"O'Danny Boy"
~click icon for lyrics~

...a hundred thousand welcomes!

As Spring arrives,
the earth turns green
Just as the Emerald Isle...
So everyone, around the world,
Can be Irish for a while!

leprechauns The Irish sense of humor and gift of gab is legendary and we've gathered a bit o' blarney to share with you. In addition to the jokes and folklore, you'll find a collection of Irish greetings, blessings, proverbs and graphics to copy and enjoy.

PaddysDay is a celebration of the Irish spirit in humor, art and music. If you turn up the sound, you'll hear a traditional Irish Ballad playing on each page.¹ If you care to sing along, clicking the icon in upper right corner will display the lyrics in a small popup window. Midis and MP3's are offered for download in our Ballad section.

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"St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time - a day to
begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic."

~Adrienne Cook~

May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you

May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks.
May your heart be as light as a song.
May each day bring you bright happy hours,
That stay with you all year long.

For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.

May the leprechauns be near you,
to spread luck along your way
And may all the Irish angels
smile upon you this St. Patrick's Day.