San Patricios Flag


Flag of the Batallón de San Patricio

 

 

Saint Patrick's Day in Mexico also celebrates a group of heroes from the Mexican-American War of 1846 to 1948.  The Batallón de San Patricio  was formed mainly of Irish immigrants along with Canadians, English, French, Germans, Italians, Poles, Scots, Spaniards, Swiss.  The San Patricios were some of the fiercest soldiers faced by the US Army and following their capture were hanged in mass in San Angel, Mixcoac and Chapultepec (Mexico City).  They are honored on September 12 and March 17 in Mexico.

 

View From Chapultepec Hill - Photo by Gary Coles
Current View from Chapultepec Hill in Mexico City - Photo by Gary T Coles

 

 

A new album by Paddy Moloney of The Chieftans and Los Tigres Del Norte is “San Patricio,” which commemorates the San Patricio battalion.

Enjoy Cancion Mixteca from the album:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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7 Comments on The Special Meaning of Saint Patrick's Day in México

MAR
17
2010
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For any of you who saw this post, but didn't see the video from YouTube, I apologize -- I don't know why it didn't work the first time that I posted it.  I hope that you get to watch and listen to it.
9:50pm • #1
MAR
18
2010
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Hi Gary,

Thank you for the history lesson.  Your youtube video is working.  Nice way to start a Thursday morning.
8:06am • #2
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Gary:  This must be where the "St. Paddy's Day", phrase comes from, nice to know it's origin!
10:34am • #3
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Judi,  I'm glad that you enjoyed it.  I thought that it was an interesting fact about México.  It caught my attention when I heard the music.

Jane,  Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you enjoyed the music.
11:24am • #4
JUL
14
2010

Gary interesting blog would never thought about St Patty's Day in Mexico... LOL.. have a great week ! Dallas Apartment Locator, Lynn911.com, Dallas Aparment Finder, Dallas Apartments for Rent, Dallas Apartment Rentals

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15
2011
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I had no idea that it was celebrated in this way.
12:12am • #6
APR
22
2011
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Gary, 

Great post.  I have seen the San Patricios celebrated in both Mexico and in Clifton, County Connemara, Ireland which was the home of John Riley, the leader of the San Patricios.  Have you heard the song St. Patrick's Battalion by David Rovics.  You can check it out here: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4BGrNrkbMU

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7:13am • #7


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