St Patrick's Day has arrived with people dressed in a sea of green drinking a pint of the black stuff and celebrating all over the world with Irish music and dancing.
Saint Patrick is one of Christianity’s most celebrated and widely known figures, not simply just for his excuse to drink copious amounts of Guinness. The day in which he is celebrated falls on the day of his death, however, his life is somewhat of a mystery.
There are many stories associated with the famous Patron Saint of Ireland, the best known one includes the account of him banishing all the snakes from Ireland.
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Sisters Jacqueline Hardman (left) and Susan McGrath prepare to open their Irish theme sandwich shop in Miller Road, Ribbleton, on St. Patrick's Day 1998 Photo: Lindsey North
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Lisa Fairclough, left, and June Ashcroft celebrate St Patrick's Day with friends in the Railway, Preston back in 2005 Photo: Lindsey North
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In 2009 Busy Bees in Ashton House at Ashton Park celebrated St Patrick's Day Photo: Donna Clifford
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At Busy Bees Nursery, Ashton House, Preston, Madison Carter, three (front), and Makeena Westby, three, celebrate St Patrick's Day with shamrocks painted on their faces Photo: Donna Clifford