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As promised, here's my roundup of local St. Paddy's Day festivities.

FRIDAY

*Scruffy Murphy's has a special show at 9 p.m. with Celtic and Irish tuneds by musical guest Henri's Notions. Cover is $5. 706-322-3460.

SATURDAY

*Memory Lane, 1812 Midtown Drive, hosts the Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Party featuring green beer, green martinis and green shooters. Expect DJ music. The party starts at 9 p.m. and cover is $6. 706-569-1165.

MONDAY

*Scruffy Murphy's opens at 11 a.m. and will serve traditional Irish food all day. Expect stuff like shepherd's pie, Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage. Evening will feature entertainment by a bagpiper, and then Connor Christian.

*The Shanty Shack, 4475 Warm Springs Road, has a free party featuring both DJ music and a performance by local band Mindblender. There's also drink specials. Party starts at 8 p.m. 706-507-3418.

*Downtown bars will host a party in which one cover will get you into a lot of Broadway hot spots. Individually, some downtown bars will host St. Patrick's festivities during Friday and Saturday as well.

*Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, hosts a Classically Raunchy St. Paddy's Day Party with karaoke. 706-568-3316.

*Party at Buckhead Grill, the classy dinner destination at 5010 Armour Road, and get green beer all night. 706-571-9995.

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