st patricks day

Father Haffey: "Simply a reminder to trust in God more and to live our lives more as we think the Lord wants us to live it. The message is one of remembering the faith of the people who were our ancestors from Ireland and brought a great spirit of faith and joy and hospitality and kindness to our country."

St. Patrick's Day is a big deal here in Montana as many Montanans will be celebrating. However, does Montana have a favorite Irish food? Turns out, we do.

Is Butte still out of Jameson ahead of St. Patrick's Day? If so, no big deal. "But if there is a shortage on Bud Light or Copenhagen, we’re in trouble…

Will we see you in Butte on St. Patrick's Day? I'll be there for a live radio show and the parade. Historic uptown Butte is always an incredible backdrop for a parade- let alone on St. Patrick's Day.

Montana's history is veined with so much Irish tradition and history. In addition to Butte being called "the most Irish town in America", Montana ranks in the top 10 of states with the highest percentage of Irish heritage (14%).

Over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the Montana Highway Patrol made 51 DUI arrests statewide, but only three of those came from Missoula County.

On Friday, Missoula police made an arrest after a report came in that a man had been robbed while sitting with his wife at a Missoula bus stop.

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Saturday, Missoula Police will be scheduling extra patrols to ensure that people don’t drink and drive as they celebrate.

St. Patrick's Day is Friday, and it's a traditional day of partying, with green beer and lots of other opportunities to overindulge in adult fun.

Corned Beef and Cabbage? Not in Ireland. What did the Irish use for their holiday feast? Wait for it — BACON or lamb.