After the joy of Paddy’s weekend, many people are dreaming of the next time they can enjoy some extended time away from the office. Thankfully, our next bank holiday is not too far away. Just four ...

The day honoured Ireland’s patron saint with parades ... On Monday, October 27, the October Bank Holiday will give the public another break, as the country transitions into the cooler months.

March 18 will be a once-off bank holiday for a "Day of Remembrance and Recognition" in Ireland this year, while from 2023, the first Monday in February will be a new permanent bank holiday marking ...

But beyond the revelry, the holiday has deep historical and religious roots tied to Ireland's patron saint. From its origins as a solemn feast day to its transformation into a global celebration ...

The day of celebration - which marks the day of Saint Patrick’s death - was originally a religious holiday meant to celebrate the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and made official by the ...

The holiday has been celebrated in Ireland for over a thousand years in observance of Saint Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland and died on March 17, 461, according to the American ...