Event: St. Patrick's Day

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Santana postpone Dublin gig over coronavirus concerns

Following announcements yesterday of gig cancellations for pop icon Madonna's tour-closing Paris shows, scheduled for tonight and tomorrow, and the postponement of grunge titans Pearl Jam's upcoming US tour, Latin rockers Santana are the latest headline act to cancel their ongoing engagements, including a March 29th gig at Dublin's 3Arena.

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Taoiseach’s US visit in doubt due to coronavirus

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'Global Greening' campaign will not run in China due to Coronavirus

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Blindboy Boatclub wants Ireland to become a world leader on climate action

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Horslips to play the Olympia Theatre on St Patrick's Day

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LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Catch up on today's headlines

QUIZ: How much do you really know about St. Patrick's Day?

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Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

QUIZ: How much do you really know about St. Patrick's Day?

You might surprise yourself.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2017

These Irish pick-up lines are bound to get you the shift this weekend

NOTE: This may be a little NSFW, age restrictions may apply.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2017

Taoiseach leaving for week-long visit to US ending in St Patrick's Day parade

Enda Kenny leaves for the US today, taking with him Ireland's absolute commitment to remain at the heart of Europe in spite of Brexit.

Sat, 11 Mar, 2017

The awkward mistake on Donald Trump’s St Patrick’s Day hat

Did you spot it?

Tue, 07 Mar, 2017

WATCH: A St. Patrick's Day postcard from Dublin

GarrethFilms has released a new video showing St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Quick Quiz: Six questions to test your Irishness

As St. Patrick's Day approaches, we're putting your knowledge to the test.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Quick Quiz: Six questions to test your Irishness

As St. Patrick's Day approaches we're asking; how Irish are you?

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

An Irish dancing flashmob took over a Lisbon square

March is our time.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

A friendly reminder to anyone who calls March 17th 'Patty's Day'

DON'T.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Dropkick Murphys are headed for Cork

Tickets are priced €40 go on sale Thursday, November 26 for all usual outlets.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015

QUIZ: How much do you really know about St. Patrick's Day?

March 17, our national holiday, the day of our patron saint, the day you set out in green wherever you are in the world and shout from the roof tops that you’re proud to be Irish.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2015

Dublin hotel prices rise by 86% for St Patrick’s Day

Hotel prices in Dublin have risen by 86% for St Patrick's Day, according to hotel comparison website trivago.ie.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

Eight reasons why we still watch the Rose of Tralee

And Daithí's not one of them. Sorry.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2014

Gardaí probe Dublin assault after shocking video posted online

Gardai in Pearse Street, Dublin are investigating an assault in the city centre on St. Patrick's Day, which was captured on camera.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2014

DAA to claim it has 'no strike clause' with some airport workers

A legal bid to stop strike action at the main Irish airports in the run up to St. Patrick's Day is due before the High Court. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) and Ryanair are trying to secure an injunction against SIPTU.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2014

Women easily dispatch scoreless Italy

The Ireland Women kept their hopes of retaining the Six Nations title alive with a comprehensive 39-0 win over Italy in the first ever Women's international to be played at the Aviva Stadium.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2014

Cork councillor calls for 'drink-free zones' on St Patrick's Day

A Cork city councillor is calling for designated alcohol-free zones for the upcoming three-day St. Patrick's Day festival in the city.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2014

Aer Lingus unions invited to talks to avoid strike

Aer Lingus has invited unions to a meeting on Thursday in a bid to avert strike action at the country's airports during the St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

Govt reveals St Patrick's Day trip list

The government has announced details of the largest St Patrick's Day travel programme since it came to office.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2014

Stalker wanted 'to conceive a mini Baldwin' on St Patrick's Day, court hears

Alec Baldwin's stalker allegedly dreamed of giving birth his baby.

Sat, 09 Nov, 2013

Two changes for St Brigid's ahead of club final

The St. Brigid's team for Sunday's AIB All-Ireland Club SFC final against Ballymun Kickhams has been announced.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2013

Ryanair buys 200 new planes from Boeing

Ryanair is set to buy 200 new aircraft from US firm Boeing, in a €14bn deal to be announced when the Taoiseach is in Washington on St. Patrick's day.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2013

Refs confirmed for club finals

The referees have been confirmed for the AIB All-Ireland Club finals at Croke Park on St. Patrick's Day.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2013

Tayto - As Gaeilge

Tayto goes 'as gaeilge' with a special, limited-edition retro 6-pack. Yes, this is a real thing.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2013

Lehane the shining light as UCC win third Fitzgibbon in five years

UCC 2-17 Mary Immaculate College 2-12

Sat, 02 Mar, 2013

St Brigid's halt Crossmaglen three-in-a-row bid

St. Brigids (Roscommon) 2-7 Crossmaglen Rangers (Armagh) 1-9

Sat, 16 Feb, 2013

Spring Series begins with Football double header

The Spring Series in the 2013 Allianz League will see six football matches and a single hurling game taking place at Croke Park.

Tue, 18 Dec, 2012

Cunningham proud of Garrycastle display

Garrycastle manager Anthony Cunningham was full of pride for his players after they came within a whisker of their first ever All-Ireland Club SFC title.

Sun, 18 Mar, 2012

Taoiseach releases St. Patrick's Day message

The Taoiseach has released his message for St. Patrick's Day.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2012

Grand marshal Giles gears up for St. Patrick's parade

Final preparations are being made ahead of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Dublin tomorrow and football legend John Giles says he is honoured to be acting as Grand Marshal.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2012

Parlon: It's all about performing on the day

Coolderry forward Cathal Parlon has praised his side's collective work ethic as one of the main reasons why the small Offaly club are contesting their first ever AIB All-Ireland Club Senior Hurling final this St. Patrick's Day.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2012

Interpro championships set for 2012 return

The Interprovincial Football and Hurling Championships, formerly known as the Railway Cups, are poised to return to the GAA calendar in 2012.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2011

Croker crowd toasts Dublin success

Dublin 4-15 Mayo 3-13

Sun, 20 Mar, 2011

Sun shines for St Patrick's Day festivities

St. Patrick's Day parades are taking place all across the country this afternoon in honour of our patron saint.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2011

'Green wave' travels around the world

Iconic buildings around the world are going green for St. Patrick's Day.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2011

Gardaí make St. Patrick's Day appeal to road users

Gardaí are making a special appeal to vulnerable road users ahead of St. Patrick's Day.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2011

Kavanagh relishing clash with Crossmaglen

Leinster Club Footballer of the Year Brian Kavanagh believes that Crossmaglen Rangers are the standard bearers when it comes to the AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2011

Clarinbridge into club SHC final

Clarinbridge (Galway) 3-22 De La Salle (Waterford) 1-27

Sat, 19 Feb, 2011

Hanafin maintains silence as Cowen discusses election date

The Fianna Fáil party will today begin picking up the pieces after a bruising leadership challenge which saw Brian Cowen survive as leader, and Micheál Martin resign as Foreign Affairs Minister.

Wed, 19 Jan, 2011

Ó Muircheartaigh honoured in special show

Legendary GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was last night honoured in a special two-and-a-half hour live programme broadcast by RTÉ Raidio na Gaeltachta in front of an invited audience of over 200 people, which included GAA officials, former players, media colleagues, family and friends.

Sat, 11 Sep, 2010