Other emerging issues in the Respiratory Diseases topic area include: 1  Assessing the impact of climate change (temperature extremes, the increased geographic span of allergens, and air quality) on asthma causation and exacerbations.
St. Patrick's Day became an official public holiday in Ireland in 1903 with the passing of the Bank Holiday (Ireland) Act 1903, which was introduced by Irish MP James O'Mara. In 1927, O'Mara introduced the law that banned the sale of alcohol on St. Patrick's Day to prevent drinking on a religious holiday. The law was changed in 1961 to permit legal drinking, but only at the Royal Dublin Society Dog show.
New Year's Day - FEDERAL HOLIDAY. Always January 1. If January 1 falls on a Saturday, the Federal Holiday is usually observed the Friday before, if it falls on a Sunday, the Federal holiday is usually observed the Monday after. January 1, 2016. Friday. Federal Holiday. Martin L. King, Jr. Day.