Local delegations have been making their way to the United States as part of St Patrick's Day celebrations.
Cultural and business events are taking place in New York to mark ties with counties in the Shannonside region.
St Patrick's Day celebrations have already begun in the Big Apple, with local representatives making the trip to mark the occasion.
Five members of Longford County Council, including cathaoirleach Garry Murtagh and chief executive Paddy Mahon, have arrived in New York today.
Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council Paddy Farrell and director of services Vincent Dwyer are also there for the celebrations.
Roscommon cathaoirleach Liam Callaghan and chief executive Shane Tiernan have travelled to New York this week.
All local representatives will be attending meetings with the IDA and Tourism Ireland today to discuss business and tourism opportunities in the US.
Tomorrow, dinner dances for each respective county will be taking place, before St Patrick's Day parades fill the streets of New York to celebrate Ireland's patron saint.
