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St. Patrick, Ireland's Main Patron Saint, Wasn't Even Born in Ireland
Snopes via Yahoo News· 3 months agoBettmann/Contributor St. Patrick, the primary patron saint of Ireland, is synonymous with the...
Erin go birdie: Here are the 10 best Irish golfers in history, from Fred Daly to Rory McIroy
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo Sports· 3 months agoFor the sixth time in the history of The Players Championship, there may be more green among the...
The complicated history of Queen Victoria's colonial godchildren, who became symbols of assimilation...
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDuleep Singh, deposed from his throne in India, and Sarah Bonetta Forbes, called the 'Lost Princess...
When is St. Patrick's Day 2024? History of the festive Irish celebration in the US.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 months agoWe know it as an excuse to attend a parade, visit an Irish pub, drink a Guinness, buy festive food...
A New Bedford teacher from Northern Ireland has a lot to say about St. Paddy's Day.
The Standard-Times via Yahoo News· 3 months agoNEW BEDFORD — St. Paddy's Day is a busy day for Christopher Donnelly. Actually, it's more of a busy...
From Thanksgiving to Labor Day, these 9 holidays have surprisingly dark origins
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 7 months agoOur popular understanding of the history of Thanksgiving is flawed.Barney Burstein/Corbis/VCG via...
Wondering the History of Halloween? Here's How It All Began, Plus Spooky Halloween Fun Facts
Parade via AOL· 7 months agoiStock These days, Halloween is a time for trick-or-treating, dressing up in costumes, putting up...
58 St. Patrick's Day recipes for an Irish feast
The Today Show via AOL· 3 months agoWhile we associate St. Patrick’s Day with everything green, boozy and sweet, the history of this holiday has much deeper roots. March 17th was officially...
Haynes: 'Ireland' documentary shares both sides who lived through chaotic period
Amarillo Globe-News via Yahoo News· 9 months agoJune Proctor delivered her son, John, on Sept. 9, 1981, in a small Northern Ireland hospital. Five...
St. Patrick's Day Trivia Time: 50 Fascinating Facts About St. Paddy's Day
Parade via Yahoo News· 3 months agoSt. Patrick's Day trivia March 17 will be here before you know it, so it’s time to celebrate St....