Events in Irish History
Famous Irish Figures
Irish Food
Irish Music
Irish Idioms
100
This major event in Irish history, beginning in 1845, resulted in widespread famine and mass emigration, including to the United States.
What is the Great Famine (or Potato Famine)?
100
This Irish author, known for works like "Gulliver's Travels," left a lasting impact on literature and political satire.
Who is Jonathan Swift?
100
Irish immigrants in America influenced this popular Southern dish, made with mashed potatoes, milk, and often served with a gravy.
What is mashed potatoes and gravy?
100
Irish folk music played a significant role (due to the vast amount of immigrants living there) in shaping the music of this American state, known for its rich musical heritage.
What is Tennessee?
100
This Irish idiom, now popular in the U.S., means to reveal a secret or bring hidden information to light.
What is "spill the beans"?
200
In 1916, this event in Dublin aimed at ending British rule and paved the way for Ireland's eventual independence.
What is Easter Rising?
200
This Irish playwright, famous for works like "The Importance of Being Earnest," is celebrated for his wit and comedic genius.
Who is Oscar Wilde?
200
The concept of using root vegetables like turnips, carrots, and potatoes in Irish cooking had a significant impact on this iconic dish associated with Thanksgiving.
What are root vegetables in stuffing (or dressing)?
200
This Irish band, famous for their song "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," is known for blending rock with elements of Irish folk music.
Who is U2?
200
This Irish phrase, now used in the U.S., describes someone who's always complaining or finding fault.
What is "a wet blanket"?
300
This Irish event of the late 19th century, marked by the Plan of Campaign, highlighted the struggles of Irish tenants against oppressive landowners and influenced labor movements in the United States.
What is the Land War (or Land League)?
300
This Irish philosopher and bishop greatly influenced Christian theology and is known for his "Confessions" and "City of God."
Who is St. Augustine?
300
This classic Irish ingredient, known for its long shelf life, was introduced to the Native Americans by Irish immigrants and became a staple in their cuisine.
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What is salted pork (or salt pork)?
300
In the 1990s, this Irish musical group achieved worldwide success with a unique mix of rock, folk, and traditional Irish music.
What are The Cranberries?
300
This Irish saying, adopted in America, advises not to criticize others for faults you have yourself.
What is "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones"?
400
A famous maritime tragedy involved the sinking of this ship (partially built in Belfast, Ireland) had a profound impact on safety regulations and maritime history worldwide.
What is the Titanic?
400
This Irish-American inventor, known for developing the electric lightbulb, held over 1,000 patents and left an enduring legacy in technology.
Who is Thomas Edison?
400
Irish immigrants in Boston and New York adapted their traditional recipes to create this classic American food, which combines ground meat with oats or breadcrumbs.
What is American meatloaf?
400
Although sometimes Irish influence in this musical genre is overlooked, this genre was influenced by Irish immigrants in the United States, particularly in cities like New Orleans, contributing to its unique sound.
What is jazz?
400
This Irish idiom, now a common American saying, means to live beyond your means or spend recklessly.
What is "living high on the hog"?
500
The Irish-American involvement in this American war, marked by the San Patricios Battalion, exemplified the global impact of Irish immigrants on significant historical events.
What is the Mexican-American War?
500
This Irish scientist, famous for his work on the atomic structure and for discovering the electron, had a profound impact on the field of physics and scientific progress worldwide.
Who is J.J. Thomson?
500
Irish coffee, a blend of coffee, whiskey, sugar, and cream, was first created in this Irish city before gaining popularity worldwide.
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Dublin
500
The Irish instrument known as the uilleann pipes is considered a precursor to this similar instrument widely associated with Scottish culture.
What is the Scottish bagpipe?
500
This Irish saying, now an American expression, suggests that everything will be all right in the end.
What is "it'll all come out in the wash"?