Drew DixonMarch 17, 2024
3min0
On any given St. Patrick’s Day, there’s usually a 10% increase in driving under the influence charges. Out of all accidents on St. Patrick’s Day, 70% involve a drunk driver.
Tag: St. Patrick’s Day
Drew DixonMarch 17, 2024Drew DixonMarch 17, 2024
3min0
Using names from Irish-themed search terms can help lead residents to an estimated $28 million in unclaimed Florida assets.
Associated PressMarch 17, 2023
12min0
The wearing of the green brought Ireland's leader to Washington along with bipartisan amity.
Staff ReportsMarch 15, 2023
2min0
The good news: It’ll now be ON St. Patrick’s Day.
Kelly HayesMarch 17, 20223min0
And, 62% of those surveyed report having spent time looking for four-leaf clovers.
Jacob OglesMarch 17, 2022
11min0
From Pensacola to Key West, this purple state goes green for St. Paddy's Day (and into the weekend).
Anne GeggisMarch 16, 20225min0
Irishness seems to be in scant supply among quite a few South Florida cities, survey finds.
Drew WilsonMarch 16, 2018
4min211
The 9-to-5 crowd aren’t the only ones grateful St. Patrick’s Day is on a weekend this year – retailers have plenty to celebrate, too. According to a new survey from the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend $5.9 billion celebrating all things Irish this year, which smashes the 2017 record of $5.3 billion. […]
Drew WilsonMarch 17, 2017
3min221
St. Patrick’s Day revelers won’t be the only one’s seeing green this year according to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation. The retail trade group estimates those celebrating the Irish holiday will spend $37.92 a piece this year, with total spending expected to top $5.3 billion — a significant jump from last year’s […]
Guest AuthorSeptember 30, 20148min228
I converted to Judaism over 20 years ago. It had nothing to do with the fact that I was dating, and later married, a Jewish guy. Poor thing thought he was getting an Irish shiksa and instead wound up with his mother. No, my best girlfriend Julie took me to her synagogue so I could […]