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With March 17 fast approaching we ve put together a list of the perfect places to shop this St Patrick s Day. These shops won t just get you into the Irish spirit, they also have some great pieces that you can wear all year round.
Lee Valley Ireland
Since 1986, Lee Valley Ireland has designed and created high-quality traditional Irish clothing. Taking inspiration from the beautiful surroundings of Inchigeela, West Cork, Lee Valley Ireland is committed to bringing their unique Irish brand worldwide. Established by Denis Hurley and family who ensure each piece is created with care, expertly crafted to a high-quality standard, and delivered directly to customers and retailers across the globe straight from their base in Ireland.
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Made in Scotland and designed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This one of a kind tartan has been handcrafted just for you! Woven from 100% wool to raise funds for cancer research.Â
Neville Gardner, the proprietor of Donegal Square, a Celtic store, based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and McCarthyâs Red Stag Pub, has launched a Hope for Life, specially designed tartan to raise funds for cancer research.
In the fall of 2019, Gardner took part in the American Cancer Societyâs âReal Men Wear Pinkâ campaign. This experience inspired him to create a cancer awareness tartan, adding a unique Celtic twist to products supporting cancer research.
Didn't get grocery shopping in before the winter storm? Besides fast food chains, you'll be hard-pressed to find local Lehigh Valley restaurants staying open through the snow storm, but here are a few that we've come across.
Pa. restaurateurs must self-certify to reopen at 50% capacity Monday, state says
Updated Jan 03, 2021;
Restaurateurs will be allowed to reopen Monday but must meet self-certification guidelines to operate at 50% capacity. For those who aren’t self-certified, they can operate at 25% capacity, state officials said.
Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin Saturday reminded restaurant owners they can reopen at 8 a.m. Monday at the maximum 50% capacity but only if the owner has completed the online self-certification process. Those with questions about the self-certification program can email
The process, Davin said, is a simple way to promote an establishment’s commitment to its patrons’ health and safety.
Idea to drop Bethlehem’s open-container law to encourage bar patronage met with skepticism
Updated Dec 22, 2020;
Posted Dec 22, 2020
With the winter severely slowing business in downtown Bethlehem, City Council member Bryan Callahan proposed relaxing the open container laws to encourage supporting restaurants and other downtown businesses. But the suggestion didn t make much traction at the final council meeting of the year.Saed Hindash | For lehighvalleylive.com
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With the temperature dropping outside and indoor dining shut down for the near future, the holidays have become dire for many of the Lehigh Valley’s restaurants and bars, even more so than the last nine months already have been.