Apart from drinking, parades, drinking, Celtic festivals, drinking, Irish music and drinking, here are a couple pf movies one should watch on or around this wonderful holiday:
- Darby O'Gill and the Little People- this is an absolute classic film and it was Sean Connery's first before he ever became James Bond. Its a fun little movie about an old Irishman who catches and eventually befriends the Leprechaun King. Enjoy it with your kids
- Boondock Saints- Do not watch this with your kids! Personally, I enjoy watching two Irish immigrants who start picking off mobsters. However, it is strictly for adults. Not much really to do with being Irish, but if you like action movies this is a good one for this time of year.
- Boondock Saints: All Saints Day- The sequel to Boondock Saints. A little campier than the original, but its still got good action and mayhem to enjoy.
- The Quiet Man- A must for John Wayne fans. No, he doesn't ride horses or get into gunfights, but its still very good. A man moves back home to Ireland after the death of his mother and begins to lead an Irish lifestyle. He is a little unaware of the proper customs, but Maureen O'Hara is there as a love interest to help him out. Throw in the drunken bar fight and this movie is Irish to the bone.
Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Saint Patrick's Day! I'll be raising a pint and doing an Irish Car Bomb right along with ya'll.
