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06/03/2013
Green Lights To Be Turned On For St Patrick's Day
Minister of State with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) today announced details of the greening of iconic State buildings to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Minister Hayes said: "The OPW manages a substantial number of Historic Properties and National Monuments around the country and what better way to celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick’s Festival, than to turn our most iconic buildings green. We are delighted to lead the way in 'greening' the city's finest buildings and the nation's most famous heritage sites and landmark monuments in Kerry, Meath and Tipperary."
(CD/GK)
Minister Hayes said: "The OPW manages a substantial number of Historic Properties and National Monuments around the country and what better way to celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick’s Festival, than to turn our most iconic buildings green. We are delighted to lead the way in 'greening' the city's finest buildings and the nation's most famous heritage sites and landmark monuments in Kerry, Meath and Tipperary."
(CD/GK)
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