Clem McIntyre, naturalist at the Susquehanna Riverlands in Salem Township, tells the story of St. Patrick to a group of 20 people. Fred Adams/For The Times Leader SALEM TOWNSHIP – A crowd of around 20 ...

Originally, the Irish holiday was meant to honor the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Now, the day has become a celebration of Irish culture. Born in Great Britain, Saint Patrick was a ...

We don't know how tall St. Patrick was, but we do know the statue of Ireland's national saint at Slieve Patrick is the world's tallest of its kind. Verena Wolff/dpa Visits to Armagh often start out ...

Of the many things associated with the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint, a small number originate with the religious day of observance. There are now two St. Patrick’s Day days worldwide. One is an ...

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17 in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. While not a federal or state holiday in Michigan, many cities hold parades and events to celebrate Irish ...

Today, I join the Irish-American community and citizens across our Nation in commemorating Saint Patrick’s Day—a time to celebrate the rich blessings of Irish culture and honor the life and legendary ...

St. Patrick's Day, honoring the patron saint of Ireland, is celebrated globally on March 17. Originating as a religious holiday, it has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture, particularly in the ...

Why do we celebrate Saint Patrick's day? Here's the real reason behind that green beer you're drinking. We typically associate Saint Patrick's Day with drinking green beer and wearing green clothing, ...

For more than 1000 years, St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in Ireland every year on 17 March. Over the years, the religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of ...

Get top local stories in Connecticut delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC Connecticut's News Headlines newsletter. Originally, the Irish holiday was meant to honor the patron saint of ...