Category: St. Patrick’s Day

Songs to Play on St. Patrick’s Day

Are you getting together with friends or family to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Do you need to add Irish songs to your playlist? Even if you are spending the evening at home, check out the following Irish songs to play on St. Patrick’s Day.

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  1. The Irish Rover” — The Dubliners & The Pogues
  2. “I’m Shipping up to Boston” — Dropkick Murphys
  3. “Seven Drunken Nights” — The Dubliners
  4. “Molly Malone” – The Dubliners
  5. “Ten Thousand Miles Away” – Dan Milner, John Doyle & Robbie O’Connell
  6. “The Fields of Athenry” — Paddy Reilly
  7. “Riverdance” — Bill Wheelan
  8. “My Wild Irish Rose” – Luka Bloom
  9. “Danny Boy” – Celtic Woman
  10. “Galway Girl”- Ed Sheeran
  11. “An Irish Pub Song” – The Rumjacks
  12. “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” – The Irish Tenors
  13. “On Raglan Road” – Luke Kelly
  14. “The Maids of Mitchelstown” – The Bothy Band
  15. “The Jug of Punch” – The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
  16. “Brown Eyed Girl”- Van Morrison
  17. “The Rocky Road to Dublin” – The High Kings
  18. “Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ra (That’s an Irish Lullaby)” – Bing Crosby
  19. “The Irish Rover” – Ronnie Drew
  20. “Mise Eire” – Celtic Woman
  21. “Sunday Bloody Sunday” – U2
  22. “Ireland’s Call” – Celtic Thunder
  23. “The Bonny” – Dropkick Murphys
  24. “The Night Pat Murphy Died” – Fiddler’s Green
  25. “Whiskey, You’re The Devil” – The Clancy Brothers
  26. “Rattlin’ Bog” – The Irish Descendants
  27. “Carrickfergus” – Celtic Thunder

Happy Listening! Do you have an Irish favorite?

Quotes for St. Patrick’s Day

Every year on March 17th, millions of people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Do you need a quote, a blessing, or a toast for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or social media posts? Check out the following list of St. Patrick’s Day quotes and sayings for inspiration.

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  1. “May you have all the happiness and luck that life can hold—and at the end of your rainbows ay you find a pot of gold.” – Irish Blessing
  2. “Wishing you a pot o’ gold and all the joy your heart can hold.” – Unknown
  3. “Every St. Patrick’s Day every Irishman goes out to find another Irishman to make a speech to.” – Shane Leslie
  4. “The heart of an Irishman is nothing but his imagination.” –George Bernard Shaw
  5. “There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting.” – John Millington Synge
  6. “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow. And may trouble avoid you wherever you go.” – Irish Blessing
  7. “Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be.” – St. Patrick
  8. “A good friend is like a four-leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have.” – Irish Proverb
  9. “May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night.” – Irish Blessing
  10. “The leprechauns made me do it!”—Unknown
  11. “May God bless and keep in good health your enemies’ enemies.” –Irish Saying
  12. “Never iron a four-leaf clover because you don’t want to press your luck.” –Unknown
  13. “St. Patrick’s Day is a day to celebrate our green heritage. The ancestry of Ireland. It is a day to celebrate what it means to be Irish and of Irish descent.” – Anthony T. Hicks
  14. “Being Irish is very much a part of who I am. I take it everywhere with me.” –Colin Farrell
  15. “There are only two kinds of people in the world: the Irish and those who wish they were.” – Irish Saying
  16. “Yeah, it’s St. Paddy’s Day. Everyone’s Irish tonight.” –Norman Reedus, The Boondock Saints
  17. “Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.” Lucius Annaeus Seneca
  18. “That’s what the holidays are for—for one person to tell the stories and another to dispute them. Isn’t that the Irish way?” – Lara Flynn Boyle
  19. “The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.” –Wilson Mizner
  20. “Ireland is a land of poets and legends, of dreamers and rebels.” – Nora Roberts
  21. “Whether I drink often or just once in a whole; I’m always sure to raise a glass to the dear old Emerald Isle.” – Pat Maloney
  22. “St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time—a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.” – Adrienne Cook
  23. “That’s right, there’s free beer in Irish paradise. Everyone’s jealous.” –Kevin Hearne
  24. “The one thing us Irish have is the ability to laugh at ourselves. God bless us all.” –Ann Kennedy
  25. “For the whole world is Irish on the seventeenth o’ March!” –Thomas Augustine Daly

