St Patrick’s Day 2024
This year, St Patrick’s Day will mark "Ireland's future in the world".
We celebrate the achievements our younger population at home, abroad and in our affinity diaspora, in creativity, innovation, business, academia, volunteerism, peacebuilding, and public service.
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St Patrick's Day Official Greetings
Watch greetings from the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and our Ministers of State
Around the world
St Patrick's Day parades, events and ministerial visits taking place around the world
A - U of the Irish Language
We’ve selected one word for each letter that reflects something emblematic of Ireland.
St Patrick's Day activities
Greetings and wishes to send to family and friends. Activity pack for schools
2024 St Patrick’s Day message from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar shares St Patrick’s Day wishes with our diaspora and friends of Ireland, worldwide. Celebrating Ireland’s future in the world, the Taoiseach pays special tribute to the achievements and contributions from our young people, at home and overseas.
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir.
This year St Patrick's Day, falls on a Sunday, 17 March. In all, 38 representatives of the State will bring Ireland’s message to 86 cities in 48 countries throughout the week.
Best of Ireland
Explore the best of Ireland in the realms of business, investment, food, overseas development aid and our diaspora
St Patrick's Day Festival
From 15 - 18 March in Dublin, the St Patrick's Day festival celebrates Ireland's part and place in the global community. Check out what's on.
Visit Ireland
Tourism Ireland’s St Patrick’s 2024 programme spans Great Britain, North America, Mainland Europe and Australia.
Feast on St Patrick's Day
Bord Bia is marking St Patrick’s Day with the launch of a suite of global activities to promote Irish food and drink
Business with Ireland
Enterprise Ireland celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the impact of Irish companies abroad with over 50 international business events
Invest in Ireland
IDA Ireland demonstrate why Ireland is a great place to invest.
Imagining Ireland
An annual celebration of modern Irish culture returns to the Barbican Centre, London opening our St Patrick's Day 2024 Programme.
Ireland House at SXSW 24
Ireland House is at SXSW this year, with a programme that offers a window into the richness of our culture, creativity and innovation.
Expo 2025
Ireland will be one of 160 countries participating in Expo 2025, in Osaka, Japan
Our diaspora
Ireland's greatest global resource - our people. We put the spotlight on some Emigrant Support Programme organisations overseas.
Irish Aid
Ireland’s support for communities around the world is a reflection of Irish values of fairness, equality and solidarity.
Made in Ireland playlist
A weekly curated Spotify playlist of new releases from artists in Ireland by First Music Contact
Technology fuelling a global Irish language revival
The Irish language is having a moment and its visibility isn’t just in pop culture and social media.
St Patrick's Day around the world
Check out St Patrick's Day parades, events and ministerial visits taking place around the world.
Asia and Oceania
Europe
Middle East and North Africa
North and Central America
South America
Sub-Saharan Africa
St Patrick's Day activities
Send some St Patrick's Day greetings and wishes to your friends and family on social media. Download our activity pack for schools and learn about the history of St Patrick or check out the A - U of the Irish alphabet.
On Ireland's national day, whether you are a member of the Irish community or a friend of Ireland, we wish you a Happy St Patrick’s Day.
Activity pack for schools
Download our activity pack: learn about St Patrick and try some themed activities
St Patrick's Day Greetings
Download our St Patrick's Day greetings and wishes to share on social media
A - U of Irish
We’ve selected one word for each letter that reflects something emblematic of Ireland.