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How Countries Around the World Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Kathy Landin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:36:57 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for people in Ireland and Americans who want to pretend to be Irish for a day. There are celebrations of this saint and his saintly day all around the world.

7 Things You Shouldn't Do If You Meet a Leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day

Chris Illuminati — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:57:41 +0000

Leprechauns, the faires of Irish folklore (no disrespect) are popular symbols this time of year. With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, the little men with their hidden coins, pots of gold and ginger muttonchops are running rampant through the streets spreading their magical mischief. Many people just don’t know exactly what to do when [...]

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.

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

Frank Pain — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:50:57 +0000

To many, St. Patrick’s Day is all about drinking green beer. But, if you really wanna be like the Irish, drink a red or dark/black beer, like Killian’s Irish Red or Guiness. But, regardless of the color of beer, it’s good to know some of the places around Abilene to visit to get your ‘fill’. [...]

How President Obama, Kate Middleton and More Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Nick Romano — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:00:59 +0000

Ever wonder how President Barack Obama or Kate Middleton let loose on St. Patrick’s Day? Well, for Obama, it’s a through glass of Guinness, while the Duchess of Cambridge enjoys Harvey’s Bristol Creme. Hey, presidents and royalty need to get their drink on too.

10 Celebrities You Might Not Know Are Irish

TheFW Staff — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:16:15 +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.

Strange Green Liquid in Dallas Waterway Isn't for St. Patrick's Day

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:35:45 +0000

Cities like Chicago dye their rivers green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Dallas, however, isn’t trying to start their own green tradition, at least not intentionally.

A waterway just outside of the Medical City Dallas Hospital started to fill with a mysterious green goo last Wednesday.

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 [...]

Save Your Pennies By Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:48:33 +0000

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake usually comes once a year around St. Patrick’s Day, but as the holiday passes, so does the elusive tasty beverage. Now you don’t have to be in March (or Irish) to enjoy one year round. The cool part is you don’t have to just stick with the normal sugar-laced treat. There are [...]

10 Gloriously Green St. Patrick's Day Foods

Kathy Landin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:20:21 +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 Signs You Are Too Excited About St. Patrick's Day

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:25:08 +0000

There are few holidays that create more excitement and festiveness than St. Patrick’s Day. All over the country, people crowd the local pub in green clothes where they guzzle a ton of green beer, only to puke it back out in a green mess and wake up the next day in a green haze.

Of course, just like the crazy uncle in your family who thinks he’s Santa Claus in July, some people can take a good thing way too far. These are the trigger signals that you need to de-green yourself.

17 Dogs Rockin' Adorable St. Patrick's Day Costumes

Nick Romano — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:26:12 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up fast, and you know what that means? You’ll soon be crawling through pubs, plumping up your beer belly and pinching everyone not wearing green. Even if you’ve already got your costume planned out, chances are your pooch is feeling left out.

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Leprechauns

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:17:59 +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.

Find Lucky the Leprechaun This Week for Serious Savings at Abilene Businesses [SPONSORED]

The Painman — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:19:11 +0000

It’s not every day that you see a Leprechaun running around town, but this week keep your eyes peeled for Lucky the Leprechaun. Every business that Lucky the Leprechaun visits will be offering special discounts, offers, and more! Visit these area businesses and have your photo taken with the Lucky the Leprechaun and take advantage of some serious savings!

10 Lucky Movie Quotes for St. Patrick's Day

Danny Groner — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:05:32 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day brings out the superstitious side in all of us. Lucky charms come front-and-center this week as we head into the holiday weekend. Though St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t get the same love in cinema that other high-profile holidays receive, Hollywood does have a rich tradition of crediting “Lady Luck” for certain milestones and achievements. Here are 10 “lucky” movie quotes that you can pull out on St. Pat’s Day.