Ireland
Which animal did St. Patrick banish from Ireland according to legends ?
Snakes.
What is Riverdance today ?
A show featuring Irish dancing.
How many people died during the Great Famine ?
1 million.
Who is the current monarch of the UK ?
King Charles III
Who is the companion of Sherlock Holmes ?
Doctor John Watson
What are the two official languages of the Republic of Ireland ?
English and Irish Gaelic.
What is the population of Ireland ?
Around 5 million.
How long did the Great Famine last ?
7 years / from 1845 to 1852
When did the UK host the olympic games ?
2012
What are the four houses in Hogwarts ?
Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slytherinn
On which day is St. Patrick's day celebrated ?
The 17th of March.
In 2021 how many U.S. residents claimed having Irish ancestors ?
31.5 million
What was Riverdance at the start ?
A 7 minutes performance at the 1994 Eurovision.
Who was the second longest reigning monarch of the UK ?
Queen Victoria
Who is the author of Pride and Prejudice ?
Jane Austen
According to legends what does the shamrock represent ?
The Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost/Spirit.
What are “feis” ?
Irish dancing competitions.
How many people escaped Ireland during the Great Famine ?
2 million.
Who was the King during the American war of independence ?
King George III
Who is the author of Jane Eyre ?
Charlotte Brontë
What's TG Lurgan ?
TG Lurgan is a group of Irish teenagers covering famous songs in Irish Gaelic.
Why do people pinch you if you are not wearing green on St. Partick's day ?
Because in Ireland green is a symbol of nationalistic pride. So If you are not wearing green on that day it means you are not proud to be Irish OR It is linked to the myth around Leprechauns who would pinch and trick anyone not wearing green on that day.
What was the average potato consumption per day for an adult in the 1840's ?
10 pounds.
Who of the previous kings of England married 6 times ?
King Henry VIII
Who wrote "The Tempest" ?
William Shakespeare