Irish Lore
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St. Patrick
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What creature is short, redheaded, and always dressed in green?
Leprechaun
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What is considered the staple crop of Ireland?
The Potato
100

What day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on?

March 17th.

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What does the green of the Irish flag represent?
The Irish Catholic majority.
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What does the circle on the Celtic Cross represent?
The sun.
200
If you capture a leprechaun, what is it supposed to give you?
A pot of gold.
200
What common breakfast food was introduced to America by Irish immigrants
Oatmeal
200

True or False: St. Patrick was born in Ireland.

False.

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What does the orange of the flag represent?
The Irish Protestant minority.
200
Which actor to play James Bond is originally from Ireland?
Pierce Brosnan
300
If a black cat crosses your way in the moonlight, what event is it predicting.
Death in an epidemic
300

What drink do you add to traditional Irish stew?

Guinness

300

According to the popular myth, what did St. Patrick banish from Ireland?

Snakes

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From what other national flag was the Irish flag inspired?
The French tricoleur.
300

What is a ceiligh?

A traditional Irish dancing party

400

What do you get in exchange for kissing the Blarney stone?

The gift of gab = being eloquent

400
Why is there a cross cut into the top of Irish Soda Bread?
To keep the devil away.
400

What did St. Patrick use to explain the wholy Trinity to pagans in Ireland?

The three leaves of the shamrock

400
What color of the Irish flag always touches the flag pole?
The green.
400

How do you say Good morning in Irish and what does it actually mean?

Dia dhuit = God to you

500
How does one obtain good luck from a four-leaf clover?
Carry it everywhere.
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Traditional Irish stew includes what meat?
Lamb
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What city was the first St. Patrick's Day parade held in?

Boston

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What does the white on the flag represent?
The hope for peace between the Catholics and Protestants.
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Where can you find Giants' Causeway - Northern Ireland or the Republic?

Northern Ireland

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