Movies
The film “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” adapted from the Irish-born author C.S. Lewis' novels, takes place in what mythical land?
Narnia
Finish this Irish blessing, "May the road rise up to meet you. May the ____ be always at your back. May the sunshine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand."
Wind
Which breakfast cereal has “Lucky the Leprechaun” as its mascot?
Lucky Charms
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What color do American's wear on St. Patrick's Day?
Green, people in the U.S. started wearing green to celebrate the day in the early 1700s because they believed it "made one invisible to leprechauns," fairy-like creatures who would "pinch anyone they could see." In Ireland, St. Patrick is associated with the color blue.
What 1959 children’s movie helped shape the modern-day image of a leprechaun?
Darby O’Gill and the Little People
Finish this Irish blessing, "May you be a half hour in _______ before the devil knows you’re dead."
Heaven
According to Irish folklore, what will you find at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of Leprechaun gold
What common reptile is not naturally found in Ireland?
Snake
What river is dyed green for St. Patrick's Day?
Chicago River; In the 1960s, Chicago city workers used a bright green dye to identify leaks in pipes, which would often stain their white coveralls, CNN reported in 2019. In 1962, members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union who were feeling festive dumped 100 pounds of that dye into the Chicago River, which turned it green for an entire week, per the Illinois Office of Tourism.
Located in Northern Ireland, what popular TV show used a beech-tree lined walkway known as "The Dark Hedges" as the road to King's Landing?
Game of Thrones
Finish this Irish blessing, “May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but _________come through your door.”
happiness
According to folklore, what’s a leprechaun’s occupation?
Shoemaker
Which song is known as the unofficial anthem of Dublin, Ireland?
“Molly Malone”
What meal is traditionally served in the United States for St. Patrick's Day?
A meal of corned beef and cabbage has become a St. Patrick's Day staple on Mar. 17 in the U.S., but contrary to what you may have previously believed, it is not a traditional Irish dish. According to History.com, the idea behind pairing these two foods together comes from Irish-Americans in New York City, as it was a cheaper, more accessible version of Irish pork and potatoes.
Which Irish actor starred in the 1962 Oscar-winning movie “Lawrence of Arabia?”
Peter O’Toole
Finish the Irish blessing, "May your neighbors respect you, Trouble neglect you, The ______ protect you, And heaven accept you."
Angels
What does Merriam-Webster call a leprechaun?
"mischievous elf"
What's the official currency of Ireland?
The euro
Which iconic New York skyscraper turns green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day?
The Empire State Building
Ireland's Curracloe Beach was used for which two Oscar-winning films?
"Saving Private Ryan" and "Brooklyn"
Finish this Irish blessing, "Put silk on a _____, and it’s still a _____."
Goat
What’s the estimated market value of a leprechaun’s pot of gold (1,000 coins)?
$1.92 million
Ireland is the second largest European island. Which island is the largest?
England
Which state had the first recorded parade for St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 1601?
The first St. Patrick's Day parades weren't held in Ireland. In fact, the U.S. was the first to march as a way to celebrate the holiday. According to an article for Irish Central, historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that in 1601, the first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in St. Augustine, Florida. That was nearly 420 years ago, and Ireland didn't hold its first parade until 1903.