Irish Geography
What island country celebrates St. Patrick’s Day as a national holiday?
Ireland
St. Patrick is the patron saint of which country?
Ireland
What famous Irish stout is popular on St. Patrick’s Day?
Guinness
What color is most associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
Green
What U.S. city dyes its river green every year?
Chicago
What is the capital city of Ireland?
Dublin
According to legend, what animals did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
What vegetable is commonly served with corned beef?
Cabbage
What tiny mythical figure guards a pot of gold?
Leprechaun
What Canadian city has one of the oldest St. Patrick’s Day parades?
Montreal
What river runs through Dublin?
River Liffey
What plant did he use to explain the Holy Trinity?
Shamrock
What mashed potato dish with greens is traditional in Ireland?
Colcannon
What musical instrument is a national symbol of Ireland?
Harp
What country celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with huge parades outside Ireland?
United States
Which Irish county is home to the Cliffs of Moher?
County Clare
Was St. Patrick originally Irish or from another land?
From another land (Britain)
What Irish bread uses baking soda instead of yeast?
Soda bread
What language is also known as Irish Gaelic?
Gaeilge / Irish
What Australian city hosts large St. Patrick’s festivals?
Sydney
What nickname refers to Ireland’s green landscape?
The Emerald Isle
In what century did St. Patrick live?
5th century
What stew with lamb, potatoes, and carrots is traditional in Ireland?
Irish stew
What three-leaf plant is a symbol of Ireland?
Shamrock
What New Zealand city lights landmarks green for the holiday?
Auckland