Ireland’s Soft Power at Work: Uncovering the Influence Beneath the Green Shamrocks and Fluff of St. Patrick’s Day
Every year on March 17, the world turns its attention to Ireland, celebrating its rich culture and heritage with parades, shamrocks, and green beer. But beyond this festive frivolity lies a more enduring force: Ireland’s soft power. From literature and music to diplomacy and philanthropy, Ireland has long exerted a subtle but powerful influence on […]
Test Your Knowledge: How Familiar Are You with These Sites Associated with Saint Patrick?
Saint Patrick is one of the most famous figures in history, known for bringing Christianity to Ireland and driving out snakes. But how much do you really know about the places linked to this iconic saint? From the rolling hills of County Down to the bustling streets of Dublin, Saint Patrick left his mark on […]
“Experience the Celebratory Grand Parade in New York through Photos and Videos on St. Patrick’s Day”
New York dressed in green to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, one of the most important dates in the city. We recommend: This is how Joe Biden celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the White House From very early the streets of New York were filled with Irish motifs and flags of the European country. This year […]
How Familiar are You with the Person Behind the Holiday?
As the holiday season draws near, many of us find ourselves filled with excitement and joy. We look forward to decorating our homes, spending time with loved ones, and indulging in delicious holiday treats. However, it’s important to remember the real reason behind the festivities. This quiz will test your knowledge on the man behind […]
Dublin Parade Amazes Crowd with Oil Barons, Broadswords, and NYC Cops on St. Patrick’s Day
Dublin saw a relatively sober St Patrick’s Day parade this year, with city retailers voluntarily banning the sale of alcohol until 4 pm. However, many clouds had silver linings, reflecting perhaps the first pandemic restriction-free festive weekend since 2019. Performers from Macnas, Junk Kouture, Dublin Pride, Spraoi, and the Inishowen Carnival, as well as traditional […]
Varadkar Welcomed to Oval Office by Biden, Who Expressed Strong Support for the Windsor Framework
On Wednesday, President Biden welcomed Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to the Oval Office, where the two leaders discussed a range of important issues, from COVID-19 and climate change to Brexit and trade. But perhaps the most noteworthy moment from their meeting came when Biden expressed his strong support for the Windsor framework, a hugely significant […]
Relive St Patrick’s Day: Get up to date with all the happenings from home and overseas.
St Patrick’s Day was celebrated across the world on March 17th, with parades, festivities and cultural events. In Ireland, half a million people attended the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, which celebrated the theme of “One”. The parade featured 4,200 performers, including marching bands, aerial acrobats and vibrant costumes, and attracted crowds in leprechaun […]
Varadkar claims that appeasing Putin will not halt the attack on Ukraine.
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have reached a critical point after Russia amassed military forces at the Ukrainian border. While some leaders may advocate appeasement policies to avoid an escalation of violence, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has issued a stark warning: Appeasement will not make Putin halt his attack on Ukraine. In this article, […]
Observe the Live Filling of Temple Bar during St. Patrick’s Day Festivities.
St Patrick’s Day is undoubtedly one of the biggest and most celebrated cultural events globally. And while the ongoing pandemic has impacted the festivities, it has not dampened the enthusiasm of people looking to mark the day in their unique way. Among the iconic landmarks from where the celebrations are live-streamed in Dublin, Ireland, Temple […]
San Antonio’s River Walk is adorned in green attire
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