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St. Patrick is actually from Wales, not Ireland. At the age of sixteen, he was captured by Irish pirates and taken to Ireland as a slave. He tended to sheep for six years before he was able to escape. After he escaped and returned home he learned about Christianity and became a priest. Then he returned to Ireland and established the Christian Church. St. Patrick’s real name was Maewyn Succat. After becoming a priest he changed his name to Patricius, which means “Father Figure”. From 1903-1970 m...

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17th which is the anniversary of his death in the 5th century. Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to the people of Ireland after he escaped slavery. The Irish believed the shamrock (three leaf clover) was a sacred plant which symbolized that spring was coming. The first reported celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in America actually happened before the American Revolution. In a Spanish colony, where St. Augustine Florida is locat...

Friday 6/9: Ready to unwind from a stressful week? Enjoy yourself at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub with Kid Felix UNPLUGGED Live starting at 9 PM going on until 1 AM.

Tir Na Nog Irish Pub

482 E Evesham Rd

Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003

Saturday 6/10: Who doesn't like bars with good food, music, or drinks? Come on out this Saturday night to see Donkey Punch perform at One More Bar. Admission is free and and the band begins to play at 9 PM until 1 AM.

One More Bar & Grill