- Over 34 million Americans claim Irish ancestry
- St Patrick is considered the patron Saint of Ireland, although he was actually not Irish
- According to legend, St Patrick used the shamrock to explain the holy trinity, which is how the Shamrock became such an important symbol for Ireland
- March 17th is the remembrance of the day of St Patrick’s passing
- St Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland
- Every St Patrick’s day Chicago dyes the Chicago River green in honor of the holiday
- Boston is the most Irish city in the America, with 20% of the population claiming Irish decent
- St Patrick’s day was turned into a widely celebrated holiday by Irish Americans who wished to honor their Irish ancestry
St Patrick’s Day Fun Facts

Leave a Reply