They say if you're not one, you want to be one… Irish that is. ‘Paddys' possess the ‘gift of the gab', charm and an enviable sense of humour. And I am not just saying this because I'm Irish myself.
The Irish brought us River Dance, colour photography and a cure for Leprosy (thank you, Vincent Barry) but here in Australia they may be more known for ‘enjoying the craic'.
Australia has strong Irish foundations. Up to one-third of Australians are of Irish heritage, vastly more, proportionally, than in the US. Here are just a few reasons to celebrate Irish Australians:
Throw on a couple of episodes of Father Ted, fry up a Full Irish brekkie, brew a pot of Barry's Tea and celebrate Australia's Irish heritage this St. Patrick's Day.