moments of everyday kindness and community spirit, weaving together a diverse range of Irish talent to reflect the themes of connection and hope at what the Department of Foreign Affairs describes as a time of global turbulence.
It also features international football star Troy Parrott, ahead of Ireland's crucial World Cup play-off against Czechia on 26 March.
Minister McEntee said:
"This St Patrick's Day, I am pleased to pay a special tribute to Irish people and our global diaspora. From every corner of the globe, their talent, kindness, and community spirit reflect the very best of what it means to be Irish and we honour their achievements. The contributions of our Irish abroad are even more noteworthy for the turmoil and challenges being experienced by so many around the world at this time."
Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne TD highlighted the additional significance of 2026 for Ireland:
"It is terrific to see voices from across Europe feature in our St. Patrick's Day communications and messaging this year. 2026 is a huge year for Ireland in Europe, as we prepare to take on the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July until December."
Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora Neale Richmond TD added:
"I have been privileged to engage with Irish communities across the world in my role as Minister for the Diaspora and it is superb to see the diversity, talents and breadth of Irish voices internationally reflected in our St. Patrick's Day video this year. We are deeply conscious that this is a turbulent and unsettling time for very many people globally, including certain Irish communities abroad."