Happy St. Patrick's Day!

It's that time of year again and it's our very distinct pleasure to wish you another very happy St. Patrick's Day.

We also hope that you enjoy this, our third special bumper St. Patrick's Day issue.

Like last year, we have a special treat for you - The Line of March for the New York St. Patrick's Day Parade which features ESPN's very own Tommy Smyth as Grand Marshal.

We'd also like to offer our thanks to the New York St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee for granting us permission to publish the Line of March in our paper.

Like the last two year's, we have a crop of treasures in the paper for you to enjoy.

From an interview with Colin Farrell, fresh off his Premier tour for 'In Bruges' to an update from our man downunder, Mike Bowen, we're sure that there'll be something to please everyone.

You'll also find all of your favorites from Fitz' Gossip pages to Joe Kavanagh and Ronnie McGinn's poetry.

We certainly hope that you all have a great time on Monday, and Saturday and Sunday too if you find yourself getting off to an early start.

The parades in New York, Boston, Chicago and Savannah, not to mention the countless other parades and events being held around the country and indeed, around the world, are great occassions to celebrate the best of Ireland and the Irish.

As you wander about enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of St. Patrick's Day do remember, no mattere wherte you find yourself, those who have to work to ensure that you have the best day possible - those bar staff, musicians, doormen and even those organising the parades themselves - and show your appreciation to them however you can.

Whereever you are, and whatever your plans are for the "big day," we hope that you have a great time, stay safe and don't feel too hungover on Tuesday morning.