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What Is Your Leprechaun Name? – Find Out Here!

JP — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:18:50 +0000

In honor of St. Patrick's Day we all get new names!

My name is Clumsy McFeverish.

What is your name? Post it in the comments!

My Saint Patty's Day Dinner

Tara Nicole — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:04:33 +0000

Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and I am getting pretty excited. Not just because I’m Irish. Not for the drunken bar frenzy that some might participate in. Although there’s nothing wrong with that. However, I’m excited about my dinner. Or rather, what my dinner’s going to be on St. Patty’s Day. Can [...]

What's the History of the Irish Car Bomb?

Cole Stryker — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:30:08 +0000

The Irish car bomb (a shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream dropped into a pint of Guinness) is a standard St. Patrick’s Day cocktail, though its origins aren’t commonly known. First of all, it didn’t originate in Ireland. In 1979, Charles B. Oat created the drink at Wilson’s Saloon in Norwich, Connecticut, according to [...]

Everyone's Irish On St Patrick's Day – Even the Kids!

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:23:49 +0000

The Month of March is moving along rapidly. Believe it or not, the day when everyone claims to be a little Irish will be here before you know it.The 32nd Annual St Patrick’s Day parade is Saturday the 16th. The parade begins at 11, with the Celtic Fair running from 10 to 2pm. It will [...]

Best Bars in Billings for Drinking on St. Patrick's Day

JP — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:06:34 +0000

It's that wonderful time of year again: St. Patrick's Day! The one holiday a year that's nationally celebrated solely through the consumption of large amounts of alcohol and parades. So you're probably asking yourself, "Where should I be going?" I'm glad you asked that question! Here's my top five picks for where you should take your merriment and appreciation of Irish culture

10 Celebrities You Might Not Know Are Irish

TheFW Staff — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:00:15 +0000

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, everyone is suddenly discovering their Irish heritage. Ever the bandwagon jumpers, celebrities are also likely to be wearing green this Saturday. (You know Kim Kardashian will.) But there are plenty of celebs who can actually claim Irish roots.

Sure, you know that Bono and Colin Farrell like to throw back a pint and chow down on Irish stew. But there are plenty of other celebrities whose Irish backgrounds might surprise you. Take a look at a few famous faces who have the luck o’ the Irish in ‘em.

17 Dogs Rockin' Adorable St. Patrick's Day Costumes

Nick Romano — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:00:12 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up fast, and you know what that means? You’ll soon be crawling through pubs, plumping up your beer belly and pinching everyone not wearing green. Even if you’ve already got your costume planned out, chances are your pooch is feeling left out.

Save Your Pennies By Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:48:33 +0000

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake usually comes once a year around St. Patrick’s Day, but as the holiday passes, so does the elusive tasty beverage. Now you don’t have to be in March (or Irish) to enjoy one year round. The cool part is you don’t have to just stick with the normal sugar-laced treat. There are [...]