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.
St. Patrick's Day in Canada. St Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the nearest Monday to March 17 each year. It remembers St Patrick, a missionary who converted many of Ireland's inhabitants to Christianity in the 5th century. His feast day also celebrates Irish culture. 1  St Patrick's Day, which is an official holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, celebrates Irish culture, history and traditions.St Patrick's Day, which is an official holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, celebrates Irish culture, history and traditions.Â©iStockphoto.com/Garth Johnson.