Oh, it's a great day for the Irish. What more proof of the arrival of St. Patty's Day do you need than a leprechaun in an Irish pub dancing an Irish jig accompanied by an Irish band?Yes, on St.

Public house, or “pub” for short, is a central part of Irish culture, often referred to as “the local” by its patrons. The pub owner of an authentic Irish pub is a revered member of the community.

More than food, more than beer, more than shamrocks and tri-color flags, John O’Grady says there’s one thing that makes for a good Irish pub. “Have you ever heard of craic?” the Franklin County ...