Ireland
St Patrick's Day
Miscellaneous
In the U.S.
St. Patrick's Life
100
What is the name of the capital city of Ireland?
Dublin
100
If captured, what must a leprechaun do?
Tell you where to find their gold!
100
Which breakfast cereal has “Lucky the Leprechaun” as its mascot?
Lucky Charms
100
What popular meat do people in the U.S. eat on St. Patrick's Day?
Corned Beef
100
What animal did St. Patrick allegedly drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
200
Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag in order.
200
According to folklore, what is a leprechaun's occupation?
A) Shoemaker
B) Banker
C) Farmer
D) Toll Collector
Shoemaker (also known as a cobbler)
200
What's the symbol for gold on the Periodic Table of Elements?
Au
200
This bread is a popular staple for many on St. Patrick's Day, what is the bread called?
Irish Soda Bread
200
Where was St. Patrick born?
Britain
300
In the same way that Finland is called the "Land of a Thousand Lakes", Ireland has it's own nickname. What is it?
The Emerald Isle
300
Why do we celebrate on March 17th?
To honor the day that St.Patrick died.
300
What is the difference between a shamrock and a clover?
Clovers can be found in purple, green, or white colors. And have two, three, or four leaves.
Shamrock is the name of clovers that are specifically green and have just three leaves.
(So all shamrocks are clovers, but not all clovers are shamrocks...)
300
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
Chicago
300
How old was St. Patrick when he died?
A. 83
B. 76
C. 42
D. 57
B. 76
400
Who is the current president of Ireland?
Catherine Connolly
400
According to the National Retail Federation, what percentage of people plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
A) 34%
B) 49%
C) 83%
D) 62%
D) 62%
400
Statistically what are your chances of finding a four leaf clover?
Less than 1%
Around 0.0002% in fact. A 2017 survey covering six European countries found the frequency of 4-leaf clovers to be around 1 in 5000.
400
Which city boasts the largest St. Patrick's day parade in the world?
New York City
400
How did St. Patrick arrive in Ireland?
He was kidnapped and sold by Irish pirates. He live in Ireland for 6 years working as a shepherd, before he was able to run away.
500
What Irish phrase means "Ireland Forever?"
Erin go bragh
500
What was the original color for St. Patrick's Day?
Blue
In renderings, the saint was often pictured in blue clothing, otherwise known as "St. Patrick's blue."
500
In 1847 several hundred Irish immigrants serving in the U.S. Army, during the Mexican–American War, deserted and joined the Mexican Army. What was their Battalion called?
Saint Patrick's Battalion
500
What US state was the first to have a St. Patrick's Day parade?
Florida
The parade occurred on March 17, 1601, in what was then a Spanish colonial settlement under the direction of the colony’s Irish vicar.
500
In which century did St. Patrick live?
4th, 8th, 10th, or 17th
The 4th Century