Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis O'Reilly Update Morning Edition, March 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
A brisk St. Patrick's Day segment with safety reminders and quick historical facts. A lively retelling of St. Patrick’s life from kidnapping to return to Ireland. A cultural note on why Irish immigrants in New York chose corned beef over ham. Short production touches and sponsor mentions wrap up the show.
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Celebrate St Patrick's Day Responsibly
- Celebrate St. Patrick's Day responsibly and avoid heavy drinking to prevent public illness and embarrassment.
- Bill O’Reilly urges listeners to have a good time but explicitly says, "Try to avoid getting inebriated" because young people at parades are getting sick from alcohol.
St Patrick's Day Origins Are Surprisingly American
- The first St. Patrick's Day parade occurred in St. Augustine, Florida in 1601, not in Ireland.
- Bill O’Reilly connects this to early colonial history and notes St. Patrick was an Englishman kidnapped to Ireland as a teen.
St Patrick's Kidnapping And Return To Ireland
- Bill recounts St. Patrick's life: born in late 4th century, kidnapped at 16, enslaved as a shepherd until 22, escaped and later returned as a priest.
- He uses this life story to explain Patrick's connection to Ireland and his later mission there.