St Patrick
What animal did Patrick banish from the Emerald Isle?
Snakes
how many shades of green can be found in Ireland, according to popular legend
40
10% of irelands population has this hair color, a larger percent than any other country
Red
these little Fellows are every treasure hunters dream. they love making mischief and wagers, along with hoarding gold. you just might find them at the end of a rainbow
leprechaun
This revolutionary mode of transportation was not, in fact, invented by Jules Verne in his 20,000 leagues under the sea.
Submarine
according to tradition, what did Patrick use as a visual aid to teach the Celtic Pegans of Ireland about the trinity?
the Shamrock (Or three leaf clover)
22 of these 46 American political figures have Irish blood in them. what title did all 46 hold?
The President
this form of execution was commonly used in France, especially to cut off aristocrats heads, was first used in Ireland in 1307
guillotine
these delightful little creatures are beloved by all girls under the age of 7, along with hippies. they zoom around on little wings and congregate in mushroom circles
fairies
This iconic building is the home of one of the most influential political figures in the world
White House
Where was St. Patrick actually from?
Briton! (Or England)
there is no word in the Irish language (Gaelic) for this simple word of confirmation, or its negative counterpart
Yes
every year in August, this animal with cloven feet is caught and made king for three days during the famous Puck Fair. what kind of animal is it?
goat
these creatures are described as pig faced and mean when they live in colder water, while their warmer water cousins are described as beautiful. they can mostly be found under the sea.
Mermaid (or Merrow)
This ship is arguably the most famous in the world. it is sadly no longer sailing due to the fact that its on the bottom of the ocean
Titanic
What color was typically associated with St Patrick back in the day?
Blue
this surprisingly small number is how many official cities there are in Ireland, not counting Northern Ireland which is part of the U.K.
5
before the great potato famine, irelands population was around 8.2 million. according to a test in 2020, the number is now this
5 million
this gruesome character from Irish folklore is imitated by many people on halloween. it was also the inspiration for Sleepy Hallow
headless horseman
those of you that have phones probably have thousands of these on it, and though a certain aspect of this was invented by the Irish, color blind people wouldn't know the difference
Color photos
what country boasts holding the first st Patricks day parade?
U.S.A
This modern holiday has its origins deep in ancient Celtic and Druidic rituals.
Halloween
this famous saint's remains can be found in Ireland. His feast day has been turned into a Hallmark holiday
St. Valentine
these creatures are sometimes called fairies of death. they are known to make loud wailing sounds that foretell the death of a loved one. you might have heard its name in a phrase before.
banshee
this iconic horror movie monster was actually the main character in a novel written by an irishman. some say that he based the character off of the Abhartach, a creature from Irish myth.
Count Dracula