On what day of the week was it regarded as being unlucky to cut your fingernails?
sunday
100
can you be put in jail for pretending to pratice witchcraft?
yes!
200
A consecutive Irish President may serve 4 terms
False
200
What is the most northerly county in Ireland?
Donegal
200
Ireland is home to this type of dog
the Irish setter
200
What birds flying directly over a house were considered an omen of death?
crows
200
can you walk through Trinity college without a sword?
No, you must have a sword!!
300
the main language in Ireland is English
true!
The main language spoken on the island of Ireland is English although in parts of the country particularly the western coast Irish is still in use.
300
Where did Dublin get it's name?
From 'Dubh linn' meaning "dark pool"
300
what is the most famous plant in Ireland?
the shamrock
300
Why did unmarried girls place slice of wedding cake under their pillows?
in hope of dreaming of their future husbands
300
true or false
is it illegal to smoke any form of tobacco on Grafton street
true
400
one of the most popular sports is rugby
ture!
400
what is the highest mountain in Ireland?
Carrauntoohill
400
are snakes found in the wild in Ireland?
Nope! ireland is to cold although people have snakes as pets.
400
Who would be the preferred first visitor to a house on New Year's Day and why?
A tall dark handsome man would bring good luck
400
if a leprechaun calls at your door what must you do?
by law, you must give him a share of your dinner
500
the main ethnic group in ireland is irish
true!
500
The largest park in Dublin is?
The Phoenix Park
500
are their puffins in ireland?
yup!!
500
What New Year's Day visitor was believed to bring hardship and grief to a house?