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Slavery, wealth and trauma: the controversial life of St Patrick
If the Patrick of legend is implacable and authoritative, the historical Patrick was a fascinatingly flawed man who was mired ...
Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? The history and spiritual meaning behind the Irish feast
St. Patrick's Day is the feast day for St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Irish citizens celebrate the day by attending church to honor the saint who brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th ...
St. Patrick's Day in Memphis: 7 things to do (including a visit from 'The Irish Grindfather')
Beloved former Grizzlies player Tony Allen will take part in the Silky Sullivan St. Patrick's Parade, just one event marking ...
True meaning of St. Patrick's Day not overlooked by Irish community in Pittsburgh
Many generations ago, heavy drinking and partying was not the staple for celebrating St. Patrick's Day, according to ...
Brother Rice beats St. Patrick, advances to first state title game in school history
St. Patrick (28-8) led 31-30 in the final seconds of the third quarter. Then a turnover led to a pretty step back ...
Where are St. Patrick’s remains? It’s a hot debate.
The best account we have is the Life of St. Patrick by a scholar named Muirchú. This hagiography–or biography of a saint–was ...
Callum Walsh making NYC his second home as he headlines MSG on St. Patrick’s Day
Walsh (12-0, 10 KOs) returns to the ring to challenge Dean Sutherland (19-1, 7 KOs) in a super welterweight bout as the main ...
What food did the real St Patrick eat? Less corned beef and cabbage, more oats and stinky cheese
Hagiographies (writing on the lives of saints) give us a glimpse of the food culture of early medieval Ireland, when Patrick ...