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A sip of heaven at Irish ambassador’s St. Patrick’s Day party

Ireland's Ambassador to Canada Eamonn McKee, and his wife Mary McKee welcomed foreign dignitaries, politicians, and Ottawa's Irish-Canadian community for a St. Patrick's Day house party.
Irish Ambassador Eamonn McKee, right, welcomes members of Ottawa's Irish-Canadian community to a St. Patrick's Day party at his official residence on March 16.The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
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BY STUART BENSON
March 17, 2023

While religious scholars may still debate what heaven looks like, the embassy of Ireland's St. Patrick's Day reception on March 16—replete with high-quality whiskey and frothy pints of Guinness to enjoy while Irish harp music filled the air—is about as close to P...

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