The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has charged personnel of the Armed Forces to combine hard work and prayer so as to defeat the enemies of the state.

Pilgrims gathered at the reported grave of St Patrick in Co Down to begin the day with a prayer for Christian unity ... had asked for coverage. Young Irish and Scottish dancers come together ...

The Irish are known in the US for their quick speaking and heavy accents. They've also got a few unique phrases and words, like "craic" and "eejits." Sadly, if you aren't from Ireland or of Irish ...

And don't forget Irish blessings as well. 4. "May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go." 5. "There's no sense to being Irish unless you know ...

and four-leaf clovers aren't actually a traditional Irish symbol for St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick is believed to have used a traditional shamrock with three leaves to represent the holy trinity ...

But for the Irish, there are so many well-known Irish blessings that are spoken to others without needing a special occasion. So, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, we've rounded up the 140 best ...

But for the Irish, there are so many well-known Irish blessings that are spoken to others without needing a special occasion. So, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, we've rounded up the 140 best ...

“To complement our prayers, and given the importance of the ... That is the hope Patrick preached, the hope that inspired generations of Irish people: ‘Jesus Christ … defeated death and ...