Irish Culture
What plant is the symbol of Ireland
Shamrock
If an Irish person says 'I'm grand', what do they mean?
I'm fine/okay
How do you pronounce 'Dun Laoghaire'
'done leery'
Which is correct 'I've lived in Dublin for 5 years' or 'I live in Dublin since five years'?
I've lived in Dublin for 5 years
Which river runs through Dublin?
The River Liffey
Name one tradional Irish sport
Hurling/Gaelic football
What does 'craic' mean in Irish English?
Fun/good times
How do you pronounce 'Siobhan?'
Shi-vawn
Choose the correct modal: 'You _____ be over 18 to vote in Ireland.'
must
Which famous cliffs are in County Clare?
The Cliffs of Moher
Where was Saint Patrick born?
Wales
'I'm just after having my lunch'- what tense is this an example of?
Recent past (Hiberno-English)
How do you pronounce 'Caoimhe'?
Kee-va/Kwe-va
Rewrite: 'The government built the motorway' ---> Passive voice
The motorway was built by the government
Name the stone you kiss for 'the gift of the gab'
The Blarney Stone
What's the name of Ireland's parliament building in Dublin?
In Irish slang, what does 'yer man' or 'yer one' refer to?
That guy/that woman
How do you pronounce 'Taoiseach' (the Irish Prime Minister)
Tee-shok
Spot the mistake : 'It's high time we go home'
It's high time we WENT home
What's the name of the historic University in the centre of Dublin?
Trinity College
What's the Irish word for Ireland?
Eire
What's the meaning of 'to give out' in Irish English?
To scold
How do you pronounce 'Tuam'
'Choom'
Name the tense: 'By 2026, they will have finished the project'
Future perfect
In which county is the Giant's Causeway located?
County Antrim