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St. Patty’s Day vs. St. Paddy’s Day: Which Is Correct?
or a “Happy St. Patty’s Day!” aloud. If you’re writing it out, however, only one is technically correct. As Real Simple explains, Patrick is the Anglicized version of the Gaelic name Pádraig ...
St Patrick: 13 facts you need to know about Ireland’s patron saint
In the old Irish calendar the day after St Patrick’s Day is Sheelah’s Day, in commemoration of the woman who many believe to ...
St Patrick’s Day reaches Antarctica with parade and Gaelic match
Irish scientists posted at Antarctic research station bring celebrations to the world’s southernmost continent ...
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Is it St. Patty’s or St. Paddy’s? Why wear green? What to know about St. Patrick’s Day origins
“Pádraig is the Gaelic or Irish origin of the name Patrick which is colloquially shortened to Paddy, hence the abbreviation ‘St Paddy’s Day.’ In Ireland, ‘Patty’ is a common ...
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St. Patrick’s Day festivities planned for Saturday in Missoula
The annual St. Patrick's Day parade steps off in downtown Missoula at noon. The grand marshal is longtime Missoula resident ...