10 Irish Foods And Drinks To Get You In The St. Patrick's Day Spirit - Chowhound

Robynmac/Getty Images As far back as the ninth century, Irish people have paid homage to Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, on the anniversary of his death — March 17th. The tradition began as a feast day where the rule against eating meat during Lent was lifted, and it evolved into a full-scale celebration with drinking, dancing, and food. When Irish people began immigrating to America, the tradition…