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The Polish Art Festival pictured at the Limerick St Patrick's Day Parade. Photo: Brian Arthur. Up to 70,000 people turned out on Shannonside for one of the biggest St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Treaty City in recent memory. From high-flying feats to partying pigeons, it was all to be seen Examples of limericks: I've included a couple of Saint Patrick's day limericks I've written and some of the original limericks written by Edward Lear. I hope you enjoy and that you take the time to try writing one of your own! Limericks by Leanne Guenther: St. Patrick's Day Limerick 1. St. Patrick's Day Limerick 2. St. Patrick's Day Limerick 3 Here is a collection of funny ones. For many more examples, check out our main section on Limerick Poems. In the meantime, please enjoy our selection of funny Irish limericks! Many Kinds of Limericks. As we have mentioned several times, no topic is safe from funny limericks. UP TO 70,000 folks braved the cold on Shannonside for what was one of the biggest St Patrick’s Day parades ever witnessed in Limerick City. Despite the chill, the colour and vibrancy of the parade warmed the crowds that flooded the Treaty City in a wave of green, white, and gold. The ‘A More Fun Limerick’ St. Patrick´s Day celebrations will last between March 15-17. Major of Limerick, John Moran, spoke about this year’s chosen theme, “(), ‘A More Fun Limerick,’ truly captures the essence of Limerick and of course having fun is a key ingredient in making it one of the best places to live in Europe.” As you can see limericks rhyme and have a great bouncy rhythm. Edward Lear wrote his limericks over a hundred years ago - and they are still as bonkers as ever! They are still fun to write too. Here’s one I’ve written for today. See what you think and then have a go yourself. St. Patrick’s Day Limerick. There was an old saint called Saint We’ve gathered the best St. Patrick’s Day limericks and funny poems to make sure your holiday is full of rhyme, rhythm, and laughter! 🌈😂. Let’s get poetic! 🍀. 1. 🍺 Classic St. Patrick’s Day Limericks! 😂. Limericks are fun, playful, and full of Irish charm: There once was a man from Kildare, Who always drank pints with Love the art and the limericks!!! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!! Reply. Summer says: March 17, 2016 at 2:15 am. Cute limericks! Happy St. Catrick’s Day! Reply. Lone The Great Debate: Patty’s Day vs. Paddy’s Day vs. St. Patrick’s Day. Let’s get straight to the point: It’s Paddy’s Day, not Patty’s Day. The confusion arises mainly in North America, where some mistakenly shorten St. Patrick’s Day to Patty’s Day. However, in Ireland, this is considered incorrect. Here’s why: In Donegal, you’re steamin’, while the afflicted in Limerick are out of their tree.” — Bill Barich. I love St. Patrick’s Day mainly because it’s my birthday. I love Irish music, the The theme for this year's St. Patrick's Festival is “A More Fun Limerick." This exciting theme aims to highlight the vibrant and playful spirit of Limerick, promising a festival filled with joy, creativity, and community engagement. The 2025 festival will feature a variety of events designed to bring smiles to faces of all ages. It was a proud day for Róisín as she was grand marshal in this Monday's St Patrick's Day parade which drew a crowd of up to 70,000 to the city. Out and About in Limerick this St Patrick's Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival 2025 promises to bring unparalleled excitement to the city and county. This year’s festival theme, ‘A More Fun Limerick,’ sets the stage for a vibrant celebration filled with creativity, community spirit, and endless entertainment! Limerick City and County Council has curated a diverse line-up of festivities from 15th to 17th March, highlighting a range Ireland made sure it was not left out of an event that is now truly global as revellers marked the feast day of the island’s patron saint St Patrick in the usual way. Crowds took to the streets A Limerick For Saint Patrick’s Day. This limerick was written by Tony Payne. Saint Patrick would have never believed How his memory would become perceived In the Emerald Isle They do it in style With green outfits, green hats and green sleeves. In the New World they went one step beyond As they do there across the pond With jugs of green beer The theme of this year’s event was adventures, or “eachtraí” in Irish. Fidget Feet brought colour, dance, and aerobatics to the streets of Limerick City for the 2025 St Patrick's Day Parade. On St. Paddy’s Day night, She brought pure delight, With a spirited Irish dance. Irish dance, especially the lively river dance, is a hallmark of Irish culture, often showcased during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This limerick pays homage to the joy and energy that dance brings to festivities, emphasizing the importance of cultural 70,000 people lined the streets of Limerick for Paddy’s Day with the parade led by grand marshal for 2025, Paralympian medalist Roisin NiRian 💚 #stpatricksdaylimerick #limerick #limerickcity #lovelimerick #ilovelimerick #limerickandproud #limerickcounty While limericks are widely enjoyed, St. Patrick's Day can also inspire delightful haikus. A haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. These concise and playful verses capture the essence of St. Patrick's Day in a unique way: 1. Lucky Shamrocks 46. St. Patrick’s Day brings a touch of magic, folklore, and cheer, making it the perfect occasion for laughter and clever wordplay. One of the best ways to embrace the holiday spirit is through limericks—short, humorous poems that traditionally have five lines with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
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