On 17 March every year, Ireland (and the world) celebrates St Patrick’s Day.
The patron saint of Ireland brought Christianity to Ireland. Many other legends grew up around him. For example, it is said he drove all the snakes out of Ireland and that he used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.
Nowadays, of course, St Patrick’s Day is better known as a general celebration of Irish culture.
In Middlesbrough there is no shortage of events happening.
Close to home on campus, The Southfield pub has released a new, limited-edition drinks and food menu. It includes a shamrock shake, a Guinness punch and a Guinness burger, as well as a limited-edition bottomless brunch menu ending on St Patrick’s Day.
This evening in Great Ayton at Whinstone View Bistro, they are hosting the St Patrick’s Day Shindig. The Hyde Family Jam band will be there playing their traditional Irish music. This event is ticketed.
For all those who enjoy Underdog at Empire, get ready for a Paddy’s Day special tonight. From 10pm, they have their fair share of special deals on drinks as well has their usual head-banging tunes.
This Saturday, there is a Sacred Heart Event at The Erimus Club on Cumberland Road, Linthorpe.
The Middlesbrough CCE band are playing traditional music at the St Patrick’s Day event at The Cochrane’s Club, Hall Drive, Middlesbrough.
For any students, there are events happening at the local clubs. Instead of the usual Tuesday night, Mixtape and Block Party are moving their events to Monday for a St Patricks special. Both events are sure to get busy so make sure you check out their respective Instagram pages.
If you aren’t ready to stop celebrating, there is a St Patrick’s day Ceilidh taking place at Holy Name of Mary Parish Hall in Linthorpe. This family-friendly event is happening on 22 March and is also ticketed.
