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March 17 2021

It’s St Patrick’s Day! Wherever you may be, wishing everyone happiness and goodwill on this special day.

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St Patrick figure from the Hill of Tara, County Meath

St Patrick figure from the Hill of Tara, County Meath

Patrick's tombstone at Down Church of Ireland Cathedral, County Down.

Patrick's tombstone at Down Church of Ireland Cathedral, County Down.

St Patrick's tombstone and local Council plaque at Down Cathedral

St Patrick's tombstone and local Council plaque at Down Cathedral

St Patrick's day 2019 - the last year the public could visit his grave before COVID restrictions of 2020 and 2021

St Patrick's day 2019 - the last year the public could visit his grave before COVID restrictions of 2020 and 2021

Down Cathedral (Church of Ireland), Downpatrick, County Down

Down Cathedral (Church of Ireland), Downpatrick, County Down

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Monthly archives 2021

St Patrick Month

This is the month when St Patrick’s day (17th March) is traditionally celebrated all over the world. We’ll be bringing you snapshots of some of the ancient sites from around Ireland, north and south, with which he was associated.

It’s remarkable that the 5th Century saint is more popular today than ever before. Only the COVID restrictions in 2020 and again this year, are preventing the usual massive celebrations in cities all across the world. But there will still be ways to mark the date of his death on Wednesday March 17.