Every year on March 17, the world turns a little greener—literally! From parades packed with leprechauns to rivers dyed ...

Armagh City – the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland and the only city in the world with two cathedrals dedicated to St ...

Join the world’s biggest celebration in Dublin, then follow the saint’s trail through breathtaking landscapes and historic ...

1, made a cross from rushes or reeds to explain Christianity to the faithful in much the same way Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick, used a shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. St.

In Britain, a teenager named Patrick was living a comfortable life as the son of a government official. Despite being part of the Roman Catholic Church, his faith didn't mean anything to him until ...

Recent feast day of Irish saint a reminder of the challenges women face in British journalism, and also their growing power ...

St. Patrick’s Day occurs annually on March 17, the date marked by the death of Saint Patrick, Ireland’s most celebrated patron saint. The festivities surrounding this date specifically ...

St. Brigid has long been a favorite saint, recognized in Irish customs and traditions. She comes second only to St. Patrick in terms of the number of customs that asked for her blessing and guidance.