Today, of course, is the day that the world turns green. This happens not because of ecological necessity, but because the Irish at home and abroad, together with those who wish they were Irish, celebrate the patron saint of that green land, not too far away, by wearing the green and, in some American cities, even dyeing the beer green. Also, in the US, as in Dublin, Belfast and all places with any significant Irish presence, their will be massive parades, although why the parades in the states are lead by what are essentially scottish pipe bands is beyond me.
So we say, happy St Patricks Day to all our readers who may be Irish, or those of Irish descent. I shall not be downing a pint of the black stuff this evening however as I find it rather heavy going.
A glass of Jamiesons might be in order though.
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