Who is Saint Patrick?
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, born in Roman England, he was a Christian missionary. At the age of sixteen, he was captured by Irish raiders, taken as a slave to Ireland, where he lived for six years before escaping and returning to his family. He then entered the church, becoming a deacon and a bishop, returning to Ireland as a missionary years later. He became a patron saint of Ireland by the eighth century
St Patrick’s Day is celebrated on 17th March, the day on which Saint Patrick is said to have died. The day is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a Public Holiday in Republic of Ireland, as well as a national holiday across both parts of Ireland. The day is celebrated worldwide, despite it not being an official in holiday in many countries.
How does Nottingham celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day?
There are various events that take place throughout the week of Saint Patrick’s Day, with the main event taking place on March 17th
There is a parade that runs through the city centre, with partakers including marching bands, military personnel and cultural, charitable and voluntary associations. The parade ends the market square, where the celebrations continue. There is a stage in the market square, which play hosts to live music and dancing throughout the day.
There are also many establishments in and around the city centre that partake in the celebrations, providing entertain and live music for the duration of the day.
Place to celebrate include:
The Bell Inn
Keoghs Bar
The Pelican
Malt Cross
Greyfriars
The Approach
Old Dog and Partridge
It’s In The Bank
Fun Facts About Saint Patrick’s Day
- The shamrock was originally a teaching tool, it is said that Saint Patrick used the three leaves to teach about the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit).
- The first ever Saint Patrick’s Day Parade took place in the 1760s in New York
- Figures show that 5.5 million pints of Guinness are sold everyday around the world, a figure that double on Saint Patrick’s Day.
- In 2010, Sydney Opera House went green to mark 200 years of Saint Patrick’s Day being celebrated there.