Why are bagpipes in the St. Patrick's Day celebrations?

in ireland we have the uilleann pipes, something similar. Even though bagpipes aren't as common as in scotland they are associated with Irish traditional music. And stateside there are more people that know how to play bagpipes!

"Bagpipes" are not Scottish or Irish. Many countries have a bagpipe that has a little different style and sound. Check out

http://www.hotpipes.com/album.html for some samples

Scotland probably has the most recognized "Great Highlands Bagpipe" (GHB), but Ireland has the Irish War Pipe (very similar to GHB) and the Uilleann Bagpipe.

They are both Celtic, so I guess after a few drinks, no one cares...

They actually originated from the Middle East. Although the Scottish are famous for them, the best known form is related to the Great Irish Warpipes.

Irish have bagpipes too and you no what the difference between Ireland and Scotland is......A little bit of water which separates them. They both suffered the torture of the English. So its not surprising that their cultures intertwine....

I've thought the same thing, and the main song that is played on St. Patrick's day is also called Scottish Highland.