The "Emerald Isle" (Geography)
What is the Emerald Isle?
What is Ireland
This tiny, mischievous, bearded creature is known for hiding pots of gold.
What is a leprechaun
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on this date every year.
What is March 17th
This traditional "stepped" dance became world-famous thanks to the show "Riverdance."
What is Irish Step Dancing
In Ireland, this common slang term is used to describe a good time, fun, or lively conversation.
What is "craic"
This river flows through the heart of Dublin, the capital city.
What is the River Liffey?
The three leaves of this plant are used to explain the Holy Trinity.
What is the shamrock
Contrary to popular belief, St. Patrick was not born in Ireland, but in this Roman territory.
What is Britain
This famous stone, located in a castle near Cork, is said to give "the gift of gab."
What is the Blarney Stone (I've went)
This Irish phrase means "Ireland Forever."
What is "Erin go Bragh"
This famous tourist attraction in County Clare offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
What are the Cliffs of Moher
According to legend, St. Patrick famously drove these creatures out of Ireland
What are snakes
This major historical event (1845–1849) caused a massive drop in Ireland's population.
What is the Potato Famine (or Great Hunger)
This ancient, prehistoric monument in County Meath is older than the Egyptian Pyramids.
What is Newgrange
The Irish language, often called Irish or Gaelic, is known by this name in Ireland.
What is Gaeilge
This is the largest freshwater lake on the island of Ireland
What is Lough Neagh
This mythical, screeching female spirit is said to warn family members of an upcoming death.
What is a banshee
This 1014 battle led by Brian Boru is famously known for helping unite Ireland against Viking invaders.
What is the Battle of Clontarf
This is the only country in the world to have a musical instrument as its national symbol.
What is Ireland
The prefix "O'" in Irish last names means this, while "Mac" means "son of."
What is "grandson of" or "descendant of"
Located in County Mayo, these are considered the oldest known field systems in the world.
What are the Céide Fields
These supernatural "little people" in Irish folklore are thought to live underground in mounds.
What are fairies
This 1921 treaty created the Irish Free State, but left six northern counties in the UK.
What is the Anglo-Irish Treaty
Irish monks are credited with inventing these to make text easier to read, sometime around the 7th century.
What are spaces between words
This Irish word, often used in toasts, literally means "health."
What is Sláinte