When Paddy's Market was closed in May 2009 after Glasgow City Council acquired the site from Network Rail, an important part of the city's life went with it. Paddy's Market was found on Shipbank Lane behind Glasgow's High Court and the site still remains empty today as it is blocked off by a large steel fence.
Down the decades, Paddy's Market was the place where generations of thrifty locals, rich and poor, could pick up all manner of goods at rock bottom prices. But in its latter years, the Shipbank Lane institution became synonymous with dodgy dealings and even dodgier characters that ultimately led to its closure.
Paddy's Market was closed by Glasgow City Council on 15 May 2009, when they took over the lease on the current site from Network Rail. The move had been fiercely criticised by many traders who had a procession to the City Chambers.
The origin of the name Paddy's Markets is obscure, but it has been in use since at least the 1870s. It was most likely “borrowed” from England. The Irish area of Liverpool had a well known Paddy's Market, and what went on in the empty block opposite the market sheds was in essence the same as our original Paddy's.
Paddy's Market is big, and you can find all sorts of items on sale, from apparels, toys, hats, souvenirs to fish, vegetables and poultry meat. It is spacious and clean with wider aisles than Pratunam Market in Bangkok. We bumped into an ex-Singaporean who migrated to Sydney 30 years ago.
Most shops and pubs will be closed and if pubs do open they may open later and close earlier than usual. Public transport does operate but under restrictions.
While both Catholic and Protestant traditions honour and respect St. Patrick as the founder of Christianity in Ireland, there are differences in their perception. Catholics see him as “a saintly heavenly figure” while to Protestants he is the “biblical shepherd of the flock”.
Patrick's Day gives you a reason to wear your favorite shamrock earrings, we've got your leprechaun look covered! Throw on a stylish green tee if you are going for something subtle, or tights covered in shamrocks if your ready to embrace the luck of the Irish. Either way, we will make sure you are ready for March 17th!
Paddy's Market lasted for 200 years. It allegedly started when a starving Irish immigrant escaping the potato famine arrived in Glasgow by ship, tore the shirt from his back and offered it for sale.
But Christmas hasn't been cancelled in Glasgow, and there are still plenty of other festive events including markets, a Christmas lights switch-on, and Winterfest to enjoy.
Paddy's Market was found on Shipbank Lane behind Glasgow's High Court and the site still remains empty today as it is blocked off by a large steel fence. The name of the market originated from the large numbers of Irish immigrants who came to Scotland during the early 1800s which is when the market was established.
The Gang originally consists of janitor Charlie Kelly (Charlie Day), bouncer Mac (Rob McElhenney), and bartender Dennis Reynolds (Glenn Howerton), the three of whom also own Paddy's Pub, in addition to Dennis' twin sister Dee Reynolds (Kaitlin Olson), a struggling actress who works as a waitress there.
The Gang runs the fictional Paddy's Pub, an unsuccessful Irish bar in South Philadelphia. In the episode, when their favourite roller rink is being closed down, the Gang flashbacks to 1998 when Mac, Dennis and Charlie tried to buy the rink but instead end up buying Paddy's.
"It is erroneous to describe Patrick as either a Protestant or a Roman Catholic because Patrick lived at a time when today's divisions did not exist," he said. "Patrick brought the message of Christianity to Ireland and Christians of all traditions look back to that time.
While Britain was Protestant, most of the Irish were Catholic — and with these religious differences came a deep-seated cultural divide. To help bolster its control, London planted settlers — Protestant settlers mostly from Scotland.
Why do Christians wear orange on St Patrick's day?
Part of Northern Ireland is Protestant. So that part of Northern Ireland identifies itself with William of Orange," historian Cheryl White said. While Orange was actually a place, the Protestants took the color orange to show their allegiance.
To find the opening times for your nearest SuperValu can be found here. Aldi will also be open during their regular Sunday hours which are 9am to pm this St. Patricks day.
There are two mainline Edinburgh train stations. Edinburgh Waverley in the city centre and Haymarket Station in the West End. The two stations are linked and it takes approximately 5 minutes to travel by train between the two.
