Leave it to college students to get this party started right. An annual pre-St. Patty's Day party at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, got out of hand to such a degree that riot police were called in and seventy three people arrested.
http://news.msn.com/crime-justice/73-arrested-at-massachusetts-pre-st-pats-blowout
I have a feeling any Dubliners reading that story would scoff and simply say "amateurs" in a disdainful voice... ;D
Don't forget that the Jewish celebration of Purim is coming up on 15th March. You don't have to be a Catholic to celebrate St Patricks, and so from the look of it, is another fun celebration! It's sometimes seen as a celebration against anti-semitism, so here is a chance to show solidarity, and have fun with your Jewish neighbours! :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purim