Aye, Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, March 17th, and good luck is just a rollicking jig away...

What's good luck on Saint Patrick's Day?:
Finding a four-leaf clover --(that's double the good luck it usually is).
"the wearin o' the green."Kissing the blarney stone.

Who was St. Patrick and why do we celebrate this holiday? Why green?

St. Paddy isn't Irish...then where does Ireland get into the brew? --Read on for some Irish folklore, myths, literature, music and a "wee bit o' fun"!

Literature, Mythology, Folklore:

Dr. Wilson tells the exciting story of the British missionary who evangelized Ireland a thousand years before the Protestant Reformation in Will the Real St. Patrick Please Stand Up? by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson.

Don't miss True Confessions of a Saint!!! - The Confession of St. Patrick.

And you will have A Wee Bit O' Fun - by checking out the Glossary O' Terms, History, and Fun Facts.

Kiss what? Find out about the "Blarney Stone". According to legend, any person who kisses the stone is henceforth endowed with the gift of eloquence and persuasive flattery.

Have you heard of God's Country? Well, it has to be a "blarney stone's" throw away from St Patrick's Country.

Irish History on the Web is a "beautifully crafted site" with information on Irish History, important historical documents and political statements, general Irish information, genealogy, and education.

To wear green or not to wear green? That is the question. This is the answer... Genealogical Guide to Ireland -a guide to tracing your Irish ancestors and in particular to doing genealogical research in Ireland.

For your reading pleasure check out The Literature of Ireland where you will find samplings of the works of Irish authors, including James Joyce, W.B. Yeats, Frank O'Connor, Seamus Heane.

Read about the Wolfhounds on the Web, the national dog of Ireland considered the guardians of their noble irish masters, and they were indeed bred to hunt and capture wolves, and to go in for the kill. It is not surprising to note that there are no known wolves in Ireland today.

Music & Fun:

I'm looking over a four leaf clover-- That I over-looked before-- la-la-de-dah ... Forget the words? Never fear! Oh, Danny Boy. Direct your smiling Irish eyes to Irish Folk Songs for "Singing On St. Patrick's Day Or Whenever."

Don't know the name of that Irish song? Simply type in a few words of the song that you are interested in, and see if there's a match in this Irish folk lyrics collection.

See if the "Luck o' the Irish" is with you by playing the St. Paddy's Day Puzzle.

St. Patricks Studio X invites you to sample some great traditional Irish music from days past on their midi music jukebox.

Feel like conversing with the Irish community scattered around the globe? Visit Paddynet Chat and unite in cyberspace.

Is your Irish a wee bit rusty? You are in Luck! Brush up with Interactive Irish Lessons which include Audio Sound Bites.

Once you have mastered Irish learn a new word each day at Focal an Lae -The Word of the Day in Irish.

Some of the most loved music in the world can be found at The Music of Ireland from traditional to pop.

Using centuries-old matchmaking philosophy, techniques, activities, and methods The Irish Matchmaker has introduced marriage partners from twenty English-speaking countries around the world.

"A perfect day to count me gold!" Patty said to himself. Start the adventure with Patty at Heather's Happy St. Patrick's Day Page! For Kids Only!!©

Pubs, Etc:

"Slàinte is Irish Gaelic for cheers! The Irish pub is a special cultural institution.While they contain bars they should not be thought of as bars. At times they are social halls and at other times they become music halls but generally they are extensions of the living room-a warm place to gather."

Stop by and raise a cold one at theThe Virtual Irish Pub which offers a forum for people globally to congregate, chat, drink, and browse.

"A well turned toast bridges the gap between the present and the eternal. Take one or two with you today and give them a home. Keep those glasses full! " - Irish Toasts

The Complete Lyrics to 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall - alright, so you probably know the words, but this site is still amusing. Slàinte!

The Guinness Ireland web site - features hurling championships (not what you're thinking), Guinness Events & Festivals, and the lost Great Continent - Irelantis.

St. Patrick's Day In Savannah - is the second largest St.Patrick's Day celebration in the United States. (New York is the largest!)

Eire:

Ireland, an island on Europe's Atlantic coast, is the most westerly point in Europe. Its combination of a high-quality environment, a welcoming people and an ancient culture make it an excellent place to explore.

See what's happening on the island by checking out Live View on Dublin, a live camera, that automatically refreshes every two minutes.

There is, quite simply, no better place to play golf. Guide to Golf Journeys in Ireland will assist anyone who is embarking on the journey for the first time and will be of interest to anyone with a love for the game of golf.

The aim of the Green Pages is to provide users with the most extensive facility for instantly finding Irish sites.

Looking for an Irish Breakfast to start the day off properly ? Oslin Online - brings you Irish Food, English Food, Chocolates, Candy, Cakes and more ...

How about a little music to go with your breakfast? Tune to Radio Erin providing links to different radio stations in Ireland.

Enjoy the St Patrick's Festival Around the World brought to you by The Irish Times on the Web.

The The Irish News is Northern Ireland's largest morning newspaper, and was the first on the worldwide web.