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In the United States, consumption of corned beef is often associated with Saint Patrick's Day.[16] Corned beef is not considered an Irish national dish, and the connection with Saint Patrick's Day specifically originates as part of Irish-American culture, and is often part of their celebrations in North America.[17]

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I see St Paddy's day as an American tradition created by marketing people to sell products.
Same with sink-o-day-mayo.

But like the salesmen say, everyone is Irish on st. paddy's day.

My great (times 9) grandfather:

Sir Paul Gore, 1st Baronet. was the eldest son of Gerard Gore and Helen Davenant.
He came to Ireland as a commander of a troop of horse; in 1602 he was dispatched to accompany Rory O'Donnell to a meeting with Queen Elizabeth I of England.
He married Isabella Wickliffe, daughter of Francis Wickliffe and unknown Wentworth.
He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Ballyshannon from 1613 to 1615.
He was created 1st Baronet Gore, of Magherabegg, co. Donegal [Ireland] on 2 February 1621

And now, remain gone, illegitimate-faced bugger-folk! And, if you think you got a nasty taunting this time, you ain't heard nothing yet, dappy English k-nnniggets! Thpppt!