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Tourism Ireland announces Global Greening line-up for St Patrick’s Day 2018
Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening 2018 sees the return of the Sydney Opera House and new additions like the Seattle Space Needle, San Mamés stadium in Bilbao and Chimo the Polar Bear in Canada 300+ stadiums, statues, museums and towers set to go green to celebrate our national day The iconic Space Needle in Seattle, Chimo […]
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First U.S. St. Patrick’s celebration held in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600
First U.S. St. Patrick’s celebration held in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600 St. Augustine, FL – Put another feather – or shamrock – in St. Augustine’s cap. It’s time to re-write history. It’s been proven in written records that the first event commemorating Saint Patrick in the U.S. was held in St. Augustine, Florida in […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Message from President Michael D. Higgins 2017
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and the 17th March, better known as St. Patrick’s Day, is our national holiday. Every year, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade helps to organise over 350 events in 100 countries around the world to mark the day. Central to this is the ‘Promote Ireland’ programme […]
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Join Us Singing Molly Malone through the streets of TO!
Celtic Canada will be singing through the streets of TO…and we want you to sing with us…. join us for the craic as we sing a favourite Irish song… Molly Malone… Going Live in the Streets of Toronto this St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 19th starting at Noon. Like us on Facebook/Twitter post you and your […]
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Socks in the Frying Pan!
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Rhythm of the Dance
This St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate Ireland with a live band and twenty-two dancers in this thrilling showcase from the National Dance Company of Ireland. A perfect starter for your weekend celebrations! March 17 | 7:30PM Sony Centre For The Performing Arts, 1 Front Street East, Toronto 1-855-872-SONY (7669) | sonycentre.ca
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Irish Flag Raising at Toronto City Hall 2017
The Irish Flag was raised at Toronto City Hall Sunday, March 5th @ 11:00 a.m by Mr. Gerry Hurley. This tradition marks the arrival of St. Patrick’s Day! Recognizing the significant contributions made by the Irish community to celebrate cultural heritage and rich traditions with a month long calendar of popular events within the Irish […]
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My Ireland, Stephen James Smith
St. Patrick’s Festival commissioned Irish poet and playwright, Stephen James Smith to pen a poem in response to the Festival theme for 2017 which he has entitled ‘My Ireland’
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Annual Luncheon at The Heart & Crown
On March 10, the Heart and Crown will be hosting its annual Irish Canadian Luncheon to kick off Saint-Patrick’s Week and celebrate the strong and longstanding relationship between the Irish and Canadians while raising funds for charities. This year, all funds raised will be distributed between two important charities: Bruyère Foundation here in Ottawa and […]
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The Irish Flag will be raised at Toronto City Hall
The Irish Flag will be raised at Toronto City Hall Sunday, March 5th @ 11:00 a.m. This tradition marks the arrival of St. Patrick’s Day! Recognizing the significant contributions made by the Irish community to celebrate cultural heritage and rich traditions with a month long calendar of popular events within the Irish community. We encourage […]