Ireland in general
What is the capital city of Ireland?
Dublin
What ocean is west of Ireland?
A) Pacific
B) Indian
C) Atlantic
D) Arctic
C) Atlantic
Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
A) Saint George
B) Saint Patrick
C) Saint David
D) Saint Andrew
B) Saint Patrick
What colour is associated with Saint Patrick’s Day?
A) Blue
B) Red
C) Green
D) Yellow
C) Green
What are Ireland’s official languages?
A) English and French
B) English and Irish (Gaeilge)
C) English and German
D) Irish and Spanish
B) English and Irish
What is the official currency of Ireland?
Euro
True or false?
Ireland is larger than Great Britain.
False
True or false?
The Great Famine happened in the 18th century.
False. 19th century.
True or False?
Guinness is a traditional Irish whiskey.
False. It is a stout beer
True or false?
“Sláinte” means “goodbye”.
False. It means “cheers”
Approximately how many people live in Ireland?
A) around 5 million
B) around 3 million
C) around 6 million
A) around 5 million
What is the longest river in Ireland?
A) River Liffey
B) River Suir
C) River Boyne
D) River Shannon
D) River Shannon
In what year did Ireland become a republic?
A) 1922
B) 1937
C) 1949
D) 1961
C) 1949
What instrument is a symbol of traditional Irish music?
A) Violin
B) Piano
C)Fiddle
D) Saxophone
C) Fiddle
What does the Irish word “Éire” mean?
Ireland
Which of these cities is known as Ireland's second-largest city?
A) Galway
B) Limerick
C) Cork
D) Waterford
C) Cork
What famous natural site is known for basalt columns?
A) Cliffs of Moher
B) Giant’s Causeway
C) Ring of Kerry
D) Wicklow Mountains
B) Giant’s Causeway
What was the name of the Irish independence declaration in 1916?
A) Magna Carta
B) Easter Proclamation
C) Treaty of Versailles
D) Bill of Rights
B) Easter Proclamation
What is the name of the traditional Irish sport that combines elements of soccer, rugby, and basketball?
Gaelic football
What does “What’s the craic?” mean?
A) What’s your name?
B) What’s wrong?
C) What’s the time?
D) What’s happening / How are you?
What’s happening / How are you?
Ireland is famous for having a national symbol that is not an animal. What is it?
The harp
Which famous Irish natural landmark is known for its dramatic cliffs rising over 200 meters and appearing in films like Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
A) Cliffs of Moher
B) Giant’s Causeway
C) Ring of Kerry
D) Wicklow Mountains
A) Cliffs of Moher
What agreement, signed in 1998, helped bring peace to Northern Ireland?
A) Good Friday Agreement
B) Treaty of Versailles
C) Anglo-Irish Treaty
D) Belfast Declaration
A) Good Friday Agreement
Who is Irish?
U2
The Beatles
The Cranberries
Coldplay
Ed Sheeran
Oasis
R.E.M.
Bono
Sinéad O’Connor
The Smiths
Amy Winehouse
Irish
U2
The Cranberries
Bono
Sinéad O’Connor
What's the meaning of “grand”?
Fine / OK / good