Some Wise Words

We interrupt your Saint Patrick's Day party planning to bring you an important public service announcement:

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Now's a good time (before you print those invitations, make those signs or banners) to clarify this confusion that folks outside of Ireland often make. Patrick comes from the Irish Pádraig, when shortened it becomes Paddy. Patty is short for Patricia or used in reference to a hamburger, not something you'd call the Patron Saint of Ireland, or any guy for that matter. When spoken, of course, Paddy and Patty sound the same but when written, it's important to use the right one. So if you must shorten the day, its St. Paddy's Day. Not Patty.