Irish Food & Drink
Roughly 13 million pints of this beverage are served on St. Patrick's Day.
What is Guinness?
This Irish celebrity rose to fame after authoring the popular novel, "Dracula."
Who is Bram Stoker?
This green amphibian is the protagonist of the television series The Muppet Show.
Who is Kermit the Frog?
When referring to something little, the Irish will often use this adjective.
What is wee?
People traditionally wear green on St. Patrick's Day to avoid this.
What is "getting pinched"?
This traditional Irish dish is made from boiled potatoes mashed up with cabbage or kale, onions, and butter.
What is colcannon?
This Irish actor is known for a particular set of skills including boxing.
Who is Liam Neeson?
This fruit that was first domesticated over 5,000 years ago in Mesoamerica has a buttery, golden-green flesh when ripe. It is also sometimes known as an "alligator pear."
What is an avocado?
This is a common response to the question "How are you?" or "How are you feeling?" in Ireland if you are doing okay or good.
What is grand?
It's another name for the Irish language.
What is gaelic?
This is a staple in Ireland made with flour, buttermilk, and baking soda.
What is soda bread?
This Irish singer-songwriter received a lifetime ban from SNL after ripping a photo of the Pope during a performance.
Who is Sinead O'Connor?
This naturally occurring gemstone gets it's green hue from the trace amounts of chromium present in it.
What is an emerald?
While in the U.S. you may order a soft drink by requesting a "pop" or "soda," this term is used in Ireland.
What is "minerals"?
This is the reason St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th of every year
What is "St. Patrick's death?"
Many people in Ireland consider this to be the national dish.
What is Irish stew?
This Irish TV personality is the recipient of 5 BAFTA awards for hosting their namesake comedy chat show.
Who is Graham Norton?
This insect has a wingspan that can exceed over 178 millimeters. Although primarily green in it's caterpillar form, as an adult it has lime-green wings and a white body.
What is a Luna Moth?
One may celebrate with a "Cheers" in England and "Prost" in Germany. In Ireland, this common toast is said.
What is Slainte?
This musical instrument is a symbol of Ireland.
What is the harp?
This is considered to be a traditional St. Patrick's Day meal, however, it was created by Irish American immigrants and is not actually an authentic Irish meal.
What is corned beef and cabbage?
Paul David Hewson is an Irish singer-songwriter also known by this name.
Who is Bono?
In Greek and Roman mythology, Anethus is transformed into this popular herb which is commonly found in dishes like salmon, pickles, and borscht.
What is dill?
This word is equivalent to the term "Jawn" used in Philadelphia, which is used to refer to anything.
What is yoke?
This was the original color associated with St. Patrick's Day.
What is blue?