Come and dive into the deep history of Liverpool’s Irish community and celebrate St Patrick’s Day in one of Britain’s most Irish cities.
As Liverpool prepares for this year, here are some of the best places to celebrate this special day whilst acknowledging the deep connection between Ireland and Liverpool.
Liverpool is famously known for being Irelands second capital due to its high number of Irish ancestries amongst its residents. It’s reported that out of every three people you ask in Liverpool, one of them will have a relation to someone from Ireland.
I spoke to Michael Rawley of Liverpool’s Irish society who said: “Liverpool has always had a deep connection to the Irish. Ask anyone from Liverpool they will probably have a family member who came from Ireland”.
Throughout St Patrick’s Day weekend there are plenty of activities and events to take part in all over Liverpool. The yearly tradition of the Liverpool Irish parade will be proudly marching through the streets on the 17th March. Starting at the old Liverpool Irish Centre continuing into the city centre, finishing at O’Neill’s Irish bar on Hanover Street.
If you’re in the full party spirit, then head down to Mathew Street to visit Liverpool’s first Irish bar Flanagan’s Apple. Listen to a few musical acts whilst sinking Guinness’s to embrace the true Irish spirit of the pub.
MerseyNewsLive spoke Amelia Marcey who works at the pub she said: “Last year was stressful but very fun at the same time. St Patricks day is always a day I look forward to working at the pub.”
So come to Liverpool and have fun whilst celebrating St Patrick’s Day but also be aware that the day has a huge signification for the community of Liverpool.
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