Irish History
What are the colors of the Irish flag?
What is one of Ireland's many symbols (not brands)?
EX: Shamrocks; 4-leaf clovers; horseshoe
eltic cross; claddagh; tree of life; dara knot; triskelion; irish harp; celtic knots; horseshoe
What is Ireland's staple food?
What is the potato?
Count Dracula was written in 1897 by which Dubliner?
Who is Bram Stoker?
This Irish singer-songwriter brought us to church in 2014.
Who is Hozier?
Which Scandinavians invaded Ireland in the 9th and 10th centuries?
What are the Vikings?
Kissing what object on your back upside down will give you the "gift of gab"?
What is the legendary Blarney Stone!
Buttermilk, salt, baking soda and flour are the basic ingredients in what traditional Irish food?
What is Irish Soda Bread?
Pierce Brosnan is also known as who?
Who is James Bond?
In 2014, the album Songs of Innocence was released free to iTunes users by what Irish rock band?
What is U2?
The U2 album was involuntarily downloaded onto people's phones causing significant backlash from users who saw it as less of a gift and more of a marketing ploy.
This is a republican paramilitary organization, formed in 1919, dedicated to ending British rule in Northern Ireland and achieving a united, independent Irish republic.
What is the Irish Republican Army (IRA)?
Mentioned in this 2022 movie title, this creature from Irish folklore is known for its chilling shriek, which acts as a warning of imminent death.
What is the Banshee?
Despite first thought, you will not see a lot of this animal in Ireland because they serve as the main meat in traditional Irish Stew.
What is lamb/sheep?
The Picture of Dorian Gray was this Irish author's only novel.
Who is Oscar Wilde?
Before he was the 'Lord of the Dance,' this man was the original star and choreographer of Riverdance.
Who is Michael Flatley?
In what decade was modern-day Ireland founded?
Key milestones in Ireland's journey to a republic:
Ringing a bell at certain points in Irish wedding and funeral ceremonies is meant to serve what purpose (two answers)?
1. To ward off evil spirits.
2. To attract good luck.
What are the three most iconic Irish alcohols? One beer. One liquor. One Liqueur.
What are Guinness, Jameson, and Bailey's?
This Irishman is a legendary footballer and former captain of Manchester United and the Republic of Ireland.
Who is Roy Keane?
Ireland is the only country in the world to have a musical instrument as their national symbol. What is that instrument?
What is a harp?
According to mythology, one of the original clans of Ireland were a clan of these creatures.
Who were the Tuatha Dé Danann aka fairies.
One of the reasons luck is associated with the Irish is because the human settlers mated with these creatures.
This 3,000-year-old, fast-paced Irish field sport, is often called the fastest game on grass.
What is Hurling?
Guinness beer is loved the world over and the company owns five breweries. One is in Ireland, the St. James's Gate Brewery. Three breweries are located on what continent?
What is Africa?
Guinness is hugely popular in Africa, and the company runs breweries in Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon.
Who is the current president of Ireland?
Catherine Connolly
This was the loveliest animal when the Earth was being created.
What is the Unicorn?