(The snakes thing? A lie.) So what’s wrong with engaging in a bit of myth-making of our own? This year, if anyone runs their ...

But snakes were never there in the first place ... As Irish people travelled and settled around the world they brought the story of St Patrick with them to the many different countries.

Some other legends, such as the belief that St Patrick banished snakes from Ireland, have been proven false. St Patrick's Day was originally celebrated as a religious feast to mark his work ...

Some other legends, such as the belief that St Patrick banished snakes from Ireland, have been proven false. St Patrick's Day was originally celebrated as a religious feast to mark his work ...