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Best Things to Do on St. Patrick's Day in Bozeman

Cole — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:42:47 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday in which green shoes, hair, beer and underwear are all encouraged! Don’t get caught without wearing green on March 17th or you might just get pinched! If you’re feeling really festive, here is a list of fun stuff to do in and around Bozeman this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. [...]

2012 Butte St. Patrick's Day Lawsuit Still Underway

Associated Press — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:48:24 +0000

An Idaho man is suing police over claims that an officer threw him to the ground during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Butte last year. Shea Lamp claims the officer, Shawn Mayo, attacked him in an unprovoked assault. The Montana Standard reports the lawsuit filed recently in Butte District Court alleges Lamp got into an [...]

What's the History of the Irish Car Bomb?

Cole Stryker — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:30:08 +0000

The Irish car bomb (a shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream dropped into a pint of Guinness) is a standard St. Patrick’s Day cocktail, though its origins aren’t commonly known. First of all, it didn’t originate in Ireland. In 1979, Charles B. Oat created the drink at Wilson’s Saloon in Norwich, Connecticut, according to [...]

President Obama Hits The Pub On St. Patrick's Day [VIDEO]

Rich Ledoux — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:22:02 +0000

The President took in a pint at an Irish pub on St. Patty's Day. Do you find that to be an appealing Presidential quality?

10 Things You Didn't Know About St. Patrick's Day

Kathy Landin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:09:08 +0000

Everyone enjoys putting on their best green clothes on March 17th and being Irish for a day. We’ve all heard there was a saint and something to do with snakes in Ireland and now we have parades and drink green beer. But what do we really know about St. Patrick’s Day? While everyone is claiming [...]

10 Gloriously Green St. Patrick's Day Foods

Kathy Landin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:20:21 +0000

Everyone knows that St. Patrick’s Day is the one day out of the year when we’re all Irish. And, apparently that translates into wearing anything green and silly we can get our hands on and having as much to drink as we can carry at one time. But, there’s another strange tradition that has developed in celebration of this day. We can’t explain it. Are Irish people really that into unnaturally green food?

17 Dogs Rockin' Adorable St. Patrick's Day Costumes

Nick Romano — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:26:12 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up fast, and you know what that means? You’ll soon be crawling through pubs, plumping up your beer belly and pinching everyone not wearing green. Even if you’ve already got your costume planned out, chances are your pooch is feeling left out.

10 Lucky Movie Quotes for St. Patrick's Day

Danny Groner — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:05:32 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day brings out the superstitious side in all of us. Lucky charms come front-and-center this week as we head into the holiday weekend. Though St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t get the same love in cinema that other high-profile holidays receive, Hollywood does have a rich tradition of crediting “Lady Luck” for certain milestones and achievements. Here are 10 “lucky” movie quotes that you can pull out on St. Pat’s Day.

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Leprechauns

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:17:59 +0000

Few icons from folklore and mythology have been branded and co-opted more than the leprechaun. Stories of their rare appearances and coveted pot of gold have permeated almost every aspect of popular culture. They have become so synonymous with Irish culture that the streets are filled with tall green hats and green coats every St. Patrick’s Day. Their history, however, is far different from the traditional leprechauns that endlessly wander into bars and fight hangovers one weekend in March. Take a look at a few things you probably didn’t know about leprechauns.

Bozeman Run To The Pub 3/17/2012 Update And Schedule Information HERE!

Michelle — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:34:33 +0000

How are you preparing for the 2012 Run to the Pub? Here’s the official word, schedule and info from the folks at Pub 317: Start by memorizing Irish Rover, an excellent, traditional Irish pub song. Milton Menasco and the Big Fiasco will be at the finish singing just like the band in the link, and [...]

Butte Celebrations Director Charged With DUI

Michelle — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:27:47 +0000

Just caught this story today on the Montana Standard. Butte has always been known for their party on St. Patrick’s Day, but geez. -Michelle The organizer of today’s St. Patrick’s Day parade was arrested on a felony drunken driving charge Wednesday afternoon in Butte. Mollie A. Kirk, 61, of Butte faces a possible fourth offense [...]

The Morning Struggle

Rich Ledoux — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:36:40 +0000

It's hard enough getting to work at 5 a.m. without going out the night before and enjoying a few adult beverages. If you have to be at work at 5 a.m., DON'T DO THIS! Even if it is St. Patrick's Day and you have a little Irish in you. Last night was fun but today, not so much.

10 Badass St. Patrick's Day Facts

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:22:20 +0000

Here are 10 interesting facts and pieces of trivia about St. Patrick's Day.

1.) Saint Patrick wasn't Irish. He was actually born in Scotland or Wales. His given name was Maewyn. He only ended up in Ireland because he was brought there as a slave. He did die on March 17th though. You might want to pour out a little in his honor (although, on this day, that could get you killed.)

4 Wacky Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

95.1 The Moose — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:09:15 +0000

If you’re “celebrating” St. Patrick’s day by simply donning your favorite green t-shirt, you’re doing it wrong. Do it right this year: parade through the streets, pack your bags for Dublin, get pelted by the contents of the grocery store’s produce section, or even run a marathon. Pack your bags for Dublin Is there any [...]

Butte St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshals Announced

95.1 The Moose — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:16:11 +0000

The honors were given to a near century old Butte business named Duggan-Dolan Mortuary. Are you excited for this year’s parade and festivities in Butte? Laurel Staples – KBZK The owners of Duggan-Dolan Mortuary, their families and staff have been selected as the grand marshals of the parade, according to Mollie Kirk of Butte Celebrations. [...]