Sla'inte!

St. Patrick's Day is Weds. 03/17! Although the vaccine roll outs are providing hope for future gatherings and traditional celebrations, we're not there yet. Fortunately, a year into this pandemic, we've all learned how to adapt and I will share with you some fun and safe ways to celebrate your Irish heritage, honor St. Patrick, or simply raise a glass to Ireland! So put on your shamrocks, wear your green and partake in the rich cultural and religious traditions of the day! >Bake up some Irish Soda Bread! It's a tradition in our family that my children always enjoyed. It's a simple recipe, just remember to leave plenty of time for it to bake. https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/grandmas-irish-soda-bread/

>Enjoy traditional Celtic music and dance. We enjoyed a Celtic Sojourn concert a few years ago and it was fantastic! This year, they are live streaming their St. Patrick's Day Concert. https://www.celticsojournlive.com/buy-tickets?fbclid=IwAR1qG2QzFkZbDTumQIkPoEOIBnuyFASih-ZjGUEp7LXtEjCpgMBWUjIGA4I >Rhythm of the Dance is also offering a livestream concert:

https://redtri.com/events/natl/rhythm-of-the-dance-livestream-1615809600000/https://redtri.com/events/natl/rhythm-of-the-dance-livestream-1615809600000/

>For a free concert alternative:

https://fb.me/e/3zPekYLEl

>Visit Blarney Castle from the comfort of your home! https://redtri.com/events/natl/take-a-virtual-tour-of-blarney-castle-1614600000000/ or check out some of Rick Steve's informative tours:

https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/best-of-west-ireland >Check out a virtual St. Patrick's Day festival direct from Dublin: https://stpatricksfestival.ie/spftv > If it's a pot of gold you're after, you can build a leprechaun trap: https://redtri.com/how-to-trap-a-leprechaun/slide/1

> Last but not least, is my favorite St. Patrick's Day Celebration with a New England Favorite, the Dropkick Murphys! Their live stream concert last year was fantastic and while it was not the same as the mad cap St. Patrick's Day Boston concerts of years past, it did cap the day of celebration in our household! http://www.dropkickmurphys.com/2021/02/15/st-patricks-day-live-stream-2021-still-locked-down/

Above all, enjoy and stay safe: "May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields."