Chicago ST Patrick s day parade 2010

The Taoiseach has begun a five-day official visit to the US. The visit will culminate with a St Patrick’s Day meeting in the Oval Office at the White House with US President Barack Obama.

Yesterday evening, Brian Cowen arrived in Chicago where he attended the Irish Fellowship annual St Patrick’s dinner.

Today, he will be one of the main guests at Chicago’s St Patrick’s Day parade, traditionally one of the biggest held in the US.