How is Saint Patrick's day celebrated in Ireland?

St Patricks Day, find out how the Irish actually celebrate St Patrick's Day in Ireland and learn about our customs, culture and traditions. read more

In America, St. Patrick’s Day, on March 17, has long been commemorated with rollicking festivities, but until recent decades, the holiday, which honors Ireland’s patron saint, was traditionally a more solemn occasion on the Emerald Isle. read more

St Patrick, St Brigid of Kildare and St Columba are Ireland's patron saints. St Patrick's Day became a public holiday in Ireland due to the Bank Holiday (Ireland) Act 1903. It is also celebrated around the world, particularly in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. read more

After all, 19th Century immigrants celebrated St. Patrick's Day — always March 17 on the Feast of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland — as a way to honor their heritage while embracing their new homeland. read more