McCullom Lake’s Cullom Knoll offers great Paddy’s Day option

Aye, laddies and lassies, that emerald day of craic (fun and enjoyment) tis near upon us here in McCullom Lake. Tis a time for frivolity and a tipping back a few cans of the black stuff (Guinness).

While we wish you a grand Paddy’s Day, don’t count on the luck of the Irish alone to keep you from getting booted into priosún (jail) for driving while ar meisce (drunk). Such an event could cost you considerable airgead (money). But, otherwise, this tis the day to erin go bragh (show your allegiance to Ireland).

Well, that’s probably enough of a hackneyed attempt at using the lingo of the Irish. While apologizing for anything that we’ve got wrong, we are very sincere about wishing you the happiest and safest possible St. Patrick’s Day.

If you do intend to imbibe with significant gusto, you may want to arrange for someone else to do the driving. Having done so, you’re free to drink some Guiness, or some green beer to what, we hope, is a physically safe proportion.

Of course, this is also a good time to enjoy a traditional Irish meal. In McCullom Lake, we have the good fortune of an eatery that will tickle your Irish palate – The Cullom Knoll.

In the tradition of St. Patty’s, the Knoll offers a corned beef and cabbage dinner, with a senior portion for the lighter eaters, and a Rueben, if that be your taste. Of course, they also offer their customary and full menu, too, including pizza, wings, salads, sandwiches, burgers and wraps.

Then, of course, there’s a full bar if you’re St. Patrick’s Day choices venture from Guinness or green beer.

No doubt, you’ll wish to dress in green attire befitting the occasion. But it’s not mandatory for those joining the frivolity at McCullom Knoll. The goal is to have a good time.

The History of St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patty’s Day is celebrated each year on March 17 and is named after the patron saint of Ireland, who is said to have brought Christianity to the Emerald Isles in the 5th Century. It is believed that St. Patrick’s Day was brought to America by Irish immigrants and first celebrated with a parade in Boston in 1737.

Chicago has colored the Chicago River green since 1962. McHenry colors the Fox River green (a short ride to the Southeast of McCullom Lake) as well.

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