St Patrick

News about Ireland's patron saint, the St Patrick's Fesitval and March 17th celebrations from Ireland and around the world.

Ireland’s favourite foods and the wines to go with them

John Wilson: There’s a bottle for all the best dishes, be it a roast or bacon and cabbage

By John WilsonSat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00

Best Irish products: Forget Tayto – 10 must-have Irish cult products

The last decade has seen an explosion of new products, many proudly made in Ireland

By Ali DunworthSat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00

A dessert to cheer up any St Patrick’s Day parade drowned rats

Vanessa Greenwood: This fruit cobbler is a quick and easy after-supper treat

By Vanessa GreenwoodSat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00

Saint Patrick Retold: The Legend and History of Ireland’s Patron Saint review

Roy Flechner shines light into historical shadows engulfing Ireland’s famous saint

By Neil HegartySat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00

Media ‘invaders’ treated like returning redcoats

Historical humiliation leads to tradition of press starvation during St Patrick’s week

By Frank McNallySat Mar 16 2019 - 02:00

Officials assume any visit by Trump would take place in December

Government acknowledges US president likely to face protests rather than cheering crowds

By Pat LeahyFri Mar 15 2019 - 21:48

Bacon and cabbage? Try matching it with orzo pasta

A new book on Irish food marries the traditional with how we like to eat today

By Marie Claire DigbyFri Mar 15 2019 - 11:00

Varadkar speech: 'American greatness more than economic prowess and military might'

This is the script provided by the Taoiseach's office of Leo Varadkar's St Patrick’s Day reception speech at the White House

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 07:58

From toddlers to drag queens: Meet New York’s new Gaeilgeoirs

Pop-up Gaeltachts are attracting a vibrant and diverse community of Irish speakers

By Siobhán Ní ChiobháinFri Mar 15 2019 - 06:15

If St Patrick arrived in Ireland today, what would he think of us?

Hilary Fannin: We were told stories of Hail-Glorious-St Patrick-Dear- Saint-of-Our-Isle

By Hilary FanninFri Mar 15 2019 - 06:00

What are the beauty products that mean the most to Irish women?

Eight Irish women – from Marian Keyes to Ailbhe Smyth – share what is special to them

By Laura KennedyFri Mar 15 2019 - 06:00

Things to do with children over the St Patrick’s bank holiday weekend

Are we there yet?

By Róisín IngleFri Mar 15 2019 - 06:00

Irish people don’t make a move until 2am and other home truths

An Australian bravely tells us what she’s learned about the land of saints, scholars and no notions

By Brianna ParkinsFri Mar 15 2019 - 06:00

Sheelah take a bow: St Patrick’s wife? Probably not – she was far more important than that

A symbol of Irish womanhood, she deserves to be celebrated again every March 18th

By Shane LehaneFri Mar 15 2019 - 06:00

Trump plans to visit Ireland this year as he hosts Taoiseach

Government has said no indication yet received from Washington about possible date

By Suzanne LynchThu Mar 14 2019 - 23:10

Drogheda St Patrick’s parade organiser denies ‘jig is up’ for Irish dancers

Chairman says health and safety is behind decision to curtail Irish dancing along route

By Ronan McGreevyThu Mar 14 2019 - 20:58

Varadkar tells Pence: 'I will be judged on my actions not on sexual orientation or skin tone'

Varadkar and partner Matt Barrett attend US vice-president’s St Patrick’s Day breakfast

By Suzanne LynchThu Mar 14 2019 - 20:47

Grumpy Trump bigs up Varadkar ahead of St Patrick’s Day

US president praises Taoiseach’s popularity with céad míle fáilte in Oval Office

By Frank McNallyThu Mar 14 2019 - 20:37

Donald Trump says he will visit Ireland this year

News comes after Leo Varadkar meets US vice-president Mike Pence in Washington

By Suzanne LynchThu Mar 14 2019 - 15:49

Best of Irish: 10 trailblazers in Irish music right now

In advance of St Patrick’s Day, we celebrate some of Ireland’s leading creative lights

By Una MullallyThu Mar 14 2019 - 09:41

Taoiseach tiptoes through minefield without saying anything controversial

Varadkar and partner having breakfast with Pence before talking Brexit with Trump

By Frank McNallyThu Mar 14 2019 - 06:59

St Patrick’s Day: 21 events across Ireland for the bank holiday weekend

From Dublin's St Patrick’s Festival to Kilkenny Tradfest and a Co Wicklow slime lab

By Deirdre FalveyThu Mar 14 2019 - 06:00

A US special envoy to the North would be welcome, says Varadkar

Taoiseach praises Washington’s role in Northern Ireland on first day of St Patrick’s trip

By Suzanne LynchThu Mar 14 2019 - 00:01

A history of Ireland in 13 houses, from beehive huts to bungalow bliss

The houses that define our Irishness, from the Big House to bedsits

By Orna MulcahyThu Mar 14 2019 - 00:00

More than 850 gardaí on Dublin’s streets for St Patrick’s Day parade

Anti-terror measures in place as more than half a million people expected to enjoy festivities

