Here’s a wee bit of history about the Wearin’ of the Green and then go to this St. Patrick’s Day page to get your feet tapping and in the mood. Once your feet are tapping, check out the midis and celtic music at the Irish Midi Page. St. Patrick’s day would never be the same without it!

Always wanted to do an Irish Dance,did you? Here’s some hints for beginners. Ready to be an expert? Then follow the history of the Riverdancers and see how they rose to popularity.

The Quiet Man Page: How could we go this day without seeing this classic film of the Duke and Maureen O’Hara? You might be able to catch a glimpse of the little people by viewing a live picture from Dublin City Live View at the Irish Times on the Web. Can’t be there? Check out the weather in Ireland today.

Are ye Irish? Then check your ancestors at the Irish Times site. Or discover your Irish roots (or any other roots!) at Ancestral Roots. If your name is Irish, well, then you join some famous Irish-Americans! Irish Abroad will give you the meaning of the names and the surnames of the different counties in Ireland. And tis herself that has a wonderful page at 40 Shades of Green! Missing the ould sod? Here’s a calendar with a photo of Ireland scenes for every day of the week! Or check out the Ireland in Pictures Gallery.

View the St. Patrick’s Parades at different sites in the U.S. and the world, some with live cams! The history and legends that go with St. Pat’s are here, too.

But if you’re not Irish, you may be wondering about all those Shamrocks! Or what’s a Shillelagh? Or a Celtic Harp?

Once you know all that, check out the Claddaugh Ring. Did you think of Lord of the Ring?

Now did you ever wonder about those Irish Leprehauns? Where they might reside? Or hide? Join the Leprechaun Watch. They have a video camera connected via a satellite phone to the Internet. And you might find some tree spirits, too!

Now that you think you know all about Shamrocks, test your knowledge with these Shamrock Facts.

Then check out this wonderful Irish Music and LiveIreland.

And talking about green, there’s nothing as green as money, so here’s a unique and information-packed site that tells you the History of Money. It covers the history of money from ancient times to the present!

And why St. Pat’s you ask? Here’s why. J

Ireland Information has a bit of History and Geography of Ireland and free screensavers for you. The global Irish Community has news, including their shenanigans. Here’s links to every county in Ireland. Find out about the ancient lands and who populated them.

Getting thirsty about now? Stop in for your favorite beer and ale at the Global Irish Pub. When you’re next in the pub, here’s some Irish Toasts for you. So how do you ask for a Guinness in an Irish pub?

Now, you can’t be in an Irish Pub without breaking into song, so check out these Irish Songs and their Lyrics as well as some Irish Folksongs.

And here’s some wonderful, wonderful Images of Ireland including the real Blarney Castle and Killarney National Park. Think kissing the Blarney Stone is easy? Check it out. Will you remember it always? You will. For the rest of your days, whenever the Blarney Stone is mentioned, you can say proudly and with all the clever, charming eloquence of your hard-earned new status, say “Been there! Kissed that!”

How did they ever get these lighthouses on the rocks? Check out these fantastic images, too!

And if all this talk has made you want to travel to Ireland, learn all about it in the Tourist Guide to Ireland and the Virtual Tour of Ireland. Go Ireland! has everything for your trip. While you’re there, maybe you’d like to buy a wee cottage or two. Ah, now here’s an Irish Expert, full of facts and fun, she is! The Celtic Web Radio lists lots of stations to listen to.

But before you go, learn all you can at this Celtic page of Irish literature, mythology, folklore and drama.

Learn the meaning and origins of Irish names, maybe even your name? Ireland’s Eye will tell you that and more.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day is a labor of love and has about as many Irish facts as Ireland has shamrocks. And here’s the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day website! If yer wantin’ to cut through all o’ this malarkey to the true mean’ of St. Patrick’s Day then you have to go to this St. Patrick’s Day site.

And Ireland’s Eye has some new Irish Fairies information for you as well as information on the Blarney Stone. Then send a greeting card directly From Ireland. Here’s how to say Irish greetings. And for some awesome Irish gifts, Shop Irish has everything!

Have you always wanted to make an authentic Irish Soda Bread or any other Irish food or confection? Shamrock Hill will tell you how with a Wee Bit of Wisdom and a jig to get your feet tapping. If it’s recipes you want, there’s plenty Irish Food for ye! And more!

And if it’s an Irish party you’re giving, here’s some decorating ideas. Remember GREEN is in… our environment, too!

Stop by Lucky Leprechaun’s Lane, grab your four-leaf clover and try your luck at St. Paddy’s Irish Quiz or kiss a virtual Blarney Stone while listening to an Irish jig. Think you know your shamrocks? Here’s a Lucky Crossword Puzzle that will see if you do.

To feast your eyes, check out Free Celtic Clip Art for various Celtic arts from cross-stitching to knots, some of which you’re seeing on this very page.

Eighteen of America’s presidents were of Irish heritage, and 8 of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence were Irish. Did you know the first immigrant through Ellis Island was a 15-year old Irish girl!

In fact, Phoenix has an Irish Cultural Center and a sister city, Ennis, Ireland. We have an Irish Music Society, too! Fountain Hills, one of the Valley’s cities, has the tallest fountain in the world, and on March 17th, it will be green!

And if you missed the Feis in the Desert event, mark your calendar for next year’s Feis and this year’s Parade! And did you know? The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place, not in Ireland, but in the United States. It was held in New York City on March 17, 1762. And I marched in the New York St. Patrick’s parade with my high school, but I’m not telling you the year!

For today and always, my FAVORITE Irish Blessing to ye!

What do you get if you cross poison ivy with a four-leaf clover?
… A rash of good luck!

Luck is a very good word if you put a “P” before it!

Shamrocks are green, violets are blue,
just want you to know, I’m thinking of you!