St Patrick’s Day celebrations are not a new invention
Rite & Reason: The evidence for the spread of Patrick’s renown in medieval Europe is found in a whole range of objects, stories and sites
St Patrick’s Day
President Connolly’s St Patrick’s Day card invokes UN charter on ‘scourge of war’
Move follows recent comments criticising ‘violations of international law’ and Government response
How Micheál Martin should handle Trump for St Patrick’s Day: ‘Lie back and think of Ireland’
From ‘silence, guile and cunning’ to ‘don’t go’, here’s some advice for the Taoiseach on how to survive the Shamrock Ceremony
Why a popular British historian decided to write a short history of Ireland
Irish identity really means something, so it rightly demands proof of real commitment
Fearmhíniú (mansplaining), báinín (flat white) and other Irish words for modern life
As technology and culture evolve, the Irish language continues to generate new vocabulary
Mark Moriarty’s best classic Irish recipes for St Patrick’s Day
The quality of Irish food can stand tall against cuisines from anywhere else in the world
Mark Moriarty’s classic Irish stew recipe
You might prefer to ask for your butcher’s help in preparing the lamb shoulder for this simple dish
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for pork cheeks glazed in balsamic cider vinegar with colcannon
This wonderful Irish dish starts with a simple but crucial brine
St Patrick’s Day Quiz 2026: 50 questions to test your Irishology
Expert on all things Irish? You could be in with a chance to win this great prize
Anticipation and trepidation in advance of Micheál Martin’s visit to the White House
Keir Starmer’s Cork trip marks a step forward for Ireland-UK relations
Taoiseach awaits his next dentist’s appointment at The White House
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Ireland weather update: Wintry showers due in parts today with chilly weekend ahead
Forecasters expect St Patrick’s Day to be cloudy with patchy rain or drizzle and best conditions in the east
Iran war displaces millions, homelessness in Dublin and the new Elvis Presley movie
Early Edition with Andrew McNair – our top stories on Friday
Soft power of the hard stuff
Our Government would not accept tobacco sponsorship – so why accept alcohol sponsorship?
St Patrick’s Day: Irish abroad how are you celebrating? Send us your photos
From parades to shamrock lapels, where and how are you celebrating your Irishness?
An Irish architect in Berlin: ‘Freedom people here have to be themselves gave me courage’
Irish creatives abroad: Jennifer O’Donnell moved to Germany 11 years ago
Event guide: Aisling Bea, St Patrick’s Day gigs, and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
March 14th-20th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
St Patrick’s Day trips: Where are Ministers and other Irish representatives going?
White House visit could prove tricky for the Taoiseach, while 40 Ministers and representatives will travel to more than 50 countries
A contested fry, Guinness shortages and police raids: St Patrick’s week in Brussels
Europe letter: St Patrick’s Day receptions are a classic exercise in diplomatic soft power, but securing an invitation can be a challenge
St Patrick’s weekend 2026: a guide to parades and events in the coming days
St Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday, March 17th, but many cities and towns across the country are hosting festivals the weekend before
‘Over a billion eyeballs will be on the parade’: St Patrick’s festival CEO Richard Tierney
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Annual St Patrick’s Festival to begin this Saturday with more than 150 artists
The national St Patrick’s Day Parade will return on Tuesday, March 17, following its established route from Parnell Square
Ireland now fifth largest investor in US
Taoiseach is expected to highlight €6.1 billion in planned US investment by Irish firms this year as part of St Patrick’s Day events
Taoiseach must make most of St Patrick’s Day visit to White House
Similarly, he could also make an important statement by deciding against going to Washington DC
Green lens or black mirror? Ireland’s changing media relationship with Irish in the US
As direct ties loosen between the two countries, two very different media worlds have filled the gap
That visit to the White House
Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s St Patrick’s Day visit to Washington comes at a time when few leaders are standing up to Donald Trump over Iran war
Ireland’s oldest man: the two things he attributes his long life to
Paddy Claffey (104) retains a good appetite, enjoys fresh air and keep up with the mart on his tablet
Murphia List 2026: Top Irish stars on the London food scene named
The Hot Dinners Murphia list is released annually in the run-up to St Patrick’s Day
President’s condemnation of Iran war ‘violations’ puts pressure on Taoiseach before US trip
Catherine Connolly said assaults on international law must be called out ‘without equivocation’
Home heating oil and petrol price gougers combust like rocket fuel for the Dáil
What Opposition TD wouldn’t loathe the money-hungry gannets or love a chance to castigate the Government for not cracking down on them?
What does it mean to be of Ireland?
Ireland is distilled into an essence at this time of year, from Shamrock shakes to emerald green rivers
US multinationals will not flee Ireland just because we stand up to Donald Trump
Time we put down the St Patrick’s Day shamrock bowl and speak up for international law
‘An impulsive moment’: Bouncer jailed for involuntary manslaughter of Irishman in Boston
Sanusi Sadiq expresses remorse over death of Dublin-born Barry Whelan (46), who he alleges used racial slurs towards him
From matters of war to the search for alien life: a week in the life of Donald Trump
Inside Politics: Former prince Andrew’s arrest, Ireland’s EU presidency plans and U-turn on SNAs dominate news too
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