Saint Patrick
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
St. Patrick
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
public holiday
authorized by law and limiting work or official business
parade
a ceremonial procession including people marching
Republic of Ireland
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
step dancing
dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures
shamrock
clover native to Ireland with yellowish flowers; often considered the true or original shamrock
Remembrance Day
the Sunday nearest to November 11 when those who died in World War I and World War II are commemorated
taoiseach
the prime minister of the Irish Republic
Irish
of or relating to or characteristic of Ireland or its people
celebration
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
feast day
a day designated for feasting
secularisation
the activity of changing something (art or education or society or morality etc.) so it is no longer under the control or influence of religion
holiday
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
festival
an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
saint
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
Ireland
an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
green
of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
pub
tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
March
the month following February and preceding April
leprechaun
a mischievous elf in Irish folklore
Northern Ireland
a division of the United Kingdom located on the northern part of the island of Ireland
Belfast
capital and largest city of Northern Ireland; the center of Protestantism in Northern Ireland
patron saint
a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation
imbibing
the act of consuming liquids