St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in Ireland every year on 17 March. Over the years, the religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, has metamorphosed into a day of celebrating Irish culture through parades,

People from across Ireland and beyond are celebrating St Patrick's Day with parades, festivities and an array of events. Here's some of the best pictures from the day so far.

Here’s what we know about the real Saint Patrick and the reason we celebrate his life. Who was Saint Patrick? Saint Patrick was born in the 5th century in a Britain that was und

Northern Ireland is ready for a vibrant St Patrick’s Day celebration, with towns and cities turning green in honour of Ireland’s patron saint.

It was among Irish American communities that the day became the celebration it is, from its roots as a more solemn day with a religious observance in Ireland.