How the color of St. Patrick’s Day went from blue to green
To connect the past to the nationalist movement, she used blue as the background for the Irish Citizen Army’s flag ... in ...
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Why politicians say St Patrick's trip makes a difference
Politicians from the island of Ireland are visiting Washington DC this week - but it's not without controversy.
St Patrick not ‘the sole preserve of Irish nationalism’, says Orange Order
The legacy of St Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland, “should not solely be about green beer, leprechauns or the ...
‘Patrick is not the sole preserve of Irish nationalism’ – senior Orangeman sends St Pat’s Day greetings
Mr Stevenson added: “The legacy of St Patrick, the man who brought Christianity to Ireland and has been described as the ...
In pictures: St Patrick’s Day through the years
The St Patrick’s Day parade in the north has become a major festival over the past 20 years. Revellers have donned costumes ...
Going green: Northern Ireland gears up for St Patrick’s Day celebrations
People are getting ready to go green this weekend as Northern Ireland celebrates St Patrick’s Day. From colourful floats to traditional music and energetic dancers, towns and cities will mark ...
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How the color of St. Patrick’s Day went from blue to green
Many of them were descendants of Scottish settlers in Ulster ... flag representing the president of Ireland has a gold harp with a dark blue background – the color known as St. Patrick’s ...