St. Patrick
Where was St. Patrick born?
Britain
What’s the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What is the small magical creature in Irish myths?
What US city dies its river green for St. Patrick’s day?
Chicago
What alcoholic drink is famous in Ireland?
Guinness
What day do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
March 17
What is the name of the sea between Ireland and England?
The Irish Sea
What do leprechauns hide at the end of the rainbow?
A pot of gold
What do people usually wear on St Patrick’s day?
Green
What % of the world’s Irish population lives outside of Ireland?
Ireland
What is Ireland’s nickname?
The Emerald Isle
What plant is the symbol of St. Patrick’s day?
A shamrock
Name a popular food eaten in Ireland on St. Patrick’s day
Soda bread Irish stew etc
Which country has more people of Irish ancestry than Ireland itself?
The United States
What animal did St. Patrick supposedly drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
What language, besides English, is spoken in Ireland?
Gaelic (Irish)
What do the three leaves of the shamrock stand for?
Faith hope love
What is the largest St. Patrick’s day parade in the world?
New York
What is the Irish word for cheers?
Slainte
What happened to St. Patrick when he was 16?
He was kidnapped and taken to Ireland
What is the name of a famous stone people kiss for good luck?
The Blarney Stone
What color was originally associated with St. Patrick’s day?
Blue
What traditional Irish sports are played during St Patrick’s day celebrations?
Hurling or Gaelic football
How many pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St Patrick’s day?
Over 13 million