Delegations from Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon county councils have attended St Patrick's Day events in New York today, as part of their official visits to the States.
Five members of Longford County Council, including cathaoirleach Garry Murtagh and chief executive Paddy Mahon, are in the Big Apple.
Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, Paddy Farrell, and director of services Vincent Dwyer are also.
Cathaoirleach Liam Callaghan and chief executive Shane Tiernan were among those to represent Roscommon County Council.