I have never been to Ireland but I have visited Chicago several times. Chicago is also known for its St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

http://www.choosechicago.com/st-patricks-day/

Saint Patrick was not born in Ireland anyway. He was born in Scotland to Roman parents. Taken as a slave to Ireland, he lived there, escaped, and later returned as a missionary, bring the Christian Gospel to Ireland.

http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/saint.aspx?id=1325

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