E-Burg Irish Dignitary

Emmetsburg, IA (KICD)--The Irish Dignitary on hand for this year's St. Patrick's Day celebration in Emmetsburg has been taking in the midwest.

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, a member of the Irish Parliament called the Dail (Doll), since 2011 tells KICD News she has a chance to visit the state Capitol on Wednesday on the way to Northwest Iowa.

In Kennedy's first visit to the Midwest, she has been impressed with Iowa's farms.

Kennedy is most looking for to Saturday's parade.

For a complete listing of the St. Patrick's weekend activities log onto www.emmetsburgirishgifts.com

Story Copyright KICD/KLLT 2012

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Social : Politics
Locations : Emmetsburg, Iowa, Northwest Iowa
People : Marcella Corcoran Kennedy

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