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Sir Patrick Spens
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Patrick McGrath
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Patrick McCabe
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Mathew Saint Patrick
Mathew St. Patrick 1969— Actor When Mathew St. Patrick was a boy, he escaped from the rough streets of his neighborhood by watching film after film in the all-night theater near his home. Watching the actors on the screen, he often thought, "I can do that." Although all too often... Read more |
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Patrick
Patrick (Patricius) was a native of late Roman Britain and is Ireland's patron saint. The dates of his birth and death are disputed; that he flourished in the 5th century is agreed. Two Latin texts written by Patrick are the oldest documents in Irish history and the sole contemporary witness to... Read more |
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Downpatrick
Downpatrick , town (1991 pop. 8,245), Down dist., E Northern Ireland, at the southwest extremity of Strangford Lough. The town has linen mills and is a market for an area where oats and flax are grown and sheep are raised. Hunting is popular in the vicinity. The seat of the diocese of Down,... Read more |
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Patrick Robinson
Patrick Robinson1966— Fashion designer Designer Patrick Robinson was heralded by fashion industry insiders as a star in the making after designing for some of the premier names in American and European sportswear, as well as launching a collection under his own name. "Watch this guy," declared... Read more |
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Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick c.385-461, Christian missionary, the Apostle of Ireland, b. Bannavem Taberniae (an unknown place in Britain, possibly near the Severn or in Pembroke). He was one of the most successful missionaries in history. Early Life and His Calling The facts of Patrick's life are largely... Read more |
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Croagh Patrick
Croagh Patrick , mountain, 2,510 ft (765 m) high, Co. Mayo, W Republic of Ireland, near Westport Bay. Legend connects it with St. Patrick, and its summit has long been a place of pilgrimage.... Read more |
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Saint Palladius
Saint Palladius , d. 431, first bishop of Ireland. Probably of Gallo-Roman origin, Palladius was sent (431) by Pope Celestine I to proselytize among the Irish. He built three churches but met with much opposition and left the same year. He is the forerunner of St. Patrick, who succeeded him in his... Read more |
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Cumin, John
...communicated for a time by the pope. Following the death of Laurence O'Toole (Lorcán...and acquired the Arroasian house of All Saints from the bishop of Clogher ( Louth). He established the collegiate church of St Patrick's, which was consecrated in 1192... |
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Joan
...1412–31). Claiming to be guided by the voices of the saints, she persuaded the French dauphin to defy the occupying English...French army that raised the siege of Orleans in 1429. The following year she was captured by the Burgundians and sold to the English... |
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PELOSI REMARKS AT SAINT PATRICK'S DAY LUNCHEON WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA AND IRISH...
WASHINGTON -- The following information was released...annual congressional Saint Patrick's Day Luncheon in...Taoiseach could join the Saint Patrick's Day celebration...Members of Congress. Saint Patrick has ... |
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(3/2011) In Honor Of Saint Patrick.(Breaking News and Opinion)
...British Army stationed in Saint Patrick stained glass window...colonies. (2) Saint Patrick is the patron saint and...popularly known as "St. Patrick's Breast-Plate...victory over Paganism. The following is a ... |
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NEWARK SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARADE ANNOUNCED
...Newark issued the following press release: General...Frey and the Newark Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee...2006 Newark Saint Patrick's Day Parade will...71st Anniversary Saint Patrick's Day ... |
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SAINT PATRICK'S WAY A GLORIOUS WINDOW AND SPECIAL HISTORY HELP A CHURCH IN...
...s namesake and patron saint of Ireland. Every window...of stereotypical St. Patrick's Day reveries and...faithful observance. "St. Patrick's Day is really a feast...Connor, pastor at St. Patrick's Church. It was built...Irish music. A reception ... |
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The Patience of a Saint; The Un-Saint Patrick, Awaiting His Due
...Ireland and its patron saint, Patrick, raise a glass to a...haunts our shrubberies, Saint Fiacre. Fiacre, who...By contrast, Saint Patrick seems much more a swashbuckler...seems to have more of a following. Brandy Jones, ... |
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Remarks at a Saint Patrick's Day ceremony with Prime Minister Bertie Ahern of...
...and gentlemen. Happy Saint Patrick's Day-and what a beautiful day it is. We are following the custom today, which...Ahern's first Saint Patrick's Day in Washington...You know, on Saint Patrick's Day, we all ... |
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Remarks at a Saint Patrick's Day ceremony with Prime Minister Bertie Ahern of...
...and gentlemen. Happy Saint Patrick's Day - and what a beautiful day it is. We are following the custom today, which...Ahern's first Saint Patrick's Day in Washington...You know, on Saint Patrick's Day, we ... |
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NB KITSAP CELEBRATES SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
...U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Mass...Café and Lounge for a Saint Patrick's Day celebration featuring...the patron saint, Saint Patrick, who died March 17, near 460 AD. "Saint ... |
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Pilgrims' progress.(Saint Patrick's Purgatory, Donegal)
...to the island site of Saint Patrick's Purgatory. The high...the island each year. Following the strict program of...the Prior of Saint Patrick's Purgatory, summed...the labeling of Saint Patrick's Purgatory. ... |
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SOUNDERS AND SAINT PATRICK'S DAY EVENTS BRINGING OUT GREEN.
SEATTLE, WA -- The following information was released...Friday evening, the Saint Patrick's Day celebration kicks...Fourth Avenue. The Saint Patrick's Day Parade marches...Henry Weinhard's Saint Patrick's Day ... |
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