The personal meaning of St. Patrick's Day takes center stage as Pat shares stories of his Irish heritage, musical memories, and recent journey to discover his roots in Killarney, Ireland.
• Named after St. Patrick himself by his mother Teresa Bernadette
• Discovering his Gaelic name "Porak Braknak" and family connections in Killarney
• Childhood memories of St. Patrick's Day cards and his mother's insistence on wearing green
• Exploring the range of Irish music from traditional ballads to Celtic punk
• Memorable St. Patrick's Day concert featuring Flogging Molly and Japanese Celtic punk band Cherry Cokes
• Reflection on family bonds and the recent loss of both his son and cousin Richard
• Mother's influence through John Gary's Irish music and building cultural connections
Be careful and have a safe, happy, healthy, joyous, and blessed St. Patrick's Day.
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The personal meaning of St. Patrick's Day takes center stage as Pat shares stories of his Irish heritage, musical memories, and recent journey to discover his roots in Killarney, Ireland.
• Named after St. Patrick himself by his mother Teresa Bernadette
• Discovering his Gaelic name "Porak Braknak" and family connections in Killarney
• Childhood memories of St. Patrick's Day cards and his mother's insistence on wearing green
• Exploring the range of Irish music from traditional ballads to Celtic punk
• Memorable St. Patrick's Day concert featuring Flogging Molly and Japanese Celtic punk band Cherry Cokes
• Reflection on family bonds and the recent loss of both his son and cousin Richard
• Mother's influence through John Gary's Irish music and building cultural connections
Be careful and have a safe, happy, healthy, joyous, and blessed St. Patrick's Day.
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