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New York's best spots to celebrate Ireland's Patron Saint

Éirinn go Brách means Ireland Forever. And if New York's Irish population has a say, it'll be awhile before the sea of green (that will overtake the city in just a few days ) will subside. New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade dates back to 1762 and on March 17, Fifth Avenue will be packed once again. But if you're not into doing the parade thing and would rather just sit back and drink a pint, here are the spots (according to New Yorker Magazine) you should definitely hit.

Pubs for Beer

• P.D. O'Hurley's Pub & Restaurant
  
• Stout NYC
• Mr. Dennehy's
  
• Spike Hill
• Saints and Sinners

Grubbage

• Molly Shabeen
  
• St. Dymphna's

Bands

• The Commitments
• U2 Tribute Band- Unforgettable Fire
  
• The Pogues