There are 3.8 million people in Ireland but when Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, it seems that the whole world turns Irish.The day commemorates Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland in the Fifth Century.
Although not an official holiday in the United States, St. Patrick's Day has a long history of being celebrated with parades and general goodwill toward all things Irish, or at least Irish-American.While New York City has the largest number of Irish residents - Boston tops the list of cities with the largest percentage of the population.
"May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand. "
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Did you know?...
that until recently, all the pubs in Ireland had to close for St. Patty's day? It was illegal to drink.
peace,man
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