By Sorcha PollakWed Mar 13 2019 - 20:44

Welcome to Browne’s Irish Marketplace, the oldest Irish business in America

The Flavin family from Kerry opened a small grocery in the front room of their home in Kansas City in 1887

By Diana Lambdin MeyerWed Mar 13 2019 - 10:13

Best of Irish: Ten exciting people on the Irish food scene right now

Best of Irish: In advance of St Patrick’s Day, we celebrate leading lights of our creative industries

By Marie Claire DigbyWed Mar 13 2019 - 10:00

Taoiseach arrives in Washington ahead of St Patrick’s day celebrations

The ongoing negotiations of Brexit are likely to dominate the visit

By Suzanne LynchWed Mar 13 2019 - 06:31

Ten Irish people who have made the world a better place

‘What have the Irish ever done for us?’ author highlights Irish heroes from history

By David ForsytheWed Mar 13 2019 - 06:04

Green is good: a meal fit for St Patrick himself

This is Irish-Polish-Chinese fusion food – a reflection of Ireland today

By Lilly HigginsWed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00

Mapped: Where do all the Ministers go on St Patrick’s Day?

Number of countries visited by the Government has increased sevenfold since 2011

By Nora-Ide McAuliffeTue Mar 12 2019 - 13:00

St Patrick’s Day paraphernalia amnesty an Epic move

Cantillon: Irish museum’s campaign seeks to turn ‘shamroguery’ into deeper Irish pride

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 05:22

‘If Aisling Franciosi gets any hotter she’ll scald herself’: Irish film talent right now

Best of Irish: In advance of St Patrick’s Day, we celebrate leading lights of our creative industries

By Donald ClarkeMon Mar 11 2019 - 17:46

Most influential Irish people on the London food scene revealed

Annual Murphia List includes 13 new names among its 50-strong cohort of industry leaders

By Marie Claire DigbyMon Mar 11 2019 - 07:00

Fingers crossed for a dry Paddy’s weekend

The Big Day Out expands to three among the myriad of delights for the St Patrick’s Day weekend

By Deirdre FalveySat Mar 09 2019 - 05:00

St Patrick’s Festival 2019 aims to leave a lasting legacy

This year’s event mixes the old and the new as it explores and revitalises Irish traditions

By Siobhán LongSat Mar 09 2019 - 05:00

What trad music is on over St Patrick’s weekend?

A discerning programme over our national holiday weekend

By Siobhán LongSat Mar 09 2019 - 03:00

Irish-American relations at crossroads as Varadkar goes to Washington

Decline in emigration to US is prompting rethink of long-standing relationship

By Suzanne LynchSat Mar 09 2019 - 02:23

Miriam Lord’s week: Coveney poetically tightens British ties over dinner

Tánaiste welcomed Charles and Camilla to a Brexit-fuelled mutual admiration session

By Miriam LordSat Mar 09 2019 - 01:00

Clintons ‘tried to obtain scholarship to Ireland’ for boyfriend of Chelsea, book claims

Irish politicians made inept and deluded efforts to tap Irish diaspora, Democratic policy adviser says

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 13:25

The forgotten Irish tradition when boys were free to tie up girls

Shrove Tuesday was also known as Skelliking Day, which had ties to carnival and was grim for both men and women

By Shane LehaneTue Mar 05 2019 - 06:00

Politicians boycott Staten Island St Patrick’s Day parade over gay group’s exclusion

Staten Island Pride Center has been refused permission to march in parade since 2011

By Jack Horgan-JonesSun Mar 03 2019 - 22:07

Times past: Wearing of the green goes back a long way

Whether pagan, savage, soldier or smoker, St Patrick’s Day occupies a special place among the Irish

By Una MullallySat Mar 02 2019 - 06:00

Irish humour: comedy green, white and gold

‘The English like to invade countries, but they get upset if they’re followed home’

By Myles ByrneTue Feb 26 2019 - 10:04

At least six Ministers should stay home this St Patrick’s Day, says Fianna Fáil

Foreign affairs spokesman says ‘key members’ should remain due to Brexit concerns

By Harry McGeeMon Feb 25 2019 - 21:52

Contingency plans made to recall Ministers from St Patrick’s Day travels over Brexit

Taoiseach confirms plan in Sligo at launch of new stretch of road where 30 have died

By Marese McDonaghFri Feb 22 2019 - 18:45

Victoria Falls among the new global sites to go green on St Patrick’s Day

Tourism Ireland adds to list that includes the Colosseum and Sydney Opera House

By Aine McMahonThu Feb 21 2019 - 21:19

Ice swimming: the perfect Ctrl-Alt-Delete reboot

Tiffiny Quinn is one of 12 hardy Irish swimmers travelling to the Artic Circle for a St Patrick’s Day dip at the Ice Swimming World Championships

By Niamh GriffinThu Feb 21 2019 - 06:00

Paddy’s Day t-shirts: Offensive, or just a bit of fun?

J Crew apologises for selling t-shirt with six counties missing from map of Ireland

By Ciara KennyWed Feb 20 2019 - 16:41

Irish Gothic: fairy stories from Ireland’s 32 counties

‘We believe in fairies like the next person believes in God, angels or miracles’

By Steve Lally and Paula Flynn LallyWed Feb 20 2019 - 05:49

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