'Tis that time of year when we celebrate all things green, yet for the Irish it's about so much more than a green shirt and tie, and it's certainly not about green beer. (Blasphemy!) St. Patrick was one of Christianity's earliest rock stars, and is believed to have driven all the snakes from Ireland. Whether you're Irish or just wish you were, I hope you will enjoy these pictures as much as I did. Thanks to the wonderful photographers who captured the luck and the spirit of the Irish in their lens.