History of St. Patrick
St. Patrick is widely credited for bringing this religion to Ireland
Christianity
The first official state-sponsored St Patrick's Day Parade took place in this city, the capital of Ireland
Dublin
The Irish flag is often referred to as the Irish tricolor, with it featuring these three colors
Green, white and orange
Along with St. Patrick, this other saint which names a holiday early in the year is buried in Ireland, with him supposedly being buried in Dublin according to legend
St. Valentine
Many bands and musicians have come from Ireland, with the famous likely being this band led by Bono known for songs such as With or Without You
U2
When he was 16, Patrick was kidnapped by Irish pirates from his home on this island, which would later colonize Ireland
Britain
This British city has the largest number of Irish residents of any city in England, resulting in many St. Patrick's Day celebrations. This English city is also home to The Beatles.
Liverpool
One of the most well-known parts of Irish history is the famine from 1845 to 1852, during which time they were not able to produce any of this crop the country is known for
Potatoes
Along with St. Patrick's Day, this October holiday has Irish origins, with it stemming from an ancient Celtic festival
Halloween
This popular novelist was born in Dublin and throughout his life published works such as A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and Finnegans Wake
James Joyce
When Patrick was born, it was near the end of this empire's rule over the island of Britain, Patrick's place of birth
The Roman Empire
St Patrick's Day is quite popular in this Canadian city, with their hockey team, the Maple Leafs, formerly being named the St. Patricks
Toronto
Ireland has often identified itself with this musical instrument, with it being a national symbol of the country
Harp
Ireland has often been referred to with this nickname, referring to its lush green landscapes found throughout the country
This Irish singer was known for songs such as Nothing Compares 2 U as well as her activism in support of a united Ireland
Sinead O'Connor
Scotland
In the US, one of the most popular St Patrick's Day traditions features this city dying its namesake river green, however it was once dyed orange on accident
Chicago
Since 1920, Ireland has been divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with this city serving as the capital of North Ireland
Belfast
Ireland features the oldest one of these structures in the world. This structure overlooks the ocean and is found on Hook Island in the city of Wexford.
Lighthouse
This Irish actor won the Best Actor Oscar in 2024 for his role as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer
Cillian Murphy
One myth concerning St Patrick depicts him banishing these animals from Ireland
Snakes
In this European country's capital of Vilnius, the Vilnia River is dyed green every year on St. Patrick's Day
After various rebellions, acts of union were passed binding together Great Britain and Ireland, formally creating the United Kingdom in this year
1800
It's estimated that Ireland holds 30,000 of these medieval structures located throughout the country, including ones Blarney and Bunratty.
Castles
A popular song claims that there's no one as Irish as this former president of the United States, with there being a statue of him and his wife in Ireland
Barack Obama