Hashtags for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is only a couple days away. Are you ready? Do you know what content you plan to post on your social media platforms? Hashtags enhance your social media posts to reach a target audience. Unique hashtags stand out, drawing more people to your post. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following hashtags for St. Patrick’s Day.

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  1. #StPatricksDay
  2. #StPatricksDay2022
  3. #HappyStPatricksDay
  4. #StPatsDay
  5. #Shamrock
  6. #Leprechaun
  7. #WearGreen
  8. #WearingGreen
  9. #Irish
  10. #IrishAmerican
  11. #IrishfortheDay
  12. #IrishAtHeart
  13. #MyIrishLove
  14. #MyFourLeafClover
  15. #LuckoftheIrish
  16. #PotofGold
  17. #GetYourIrishOn
  18. #IrishLove
  19. #MyIrishLove
  20. #PinchMe
  21. #IPinchBack
  22. #DontPinchMe
  23. #KissMeImIrish
  24. #IrishGirl
  25. #IrishGuy
  26. #IrishPride
  27. #IrishFood
  28. #StPatricksDaySquad
  29. #MyIrishSquad
  30. #SeeingGreen
  31. #MyLuckyCharm
  32. #GreenBeer
  33. #StPatricksDayParade
  34. #StPatricksDayParty
  35. #StPatty
  36. #StPatricks
  37. #Luck
  38. #Lucky
  39. #March17
  40. #CelebratingIrish
  41. #EmeraldIsle
  42. #Ireland
  43. #Beer
  44. #Guinness
  45. #Shenanigans
  46. #StPatricksDayOutfit
  47. #StPatricksDayBaby
  48. #StPatricksDayMeal
  49. #IrishProud
  50. #IrishDance
  51. #LuckyShirt
  52. #Clover
  53. #IrishPub
  54. #IrishCharm
  55. #LuckyandCharming
  56. #IrishCoffee
  57. #Baileys

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Family-Friendly Movies for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th! Are you celebrating with your family? If you are searching for family-friendly movies for St. Patrick’s Day, check out the following list.

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 St. Patrick’s Day Movies for Family Night

  1. Walt Disney’s “Darby O’Gill and the Little People” – (1959)
  2. “The Secret of Roan Irish” – (1994)
  3. “The Secret of Kells” – (2009)
  4. “The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns” – (1999)
  5. “The Luck of the Irish” – (2001)
  6. “Magical Legend of Leprechauns” – (1999)
  7. “Finian’s Rainbow” – (1968)
  8. “Patrick: Brave Shepherd of the Emerald Isle”
  9. “The Last Leprechaun” – (2001)
  10. “Dwegons and Leprechauns” – (2014)
  11. “10 Little Leprechauns” – (2017)
  12. “Leapin’ Leprechauns” – (1997)
  13. “St. Patrick’s Day” (2016)
  14. “Patrick”
  15. “Song of the Sea”
  16. “How to Catch a Leprechaun” – (2017)
  17. “A Very Unlucky Leprechaun” – (1998)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Do you have a favorite movie to watch for St. Patrick’s Day?

Books for Kids to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. Are you looking for easy ways to celebrate the annual holiday? Reading books with your kids is a quiet and rewarding way to explore the long-standing Irish tradition. If you are searching for books for kids to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, check out the following list.

