Celebrate with family
Why not get your family together on St Patrick's Day and bring a little bit of Ireland into your home.
Why not get your family together on St Patrick's Day and bring a little bit of Ireland into your home.
Make your own badge!
In Ireland everyone wears a small bunch of shamrock on the big day. We thought you might like to get involved in the tradition too. So we’ve put together a little kit for you to make your own shamrock badge! Just print it out, and follow the instructions. Why not post a picture of you and your results on our Facebook page – best creative efforts get prizes!
Recipes from Ireland
Get a taste of Ireland by making something typically Irish. You could try this easy recipe for Irish Stew , or make this comforting Beef and Stout Casserole . Make the most of the newly arrived rhubarb with this divine Rhubarb tart with whiskey cream. And everybody’s favourite – traditional brown soda bread . And who could refuse an Irish coffee on St Patrick’s Day?
Ireland on screen
Planning a night in? Well why not bring a bit of Ireland in to your home. Settle down with a steaming bowl of Irish stew and watch an Irish film. Check out this list to give you some inspiration. Into the West is a heartwarming tale that takes you on a journey from Dublin to the Atlantic. Comedy War of the Buttons makes the most of the West Cork’s beautiful scenery. Or you could just spot the Irish scenery in Braveheart and Saving Private Ryan – both filmed in Ireland!
Poster of Ireland
Add some colour to your day by printing off an Irish poster to decorate your walls. We really like this one – it’s got some fantastic detail. You can easily imagine starting off an adventure only to find yourself waylaid along the way by a chance encounter with one of Ireland’s charming icons.
Learn Irish (Gaelic)
The Irish (Gaelic) language is still spoken in small areas in the west of Ireland - known as Gaeltacht regions. We've pulled together a few words and phrases (with some guidance on pronounciation!). Why not have a go at wishing your family and friends a happy St Patrick's Day 'as gaelige' (in Irish).
