Young Irish Americans went "caroling" for St. Patrick's Day in New York on March 17.Carmel Reilly
While a pandemic began to grip the world in March 2020, the Irish saw to it that their favorite holiday - St. Patrick's Day - was still observed around the world!
Here's a look at how some of the global Irish got creative on March 17, 2020:
The Kidney family, in County Offaly, kicked the fun off early with a parade in their living room:
Carmel Reilly in Orangeburg, New York, shared this video of her nieces and nephews visiting the homes of senior citizens for some “St. Patrick’s Day caroling:"
SuperValu in Stradbally, County Laois brought the parade indoors:
On Twitter, Brian Mc Namara shared this photo of his brother hanging a “Tiocfaidh ár Vaccination” flag, a play on the phrase “Tiocfaidh ár lá,” which means “Our day will come.”
My brother's gaf in the liberties. Happy Paddys Day everyone ? ? ? ?? pic.twitter.com/9QqeVmJFGT
— Brian Mc Namara (@breenbeen) March 17, 2020
Neighbors got together for a touching sing-song in Dublin:
Dublin wishing for for the rare old times back pic.twitter.com/xsCNbEefhz
— Fergal Donohoe (@fergalDee) March 17, 2020
And a stirring rendition of "Ireland's Call" was sung in Dublin's South Side:
The Southside of Dublin pic.twitter.com/P5pfkK9ETw
— Darren Cleary (@RadioCleary) March 17, 2020
Professional Irish dancer Ciara Sexton spearheaded the #StPatricksDayStepAbout online trend which invited Irish dancers to share videos of fun steps.
The Milwaukee Irish Fest hosted a Virtual St. Paddy's Day party where people could share pictures and videos of their unusual St. Patrick's Day celebrations on March 17.
The #VirtualStPaddysDay party featured this great video from musician Daire Bracken:
As well as this video from Natalie MacMaster and her family who played some positively lovely tunes:
In Ireland, RTÉ kicked off the #RTEVirtualParade hashtag which delivered some heartwarming results.
Sarah Breen, co-author of the “Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling” book series, shared this hilarious snap of some relevant St. Patrick’s Day window art:
Obsessed with this window near me #paddys_panes #RTEVirtualParade pic.twitter.com/DIlvYqJ2ko
— Sarah Breen ??♀️ (@SarahJayBee) March 17, 2020
How precious is this family in Co Clare?
Can’t let a pandemic stop the parade over here in Co. Clare ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s day #virtualparade #RTEVirtualParade #StPatricksDay2020 pic.twitter.com/CNit7lMYKh
— Nicola O' Halloran (@nikkioh101) March 17, 2020
St. Patrick is back in 2020 and he’s driving out the virus:
#RTEVirtualParade pic.twitter.com/GT1HCVMEAS
— Ciaran Keogh (@maceocc2) March 17, 2020
This family in Raheen, Clara, Co Offaly had the honor of hosting Kevin the Carrot:
Peter Hynes, a farmer in Co Cork, hosted a top-notch parade:
No #StPatricksDay parades today due to #CoronavirusOutbreak
We decided to try & cheer you all up with our very own #FarmParade for #LaFheilePadraig
Where ever you are in the world today, tweet us a photo of you with your Irish Flag ?? #FutureofFarming #RTEVirtualParade pic.twitter.com/hZFTwvn8A1
— Peter hynes??? #TeamHynes (@Peterhynes15) March 17, 2020
Dogs, sheep, alpacas, and a horse got in on the fun at the Hushabye Farm parade in County Offaly:
Our addition to the #RTEVirtualParade #virtualparade #StPatricksDay2020 pic.twitter.com/eqHn3yZd1t
— elizabeth macdonnell (@yummymummyby4) March 17, 2020
*Originally published on March 17, 2020, updated in February 2023.