Irish History
In what year was the Irish Free State established?
1922
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What plant is the main symbol of Ireland and St. Patrick?
Shamrock
This holiday is celebrated worldwide every March 17.
St. Patrick's Day
This Irish band is known for “With or Without You.”
U2
In what year did the Republic of Ireland leave the British Commonwealth and become a fully independent republic?
1949
What is the total population of Ireland (Republic + Northern Ireland)?
7.3 million
How many pints of Guinness will be consumed worldwide on St. Patrick’s Day?
Approx. 13 million
What native language of Ireland is still taught in schools?
Gaelic
This Irish actor played James Bond in the 1990s.
Pierce Brosnan
This uprising in 1916 helped lead to Irish independence.
Easter Rising
Jim Kralik’s maternal grandmother Honora Lysaght Hennessey was born in which Irish county also known for the stunning Cliffs of Moher?
County Clare
Before St. Patrick’s Green became the standard, what color was originally associated with St. Patrick?
Blue
This mythical creature is said to guard a pot of gold.
Leprechaun
Who was the first Irish-born actress to win an Academy Award for Best Actress?
Jessie Buckley (2026)
The Great Irish Famine began in this decade.
1840s
What body of water separates Ireland from Great Britain?
Irish Sea?
What American city dyes its river green every year for St. Patrick’s Day?
Chicago
What is Ireland’s nickname referencing its lush landscape?
Emerald Isle
Who was the first Irish-born actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor?
Cillian Murphy (2024)
Ireland was under the control of this country before independence.
Great Britain (or the United Kingdom)
Approximately how many people of Irish descent live in the United States?
Approx. 36 million
What traditional meal is commonly eaten in the US on St. Patrick’s Day?
Corned beef and cabbage
Which US President started the White House shamrock ceremony tradition?
Harry Truman
This Irish author wrote “Dracula.”
Bram Stoker