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St Patrick's Day: Why Ireland's politicians believe they can influence Washington

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St Patrick's Day tradition sees politicians, business people and lobbyists from Ireland and Northern Ireland visit Washington DC every March.

Two men who have been to Washington several times say the trips deliver results.

Northern Ireland politicians are refusing to make the trip over Donald Trump's policies.

One of the eye-catching parts of the schedule is when the taoiseach hands over a bowl of shamrock to the US president in the Oval Office .

Sinn Féin is boycotting events this year over President Trump 's stance on the Israel -Gaza conflict.

Ó Muilleoir said politicians had to weigh up the pros and cons.

The end of the Troubles also meant fewer headlines about Northern Ireland in the US .

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