Ireland Trivia quiz

Geography

100

What is the capital of Ireland?

Dublin

200

What currency is used in Ireland?

Euro €

300

What are the colours of the Irish flag?

Bonus 100pts if you know the meaning of the colours

Green, white, and orange

• Green: Represents the Gaelic tradition and Irish Roman Catholics.
• Orange: Represents the Protestant minority, specifically the followers of William of Orange.
• White: Represents the central band of lasting peace, hope, and a truce uniting both communities.

400

How many official languages does Ireland have?

Two: English and Irish (Gaeilge)

500

Name the river that passes through Dublin

River Liffey

Folklore and traditions

100

What colour is associated with Ireland?

The colour green

200

What plant is considered a symbol of Ireland?

The shamrock (clover in American English)

300

What day is St Patrick's day celebrated?

On the 17th of March

400

What does the Irish word 'craic' mean?

Hey man, what's the craic?

fun/news/gossip/conversation/good time

500

According to the legend, which animal did St Patrick chase out of Ireland?

Snakes

Music and Entertainment

100

Name an Irish band/musician

examples:

Fontaines DC, Hozier, Sinead O'Connor, U2...

200

Which Irish actors stars in Peaky Blinders and Oppenheimer?

Cillian Murphy

300

Which Irish band sings 'Zombie'?

The Cranberries

400

Which Irish writer wrote Ulysses?

James Joyce

500

What type of musical instrument is a fiddle?

A violin

Extra

100

Which country has the biggest population, Ireland or Chzechia?

Chzechia (10.7 millions)

Ireland (5.4 millions)

200

What is the difference between football and Gaelic football?

In Gaelic football you can pick the ball up with your hands

300

What vegetable was hit by disease at the end of the 19th century and led to a famine that killed a third of the Irish population?

Potatoes

400

What is the most common animal in Ireland?

The sheep

500

In what year did Ireland become independent from the UK?

1922     1910      1898

1922