Irish Saints
I am the patron Saint of Ireland
Who is Saint Patrick?
I am known as the first Irish American president?
Who is John F Kennedy?
Irish fled to Chicago in the 1840's because of this event.
What was the Irish Potato Famine?
Uncommon in Ireland, this affordable meal became a traditional meal on St. Patrick's Day in the US.
What is corned beef and cabbage?
I was used by St. Patrick to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity that helped people convert to Catholicism.
What is a shamrock?
I was taken for randsom and put in prison as a young boy. I later became Archbishop of Dublin. I worked as a peacemaker to protect the people and Church of Ireland.
Who is St. Laurence O'Toole
This sign indicated the discrimination that Irish Catholics experienced in US cities of New York, Boston and Chicago
What is the phrase, " No Irish Need Apply. "
Legend has it that my cow started the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Who is Mrs. O'Leary?
I am dense bread made from another ingredient instead of yeast
What is Irish Soda Bread?
Although I am difficult to reach, kiss me and I will give you the gift to gab.
What is the Blarney Stone?
Legend has it that St. Patrick cast out this reptile from Ireland.
What is a snake?
Although not Irish this Albanian Saint was greatly influenced by the Sisters of Loreto near Dublin.
Who is Saint Mother Teresa?
The South Side St. Patrick's Day parade is held in this neighboorhood.
What is Beverly?
Irish Yummy- a baked dish with ground lamb or beef and topped with mashed potatoes.
What is Shepherd's pie?
These mystical beings are said to hide their pots of gold at the end of the rainbow.
What are Leprechauns?
I was a wealthy Irish businessman who gave up his career to educate the poor of Ireland and eventually founded the Christian Brothers.
Who is Blessed Edmund Rice?
I am just as proud about my Irish heritage as my blockbuster films, Top Gun and Mission: Impossible
Who is Tom Cruise?
A long standing tradition in Chicago for St. Patrick's Day, this ritual attracts thousands of tourists and locals.
What is dying the Chicago River Green?
This potato dish is made from mixing mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale.
What is Colcannon?
In the 1990's, I brought Irish stepdance to the forefront with the show Riverdance and the Lord of the Dance. I am an alumnus of Brother Rice HS.
Who is Michael Flatley?
This body part from St. Laurence O'Toole resides in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin and attracts pilgrims seeking peace and healing.
What is the heart relic of St. Laurence O'Toole
I embraced my Irish heritage during my amazing career as one of the greatest athletes and boxers of all time
Who is Muhammad Ali?
With an emphasis of reducing crime, improving public housing and disrupting the status quo, this woman became the first woman mayor of Chicago
Who is Jane Byrne?
I am bottled with a harp as my logo; my storehouse is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Ireland.
What is Guinness beer?
In the Celtic cross, I represent eternity and the blending of ancient Celtic beliefs with Christian faith
What is the circle?