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  1. “How to Catch a Leprechaun” (2016) – Adam Wallace
  2. “Liam the Leprechaun Loves to Fart” (2021) – Humor Heals Us
  3. “The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day” (2009) – Natasha Wing
  4. “The Berenstain Bears’ St. Patrick’s Day” (2021) – Mike Berenstain
  5. “Leo the Farting Leprechaun and the Great Rainbow” (2022) – Emma Sill Publishing
  6. “Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Curious George” (2014) – H.A. Rey
  7. “I Spy St. Patrick’s Day Book: St Patrick’s Day’ (2022) – Flora Sootie
  8. “St. Patrick’s Day” (1994) – Gail Gibbons
  9. “The Secret Life Of Leprechauns” (2020) – Luna James
  10. “Rosco the Rascal at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade” (2017) – Shana Gorian
  11. “St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning” (1983) – Eve Bunting
  12. “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover!” (2012) – Lucille Colandro
  13. “Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland” (1992) – Tomie dePaola
  14. “Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato’ (1997) – Tomie dePaola
  15. “That’s What Leprechauns Do” (2009) – Eve Bunting
  16. “Pout-Pout Fish: Lucky Leprechaun” (2019) – Deborah Diesen
  17. “Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase” (2019) – James Dean
  18. “Ten Lucky Leprechauns” (2013) – Kathryn Heling
  19. “Tim O’Toole and the Wee Folk” (1992) – Gerald McDermott
  20. “Lucky Day” (2020) – Matt Donnelly

Enjoy! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Photo Prompts for March

Are you ready for March? The month brings St. Patrick’s Day, Daylight Savings Time begins, and the first day of Spring? The time is perfect to get out and photograph the world around you. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following photo prompts for March.

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  1. Selfie
  2. Black and white
  3. World Wildlife Day! Photograph wildlife!
  4. Same subject, two different angles
  5. Landscape
  6. Emotion
  7. From a high angle
  8. From a low angle
  9. Close Up
  10. Distance
  11. Reflections
  12. Loved one
  13. Current view
  14. City lights
  15. Shadows
  16. Green
  17. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
  18. Transportation
  19. Vintage or historical
  20. First Day of Spring! Sunrise or sunset.
  21. Nostalgic
  22. Warmth
  23. Cool tones
  24. Chaos or messy
  25. Water
  26. Trees
  27. Food/Beverage
  28. Signs
  29. Textures
  30. Strangers
  31. Photographer’s Choice

Have a great month!

Self-Care Ideas for March

Are you looking for ways to take better care of yourself? Engaging in daily self0care activities is beneficial to your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following self-care ideas for March.

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  1. Accomplish one small goal today. Clean out your closet, mop your floor, or rearrange your room.
  2.  Commit to daily entries in a journal. Try writing in different locations. Go to your favorite café or sit outdoors.
  3. It’s World Wildlife Day! Grab your camera and spend time outdoors.
  4. Read quotes for inspiration. Copy your favorites to hang on the bathroom mirror or refrigerator door.
  5. Make hot cocoa or tea. Sip slowly and watch the sunset.
  6. Go to your favorite local bookstore or library. Browse the books to find a new favorite read.
  7. Wear your best dress clothes for no reason.
  8. Create a vision board.
  9. Spend time meditating or praying.
  10. Hang eucalyptus before taking a long, hot shower.
  11. Drink plenty of water. Remember at least 8 glasses daily.
  12. Stay off social media for a day. Unplug and enjoy.
  13. Daylight Savings Time begins. Create a local bucket list for spring.
  14. Enjoy a slow stroll through your favorite museum or art gallery.
  15. Grab a friend and take a dance class.
  16. Turn on your diffuser with your favorite scent to fill the room. Next, play classical music and enjoy the atmosphere.
  17. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Wear your favorite green shirt! Buy yourself a St. Patrick’s Day themed cookie, donut, or dessert from your local bakery.
  18. Try cardio drumming or other new workout routine.
  19. Listen to TED Talks or other inspirational videos on YouTube.
  20. It’s the first official day of Spring! Get outdoors! Go for walk or hike!
  21. Try a new craft. Pinterest has wonderful ideas for spring crafts.
  22. Order your favorite take-out food.
  23. Commit to breaking a bad habit.
  24. Spend an afternoon binge-watching your favorite movie or series.
  25. Go on an impromptu day trip.
  26. Go for a ride, turn up the radio, and sing to your favorite tunes.
  27. Create a playlist of songs from your high school days.
  28. Sort, print, and create a scrapbook with photos on your phone or memory card.
  29. Volunteer
  30. Write a letter to a friend.
  31. Get plenty of sleep, go to bed early, sleep in , or take an afternoon nap.

