March 17, 2009
Today is St. Patrick’s Day. Hope it’s been happy wherever you are.
The ultimate in celebrating Irishness, it has never been political in my experience – more a fun, family day with over-the-top green, white and orange hats, skirts, wigs and flags becoming the normal attire in recent years.
I took my daughter, nephew and niece into central Dublin for the parade. Past experience made me go in a little late – too late – we didn’t see much. Problem is it’s very hard to see much anyway the crowds are so dense. But it’s always good fun with a great festival atmosphere.
The ultimate in celebrating Irishness, it has never been political in my experience – more a fun, family day with over-the-top green, white and orange hats, skirts, wigs and flags becoming the normal attire in recent years.
I took my daughter, nephew and niece into central Dublin for the parade. Past experience made me go in a little late – too late – we didn’t see much. Problem is it’s very hard to see much anyway the crowds are so dense. But it’s always good fun with a great festival atmosphere.
