Leprechaun Myths
What gender are leprechauns believed to be?
Only males
Is it common to have red hair if you are Irish?
no, contrary to popular belief only 9% of people who are Irish have red hair.
What does finding a 4 leaf clover mean for someone?
That they are destined for good luck!
Where do leprechauns hide their gold?
At the end of a rainbow
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
Are shamrocks and clovers the same thing?
yes, but a shamrock refers to ONLY a clover with 3 leaves
What color, besides green, are leprechauns thought to be? (this is in the older myths)
red
Sean's Bar in Ireland is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the oldest bar in the world. It opened in
a) 1752
b) 1252
c) 900
c) 900
Can clovers have more than 4 leaves?
yes, a 21 leaf clover was found in Japan in 2008 and is in the Guinness Book of World Records.
According to stories, what is another job that leprechauns do besides guarding gold?
crafting shoes/ a cobbler
What 3 colors are the Irish flag?
green, white and orange
1 in a million
1 in 10,000
1 in 1000,000
1 in 10,000
Leprechauns are believed to be living in which US state?
Oregon. A journalist in Portland, Oregon started a column in the paper in 1948 and wrote about a place in a park where leprechauns lived together in a colony. This park attraction has grown since then.
What is the main celebration of St. Patricks Day?
It is a cultural and religion celebration to honor Saint Patrick on the day of his death, March 17th.
What are 4 things that a 4 leaf clover represents?
faith, hope, love and luck