Celebrate the Irish in You

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.

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Kilkenny's Pub in Clayton
Deal: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at an authentic Irish Pub.  All Patch readers will get a free Shamrock Shot, just mention this article. The owners are offering $5 Jameson Shots and $4 (18oz) aluminum Budweiser beers. The menu includes corned beef, cabbage and baby red potatoes, fish and chips, bangers and mash, Guinness beer  cheese soup, Kilkenny's burgers and more.
Good through: March 17, 2011

in Richmond Heights
Deal: Mike Duffy's in Richmond Heights and Town and Country will both be offering special St. Patrick's day menus, including home made pepper jack cheese and potato soup, shepherd's pie, and corned beef and cabbage. The Richmond Heights location will offer $12 bucket specials as well as Irish dancers for your entertainment.  Kids eat free every Tuesday with each paying adult at the Richmond Heights location and every Monday through Thursday in Town & Country. Just ask your server.
Good through: March 17, 2011

Molly Darcys  in Clayton
Deal: Molly Darcys is boasted to be the St. Louis area's most authentic Irish pub. Located in the historic hotel in Clayton, their original sister location in Killarney, a picturesque town in southwest Ireland.  Celebrate the Irish in you at Molly Darcys St. Patrick's Day Bash with the Buddy Mueller Band, who will be indulging special requests. They will be offering delicious dinner and drink specials all night long.
Good through: March 17, 2011

in Creve Coeur
Deal: Houlihan's will be offering corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day. For the enitre month of March they have added a reuben sandwich  to their menu. Every Thursday (St. Patrick's Day is on a Thursday this year) Houlihan's offers a complimentary lobster tail or five jumbo shrimp with any steak purchase after 4p.m.
Good through: March 17, 2011(corned beef) and all of March (reuben sandwich)

in Maryland Heights
Deal: Syberg's Wesport will have live music playing on St. Patrick's Day. From 1p.m to 6 p.m. radio host , Favazz, will broadcast live on KSHE95 featuring the Irish music  of the Barley Boys from 1p.m. to 5 p.m., followed by Joe Dirt & the Dirty Boys from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m..  A Kegs and Eggs breakfast special for $4.95 will also be offered.
Good through: March 17, 2011

in Florissant
Deal: The Florissant Civic Center Theatre will be presenting, . It is Ireland’s longest-running show straight from the Jury Hotel in Dublin. Celebrate early with Irish music and step-dancing on  March 15, the performance will start at 8 p.m. The cost of admission is  $27 for adults and $25 for seniors and students. For more information and reservations, you may call 314-921-5678.
Good through: March 15, 2011 only

Happy St. Patrick's Day!