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St. Patrick converted the Irish to Christianity, but there's more to know about Ireland's patron saint—like the fact that he wasn't Irish.
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but was he really Irish? Get the answer now.
Distinguish St. Patrick's Day myths from reality and find out why this holiday is celebrated by millions of Irish people around the world.
Get the real story about this beloved Irish holiday and the patron saint it's named after.
The mythological beings known as "leprechauns" have appeared for centuries in Irish folklore. The pot of gold didn't come until much later.