Saint Patrick is the national saint, not only of Ireland, but of the Irish and their descendants worldwide.

Last year on St Patrick’s Day there was much interest in the idea that St Patrick might have had a wife, Sheelagh and that her feast day followed his, on 18^th March when celebrations continued.

St Patrick has been associated with snakes and shamrocks but the fact that he had a wife has largely been confined to the annals of history according to a UCC folklorist. 

Our President, Patrick O'Shea, sends best wishes to all of you celebrating St Patrick's Day in Ireland and abroad - Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig daoibh go léir! 

Brainstorm St Patrick's Day: on a weekend spent celebrating our nation’s history, what are the trends likely to affect the Irish workforce over the coming years?

Leading physicist and UCC alum Professor Margaret Murnane has today been named one of the two recipients of this year's St Patrick's Day science medals at an event in Washington, D.C. 

The fermented and wild foods St Patrick dined on in the 5^th century are back among the hottest food trends internationally, according to UCC food historian Regina Sexton. 

There is increasing evidence that the greater the ratio of childhood trauma, the more detrimental the impact will be on a person over their lifetime.

Sunday March 4, 4pm update: University College Cork will reopen tomorrow (Monday, March 5) and it is expected that normal business will resume at the University.

2.30pm update, Friday, March 2: UCC will remain closed until Monday, March 5 due to the continuing adverse weather conditions.