About Saint Patrick
Born in the late fourth century
Saint Patrick was the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland
Saint Patrick was the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland
Why was it started?
St. Patrick's Festival was set up in November 1995 with the following brief from Government:
Offer a national festival that ranks amongst all of the greatest celebration in the world
Create energy and excitement throughout Ireland via innovation, creativity, grassroots involvement, and marketing activity
Provide the opportunity and motivation for people of Irish descent (and those who sometimes wish they were Irish) to attend and join in the imaginative and expressive celebrations
You should wear something green!
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