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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Leprechauns

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 05:00:59 +0000

Few icons from folklore and mythology have been branded and co-opted more than the leprechaun. Stories of their rare appearances and coveted pot of gold have permeated almost every aspect of popular culture. They have become so synonymous with Irish culture that the streets are filled with tall green hats and green coats every St. Patrick’s Day. Their history, however, is far different from the traditional leprechauns that endlessly wander into bars and fight hangovers one weekend in March. Take a look at a few things you probably didn't know about leprechauns.

10 Gloriously Green St. Patrick's Day Foods

Kathy Landin — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:00:21 +0000

Everyone knows that St. Patrick’s Day is the one day out of the year when we’re all Irish. And, apparently that translates into wearing anything green and silly we can get our hands on and having as much to drink as we can carry at one time. But, there’s another strange tradition that has developed in celebration of this day. We can't explain it. Are Irish people really that into unnaturally green food?

10 Celebrities You Might Not Know Are Irish

TheFW Staff — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:00:15 +0000

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, everyone is suddenly discovering their Irish heritage. Ever the bandwagon jumpers, celebrities are also likely to be wearing green this Saturday. (You know Kim Kardashian will.) But there are plenty of celebs who can actually claim Irish roots.

Sure, you know that Bono and Colin Farrell like to throw back a pint and chow down on Irish stew. But there are plenty of other celebrities whose Irish backgrounds might surprise you. Take a look at a few famous faces who have the luck o' the Irish in 'em.

Best Bars in Texarkana for Drinking on St. Patrick's Day

Mimi — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:10:54 +0000

Looking for somewhere to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Texarkana? From green eggs to a ZZ Top tribute band, your pot will be full of fun for this lucky holiday.

Put on your favorite green duds and hit these hot spots in Texarkana for the St. Patrick's Day weekend festivities: Shooter's Sports Bar, Hopkins Icehouse and Fat Jack's.

What's the History of the Irish Car Bomb?

Cole Stryker — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:00:08 +0000

The Irish car bomb (a shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream dropped into a pint of Guinness) is a standard St. Patrick’s Day cocktail, though its origins aren’t commonly known. First of all, it didn’t originate in Ireland. In 1979, Charles B. Oat created the drink at Wilson’s Saloon in Norwich, Connecticut, according to [...]

5 Post-St. Patrick's Day Hangover Remedies

dianavilibert — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:45:55 +0000

Step away from the Bloody Mary. The hair of the dog may go down easy, but it won’t cure that hangover. Instead, try these remedies that we swear by—and some (sour pickle juice?!) we’ll pass on.

St. Patrick's Day – Better Wear Your Green, There is an App for That

Mimi — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:03:17 +0000

Make the most of this St. Patrick’s Day this year by putting your smartphone to use with these St. Patrick’s Day apps: St. Patrick’s Day Recipes — Learn how to make beer-baked Irish beef, chicken and dumplings and, of course, potatoes. Irish Luck Scanner — This app lets you secretly “scan” your friends to [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About St. Patrick's Day

Kathy Landin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:09:08 +0000

Everyone enjoys putting on their best green clothes on March 17th and being Irish for a day. Weâ€™ve all heard there was a saint and something to do with snakes in Ireland and now we have parades and drink green beer. But what do we really know about St. Patrickâ€™s Day? While everyone is claiming [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About St. Patrick's Day

Kathy Landin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:09:08 +0000

Everyone enjoys putting on their best green clothes on March 17th and being Irish for a day. We’ve all heard there was a saint and something to do with snakes in Ireland and now we have parades and drink green beer. But what do we really know about St. Patrick’s Day? While everyone is claiming [...]

4 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

April Barnard — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:41:45 +0000

If you’re “celebrating” St. Patrick’s day by simply donning your favorite green t-shirt, you’re doing it wrong. Do it right this year: parade through the streets, pack your bags for Dublin, get pelted by the contents of the grocery store’s produce section, or even run a marathon. Pack your bags for Dublin Is there any [...]

McDonald's Favorite Shamrock Shake Returns, is it Worth the Hype?

KPWW- Power 95.9 — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:00:57 +0000

McDonald's bright-green Shamrock Shake, a minty beverage only available around St. Patrick's Day each year, has a cult following that rivals that of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and short-lived TV series "Firefly" (though possibly not McDonald's other fan-favorite seasonal menu item, the McRib).

4 Quirky St. Patrick's Day Traditions [VIDEO]

April Barnard — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:53:38 +0000

You know what they say: one man’s pub crawl is another man’s….public reading of “Green Eggs and Ham”? Some places around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in uniquely festive ways. Here are some of our favorites: Hot Springs, Arkansas Home to the shortest street in the world, Hot Springs hosts the World’s Shortest St. [...]

St. Patrick's Day in Ireland – Sober and Solemn?

April Barnard — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:00:46 +0000

While many people associate St. Patty’s with heavy drinking and pub crawls, in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a historically solemn and sober holy day for Roman Catholics. Believe it. Until the 1970s, pubs were actually legally required to close up shop for the day. In those days, families would go to church and perhaps [...]