How St. Patrick’s Day celebrations originally featured the color blue
With nationalism ascendant and Catholics outnumbering Protestants, green was widely embraced, particularly since it had been worn by the United Irish.
There's a Long Island in Ireland. Here's how they will celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Located off the coast of West Cork on the southwestern-most coast of Ireland, between Schull Harbour, Roaringwater Bay and the Celtic Sea, Ireland's Long Island is the third-largest of what are known as Carberry's Hundred Isles.
Here’s what you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day
If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage.
Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Here's the history of the Irish celebration
St. Patrick's Day is coming up on March 17. But why do we celebrate the Irish holiday? Here's what to know, plus food deals you can snag in Arizona
What's happening this St. Patrick's Day weekend in Toronto
St. Patrick's Day lands on Monday, March 17th, but celebrations for all things Irish are happening all weekend long. Here's everything you need to know, from events you and the whole family can attend to route closures you should factor into any travel you have planned.
Affordable Eats: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at these N.J. Irish pubs
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, I thought it appropriate to recommend three tasty and fun Irish pubs. Nearly 14% of New Jerseyans claim Irish ancestry, and Westwood has the highest concentration with 52% Irish.
The Best Irish Pubs for Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Around DC
Rise and shine—doors open at 10 AM for St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Dupont Circle’s Irish sports pub (you know what they say: you can’t drink all day if you don’t start in the morning). On Monday, March 17, the party starts at noon. Caveat: the kitchen is currently closed, but the Guinness will be flowing.
The best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the D.C. area
St. Patrick’s Day falls on Monday this year, which means the Irish and Irish at heart get to enjoy a whole weekend of celebrations in addition to the day itself. There are festivals, traditional music and dancing,
St Patrick's Day: What's happening in Northern Ireland?
BBC News NI has taken a look at some of what's on offer across Northern Ireland this year. Belfast has been hosting events since the start of March, with a packed programme of cultural activities across the city leading up to St Patrick's Day.
When is St. Patrick Day 2025: How to celebrate and why you should wear green
You'll see green beer (lots of green beer), green shirts, green ties, green dresses, maybe green eggs and corned beef with cabbage. St. Patrick's Day and all of its merriment is on the horizon. This year,
Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? The history and spiritual meaning behind the Irish feast
St. Patrick's Day is the feast day for St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Irish citizens celebrate the day by attending church to honor the saint who brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th ...
True meaning of St. Patrick's Day not overlooked by Pittsburgh's Irish community
Ahead of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Pittsburgh, festivities kicked off with the crowning of Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, as ...
Ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, here are 6 things to know about Miss Shamrock
Ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, Mary Fischer was crowned Miss Shamrock earlier this week in St. Paul.
INdulge: This (sort of) traditional Irish dish at downtown pub is perfect for St. Patrick's Day
Puritans might not call most American pubs Irish, but that shouldn't stop you from eating a hot bowl of beef and potatoes.
Trinity Irish Dance Academy brings St. Patrick's Day performances to students, schools
The Trinity Irish Dance Academy is celebrating St. Patrick's Day by performing for students and staff at schools all weekend ...
Suburban bars in Chicago area prepare for St. Patrick's Day weekend festivities
There's plenty of St. Patrick's Day fun to be had, even for those who don't make it into the city this weekend.