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» Christine O'Keeffe's St. Patrick's History - Includes an overview of the oldest source materials with excerpts, legends, placenames, and customs, with bibliography.
» 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.
» History and Folklore - Provides background information on the shamrock, the claddagh, leprechauns, and the Blarney Stone. Also includes photos of the Blarney Stone.
» 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.
» Saint Patrick's Day Information - A brief history of Saint Patrick, the patron Saint of Ireland who is celebrated worldwide on March 17.
» St. Patrick's Day - Provides history on life of Saint Patrick and links.
» St. Patrick's Day -- Customs and History - Page explains St. Patrick's Day customs and traditions.
» St. Patrick's Day History - Page describes and explains St. Patrick's Day traditions.
» St. Patty's Day - Brief historical overview.
» The History of St. Patrick's Day - Search an interactive map of Ireland and find out more about St. Patrick, his holiday and other Irish personalities.
» Will the Real St. Patrick Please Stand Up? - This biographical sketch introduces readers to the man whose memory St. Patrick's Day honors.