11th - "SHAMROCKS, SHILLELAGHS, & WEARIN’ O’ GREEN”
Saturday, March 14, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Jamaican Grill - Chamorro Village - Hagåtña
N13°28.687 E 144°45.107
"May the hand of a friend always be near you,
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you”
- Irish Blessing
A ST. PATRICK’S DAY GATHERING
This is a great chance to reconnect with geocaching friends, meet members of the local caching community, learn to whom the face behind the caching name we see on logs belongs, or ask questions to learn more about this great activity we all enjoy.
Join us for a bit of food and fun and come prepared for a rousing game of Hobin’s Dice. You’ll need 6 pieces of SWAG or any items of interest to geocachers. The game is typically played with coins, but this version is especially for geocachers. All ages are welcome to join in the fun! The game will start at approximately 5:00 PM . . . before and after the game you have time to participate in some caching chat, discover trackables, and enjoy some eats and drinks!
Did you know . . .
St. Patrick was a real person, but some traditions associated with him and the holiday are myths. St. Patrick was not Irish, the original color was blue, and no snakes were ever in Ireland.
Historical and Religious Origins
- Not Irish: St. Patrick was born in Britain (Scotland or Wales) to Roman parents, not in Ireland.
- Kidnapped Missionary: He was kidnapped by Irish raiders at age 16, held as a slave for 6 years, escaped, and later returned as a missionary.
- Real Name: His birth name was Maewyn Succat; he adopted "Patricius" after becoming a priest.
- Death Anniversary: March 17th is believed to be the date of St. Patrick’s death around 460 AD.
- Religious Roots: Originally, it was a solemn, dry religious holiday in Ireland with church services and no public drinking.
Myths and Symbols
- No Snakes: St. Patrick did not banish snakes from Ireland; they have never lived there due to the cold climate and surrounding seas.
- The Shamrock: He is said to have used the three-leaf shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.
- Original Color is Blue: Green was not associated with St. Patrick until the Irish independence movement in the late 18th century. Before that, his color was "St. Patrick's blue".
- Leprechaun Lore: Irish legends state there are no female leprechauns. Traditionally, they were depicted wearing red, not green.