History
reland is the only nation in the world with a musical instrument as its national symbol.
True or False?
True!
As a testament to the country's love for music, Ireland boasts a harp as its national emblem. It dates back to the 13th century.
Where can you find a pot of gold?
at the end of the rainbow!
What type of beer do people drink on this day?
Guinness! CHEERS!
What is the colour of the Irish flag?
White, Orange and Green
Is the Tin Whistle an instrument or a dance?
An instrument!
What is the national flower of Ireland?
shamrock
What happens if you don't wear green on Saint Patricks day?
The leprechaun will pinch you !
How many pounds of green vegetable dye are now used to turn the Chicago River green?
2, 10, 20, 50lbs
50!
The dye lasts for 5 hours and costs $133 a minute to dye the river green!
First year Chicago River was dyed in 1962
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
Name the Irish dance
River dance
What was the original color of St. Patricks Day?
This is one of the more interesting facts about St. Patrick. Although blue was the color that was originally associated with Ireland’s Patron Saint, green was always associated with the day itself.
What is the meaning of the Shamrock? (Flower)
Father Son and Holy Spirit
Patrick used the shamrock to preach about the Holy Trinity. He explained how just like the three leaves of the shamrock, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit could be separate entities, yet they are one in the same.
True or False 1,000,000 pints of Guinness are sipped on March 17th
FALSE! its 13,000,000!
What languages do they speak?
English and Gaelic
Name 2 Irish instruments
Fiddle, Bagpipes, Squeeze box, Accordion, Bodhrán, Tin whistle
Was Saint Patrick actually Irish?
Despite being the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick was born in Britain in either Scotland or Wales (accounts tend to vary on that point). His parents, Calpurnius and Conchessa, were both Roman citizens and his mother gave birth to him in 385AD.
There are no female leprechauns
True or False
True
There has been no record of female leprechauns and what’s even more interesting is that leprechauns are considered to be part of the fairy family. Some have even said that leprechauns are the rejected fairies who have been ousted by the fairy community, which explains why they’re usually described as grouchy creatures prone to mischief.
True or False
Corned beef and cabbage is an American invention
Yes, it's true! The classic St. Patrick's Day dish — made with chopped meat, potatoes and fried onions — didn't originate in Ireland at all. While ham and cabbage were traditional Irish fare, corned beef became a more affordable alternative for Irish Americans, per History.com.
And here's a fun fact: Despite its name, there's no corn in corned beef. The term "corned" actually refers to the sizable grains of salt historically used to cure meats, known as “corns.”
Chystal ball of shamrocks is given to the US President by Irelands Prime Minster each year
True or False?`
True!
True or False?
False!
Irish dancing is made of fast and intricate footwork, which is the focal point of the dance. However, arm movement appears to be non-existent and is quite irrelevant as the principal lays in the motion of the feet.
Decades ago, dancers performed in limited spaces, which made it hard for them to move their arms. Small rural pubs or barn dances were crowded with locals, and there was little room for arm movement. This eventually became an inseparable part of the dance and the dance became tradition, which is why it is still performed in this way today.
What was St. Patrick's given name
Maewyn Succat
Marco Succat
Mauricio Succat
Mercer Succat
St. Patrick's given name was Maewyn Succat. It wasn't until he became a priest that he adopted a new name - Patrick, after Patricius (which relates to the Latin root meaning father
How many lbs of cabbage are produced
Cabbage is at its highest market in March. Annual statistics indicate that 2.3 billion pounds of cabbage are produced in the U.S. This demand is reflected in a 70 percent increase in cabbage shipments the week of St. Patrick's Day alone
Where was the first Saint Patricks day parade held
Boston not Ireland!
Name 2 cities of Ireland
Dublin, Belfast, Galway, Cork etc...
True or False
The Irish value their music so much that an Irish harp is pictured on their euro coins.
True!
The Irish harp was played as long ago as the 10th century.