There is a large Irish American contingent in Springfield and Western Massachusetts in general, and many make visits back to the Auld Sod at this time of year. Dublin is an attractive destination as ...

Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with an afternoon of lively Irish music as District 214 Community Education presents the Galway Gals in concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, at the Forest ...

St Patrick was born in Great Britain in the late 4 th century, according to History.com. At age 16, he was taken prisoner and brought to Ireland, where he spent six years in captivity, possibly as a ...

For many, St. Patrick's Day, which lands on Tuesday, March 17, is a time to celebrate by attending parades and partaking of food and drink associated with Ireland. Centuries ago, some Irish feasted ...

St. Patrick's Day will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 17. The day originated as a religious holiday – honoring St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century – but it has ...