Irish History
Which saint is honored on March 17th in Ireland?
St. Patrick
What mythical creature is often associated with Irish folklore and St. Patrick's Day?
A leprechaun
What do leprechauns hide at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of gold
What is the capital city of Ireland?
Dublin
What did St. Patrick use to explain the Holy Trinity?
A three-leaf shamrock
What color were leprechauns originally said to wear?
Red
What country is known as "The Emerald Isle"?
Ireland
What river is dyed green on St. Patrick’s Day?
Chicago River
What do you get if you catch a leprechaun?
Three wishes or their treasure
What is a traditional Irish dish made with potatoes and cabbage?
A. Boxty
B. Colcannon
C. Soda Bread
Colcannon
When was the first NYC parade?
A. 1762
B. 1874
c. 1645
1762
What is the highest number of leaves ever found on one clover stem?
A. 12
B. 34
C. 56
56
What is the Irish name for Ireland?
A. Shikaakwa
B. Éire
C. Algonquian
Shikaakwa is the traditional name for Chicago and means "smelly onion"
Éire is the Irish Gaelic name for Ireland
Algonquian often translated as "good earth" ; origin: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
What is the traditional Irish meat and vegetable dish often eaten on St. Patrick's Day in America?
Corned beef and cabbage
Was St. Patrick Irish? If yes what part of Ireland was he from originally? If not, where was he originally from?
No, he was born in Roman Britain, not Ireland.