Journal Writing Prompts for March

March is here! The third month of 2022 is a great time to start or continue writing in your journal. If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following journal writing prompts for March.

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  1. What do you hope to accomplish in March? Write at least 3 goals in each area of your life: personal, work, family, community, and church.
  2. How did February go for you? List your highs and lows for last month.
  3. It’s World Wildlife Day. What steps do you and your family take to help protect the wildlife and environment in your community? Is there anything else you could be doing?
  4. List 10 things that make you smile. Yes, you have 10 things that make you smile. Feel free to write more than 10.
  5. What is your safe place? Why do you feel secure at this location?
  6. What healthy habit or self-care activity do you want to start? Why? What is holding you back from beginning this task?
  7. When your time on Earth is over, how do you hope to be remembered?
  8. What life altering decision did you make in the past? How is it impacting your life today?
  9. Do you love your life? Job? Relationship status? Community? Why or why not? What areas need improvement?
  10. Write about a funny moment that has happened recently? Go into detail.
  11. What causes you to have anxiety or self-doubt? What steps can you take to improve your reaction?
  12. What is your biggest worry for the future? Why?
  13. Day Light Savings Time Begins! How does the change affect you? Does the time difference change your mood? Why or why not?
  14. Who is your current role model? Why?
  15. When you look outside today, how do you feel? Remember go into detail.
  16. When you look in the mirror, who do you see?
  17. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Did you celebrate? Did you wear green? What did you do on this St. Patrick’s Day 2022? Go into details.
  18. Free write for 15 minutes. Write down anything that comes to mind.
  19. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would you pick? Why is this song important to you?
  20. The first official day of Spring? What were your weather conditions today? Did you get outdoors to enjoy the first day of Spring?
  21. What are 5 things you would like to do this spring?
  22. How do you respond to a situation when you do not get what you want? Or think you deserve more?
  23. What situation made you get out of your comfort zone recently? How did you handle the ordeal? Could you handle it differently? Why or why not?
  24. What is your favorite book to reread? Why do you always go back to this book?
  25. How do you respond to new ideas? Do you enjoy trying something new? Or do you prefer for things to stay the same? Why?
  26. What do you hope your life will be like in 7 years? What steps are you taking to achieve this goal?
  27. Write a letter to your teenage self. Next, write a letter to your future self.
  28. Write about a time in your life when you felt courageous.
  29. When you meet someone new, do you feel you are a good judge of character? Why or why not?
  30. Do you believe your life is being guided by a higher power? Why or why not?
  31. Writer’s choice.

Drawing Prompts for March

It’s March! The month brings warmer weather, St. Patrick’s Day, and the first official day of Spring. March is often a rainy month. If you cannot get outdoors, spend time drawing. If you need inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for March.

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  1. Self-portrait
  2. Body of water
  3. Wildlife (It’s World Wildlife Day)
  4. Music
  5. Gnome
  6. Fairy
  7. Scene from your favorite book
  8. Scene from your favorite movie
  9. Silly face
  10. An object, but make it look alive.
  11. Windy
  12. Mountain range
  13. Volcano
  14. View through a window
  15. Leprechaun
  16. Pot of Gold and Rainbow
  17. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Shamrocks!
  18. 3 of a kind
  19. Spots
  20. Stripes
  21. Rocket/Astronauts
  22. Something green
  23. UFO/Alien
  24. Creature
  25. Owl
  26. Trees
  27. Opposite
  28. Food or drink
  29. Family
  30. Friends
  31. Artist’s choice

Have a great month! Get creative!

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