St Patrick’s Day celebrated with merriment over four days

Some 300 guests having a gala time at the St Patricks ball held at E&O Hotel, Penang (CHARLES MARIASOOSAY/ The Star/04/ March 2016).

IT was a colourful night steeped in history at the St Patrick’s Ball held at E&O Hotel in Penang.

Guests were treated to traditional Irish performances and wonderful food as they celebrated the centenary of the Easter Rising when the Irish declared their independence from British rule.