Ireland Reason 9 - St. Patrick's Day

10/23/18 • 52 min

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With just a few days until the entire world pretends to be Irish, we take a look at the man behind Ireland’s national holiday, debunk some of the most popular myths, take a look at his legacy, and see how the day itself is celebrated in Ireland and around the world.

A website that is on the same page as Joe on the whole “Patty’s Day” thing: paddynotpatty.com
A little more information on the geneology of Niall of the Nine Hostages – you’re probably related to him!
Joe’s Prose: St. Patick’s Day by Jean Blewett

Caitlin egg conch

Irish – Bhí mé ag féachaint teilifís.
Phoenetic – Vee may egg fay-kinch tele-feesh.
Translation – I was watching television.

Potts & Plans
St. Patrick’s Trail

Tour the top half of Ireland and follow in the footsteps of St. Patrick
6 self-drive tour with overnights in Belfast, Westport, and Dublin.
Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons

A website that is on the same page as Joe on the whole “Patty’s Day” thing: paddynotpatty.com
A little more information on the geneology of Niall of the Nine Hostages – you’re probably related to him!
Joe’s Prose: St. Patick’s Day by Jean Blewett

Caitlin egg conch

Irish – Bhí mé ag féachaint teilifís.
Phoenetic – Vee may egg fay-kinch tele-feesh.
Translation – I was watching television.

Potts & Plans
St. Patrick’s Trail

Tour the top half of Ireland and follow in the footsteps of St. Patrick
6 self-drive tour with overnights in Belfast, Westport, and Dublin.
Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons

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