Who was St. Patrick? Learn the history of St. Patrick’s Day and why we honor him, his myths, and legend.  See how others around the globe celebrate the occasion with feasts and spectacular parades. Uncover his real birth name and the origins of his holiday’s traditions. Find out why green is used to decorate everything from the dyeing of rivers and beer green, as well as why people wear it to avoid being pinched. Follow links to other Irish sites and resources to complete your journey. Feel free to visit the blog as well as contribute your photos and facts to help this site grow. Please consider buying a shirt from the StPatty shop to show your support for this site as well as prepare for St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th. Thank you for visiting, I hope you find this site informative as well as entertaining. ~Tom G.