Dublin, November 13, 2023 – In a tweet shared on November 13, 2023, from the official Twitter account of the Prime Minister of Ireland, Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar), he expressed his pleasure in showcasing a picture of Thomas Francis Meagher to @Elisabeth_Borne, emphasizing the historical significance of the Irish tricolour.
The tweet signifies the enduring strength of relations between Ireland and France, with Prime Minister Varadkar referencing the pivotal role of Thomas Francis Meagher, who brought the first Irish tricolour from Paris to Ireland in 1848.
Leo Varadkar’s tweet reads: “Pleasure to show @Elisabeth_Borne a picture of Thomas Francis Meagher who brought the first Irish tricolour from Paris to Ireland in 1848. Relations between our two countries have never been stronger.” (*)