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Book cover titled "Ireland: A History" by Francis M. Carroll, featuring crossed Irish and American flags, a harp on a shield, and a sunrise background—highlighting events like Demilitarising Saint Patrick’s Day 1921 beneath the banner reading "A History.

Demilitarising Saint Patrick’s Day 1921

15 January 2026•

F. M Carroll in his important book “America and the Making of an Independent Ireland” examines the influence and role …

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A busy 19th-century harbour scene with soldiers, musicians, women, and children gathered as ships and a steamship float in the background; reminiscent of crowds demilitarising St Patrick’s Day 1921, welcoming or bidding farewell to the troops.

The Fighting 69th

15 January 2026•

The 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment New York – Guardians of Irish Heritage in The United States. The name The …

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A stained glass image of a bearded man in a gold bishop’s hat and robe, with a halo, holding a green shamrock—reflecting the spirit of Demilitarising Saint Patrick’s Day 1921.

Saint Patrick : The Myths & the Legends

15 January 2026•

Saint Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland, often referred to as The “Apostle of Ireland” and “The First Bishop …

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A painted portrait of an older man with a bald head, white beard, and moustache in a dark robe, set against a shadowy background. He gazes solemnly to the side, evoking the gravity of Demilitarising Saint Patrick’s Day 1921.

Luke Wadding : The man who gave us St. Patrick’s Day

15 January 2026•

Most of us in Waterford know of Luke Wadding, the Irish man who was almost Pope and the founder of …

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Stained glass artwork of a bearded saint, evoking Demilitarising Saint Patrick’s Day 1921, wearing a bishop’s hat and green robes, holding a shamrock and gold staff against a vivid red background.

Maewyn Succat – Patricius – St. Patrick

15 January 2026•

Following his conquest of Gaul, Julius Caesar led two legions to Britain in 55 BC, in 54 BC he returned …

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Two people in festive outfits with yellow headpieces and colourful handprints on their shirts smile and dance together during an outdoor parade, celebrating Demilitarising Saint Patrick’s Day 1921 among other joyful participants and onlookers.

When Waterford Declared St. Patrick’s Day a ‘National Holiday’

27 February 2025•

In 1903, Waterford made history by helping to shape how Ireland celebrates its patron saint, when St Patrick’s Day was …

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