Irish Food
Ireland
St Patricks Day
St Patricks Day Symbols
St Patricks Day Traditions
100

Name 3 vegetables eaten with meat on St.Patrick's Day.

Potatoes, cabbage carrots and onion

100

What is the capital of Ireland?

Dublin

100

Most people in Ireland speak English, but there is an Irish language. What is it called?

Gaelic

100

Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag. 

Green represents the Catholic faith, and orange the Protestant faith. White represents peace between the two religious groups.

100

On what instrument do you play piobaireachd music?

The bagpipe

200

Which breakfast cereal has “Lucky the Leprechaun” as its mascot?

Lucky Charms 

200

What animal did St. Patrick allegedly drive out of Ireland?


Snakes

200

Which city boasts the largest St. Patrick's day parade in the world?

New York City

200

What is the name of the iconic Irish symbol featuring a circular pattern with no beginning or end?

TheCelticKnot

200

What is the traditional Gaelic greeting and meaning "health" and used as a toast?

Slainte

300

Name two Irish beers other than Guinness.

Harp Lager, Smithwick’s Red Ale, Magners Original Irish Cider, Longueville House Cider, Murphy’s Stout, Cael & Crede Amber Al, O’Hara’s Irish Pale Ale, Sullivan’s stout and ales, Beamish Irish Stout, Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale are among the possible correct answers.

300

The County Clare features this famous tourist attraction?

Cliffs of Moher

300

 In which city is the annual “Shamrock Shuffle” held, a race that precedes the St. Patrick’s Day parade?

Chicago

300

 What happened to Saint Patrick at age 16 before becoming a priest?

 He was abducted by Irish raiders and brought to Northern Ireland as a slave.

300

What is the traditional ring that represents love, loyalty and friendship?

Claddagh Ring

400

Which type of bread is made without yeast?

Irish soda bread

400

What river is the longest in Ireland, at 224 miles?

River Shannon

400

In Ireland, what does the color green stand for?

Love, Hope, Money, Envy

Hope

400

What does the phrase Erin go Bragh mean? 


Ireland Forever 

400

What three pieces of equipment are necessary to play the Irish sport of hurling?

 A hurley (stick), sliotar (ball) and helmet.

500

What is the main ingredient in boxty?

Potatoes

500

Which famous ship was built in Belfast?

Titanic
500

What US city was the first to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?


Boston

500

What does the shamrock represent?


The Holy Trinity

500

Name 2 famous Irish bands, past or present.

U2, The Cranberries, The Pogues, The Chieftains, The Dubliners, Clannad 

600

Which traditional dish consists of mashed potatoes, kale and butter?

Colcannon

600

Which mythical creature is said to inhabit Irish waters?

Selkie

600

What was the original color of St. Patricks Day? 


Blue

600

What happens when you kiss the Blarney Stone?

You get the gift of gab or lose your shyness.

600

Where is the most famous of all churches dedicated to St. Patrick?


Dublin

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