As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the ...

Everyone knows about St Patrick – the man who drove the snakes out of Ireland, defeated fierce druids in contests of magic and used the shamrock to explain the Christian Trinity to the pagan Irish. It ...

Over the years, the religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, has metamorphosed into a day of celebrating Irish culture through parades, music, special ...

This contemporary take on an ancient tradition of stone carvings is one of a growing number of creations by the anonymous ...

Every year on March 17, people around the world celebrate St. Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints.  Patrick, a Christian ...

People who usually grumble about Mondays will have reason to take heart this Monday, March 17 when the Irish community of New Ulm holds its 60th St. Patrick’s Day celebration. “The sunshine is always ...

Between history, spirituality and legend, the figure of Saint Patrick, who has become a key element of a tormented Irish ...

Saint Patrick (Saint Patrick) is the patron saint of Ireland, and "Saint Patrick's Day" is celebrated annually on March 17, ...

The three-leaved plant, symbolic of Ireland and of St Patrick's Day has an important meaning for Christians. It is said to ...

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, columnist Sue Bowman reflects on her time spent in Ireland, and how the life of the real St.