McGregor's anti-immigration remarks and criticism of the Irish government were slammed by Ireland's leaders, who said he doesn't speak for the country or its citizens.

Ireland’s leader has condemned anti-immigration comments made by Conor McGregor, during an appearance by the 36-year-old former mixed martial arts champion in the White House ahead of a St Patrick’s Day meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor used a St. Patrick's Day visit to President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to criticize Ireland's immigration policies, drawing a rebuke from the country's prime minister.

Monday, March 17, is the holiday to celebrate everything Irish, including St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Cities across the U.S. will celebrate with parades of green adornment, Irish foods and thematic bar crawls.

St. Patrick's Day festivities​ were in full swing Monday as people gathered in Wilmington, Delaware, to celebrate Irish heritage, history and community.

Brings Boisterous Parades and Celebrations to New York and Other Cities NEW YORK (AP) — St. Patrick’s Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, is being marked in cities across the country on Monday with boisterous parades and celebrations.