| Length | 06:00 |
| Licensor | Maeve Conran |
| Producer(s) | Maeve Conran |
| Formats | Debut (not aired nationally), Soft Feature, Special |
| Topics | Holidays, International, Religious |
| Produced | March 13, 2005 |
| Added to PRX | March 14, 2005 |
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How do the Irish celebrate St. Paddys Day?
March 17: St. Patricks Day
Fresh Air-ish, Light, Personal
English
Irish Producer Maeve Conran, takes a nostalgic look back at what the old St. Patrick's day celebrations were like...but Ireland 20 years ago was a whole other world. The new 21st century Ireland is a whole different thing, and so is the celebration of the national holiday. Interviews with a priest and theologian on the religous and historical significance of St. Patrick, aswell as a talk with the man in charge of the St. Patricks Day Festival, no longer just a 1 day deal, but a 5 day, event, expecting 1 million attendees. But the real celebration happens in the local pub, as barman Vivian Walsh, explains...
