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History and Folklore Provides background information on the shamrock, the claddagh, leprechauns, and the Blarney Stone. Also includes photos of the Blarney Stone. http://members.tripod.com/~kmarcrum/history.htm

History Channel: The History of St. Patrick's Day Tells about the holiday and the man behind it. Also provides general information on Ireland and its people. http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/stpatricksday/

The History of St. Patrick's Day Find out more about St. Patrick, his holiday, his country, and Irish authors. http://www.history.com/minisites/stpatricksday/

Patrick the Saint Based largely on St. Patrick's autobiographical writings, this article on Christianity.net offers a detailed, yet readable account of Patrick's life. http://www.christianity.net/christianhistory/60H/60H010.html

Saint Patrick's Day Information A brief history of Saint Patrick, the patron Saint of Ireland who is celebrated worldwide on March 17. http://www.abitoblarney.com/saintpatrick.htm

St. Patrick's Day Provides history on life of Saint Patrick and links. http://www.entourages.com/barbs/stpatrick.htm

St. Patrick's Day -- Customs and History Page explains St. Patrick's Day customs and traditions. http://wilstar.com/holidays/patrick.htm

St. Patty's Day Brief historical overview. http://www.morristown.com/StPattiesDay/St.Patrick.html

Will the Real St. Patrick Please Stand Up? This biographical sketch introduces readers to the man whose memory St. Patrick's Day honors. http://www.joyfulheart.com/stpatrick/pat.htm