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The Department of Tourism organized a campaign with free guided tour to see the hoisting of the flags of Spain and Ireland as their national anthems sound, taste half pint of beer and an explanation for the Palacio de Guevara, the Collegiate Church of San Patricio and Battle of the Alporchones.

The Councillor for Tourism of the City of Lorca, Francisco Montiel, reported that Lorca Hall has organized a special campaign to encourage Irish citizens and others who are in the southeast to meet the Spanish celebration of Saint Patrick, patron Ireland, held in Sun City

Montiel explained that "this fruit of the worktable created to coordinate with the association of hoteliers (Hostelor), Agenda 2014, have organized a special day bilingual in Spanish and English, so you can participate anyone wanting to free it with a maximum of 30 people. "

The council has explained that to get a promotion in social networks visit one hour label # StPatricksDayLorca be used.

First, from 11:30 tourists can see the traditional hoisting of the flags of Spain and Ireland with their national anthems, which this year will take place at Plaza Calderon after the awards ceremony of the local police in Lorca, whose patron Saint Patrick.

Then all those who have made the reservation on mobile 968 47 32 79 or 630 07 44 37, may participate in a walk to the Plaza of Spain with explanation in both languages ​​Palacio de Guevara, a snack later in the only Irish pub in town, Phelan's (where visitors receive free half pint of beer with snack).

In the beautiful setting of the Plaza of Spain, an official guide will tell us the story of the Battle of Alporchones and the Collegiate San Patricio with which they will sit.

Francisco Montiel stated that "the City has organized this activity with 'Causes Giant' because the city of Lorca is, since 1452, closely linked to St. Patrick's Day because on this date a very important historical battle took place for Christians struggling to recover land held by Muslims. This historical fact that when he decided to build the largest church in the city, citizens Lorca decided to give this name to their future cathedral. "

Today, this church is the cathedral along with Dublin and New York, the third of the great church dedicated to the patron saint of Ireland.

Furthermore, Lorca was chosen this day to put under the patronage of the Irish saint to the local police so it is tradition in Lorca celebrate March 17 an act of recognition to local police.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca