Richard, I agree wholeheartedly that we should always enjoy a story for its content and its telling. Slainte all. It has always had a reputation of being haunted and locals have described seeing the windows at the top of the castle "light up for a few seconds as if many candles were brought into the room" late at night. That St. Patrick used the shamrock to teach us the mystery of the Holy Trinity is still up for debate as it was never mentioned in any of his writings. !! By clicking Register, you agree to Etsy's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. As for the Irish Volunteers of 1777, their official emblem was a Celtic harp with a crown on top. You guessed it: green. 2 Likes, © 2020   Created by Gerry Regan. St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, brought Christianity to Ireland and used the 3 leaves on the shamrock to teach about the Holy Trinity. document.write('