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Sober St. Patrick’s Day
10th Anniversary

March 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 4:00 pm EST, 8:00 pm Ireland 10th Anniversary Special Virtual Dinner and Show! Chef Terry McCoy, author of the new "Saint Patrick's Plate" cookbook and the team producing the new The Saint Patrick Show in Downpatrick, have joined the Sober St. Patrick's Day® 10th Anniversary global virtual celebration! Chef McCoy will be in his … [Read more...] about Sober St. Patrick’s Day
10th Anniversary

Bushmills Celebrates
St. Patrick’s Day with
Flogging Molly & Free Whiskey

March 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Livestream concert from Dublin, Ireland Wednesday, March 17, 2021 3:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm PST, and 7:00 pm GMT As the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery, Bushmills has seen their fair share of St. Patrick’s Days. And while the local pub is typically the spot for celebration, this year, it’s all about celebrating Paddy’s Day safely at home. The green beer and … [Read more...] about Bushmills Celebrates
St. Patrick’s Day with
Flogging Molly & Free Whiskey

Shades of Green
St. Patrick’s Day 2021

March 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Consulate General of Ireland, New York invites you to St. Patrick's Day 2021 Shades of Green Virtual Watch Party Wednesday, March 17th 7:30 pm - 9:00pm EST The Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, Daniel Mulhall, has announced details of a St Patrick’s Day celebration of Irish-America, which he will host on the evening of Wednesday 17 March, alongside Ireland’s … [Read more...] about Shades of Green
St. Patrick’s Day 2021

St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago

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The greening of the Chicago River for St. Patrick's Day is a tradition that started in 1962. This year it was announced that the river would not be dyed green but Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed that decision and allowed the river to dyed green in the early morning of March 13, 2021. The river was dyed early than normal and the plan was not announced to help prevent crowds from … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago

The History of Early Irish Immigrants in Denver

March 14, 2021 by 1 Comment

The Rocky Mountain Irish Roots Collective presents a virtual history session InSights & InPerson~Connections: Irish Immigrants in Early Denver Tuesday, March 16th, 7:00 pm MST - Zoom Conferencing, $3.00 members, $5.00 general public Join Curatorial Services and Collections Access staff at History Colorado Center as we host Dr. James Walsh, an Associate Clinical … [Read more...] about The History of Early Irish Immigrants in Denver

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On this day in 1974, Neil Cusack of Co. Limerick was the first Irishman to with the Boston Marathon. The first Boston Marathon took place in 1897, and was won by Irish-American athlete John McDermott with a time of 2:55:10. Cusack’s record-setting victory was a significant improvement, with a time of 2:13:39. He went on to compete in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada, where he placed 55th, and won the Dublin Marathon in 1981 with a time of 2:13:58.

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