Almost 1 in 10 Americans claim Irish heritage, according to the Census Bureau. But even the non-Irish celebrate Saint Patrick ...

A secret map of Ireland's coastline played a crucial role in taking down a powerful alliance of pirates that had based itself in the southwest of Ireland in the 17th century. The map ...

Discover more about the United Irishmen their rebellions and how they fought for democratic change in Ireland. Ireland and the French Revolution Find out why Ireland and the United Irishmen were ...

Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. He is the patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the 17th of March every year. When he was 16 years old he ...

Cities like Boston and Chicago celebrate the day with parades, river dyeing, and cultural events, attracting millions of ...

Saint Patrick's Day originated as a religious holiday – honoring Saint Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century – but it has evolved into a celebration of all things ...