Tag: Patricks
One year after the terrorist act in Brussels: The friends want to honor Patrick’s memory in the sports hall in Indal
Patrick Lundström was one of the two Swedes who were murdered in the terrorist attack in Brussels a year ago. He lived in Switzerland but grew up in Indal in…
New track opens at Sarnia’s St. Patrick’s Catholic high school
Young athletes from Catholic elementary schools across Lambton County came home this week to St. Patrick’s secondary school for this year’s track and field meet. Article content Some 400 pupils…
Originally, the color of Saint Patrick’s Day was not green
Every year, we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17, in a festive atmosphere around the world. But did you know that the color green has not always been the…
St. Patrick’s Day: 7 things to know about this Irish holiday
In Ireland, Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17. During this religious holiday that has become a national holiday, the Irish dress in green and pay homage to the…
St. Patrick’s Day: what are we celebrating on this Irish holiday on March 17?
Why do we wear a shamrock and see Leprechauns everywhere on St. Patrick’s Day? What are the origins, traditions and history of Saint Patrick’s Day which takes place every year…
In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day returns after two years of pandemic
After two editions canceled due to the coronavirus, St. Patrick’s Day festivities return to Ireland on Thursday, with organizers hoping the celebrations mark the country’s post-pandemic rebirth. Parades of marching…
after two years of absence due to Covid, St. Patrick’s Day is back
After two years of absence due to the pandemic, St. Patrick’s Day returns today. Many glasses will be raised in honor of the one who would have brought Christianity to…
London police brace for rowdy, unrestricted St. Patrick’s celebrations PHOTOS: Looking back on London’s St. Patrick’s Day riot, 10 years later
News Local News After two years of getting battered by COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, London bars are gearing up for their first full-scale St. Patrick’s Day celebration in three years.…
History: what is the origin of St. Patrick’s Day?
Saint Patrick’s Day is one of Ireland’s most important holidays. It is celebrated by Irish people all over the world, in New York and Dublin. But where does it come…
St. Patrick’s Day: where and how to celebrate it this Thursday?
SAINT PATRICK. This Thursday, March 17, 2022, it’s Saint Patrick’s Day! Between its parades, its Irish pubs, and its friendly crowd, Saint Patrick’s Day has become an unmissable celebration in…