St Patrick's Day cover art

St Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day

By: Quiet. Please
Listen for free

About this listen

 Step into the world of St. Patrick’s Day like never before, guided by the lively and charismatic Seamus O’Malley—a masterful Irish storyteller with a flair for history, humor, and a bit of blarney. In this series, Seamus takes you on a rollicking journey through the origins of St. Patrick, the myths and traditions that shaped the holiday, and the way Irish culture has spread across the globe. From leprechauns to legendary parades, from Irish immigration to modern celebrations, each episode is packed with rich storytelling, playful asides, and a touch of mischief. Whether you’re sipping a pint or just curious about the luck of the Irish, this podcast will leave you entertained, enlightened, and ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with newfound appreciation. Sláinte!2025 Quiet. Please Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • St. Patrick's Day Across Continents - How Ireland's Celebration Conquered the World

    St. Patrick's Day Across Continents - How Ireland's Celebration Conquered the World
    Mar 17 2025
    This explores the evolution of St. Patrick's Day from its origins as a solemn religious observance in Ireland to a global celebration. Narrated in the warm, storytelling voice of Seamus O'Malley, it traces how Irish immigration transformed the holiday, particularly in America where parades and festivities became political statements of Irish identity. The piece examines unique celebrations worldwide, the commercialization led by Guinness and other brands, and recent efforts to reclaim more authentic cultural aspects of the holiday. Throughout, it weaves historical context with colorful descriptions of modern traditions, all delivered with the charm and wit of an Irish raconteur. https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
  • Traditions and Symbols of St. Patrick's Day-The Authentic Irish Experience

    Traditions and Symbols of St. Patrick's Day-The Authentic Irish Experience
    Mar 17 2025
    This narrated by Seamus O'Malley explores the rich traditions and symbols of St. Patrick's Day in an engaging, conversational style. It delves into the history and evolution of the shamrock as a religious teaching tool and national symbol, explains how wearing green replaced blue as Ireland's iconic color, examines leprechauns' journey from Irish folklore to commercial mascots, and traces the development of St. Patrick's Day parades from their origins in diaspora communities to global celebrations. Throughout, Seamus weaves personal anecdotes and historical insights that reveal how these traditions reflect Irish identity, cultural resilience, and the immigrant experience, while acknowledging the tensions between religious roots, national pride, and modern commercialization. https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
    Show More Show Less
    32 mins
  • The Fascinating History of St. Patrick's Day - From Slave to Saint to Global Celebration

    The Fascinating History of St. Patrick's Day - From Slave to Saint to Global Celebration
    Mar 17 2025
    In this captivating podcast transcript, charming Irish storyteller Seamus O'Malley takes listeners on a delightful journey through the rich history of St. Patrick's Day. With his warm brogue and witty asides, Seamus weaves together historical facts with colorful commentary, tracing the holiday's evolution from religious observance to global celebration. Beginning with Patrick's early life as a British-born slave in Ireland and his return as a missionary, the narrative explores how the holiday transformed across centuries and continents. Seamus delivers fascinating insights about Ireland's complex cultural heritage while keeping listeners entertained with his conversational style and authentic Irish humor.https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
    Show More Show Less
    33 mins

What listeners say about St Patrick's Day

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com.au reviews

Amazon Reviews
No Reviews are Available
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.