Originally associated with blue, a color tied to nobility, St. Patrick's Day gradually adopted green, symbolizing nationalism ... in Irish identity. The President of Ireland's flag still features ...

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The legacy of St Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland, “should not solely be about green beer, leprechauns or the flag of the Republic of Ireland”, the Orange Order has said.

Edward Stevenson, the Grand Master of the Orange Institution, has sent greetings cards to Irish embassies and diplomatic stations around the world. Mr Stevenson said the organisation acknowledges ...

St. Patrick's Day was often a focal point for raising awareness about the Irish nationalist cause, or the Catholic cause, and was used as a way to bring people to… the Irish Republican side, as ...

an abundance of Irish flags, Irish step dancers and marching bands. The main viewing stand will be located in front of Buckingham Fountain. The 2025 Grand Marshal of the Chicago St. Patrick's Day ...

To connect the past to the nationalist movement, she used blue as the background for the Irish Citizen Army’s flag. In 1934, Irish politician W.T. Cosgrave asserted that blue is “in perfect ...

Festivalgoers will also be able to sample food and drink from Boatyard Gin (Fermanagh), Irish Black Butter (Portrush), NearyNogs (Newry) and McConnell’s Distillery (Belfast). “We’re thrilled ...