History of Saint Patrick
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but was he born there?
No! He was born in Wales, across the sea.
According to legend, what must a leprechaun give you if you catch them?
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin is the capital of Ireland.
Q: Who of the following is an Irish James Bond?
A: Sean Connery
B: Pierce Brosnan
C: Timothy Dalton
B: Pierce Brosnan
How many times has Ireland won Eurovision?
In 1965, Ireland entered the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time. It won the competition 4 times in total and managed to rack up 7 wins over the years.
What was the real name of Saint Patrick?
A: Merlin
B: Maewyn
C: Merwyn
B: Maewyn
According to legend, if you kiss the Blarney stone what will you get?
You will get 'the gift of gab', meaning that you can speak very well, make friends easily, and have others do what you want.
The ball used in a game of Hurling is called:
A: a slither
B: a sliver
C: a slinger
A: a slither
Which Irish writer wrote Dracula?
A: Samuel Beckett
B: James Joyce
C: Bram Stoker
C: Bram Stoker
What is the national symbol of Ireland?
The national symbol of Ireland is the harp.
In what country is St. Patrick buried?
He is buried in Ireland!
What is St. Patrick said to have driven out of Ireland?
He is said to have driven out snakes (which were a symbol for paganism).
What colors are the Irish flag?
The flag colors are green, white, and gold - they represent the peace between Catholics and Protestants in the country.
Which Irish writer wrote A Picture of Dorian Grey and was later imprisoned for being bisexual?
Oscar Wilde
Dating back to 900 AD, Sean’s Bar in Athlone town is the oldest pub in Ireland, and possibly the world.
What small, green plant with three leaves did St. Patrick use to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish pagans?
He used the shamrock, a species of clover (three leaf plants).
Name six things that happen on St. Patrick’s Day.
Schools are closed; people have a day off; parades; wear green; singing; dancing; drink green beer; wear shamrocks; dye hair green.
In 1921, Ireland gained its independence from which country?
Great Britain (especially from England).
What is the real name of U2’s Bono, a famous singer who donates much of his yearly earnings to charity?
Paul Hewson
Every year at "Puck's Fair", a wild _____ is caught and declared to be king for 3 days in the village of Killorglin.
goat
St. Patrick wanted to convert Druids to Christianity. What did Druids worship?
They worshipped the sun, trees, and other aspects of nature.
What does the word 'leprechaun' mean in the Irish language (Gaeilge)?
Leprechaun is believed to be a variation of the Middle Irish word, 'lūchorpān' — 'lū' means small and 'corp' means body.
What is Northern Ireland?
a) A province of Ireland
b) The north part of the Republic of Ireland
c) A separate country on the Isle of Ireland.
c) A separate country on the Isle of Ireland.
Pronounce the name of this famous Irish actor:
Saoirse Ronan
"Sir-sha" Ronan
What popular Fall holiday began in Ireland? Do you know the story?
Halloween (Samhain) originated in Ireland from the Druidic pagan religion. On this day, the Druids believed that the veils between worlds would thin, and humans could meet supernatural creatures and have supernatural experiences.