Ireland facts and myths
This Irish city, split by the River Liffey, is home to Trinity College and the famous Book of Kells.
what is Dublin
This dark Irish beer is so iconic, it’s basically a liquid national treasure
what is Guinness
This tiny breed was originally bred to hunt rats in mills.
what is Yorkshire Terrier
The World Cup is held every this many years.
what is Four years
Goddess of wisdom, warfare, and strategy
who is Athena
This town in Northern Ireland sits near the border with the Republic of Ireland and takes its name from a yew tree mentioned in its Irish-language origins.
what is Newry
Often paired with soda water, this 18th-century Irish whiskey was a favorite in speakeasies, proving the Irish have been fun since at least the 1700s
what is Bushmills
Dogs have this many eyelids on each eye.
what is Three
A standard NFL field is this many yards long (excluding end zones)
what is 100 yards
This snake-haired monster turned people to stone with her gaze.
who is Medusa
This Irish landmark looks like a giant forgot to finish building his staircase and instead created one of Ireland’s most famous tourist spots
what is Giant’s Causeway
Before Jameson became globally famous, it was founded in this year in Dublin, which was also the year George Washington became president
what is 1780
Dogs can hear sounds up to about this many times higher than humans.
what is Four times
This country has won the most FIFA World Cups
what is Brazil
Half man, half bull, imprisoned in the Labyrinth
what is a Minotaur
According to Irish legend, this warrior gained his nickname after burning his thumb while cooking a magical salmon that granted all knowledge.
who is Fionn mac Cumhaill
This whiskey, made in Midleton, County Cork, is known for its single pot still style—a method that uses both malted and unmalted barley, confusing beginners and delighting connoisseurs.
what is RedBreast
Dogs can understand up to 250 words or gestures.
what is True
This penalty lasts five minutes and cannot be shortened by a goal.
what is major penalty
Hero who completed the Twelve Labors
who is Heracles
This ancient ceremonial road, lined with standing stones, leads to the Hill of Tara, once the seat of Ireland’s High Kings.
who is Slí na Mí
This Irish beer is pale, easy to drink, and often enjoyed with a “cheers”—or in Irish, sláinte!
what is Smithwick’s
Unlike most working breeds, Bernese Mountain Dogs mature slowly, often not reaching full mental maturity until about this age.
what is Three years old
This county has won the most All-Ireland Senior Football Championships
what is Kerry
This three-headed dog guarded the gates of the Underworld
whast is Cerberus