The Good, the Bad, the Irish!

St. Paul is filled with Irish history: from godfathers to good guys! You’ll find out which three Irish legends are credited with shaping our capital city from the beginning. Hear how Irish gangster Dapper Dan Hogan set a dubious first for the city, the sad story of Connemara Patch, why Archbishop John Ireland’s Irish temper caused him to move the location of the Cathedral. Also learn about some of the city's most famous (or infamous!) Irish residents like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Senator Eugene McCarthy and Madame Nina Clifford. All sprinkled with some fun Irish facts and humor. In winter or heavy rain, the walking tour is conducted in St. Paul's skyway system.