St. Patrick, the patron saint of Eire, was actually a welsh shepherd snatched away from his homeland by Irish raiders to mainland Britain. Not alot of people know this!
2007-03-02 09:31:43 · 18 answers · asked by bettyswallocks 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ St. Patrick's Day
Welsh? I thought surely he was born in Scotland before he came to teach reading and Christianity to the Irish lads and lasses.
2007-03-02 09:55:00 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Did you know that the FIRST ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE was NOT in Ireland? but the United States?
FACTS: The Irish Soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762. Along with their music the parade helped the Soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots.
Up until the mid-nineteenth century, Irish immigrants were despised for their religious beliefs and funny accents and had trouble finding even menial jobs. Once the Irish realized that their great numbers endowed them with a political power, they started to organize and their voting block became known as "The GREEN Machine", and became an important swing vote for political hopefuls. The annual parade became a show of strength for Irish Americans, as well as a must-attend event for political candidates.
In 1948, President Truman attended New York's City's St. Patrick's Day Parade which led to the acceptance of the Irish in the United States.
I'm Welsh, but love a Pint of Green Beer, once a year.
2007-03-03 13:24:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
But of course he was Welsh. Who said they were Irish raiders? Did they have their passports? He was brought by Welsh raiders to mind their cattle as a servant. Irish people learn this story when they are a week old. It is old news now.
2007-03-03 04:50:20 · answer #3 · answered by boomedly 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, I know enough to know it's St. Patrick's Day not Paddy. And yes, it is fairly common knowledge that he was not a native Irelander. Although you are wrong, he was NOT from Wales
2007-03-02 10:22:26 · answer #4 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All I need to know about St. Patrick's day I learned in Kindergarten:
wear green, don't pinch anyone.
2007-03-02 15:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by Belle 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alas, Apathy does not run though the UK when it comes to Saint Patrick, it has taken up residence!
--That Cheeky Lad
2007-03-02 16:19:17 · answer #6 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who cares!!! Its not about where he is from Its the legacy thats left behind and what it means to the irish.
2007-03-04 07:29:33 · answer #7 · answered by niki g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its now just a good excuse for a bloody good day out lasts till summer sometimes get drunk then fall over thats what most people do. I stay out of town and hibernate till its all over and done with, those bloody spoons micheal plays aaaalllll day well need i say any-more .......
2007-03-03 03:37:10 · answer #8 · answered by Spike 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its also my 2 cousins birthdays
2007-03-02 09:40:43 · answer #9 · answered by toomuchpain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supposedly... in the same way he supposedly drove all the snakes out of Ireland... supposedly
was it in a 4X4?
2007-03-02 09:48:27 · answer #10 · answered by luna 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