Saint Patrick’s Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick however you wish
(Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, “the Day of the Festival of Patrick”), to
say it.
Here’s to me, and here’s to you,
And here’s to love and laughter-
I’ll be true as long as you,
And not one moment after.
~~ an Irish Toast
Ah the Irish! From paganism to green beer and bowler hats, you
cannot match them let alone beat them!
Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the
globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day
for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival
celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and
a whole lot of green.
The history of English rule has negated much that is true Irish as
being a threat to all things English in Ireland. But much lives on
thrives with the people and begins a slow building back to who the
real Irish and their language are.
Bloomsday
Ireland boasts James Joyce, one of Ireland’s most famous literary
James Joyce, one of Ireland’s most famous literary masters on the
Bloomsday celebrations held in his honor. This event is held each
year on June 16, the day in which Joyce’s classic novel “Ulysses”
takes place.
Irish Celebrations
Ireland is the land of celebrations. It’s peoples seldom turn down a
grand idea for parties.
No matter what time of year you choose to visit Ireland, you’ll likely
find some sort of celebration or event going on, from music festivals
to street fairs. If you’re in Galway in late September, head to the
International Oyster Festival to fill up on seafood. In October, the
city of Cork hosts the biggest jazz festival in Ireland, and the town
of Derry attracts partygoers near and far for its annual Banks of the
Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival
Bet You Didn’t Know …
Short video on fun facts.
Éirinn go Brách
… to you and yours.
Your Editor
Fran Klasinski
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