But beyond the shamrocks, green attire, and pints of Guinness, there’s a rich history behind this beloved holiday. So, before all the fun St. Patrick's Day traditions, why not take the time to ...

“St. Patrick's Day was basically invented in America by Irish-Americans,” Freeman said. Timothy Meagher is an expert on Irish-American history at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He ...

The tiny Welsh village of Banwen doesn’t just celebrate the day - it has laid claim to being St Patrick's birthplace! According to members of the Banwen & District History Club in Wales ...

The St Patrick's Day parade in New York is a major event ... We’ve taken a brief look at the history of the festival to figure out what the craic is. People have been leaving Ireland for ...

There is only one place outside of Ireland that celebrates St. Patrick’s Day as a national public holiday ... with a unique heritage and a complex history, as well as a one-of-a-kind festival ...

NEW YORK (AP) — St. Patrick’s Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, is being marked in cities across the country on Monday with boisterous parades and celebrations. New York City ...