TAG Teaser 79 - March On!

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Across
  1. 2. This red, fire-breathing lizard is a symbol both of Wales and its patron saint 7-DOWN (6)
  2. 5. This black ale is commonly imbibed in pints on Saint 11-DOWN's Day! (8)
  3. 8. This three-leafed plant is strongly associated both with Ireland and Saint 11-DOWN (8)
  4. 9. This ram is the star sign which begins on March 21st (5)
  5. 10. ?????? Equinox, this marks the start of a new, sunnier season, and is when day and night are of equal length all over the world (6)
  6. 12. This Christian observance continues through March and will end at Easter (4)
  7. 13. This is both a red planet and the Roman god of war for whom March is named (4)
  8. 14. These timepieces go forward one hour on the 28th of March (6)
Down
  1. 1. ??????'? Day, when we treat our mums - this is on the 14th, so consider this clue a reminder! (7)
  2. 3. National No ??????? Day, when people stub out on the second Wednesday of March in the UK (7)
  3. 4. Fishy zodiac sign that ends on 20th March (6)
  4. 6. This colour is associated both with Ireland and Saint 11-DOWN's Day (5)
  5. 7. Patron saint of Wales, whose feast day is on the 1st of March (5)
  6. 11. Patron saint of Ireland, whose feast day is on March 17th (7)
  7. 15. This vegetable is the symbol of Saint 7-DOWN, and the national symbol of Wales! (4)