It’s time again when the world goes green for a day: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, The Day of the Festival of Patrick, Paddy’s Day, St. Pat’s, (all together, now!) … St. Patrick’s Day!
Marking the feast of Ireland’s patron saint goes all the way back to the 5th century; however, the cultural holiday we know and love today began in 1631 when the Roman Catholic Church established March 17 as the official feast day with the shamrock, the three-leafed clover, as its symbol.
Here in the 21st century, it is a day to celebrate all things Irish by the “wearin’ o’ the green,” feasting on corned beef and cabbage, perhaps even raising a glass of the “Black Stuff.”
So, whether you’re in Dublin’s Fair City or farther afield, Irish in deed or Irish at heart, here are six cities that go big and go green for “Paddy’s Day.” In them, you’ll also find a place to call home. Cead míle fáilte!
