The World Celebrates St Patrick's Day

Ever wondered which saint day kicks all the other ones into touch? It’s St Patrick’s Day of course – and it’s the one saint day that is celebrated globally– giving Irish citizens the world over the chance to celebrate their homeland and traditions.

On Wednesday 17 March, landmarks across the world will turn green, to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, from the Empire State Building and Sydney Opera House, to Munich Victory Gate and the CN Tower.

This video shows the London Eye going green and features Boyzone’s Mikey Graham talking about what St Paddy’s Day means to him.