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Calling All Irish Abroad: Send a St. Patrick's Day Message Back Home to be Featured in the RTÉ Parade Coverage

February 16, 2026

St. Patrick’s Day 2026 is fast approaching and we’re once again looking for shoutouts from friends and family all across the world. Simply send us a short "Happy St. Patrick's Day" video message from wherever you are and your video might be featured in the annual St. Patrick’s Festival broadcast on RTÉ television and on social media.

If you want to send a message back home, all you need to do is record yourself on a mobile phone, digital camera or any video device in landscape mode (turn your phone sideways!) and send it to us via email at stpatricksfestival@cococontent.ie. 

Try to include a backdrop that shows your location in the world! This will help everyone at home in Ireland see where you are – e.g Statue of Liberty, Sydney Opera House etc.

Getting into the spirit of things by dressing up and wearing something green is always encouraged!

REQUIREMENTS:

-  Try to keep your video duration to within 10 and 15 seconds.

-  Your clip cannot have any association with alcohol.

WhatsApp your video to: 089 207 9351

or email us at: stpatricksfestival@cococontent.ie.

Please note: Any videos (over 20 MB) must be sent via WeTransfer.  

 Please take note that by sending us your recording, you consent to your image and everyone included in the video being featured on television and across social media worldwide as part of the St Patrick's Festival celebrations 2025.

 

Example Message: 
"Hello to everyone back home in Ireland, Happy St. Patrick's day from Dubai".


Here's a look at some of previous messages from 2022 for inspiration:

Tags St Patrick, St Patrick's Festival, St Patrick's Day, RTE One
SHOCK REVEAL LEADS TO MAJOR SUCCESS FOR FIRST DATES COUPLE →
You’re gonna make me blush! ☺️ #FirstDatesIRL | Thursdays 9:30pm @rte2 & @rteplayer
“Everyone was spying on each other” 👀🤔 #FirstDatesIRL | Thursdays 9:30pm @rte2 & @rteplayer
Calling all Irish abroad! 🚨🇮🇪

We’re looking for shoutouts from friends and family all across the world! 🌍 Simply send us a short “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” video message from wherever you are and your video might
Calling all Irish abroad! 🚨🇮🇪 We’re looking for shoutouts from friends and family all across the world! 🌍 Simply send us a short “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” video message from wherever you are and your video might be featured in the annual St. Patrick’s Festival broadcast on @rteone and on social media. Have a friend/family member living abroad, tag them below! ☘️ #SPF26
Don’t bother with the First Dates restaurant, you know where to go! 🏡 #FirstDatesIRL | Thursdays 9:30pm @rte2 & @rteplayer
Everything is political! #FirstDatesIRL | Thursdays 9:30pm @rte2 & @rteplayer
Happy Valentine’s Day from all at First Dates Ireland 💕🥺 If you’re single and looking for a date in the restaurant, we’d love to hear from you! 🫶 Apply NOW - Visit the link in our bio #FirstDatesIRL | Thursdays 9:30pm @rte2 & @rteplayer
Big congratulations to James & Fayth 💕🥺

The couple, who will be appearing in this weeks episode, revealed on the @latelaterte they’re expecting! 👶
 
Wishing them all the best 🫶💕

#FirstDatesIRL | Thursday 9:30pm @rte2 & @rteplayer
Big congratulations to James & Fayth 💕🥺 The couple, who will be appearing in this weeks episode, revealed on the @latelaterte they’re expecting! 👶 Wishing them all the best 🫶💕 #FirstDatesIRL | Thursday 9:30pm @rte2 & @rteplayer
During last nights episode, one of our OG daters, Simon, shared with us the most wonderful, heartfelt and humourous story about his fabulous mother and her battle with Alzheimer’s. Since filming the show, she has sadly passed away. We wish to extend our deepest condolences to Simon and his family, and with their permission, share this clip as a tribute to an amazing woman 🫶 RIP Patricia Delany
It’s been a while! One of our OG daters returns to the restaurant this week 🍽️🩷 #FirstDatesIRL | Thursdays 9:35pm @rte2 & @rteplayer

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