In honor of the annual March 17 celebration, the U.S. Census Bureau painted its map green, showing which U.S. counties have a higher population of folks with Irish ancestry.

The Irish language, also known as Gaelic or Gaelige, is a Celtic language that has a rich and fascinating history. The origins of the Irish language can be traced back to the 4th century AD ...

Lackawanna County, where Scranton and Wilkes-Barre both held St. Patrick’s Day parades the second weekend of March, has the highest share of residents claiming Irish heritage, at 23.2%. Pike and Wayne ...