NY Mayor Mamdani urges Irish self-determination on united Ireland during bingo with Taoiseach
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani told reporters that the decision on a united Ireland should be left to the Irish people, after meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin at a bingo event in Long Island City.
At the New York Irish Center in Long Island City, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin for a weekly bingo with senior Irish-American members. Mamdani asserted that the question of a united Ireland should be decided by the Irish themselves, citing self-determination and expressing confidence in their choice. The two leaders exchanged views on housing shortages, noting both cities’ efforts to increase construction, and Ireland’s €19 billion MetroLink tunnel scheme, which may draw U.S. expertise.
Mamdani, a vocal supporter of Palestine, praised Ireland’s stance on the issue but refused to advise on whether fans should boycott the forthcoming Ireland-Israel Nations League match. He also referenced his rapport with President Trump and received an Ogham artwork gift from the centre’s director George Heslin, who highlighted Mamdani’s immigrant background. The visit concluded with a subway ride, during which Martin shared anecdotes about his time in New York as health minister.
Why it matters
The mayor’s endorsement of Irish self-determination highlights transatlantic political ties and adds a high-profile voice to the debate over a united Ireland.
How this story developed
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- Sep 13 Mayor Mamdani has frozen rents for almost one million rent‑stabilized units.
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