St Patrick

Something fun I found on my old Blogspot So you want to be Irish this St. Patrick’s Day? Well, here are the basic rules for you to follow to meet all of the qualifications: If you are already Irish, stop reading the list. …

We celebrate Saint Patrick on March 17 — Ireland’s patron saint. Even as we consider all the tales, mysteries, unknowns, and superstitions perpetrated in his name — holy or otherwise. Credited by myths with bringing Christianity to the Irish and driving the snakes out of Ireland — does us all…

Was Patrick Really British? — Although much of the life of the patron saint and Apostle of Ireland is shrouded in legend, St. Patrick was probably born around the year AD 389. Stories are told of the many contests Patrick had with Druids, pagans, and polytheists, as well as the well-known but unlikely story of…

This Week: Night Crawlers, BFFs and Caffeine Tweakers I will NOT be celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day this year. Today will be an ordinary Friday. A dull 24-hour bridge from Thursday to Saturday with zero significance and not a whiff of import. There will be no Top O’ the anything at my house. No wearing green or pouring Guinness on me…

Ah, St. Patrick’s Day. The one day of the year when everyone suddenly remembers that they have a bit of Irish blood in them and proceed to don green clothing and drink copious amounts of alcohol. And for the NHL, it’s no different. In fact, St. Patrick’s Day has become…

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For travel enthusiasts looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, there are numerous travel destinations that offer exciting events and attractions for the holiday. From street parades to concerts, there is something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a weekend-long experience or just need a quick getaway, these are some of…

My parents took me to the ophthalmologist between the second and third grades. My second-grade teacher became concerned that I was struggling to see the chalkboard. However, when we went to the doctor, I recall not thinking that my vision was that bad. On the one hand, I liked the…

From the book “How the Irish saved Civilization” by Thomas Cahill While visiting family in Vancouver before flying to Singapore, I took the opportunity to read a book recommended by a reader after he read my travel posting on Ballycastle. Thanks Jim. Ballycastle Named by the Sunday Times in 2022 as the best place to live in N. Ireland.medium.com The book is “How the Irish saved Civilization”…