St. Patrick’s Day

1.          Saint Patrick was a 5^th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland”, he is the primary patron saint of Ireland, along with Saints Brigid and Columbia.

2.       Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March,, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick.

3.         According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 40% of all fatal crashes nationwide involve drunk drivers on the weekend of Saint Patrick’s Day. Law enforcement agencies say it’s imperative to designate a sober driver when celebrating.

4.        In reality, the authentic color for St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is blue. It can still be seen today on Ireland’s Presidential Standard and ancient Irish flags. In the 1700's, green replaced blue and became the official color for Ireland.