Categories Today Holiday for Irish Solidarity, March 17 Post author By Redactor Post date March 17, 2014 No Comments on Holiday for Irish Solidarity, March 17 SharingOn March 17, 1780, George Washington granted the Continental Army a holiday “as an act of solidarity with the Irish in their fight for independence.” ← Madison born on March 16 → Naked Truth Up North Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website 5 + = eleven