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Everybody's Irish in Buffalo! — 10 St. Patrick's Day Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:55:24 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your all-around best shots. Sunday was St. Patrick’s Day, and Buffalo turned green for the day. If you missed it, Delaware Avenue was a sea of green and alive with Irish dancers, flowing beer, and even a few [...]

Try This Baked Reuben Casserole Recipe For Corned Beef Leftovers!

Heather Davis — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:47:57 +0000

St.Patrick’s Day is over, and if you have a lot corned beef left over, here is a quick leftover recipe! Baked Reuben Casserole 5 slices rye bread 3/4 pound thinly sliced corned beef (shaved) 1 cup rinsed and well-drained sauerkraut 3/4 cup dill pickles, chopped 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 4 cups Swiss cheese, shredded 3 [...]

How Countries Around the World Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Kathy Landin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:36:57 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for people in Ireland and Americans who want to pretend to be Irish for a day. There are celebrations of this saint and his saintly day all around the world.

Get Home Safely After Your St. Patrick's Day Fun!

Pete Hausmann — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:08:00 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day weekend is made for fun and frolic! No one has to remind you to have a good time. But now, thanks to a special initiative put forth by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, a local taxi company and many eating and drinking establishments in the downtown Buffalo entertainment district, you won’t have [...]

Google Spreadsheets' Cool Beer Trick — Perfect For St. Patrick's Day!

Laura Daniels — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:01:40 +0000

Making spreadsheets — not exactly fun. Enter: Google Spreadsheet, and their handy grid just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Open a Google Spreadsheet, and enter “Lager” and “IPA” in the first two cells (A1 and A2). Then highlight both, hold the CTRL key, and drag the bottom cell down. VOILA! (or as I should [...]

When and Where are Buffalo's St. Patrick's Day Parades?

Buffalo Staff — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:01:45 +0000

It's almost time to get your green on and come downtown for one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Buffalo. On Saint Patrick’s Day weekend (March 16-17), the entire city will be feeling the luck of the Irish this year. To celebrate the rich Irish heritage of Buffalo, thousands will come out and celebrate with two parades, one on Delaware Avenue and another in the Old First Ward.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Buffalo's Irish Bars + Pubs

Buffalo Staff — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:01:05 +0000

March is already here, and you know what that means: It’s almost time for St. Patrick’s Day! Regardless of your heritage, March 17 is a day for you to put on your best green shirt and meet up with your friends at one of Buffalo’s Irish pubs. Not sure where to go? Here’s a list [...]

Even The Obamas' Are Irish! "O"-Bama, Get It?

Pete Hausmann — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:46:44 +0000

Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Saturday is the official day although parades and festivities are held during the entire weekend. To the Irish, St. Patrick's Day isn't about drinking beer and partying. For Catholics in Ireland, its a family day that starts out with church services in the morning to honor their patron saint and usually a parade in the afternoon.

What To Do On St. Patrick's Day in Buffalo

Joe Chille — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:58:21 +0000

Two must see events in Buffalo for St. Patrick’s Day are the Valley Community Association’s 18th Annual “Old Neighborhood” St. Patrick’s Day Parade is today, Saturday, March 17th, 2012 at noon. Tomorrow, Sunday, March 18, 2012  at 2:00 p.m.  , bring the family Downtown and celebrate the luck of the Irish at the annual St. Patrick’s [...]

Strange Green Liquid in Dallas Waterway Isn't for St. Patrick's Day

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:00:45 +0000

Cities like Chicago dye their rivers green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Dallas, however, isn’t trying to start their own green tradition, at least not intentionally.

A waterway just outside of the Medical City Dallas Hospital started to fill with a mysterious green goo last Wednesday.

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

Nick Romano — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:00:12 +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.

The McDonald's Shamrock Shake Copycat Recipe

Brian Russel — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:30:49 +0000

It only comes around once a year, but if you had the recipe, you could make it whenever you want. Consider it my St. Patrick’s Day gift to you. The Shamrock Shake has been offered by McDonald’s restaurants around St. Patty’s Day since 1970 (it even used to have its own mascot – Uncle O’Grimacey!). [...]

Save Your Pennies By Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:48:33 +0000

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake usually comes once a year around St. Patrick’s Day, but as the holiday passes, so does the elusive tasty beverage. Now you don’t have to be in March (or Irish) to enjoy one year round. The cool part is you don’t have to just stick with the normal sugar-laced treat. There are [...]

Monkeying Around For St. Patrick's Day [Video]

Joe Chille — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:51:03 +0000

Why so serious? It’s St Patrick’s Day….let’s D-A-N-C-E!

St. Patrick's Day And The Buffalo Irish Center's Salute To A Beer

Joe Chille — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:25:49 +0000

The Buffalo Irish Center has grown to become home to over a dozen non-profit Irish-American organizations each promoting a different aspect of its culture. Collectively, the Buffalo Irish Center has become one of the richest cultural and ethnic centers in Western New York. With St. Patrick’s Day this week, we thought we would share with [...]

What Are You Cooking For St. Patrick's Day?

chuck.stevens — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:03:33 +0000

St. Patrick’s day food usually means corned beef and cabbage, washed down by your favorite beverage. But there’s more. I love Irish rice pancakes, and this favorite, Irish potatoes. Easy to make with this instructional video from HolidaysOnDemand. But don’t stop there! If you love Irish Soda Bread like I do, watch the second video from [...]

Vintage McDonald's Shamrock Shake Commercials [Video]

Greg Karcher — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:15:02 +0000

Nothing commercialized St. Patty’s day more than the Shamrock Shake. We have some of the oldest known Shamrock Shake videos here.