Shamrock

• BOSTON (WHDH) -- It will be "last call" in September for a popular Boston bar. After more than three decades in business, The Purple Shamrock said it will be closing its doors in September. The owner is blaming the closing on the rising rent in the area.
(WHDH.com)
• PORTLAND – More than 30,000 participants were expected for the 34th annual Portland Shamrock Run, scheduled for Sunday. The race includes five different events, starting with a kids' 1K "Leprechaun Lap" at 7:45 a.m.
(kgw.com)
• Once in a while it is nice to pay tribute to a plant that really only gets recognition one day of the year - the shamrock.
(Chilliwack Progress)
• Registration for the 2012 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K, the world's largest 8-kilometer road race, closed today when the 40,000-participant capacity was reached, matching the largest field of registrants in the event's 33-year history.
(Yahoo Finance)
• VIRGINIA BEACH -- The Shamrock Marathon weekend is more than just a race. The states oldest marathon event, now in its 40th year at Va. Beach, includes runs for charity, fallen SEALs and children in the battle against obesity.
(WVEC)
• This Sunday, runners with the Shamrock Run will fill the streets of downtown Portland and wind through the southwest hills. The four events have start times between 7:45 a.m and 9:35 a.m.
(Oregonian)
• When we think of St. Patricks Day, we often think of shamrocks. How much do you know about shamrocks? Lets not confuse a shamrock with a four-leaf clover. There is a big difference.
(Examiner)
• When Mom told you to eat your greens, surely she didnt mean this stuff. Like Shamrock Shakes from McDonalds. Or iced-green doughnuts from Dunkin. Dyed-green bagels from Brueggers.
(AZCentral.com)
• The St Patrick's Day cat pin was one of the most popular craft items made at the monthly meeting on March 10, 2012 at Spokane Cat Club.  Spokane's Cat Club has over 200 members and is growing each month.
(Examiner)