In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, it seems appropriate to discuss what many associate with him, the shamrock. Many wrongly assume that the shamrock is the official symbol of Ireland, too. But in fact, ...

There is a big difference between what the Irish call shamrock and what we call shamrock.

The shamrock plant is Ireland's national symbol. The Irish and lots of people all over the world elect to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by wearing a shamrock facsimile of cardstock or paper, felt, foil, ...

March is now upon us, and St. Patrick’s Day is in the rear-view. But Leprechauns, green beer and pots of gold aside, there is ...

The Eastpointe Arts & Cultural Diversity Commission (ACDC) will host a Shamrock Day celebration Sept. 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Spindler Park. The event is free and open to all ages. “Shamrock Day is ...

I enjoyed your article on March 18 about St. Patrick's Day and the accompanying picture from O'Neill's Pub. I have enjoyed an ale or two myself now and then at O'Neill's, occasionally on St. Patrick's ...