Over time, wearing the shamrock would alternate between being a charged nationalist symbol to a more innocent display of Irish pride. In the end, the species of the “true shamrock” may not matter.

At the Irish Seed Saver Association, a charity that protects about 650 varieties of apple trees, grains and potatoes, the future of the shamrock isn't even on the agenda.

The Gardiner Brothers have released a new Irish dance video as it teams up with McDonald's, which is rolling out its famous Shamrock Shakes in Ireland ahead of St. Patrick's Day.

An Irish Bonanza With 'Thistle And Shamrock' March 16, 2009 10:30 AM ET Micheal O'Domnhnaill was a major influence on acoustic music throughout Ireland, the U.K. and the U.S. hide caption ...

RICHMOND, Va. —The Church Hill Irish Festival and Shamrock the Block promise a weekend filled with music, food and local traditions in Richmond. Stokes McCune, the head Leprechaun for the Church ...