General Knowledge
The capital city of Ireland
What is Dublin?
What holiday on March 17th celebrates Irish heritage worldwide?
St. Patrick’s Day
What famous stone is said to give the “gift of the gab”?
Blarney Stone
What Irish stout is one of the most famous beers in the world?
Guinness
What mythical creatures are said to hide pots of gold?
Leprechauns
What symbol is traditionally associated with St. Patrick?
Shamrock
What is the name of the Irish language?
Irish (Gaeilge/Gaelick)
Which castle is located in Dublin and dates back to the 13th century?
Dublin Castle
What bread is made using baking soda instead of yeast?
Soda Bread
What are the famous white cliffs on Ireland’s west coast called?
Cliffs of Moher
What currency is used in the Republic of Ireland?
Euro
What traditional Irish instrument has metal strings and is triangular in shape?
Harp
Who was the first President of Ireland?
Douglas Hyde
What traditional dish is made with potatoes, cabbage, and butter?
Colcannon
What is the longest river in Ireland?
River of Shannon
What sea separates Ireland from Great Britain?
Irish Sea
What color was originally associated with St. Patrick before green?
Blue
What prehistoric monument in Ireland is older than the Egyptian pyramids?
Newgrange
What letter is used in Irish whiskey spelling that Scotch usually omits?
The letter "e" (Whisky)
What county is known as “The Kingdom”?
Kerry
What is the Irish name for Ireland?
Eire
What famous Irish dance show debuted in 1994?
Riverdance
What year did Ireland become a republic?
1949
What breakfast dish includes black and white pudding?
Full Irish Breakfast
What is Ireland’s highest mountain?
Carrauntoohil