It’s still surreal to think that the severity of the virus we all know so much about now was only being realised around this time last year meaning that St. Patrick’s Day 2020 was effectively called off.
This St. Patrick’s Day will also be one in lockdown but with hope on the horizon and case numbers getting lower, it looks like it will be the last one.
Looking for something fun to do with the family or housemates this St. Patrick’s Day? Check out these 10 fun Irish-themed activities that will help mark the day:
1. Rock out to an Irish playlist on Spotify
Find one of many great Irish tunes from the Dubliners to U2, you’ll never struggle to find one that rocks your boat! 🎸 Check out this list of greats to give you some inspiration
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2. Bake some Irish treats
Why not treat your family or housemates with an Irish-themed treat? Bake up a delicious cake and enter yourself into the good books for the day 🥮 Check out some of these tasty ideas
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3. Irish Zoom Quiz
Yes, I know we are all sick of Zoom Quizzes at this stage but St. Patrick’s Day is a great opportunity to mix it up a little! 💭 Organize a zoom quiz with friends or relatives and challenge them in an Irish themed quiz with these questions.
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4. Cook some great Irish grub
From beef to potatoes and seafood, there’s so many delicious Irish dishes to whip up on the big day 🤩 Check out these ideas that will have you licking your lips afterwards.
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5. Feast your ears to live streamed performances
With performers and music artists not being able to strut their stuff in live venues, many are streaming their gigs! 🤘 Dublin singer & songwriter Damien Dempsey will be performing live on St. Patrick’s Day and live-streaming it out.
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6. Enjoy the Virtual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
As we can’t be out on the streets to enjoy the festivities it has all been moved online. The Official St. Patrick’s Festival are hosting their virtual parade on the day but also fun and interesting activities from March the 12th! ☘️ See more on the virtual parade here.
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7. Pick a great Irish movie to watch
We’re not only talking about the classics here, if you’re in the mood for a laugh, The Snapper & The Commitments will never do you wrong but there are more contemporary Irish films you may not have seen or been aware of! 🍿 Check out these 30 Irish movies to try.
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8. Make a delicious Irish breakfast
There’s nothing better in the morning than the smell of an Irish breakfast on the pan and then the look of it on your plate when it’s all ready to get stuck into 🍳 Check out these 12 unbreakable rules for the perfect Irish breakfast
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9. Grab a coffee and enjoy the great outdoors
Get some fresh Irish air on the big day and grab a coffee and take in the unusually calm March 17th. Check out some popular spots to grab a coffee
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10. Share a selfie of you wearing green on your GoCar journey to win €100 credit!
Yes, you’ve heard that correct! 🙌 Click here to learn more about how to enter our #GoGreen giveaway
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