Irish History
Ireland's greatest famine, which lasted from 1845 to 1852, started with massive destruction of what staple crop?
What is the potato
This world famous beer was first brewed in Ireland in the 1770s and is often referred to as "The Black Stuff"
What is Guinness
This single-named Irish rocker is the frontman for the band U2
Who is Bono
This city is the Capital of the Republic of Ireland and derives its name from the viking term for "Black Pool", or "Dubh Linn"
What is Dublin
The Irish word for "Cheers"
What is "Slainte"
What is the term most commonly used to describe the unrest and conflict which took place in Northern Ireland during the last 30 years of the 20th century
What is "The Troubles"
In Ireland, if you order "chips" you are ordering what most Americans would refer to as:
What are french fries or steak fries
The only Irish born actor to play James Bond
Who is Pierce Brosnan
This river, which is the longest in Ireland, is also a common woman's first name
What is the Shannon
Considered one of Ireland's greatest cultural treasures, The Book of Kells, is held in the library of what Dublin institution of higher learning?
What is Trinity College
After the battle of Clontarf in 1014, Gaelic culture no longer faced a major threat from what seafaring Norse people?
Who are the Vikings
In 1912, this brand of Irish Whiskey was named by the chairman of the manufacture for his avid hobby of bird watching.
What is Red Breast
This Irish novelist is famous for works such as "Circle of Friends," "Tara Road," and "Evening Class"
Who is Maeve Binchy
This "G" street runs from St. Stephen's Green to College Green in Ireland's capital of Dublin.
What is Grafton Street
Built on the site of the former Lansdowne Road Stadium, this arena is the home of both the Irish Rugby union team and the Republic of Ireland football team
What is the Aviva
The Trinity College Harp, the symbol of Ireland, is said to have been owned by this legendary Irish king with an alliterative name.
Who is Brian Boru
Traditionally served on St. Brigid's Day, this is an Irish potato pancake made of finely grated raw potatoes.
What is a Boxty
This Irish born actor starred in the 1996 biopic as Irish Independence fighter Michael Collins
Who is Liam Neeson
This Irish city lends its name to the company which supplies the nearly 2,700 crystal triangles to the ball that drops every New Year's Eve in New York's Times Square.
What is Waterford
"I can't believe the news today" begins what 1983 hit U2 song, which was inspired by The Troubles of Northern Ireland
What is "Sunday Bloody Sunday"
During the 1916 Easter Rising, this Dublin building served as the headquarters for the leaders of the uprising and is where Patrick Pearse read out the proclamation of the Irish Republic on April 24th.
What is the Post Office, or GPO
This traditional Irish dish combines mashed potatoes and cabbage, or sometimes kale, along with butter and milk.
What is Colcannon
This Dublin band had a 1973 hit with a version of the traditional Irish folk son, "Whiskey in the Jar"
Who are Thin Lizzy
This city, located in the Irish province of Munster, is also the named for a type of 5 line poem
What is Limerick
Meaning "Chief" or "leader", this "T" word is used as a title for the Prime Minister of Ireland
What is "Taoiseach"