Consul General of Ireland discusses St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Atlanta

Consul General Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir
Consul General Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir was appointed to her position in late 2021. (Courtesy of Consulate General of Ireland)

You need not be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or love the Irish. What began as a religious observance centuries ago has since evolved into festivities worldwide with parades, music, dancing, people dressed in green and wearing shamrocks. The Honorable Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir recently took up her post as Consulate General of Ireland for the Southeast United States, based here in Atlanta. She joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to introduce herself to our listeners and share how she’ll join us in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

Interview highlights:

A full slate of celebratory events in Georgia: