St http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/st-patricks-day-quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-ireland_uk_56e848b0e4b096ed3adc7608?utm_hp_ref=ukPatrick’s Day is celebrated in honour of the patron saint of Ireland every year on March 17th.

The day was chosen because it is commonly held to be the date of the saint’s death.

The precise date of his birth is believed by some to be 387 AD, although others suggest it was some time in the fifth century.