Mythology
What is the name of their pantheon; means "people of the goddess Danu"
Tuatha Dé Danann
Shamrock
The most popular tourist destination in Belfast is a museum based on the "unsinkable" ship that was built there
The Titanic
This October 31st holiday has origins stemming from Ireland's festival of Samhain
Halloween
This crop was at the center of the Great Irish Famine
Potato
How many cycles are there in Irish mythology?
Four
Name the creature that is most associated with gold, rainbows, and making shoes
Leprechaun
"Take Me to Church" and "Too Sweet" are popular hits from this Irish artist
Hozier
The remains of this saint, celebrated on February 14th, are located in a church in Dublin
(Saint) Valentine
About 10% of the Irish population and only 1-2% of the world's population have this color hair
Red
What was the alphabet called that was created by the god Ogma?
Ogham
What animal did St. Patrick "drive out of Ireland"?
Snakes
Skellig Michael, notable for its flocks of puffins, was home to Luke Skywalker in what 2015 film?
"The Force Awakens"
This type of bread does not use yeast to rise, it uses baking soda, giving it it's name
Irish Soda Bread
What meat and vegetable dish is a trademark St. Patrick's Day meal?
Corned beef and cabbage
What did Fionn Mac Cumhail burn his thumb on that gave him all the world's knowledge?
Fish/Salmon of Knowledge
True or False: St. Patrick was born in Ireland
False! He was born in the British empire and was taken to Ireland at 16
Bram Stoker is the Dublin-born author of this vampire tale
Dracula
Although often misattributed as a French invention owing to its name and history, what beheading device was actually first used in Ireland?
Guillotine
What city in Ireland is also a type of 5-line poem with an AABBA rhyming scheme?
Limerick
What is unique about the Kings Cycle?
It blends mythology and legend, sometimes including historical figures
True or False: The first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in St. Augustine, Florida
True! It was on March 17th, 1601
Starring in "Lady Bird" in 2017 and "Little Women" in 2019, this American actress is the daughter of Dubliners
Saoirse Ronan
This huge dog breed used to hunt elk, but now are gentle giants often found in people's homes
Irish Wolfhound
How do you pronounce this Irish name: Aoibhe
EE-va or AY-va