Drowning the Shamrock? The Gaelic League and the War on Pubs
Three Castles Burning · Mar 16, 2026 · 29:59
Three Castles Burning · Mar 16, 2026 · 29:59
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In 1903, Saint Patrick's Day formally became a national holiday in Ireland, following a push from the Gaelic League. In the pages of their newspaper, An Claidheamh Soluis, a battle was waged for the closure of public houses on the day. Some publicans stood in opposition to this. This is the story of how a sober St Patrick's Day was achieved, and how it would take until the 1960s for change.
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