Legend of "Holy Shamrock"

A man visited Ireland in hopes of better understanding the Trinity. One day he went for a walk near Blarney castle, and saw the largest and most impressive shamrock he had ever seen. The shamrock reminded him of Saint Patrick and the Trinity, so he walked over near the castle to pick it. Just as he was about to pluck this green jewel from the earth, a giant stone fell from the top of the castle. The stone crushed the man, but saved the shamrock. Watching this horrific, but divine moment, a local man shouted in horror "Holy Shamrock." Ever since the local man's exclamation, when anything divine or amazing has happened, people have said, "Holy Shamrock." The saying also serves as a warning to others - they can pick a shamrock in their own country, but the shamrocks in Ireland are best left in their native soil.