With St Patrick’s Day approaching on 17th March, this week’s lesson focuses on the country of Ireland
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. St Patrick's Day is March 17.

St Patrick is traditionally associated with the Shamrock plant, which he used to explain the concept of the Trinity.

Ireland
With St Patrick’s Day approaching on 17th March, this week’s lesson focuses on the country of Ireland.

Facts about St Patrick

St Patrick really existed

Born in Britain (probably in Wales) in 5th century CE

His father, Calpurnius, was a Roman official

St Patrick was originally a pagan, not a Christian

Taken to Ireland as a slave at age 16

Escaped after 6 years

Became a Christian priest, and later a Bishop Returned to Ireland as a missionary

Played a major part in converting the Irish to Christianity

Some of his writings survive, the "Confessio", and the Letter to Coroticus

Related Websites
Send your students to these websites, or just take a look yourself.

The website of the Irish national tourist office.
A country profile of Ireland from the BBC website.

A section of the IrishAbroad.com website devoted to Saint Patrick’s Day..

All about this year’s festival.

A little bit of everything

Short history followed by loads of links.

All sorts of fun and games.

You can read about St. Patrick or simply watch the video

Links for Kids

BBC Northern Ireland