If there are two things the Irish love, it’s Paddy’s Day and anything humourous, especially memes. So, here are 20 hilarious St Patrick’s Day memes that will have you laughing.
St Patrick’s Day, or Paddy’s Day as the Irish like to call it, is one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Ireland.
It’s an excuse to celebrate all things Irish, wear green, party on the streets, watch the parade, and get your drink on, of course, not that we need an excuse!
Not only is this day huge in Ireland, but it’s celebrated right around the world in places you would never even imagine.
The day brings people together to celebrate, dance, drink, and share jokes, and if there’s anything the Irish love, it’s a good joke or even a hilarious meme.
So, here are 20 hilarious St Patrick’s Day memes to get you in the spirit.
- If there are two things the Irish love, it’s Paddy’s Day and anything humourous, especially memes. So, here are 20 hilarious St Patrick’s Day memes that will have you laughing.
- MII’s fun facts about St. Patrick’s Day
- 20. Women and beer – one of our favourite Irish memes
- 19. So inconspicuous – you’ll never find it under the rainbow
- 18. Goodbye Valentine’s Day – we know which holiday we prefer
- 17. It can happen! – sometimes…
- 16. Hold your horses – we can’t stand all the Irish stereotypes
- 15. To eat it or drink it – the potato problem
- 14. Go home snakes – oh, so that’s how he did it
- 13. No hangover – our plan for Paddy’s Day
- 12. Driving the bus – mad things happen
- 11. I want to be inside you – plenty of drinks on Paddy’s Day
- 10. Any chance? – it would be worth more
- 9. Don’t Seamus – you can’t go wrong with a good pun
- 8. The kilt – words to live by
- 7. Drunk people – summing up St Patrick’s Day
- 6. St Patrick’s Day explained – we love how the Irish celebrate
- 5. Feckin gobshites – everyone’s Irish on St Paddy’s Day
- 4. The lousy t-shirt – poor Paddy
- 3. Pot of gold – the modern leprechaun
- 2. Driving the snakes – we’re sure they were annoying
- 1. Are we Irish? – the only answer you need
- Your questions answered about St. Patrick’s Day memes
MII’s fun facts about St. Patrick’s Day
- St. Patrick’s Day was originally associated with the colour blue, but over time, green became more popular, symbolising Ireland’s lush landscapes.
- The full name of St. Patrick was Maewyn Succat. He adopted the name Patrick after becoming a priest.
- St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival, with parades, festivals, and events held across the world.
- In Chicago, the tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green on St. Patrick’s Day began in 1962.
20. Women and beer – one of our favourite Irish memes
This meme reads, “I like my women like I like my beer; intoxicating and Irish.”
We think this truly sums up this time of year.
19. So inconspicuous – you’ll never find it under the rainbow
This is one of the most hilarious St Patrick’s Day memes, which reads, “So when I said ‘hide the gold in an inconspicuous place’, you put it under a frickin rainbow?”
Check out: Lucky Irish stereotype: harmless or harmful?
18. Goodbye Valentine’s Day – we know which holiday we prefer
Who needs Valentine’s Day when you could have two St Patrick’s Days?
17. It can happen! – sometimes…
It is a well-known fact that the Irish are fond of their drink, which is why this is one of the most hilarious St Patrick’s Day memes.
Related: Top five best Paddy Irishman jokes of all time.
16. Hold your horses – we can’t stand all the Irish stereotypes
This meme reads, “I’m sick of all these Irish stereotypes. As soon as I finish this drink, I’m punching someone.”
We think this perfectly fits the Irish sense of humour.
15. To eat it or drink it – the potato problem
We knew there was a reason why potatoes are Ireland’s favourite vegetable…
14. Go home snakes – oh, so that’s how he did it
We all know the legend that Saint Patrick rid Ireland of snakes… well, we always wondered how he did it.
13. No hangover – our plan for Paddy’s Day
These are wise words to live by this St Patrick’s Day!
Read more: Top 5 Irish hangover cures.
12. Driving the bus – mad things happen
We’ve all known some mad things to happen on Paddy’s Day, which is why this is one of the most hilarious St Patrick’s Day memes we’ve seen.
11. I want to be inside you – plenty of drinks on Paddy’s Day
We’re all fond of a green beer or two on St Patrick’s Day, so this meme is very fitting for the occasion.
10. Any chance? – it would be worth more
With the gas prices in Ireland, we’re hoping we’ll find a full tank at the end of the rainbow.
9. Don’t Seamus – you can’t go wrong with a good pun
This one is sure to get a few belly laughs, and a few head shakes, but personally, we love it!
8. The kilt – words to live by
Although the kilt is traditional Scottish dress, we love the sentiment of this meme for St Patrick’s Day.
7. Drunk people – summing up St Patrick’s Day
When someone asks us what we expect to see on St Patrick’s Day, we simply reply, “Drunk people. Drunk people everywhere.”
6. St Patrick’s Day explained – we love how the Irish celebrate
We absolutely love the ironic tone of this meme. We’re not so sure Saint Patrick would love all the ways the national holiday is celebrated.
5. Feckin gobshites – everyone’s Irish on St Paddy’s Day
17 March is the day the world goes green, which is why this is one of the most hilarious St Patrick’s Day memes.
4. The lousy t-shirt – poor Paddy
Well, we’re really grateful that there are no snakes in Ireland if that helps!
3. Pot of gold – the modern leprechaun
We all know someone who shares a little too much of their life on Twitter, which is why we love this hilarious St Patrick’s Day meme.
2. Driving the snakes – we’re sure they were annoying
This meme takes the idea of Saint Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland a little bit too literally.
1. Are we Irish? – the only answer you need
We bet anyone who grew up in Ireland can appreciate the number one pick on our list of hilarious St Patrick’s Day memes.
Surely these gave you a good laugh, and there are plenty more where that came from.
The Irish are legends for humour and indescribable wit. Still, we are almost always the butt of the jokes, but we don’t mind.
So, don’t wait until the next Paddy’s Day to share these 20 hilarious St Patrick’s Day memes. Get sharing now!
Your questions answered about St. Patrick’s Day memes
Why do they celebrate St Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick’s Day was originally celebrated in Ireland with religious services and feasts in honour of St. Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints.
Why do we wear green on St Patrick’s Day?
The tradition is tied to folklore that says wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns, which like to pinch anyone they can see. Some people also think sporting the colour will bring good luck, and others wear it to honour their Irish ancestry.
How is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated in Ireland?
Today, it’s celebrated with parades, festivals, music, dancing, and a general atmosphere of merriment. It’s a time for both locals and tourists to come together and enjoy the festivities.
