The U.S. Embassy says Sinn Féin wasn’t invited to 2026 White House St. Patrick’s Day events, calling their boycott premature.

The U.S. Embassy in Ireland confirmed no Sinn Féin members have been invited to the White House’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day events, stating the party’s pre-announcement boycott is premature, as invitations are typically issued the week before the event. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald cited concerns over Gaza and the need to uphold international law, though the party did not attend last year’s event during Donald Trump’s second term. The embassy emphasized record demand for attendance, underscoring the strength of U.S.-Ireland relations.