St. Patrick’s Day Jokes: 23 Irish Riddles And Funny One-Liners For Kids And Adults

St. Patrick’s Day may be about beer, shamrocks, corned beef and cabbage for most people, but some may also be in the mood to enjoy a good laugh this year. Thankfully, there are plenty of jokes and riddles that can be shared with both kids and adults for St. Patrick’s Day.

Here are 23 jokes that are sure to make everyone let out a good chuckle. These one-liners and riddles are collected from imom, Fatherly, Squigly’s Playhouse and Country Living.

1. Q: Why did the leprechaun climb over the rainbow?

A: To get to the other side!

2. Q: How can you spot a jealous shamrock?

A: It will be green with envy!

3. Q: Why did the leprechaun walk out of the house?

A: He wanted to sit on the Paddy O’!

4. Q: Why do leprechauns hate running?

A: They’d rather jig than jog!

5. : What’s a leprechaun’s favorite cereal?

A: Lucky Charms!

6. Q: What happens if you cross poison ivy with a four-leaf clover?

A: You get a rash of good luck!

7. Q: Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day?

A: Regular rocks are too heavy

8. Q: What do you call an Irish spider?

A: Paddy O’ Long Legs

9. Q: Why is it difficult to borrow money from a leprechaun?

A: Because he’s always a little short

10. Q: What does a leprechaun call a happy man wearing green?

A: A Jolly Green Giant

11. Q: Who was St. Patrick's favorite superhero?

A: Green Lantern

12. Q: Why should you never iron a four-leaf clover?

A: You don’t want to press your luck

13. Q: How did the Irish Jig get started?

A: Too much water to drink and not enough restrooms!

14. Q: How can you tell an Irishman is having a good time?

A: He’s Dublin over with laughter!

15. Q: What sits outside all year long and is Irish?

A: Paddy O’Furniture

16. Q: What are leprechauns so hard to get along with?

A: Because they are short-tempered!

17. Q: What do you get when you do the Irish jig at McDonalds?

A: A Shamrock Shake!

18. Q: What would you get if you crossed a leprechaun with a frog?

A: A little man having a hopping good time!

19. Q: Do leprechauns make good secretaries?

A: Sure, they’re great at shorthand!

20. Q: How did the leprechaun win the race?

A: He took a shortcut

21. Q: What do you get if you cross Christmas with St. Patrick’s Day?

A: Saint- O'Clause!

22. Q: How do musicians show off on St. Patrick’s Day?

A: They play their brag-pipes

23. Q: What do you call a bad Irish dance?

A: A jig mistake