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St Patrick's Day Greetings

Download our St Patrick's Day ecard greetings to share with friends and family. Access our St Patrick's Day activity pack for schools.

Share some St Patrick's Day wishes and greetings with your friends and family.

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>> Download our St Patrick's Day Activity Pack for schools

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Ceol agus craic

Wishing you ceol agus craic (music and fun) this St Patrick's Day.

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Paint the town green

Let's paint the town green.

Not red, but green.

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Happy St Patrick's Day

It is said that St Patrick got rid of all the snakes from Ireland.

See our activity pack for more about St Patrick legends and myths.

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Sláinte

When making a toast, in Ireland people use the term 'Sláinte' which means 'health' in Irish. To your good health.

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Good luck

People wear shamrocks on St Patrick's Day and they are also considered a symbol of luck, even with three leaves.

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St Patrick's Day Activity Pack

Download our St Patrick's Day Activity Pack for schools.

  • Learn about the history of St Patrick
  • Make a shamrock garland
  • Create origami sheep
  • Compete a word search
  • Download colouring sheets for St Patrick's Day.
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