IRELAND
What is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland?
Dublin
What is the traditional national symbol in Ireland?
The harp
Who wrote Dracula?
Bram Stoker
What famous Irish beer is mentioned in our facts?
Guinness
Why is Ireland called the "Emerald Isle"?
Because of its green landscapes
What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
What are the three colours on the Irish flag?
Green, white and orange
In what year was Dracula published?
1897
Name ONE of Ireland's two national sports mentioned in our facts
Hurling or Gaelic Football
What animals are famously absent from Ireland?
Snakes
What are the 2 parts of Ireland called?
The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland?
What are leprechauns?
/leh·pruh·kawn/
Mythical creatures / fairies from Irish culture
What major disaster killed millions of people in Ireland in the the 19th century?
The Potato Famine
Which international song competition has Ireland won more times than any other country?
The Eurovision Song Contest
What is considered to be Ireland's national animal?
What currency is used in the Republic of Ireland?
The euro
What ancient Irish festival is connected to the origins of Halloween?
Samhain
/ˈsaʊ.ɪn/
St Patrick was Irish. True of False?
False. He was British
What famous film series has been filmed in Ireland?
The new Star Wars films
What spectacular natural lights can sometimes be seen in Ireland?
Northern Lights / Aurora Borealis
What currency is used in Northern Ireland?
The British Pound
The Sterling Pound
What colour is officially associated with Ireland, although many people think it's green?
Blue
How many female Presidents has Ireland had?
Two
According to tradition, how old is Ireland's oldest pub?
More than 900 years old
What are the famous cliffs on the west coast of Ireland called?
The Cliffs of Moher /'məʊə/