St Patrick’s Day 2019 – the best images, fancy dress and food to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint
ST Patrick’s Day is both a day of celebration for Ireland’s patron saint and one of the world’s favourite days to party on.
But where can you buy a costume for the big day, and what are the best dishes to cook? Here are our top tips…
When is St Patrick’s Day?
St Patrick’s Day marks the date of the patron Saint of Ireland’s death.
It takes place every year on March 17 which, this year, falls on a Sunday.
What are the best St Patrick’s Day recipes?
From breakfast to dinner, these are some meals you may want to try on March 17:
Green fish and chips: Add some green colouring to your batter for a Paddy’s Day twist on the classic
Guinness chocolate brownies: like normal brownies, but made with the national drink of Ireland
Green cheese bagel: you’ll thank us later
Bangers and mash: already a winter favourite, why not cook it up for St Patrick’s Day?
Beef and Guinness pies
Shamrock macarons
What are the best St Patrick’s Day costumes?
If you’re heading to the pub for St Patrick’s Day (and with it being a Saturday night, I reckon lots of us will be!) why not dress up for the occasion?
From novelty T-shirts to full blown fancy dress, there are lots of options if you want to take it further than the standard green tee.
Paddidas T-shirt – Etsy: £12.99
Irish You A Lucky Day tee – Red Rubble: £17.01
Leprechaun costume – Wonderland Party: £30.99
St Patrick’s Day suit – Halloween Costumes: £45.99 – £55.99
Ladies’ leprechaun costume – eBay: £17.99
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What are the best St Patrick’s Day memes and GIFs?
If you want to send your friends a funny St Paddy’s Day greeting, these are some of our favourite images from around the web.
From a nod to Ireland’s reputation as big boozers, to dancing leprechauns, the laughs won’t run dry with this lot (even if the Guinness does!)