Monday 17 March 2025

St. Patrick's Day is not far away and even though you may not be Irish, or be able to go out, it is still a great excuse to celebrate with your flatmates. 

So let's make the most of being at home and host your own St. Patrick's party! Here are 5 simple steps to ensure it's a great night...

Decorations

It's not a party without some decorations. Whether you make your own or buy some, dressing up the room with green, orange and white colours will certainly get you in the spirit. Get some balloons, bunting and show the shamrock off proudly, get your housemates involved and have fun with it.

Games

Get your competitive sides out and have a laugh. If you wanted to keep within the Irish theme you could plan a St.Patrick's Day trivia quiz or something simple like Bingo would keep everyone entertained. 
You can also take the UofGLiving St.Patrick's Day Challenge with your flatmates to see who ends up with the most points!

Food

You may not have cooked any traditional Irish food before but this is the perfect time to try something new. Traditional Irish dishes include soda bread or Irish Stews, but if you wanted something sweet you could bake some cupcakes and decorate them Irish theme instead.

If you're looking for some ideas, why not check out St.Patrick's Day Grub article or our recipe for Leprechaun Bark. 

Dress up 

Why not go all out and dress up, there are some great funny fancy dress costumes to choose from, you'd definitely win 'best dressed'. If you don't want to buy an outfit, set a theme and dress in the Irish flag colours, this is simple and easy to do.

Drinks

Not forgetting the drinks, Guinness tends to be the most recognised Irish drink but it may not be to everyone's taste buds. If it's not for you, just add some green food colouring to your preferred drink and you're ready to go.

Music

Music is a must, and what better way to make you feel Irish than playing their songs. We've picked out a few of the most popular and added a playlist that will be sure to get your St. Patrick's party going.

Have a great night and enjoy being Irish for a day!