Mackey's bartender wearing green.

Q: Why did the barmaid champagne?

A: Because the stout porter bitter.

A line outside Mackey's begins to form with people waiting to celebrate.

Mackey's Irish bar offers a sense of Ireland, and of Dublin's public houses in particular, in the heart of Washington DC.

"Lucky Charms truly are "magically delicious." *

Three upscale damsels were enjoying the scene at Mackey's. Rumor has it that the group was pinched all night for not wearing green.

Is that a big hat or you happy to see me.

These two ladies are looking for some lucky leprechauns to celebrate Saint Patrick's day with.

The party was just starting to get hoppin at the Black Rooster, DC's true locals pub. Special thanks to the bartender for holding our credit card after we left without it (hah hah).

A couple of green rabble rousers at the Black Rooster. (Address: 1919 L Street NW
Phone: 202-659-4431)

Match.com held a Saint Patty's Speed Dating event at the Exchange Saloon. Dating candidates ask a series question rotating in a round robin manner every few minutes to the next participant. Because of the novelty of speed dating, it has become increasingly popular. (1719 G St, NW, Washington, DC 20006, 202.393-4690)

Saint Patty's day is the greatest excuse for a party since New Year's Eve.

Q. What's more Irish than green beer?
A. Saint Michaels Patrick traditional Irish music duo.

The Saint Patrick's Day counter at zero is a once a year occurance.

You never miss the beer till the tap has run dry.

A man takes a drink; the drink takes a drink; the drink takes the man.
— DC Irish Proverb

Is this how the Irish Jig got started?
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