St. Patrick's day is coming up, and we're gearing up for an amazing celebration of St. Patrick's life and Irish culture.

Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! - Happy St. Patrick's Day in Gaelic 

Who was St. Patrick?

St. Patrick is one of the patron saints of Ireland. He is known for bringing Christianity over to Ireland in the 5th century, as a missionary. One of the famous legends about St. Patrick is that he rid Ireland of snakes, although it has not been proven that snakes ever lived in Ireland - 'snakes' is perhaps a metaphor for pagans and druids who worshipped serpent gods. He died on March the 17th in the 5th century, which is why this is the date for St. Patrick's day.

Why are shamrocks significant?

Shamrocks are associated with St. Patrick because they represent the Holy Trinity. According to Irish legend, St. Patrick used the three-leafed plant as a metaphor for the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit when he first came to Ireland, to teach people about Christianity.

How do I celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated globally, especially by Irish communities. The UK, Ireland, USA, and Australia all have many people of Irish descent, and so celebrations of St. Patrick's are common in those countries. Many people wear green clothing on the day, perhaps enjoying Irish food, or having a Guinness at an Irish pub.

Many St. Patrick's Day parades and festivals take place - the biggest of which include New York, Chicago, London, Munich, and Dublin parades.

What should I wear to a St. Patrick's Day celebration?

Something green is a must, and shamrock symbolism is great too. Check out our St. Patrick's Day for all of our Irish tartan clothing and accessories, including kilts, kilt skirts, sporrans, waistcoats, socks, and more.