Philadelphia Emerald Society Piper Joe Tobin

It’s Irish Month in Philadelphia!

It’s never official until the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick host their annual ceremony honoring Philly’s Irish patriots and the mayor issues his annual proclamation. Now we can get this party started.

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Irish girly

Pre-Parade Frolic

It was a fundraiser for the Philly parade, but it felt just like good old Irish fun to us.

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Fiddler Kitty Kelly

Amazing Grace

Historically Irish St. Malachy Church in North Philadelphia, now a multicultural melting pot, hosts its first Irish Mass. It probably won’t be the last.

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St. Malachy’s

“A Real Irish Mass”

St. Malachy’s, one of the city’s oldest historically Irish parishes, will host a special Hibernian Mass on Sunday. All are welcome … Hibernian or not.

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George Millar

The Beginning of the Long Goodbye

For the Irish Rovers, it’s still a party. But there comes a time when the party’s over. Sort of. The Rovers’ front man George Millar explains.

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green kid

How To Be Irish in Philly This Week

Hold on to your green derby–there’s lots of ways to show your Celtic colors this week. And next week? Don’t ask.

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Sister James Anne

It’s Official: St. Patrick’s Season Begins

Parade fever is ignited every year at the VIP party at the studios of CBS3 in Philadelphia. We have photos and video.

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Dance Like a Star

Act 2: Dancing Like a Star

A dad of four from Cavan and a mom of five (including quadruplets!) and former Mummer took home the trophy at this annual fundraising dance competition that supports the Delco Gaels youth sports club.

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