What Australia can learn from St Patrick’s Day, by an Aussie Paddy

What Australia can learn from St Patrick’s Day, by an Aussie Paddy

Being back in Australia for not only Australia Day but also St Patrick’s Day, I have a weird mixed sense of cross country pride and am left wondering. There is a lot the same about Aussies and Irish folk. Our passion for the national ball sport and our penchant for a drink is second to none. We both have a strong sense of community, an unrivalled sense of humour and a renowned laid-back attitude (if I’m in Sydney I say “she’ll be right” and if I…