Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor commented about illegal immigrants from Ireland in the U.S. and the "illegal immigration racket" in Ireland, Monday during a visit to the White House. "The illegal immigration racket is running ravage on our country.

The MMA fighter criticised the Irish government’s stance on immigration issues as he spoke to reporters in the West Wing. | ITV National News

Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor used a St. Patrick's Day visit to President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to criticize Ireland's immigration policies, drawing a rebuke from the country's prime minister.

It was among Irish American communities that the day became the celebration it is, from its roots as a more solemn day with a religious observance in Ireland.

It’s that time of year again when more than a million revelers fill the streets of America’s most Irish big city for the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade