Thank you Matt and Ozman1944 for your correction of Graham.

One thing I have really started to despise is the attitude here in the US ( I can't speak for Ireland or the rest of the world as I have not experienced St Patrick's Feast in other countries), is how many people think it is a reason to go drink, get pished and act very rudely!

I have no problem having a few pints in the honor of St Patrick, but come on! My wife and I have been to Savannah many times for the Greening of The Fountains and the St Patrick's celebration, but no more. She and several other women were groped as we tried to get into a restaurant last year, thankfully one of Savannah's Finest was right there and rounded up the miscreants before it really got ugly. My wife and I like to have fun and enjoy ourselves just as much as anyone, but, were just appalled at the extreme many take with it. Sure have a few pints enjoy the day and have fun, but why do many make total asses of themselves? Sure maybe one or two would do this but the numbers are increasing. It's not a day for Hedonism and debauchery for goodness sakes.
What is really alarming is that there are some that are trying to turn St Andrew's Day into the same thing!