Irish General Knowledge
What did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
snakes
McDaid's in Donegal make what famous drink
Football Special
What does “Mac” in Irish surnames mean?
Which type of violin originated in Ireland?
fiddle
Which famous ship was built in Belfast?
Titanic
In what county would you find the town of Maynooth?
Kildare
The irish theme park Emerald park was previously called...
Tayto Park
In Irish mythology, Finn McCool was the leader of which band of warriors ?
The Fianna
Which Irish band is known for the songs “Hall of Fame” and “The man who can’t be moved”?
The Script
From what county did the Flight of the Earls set sail?
Donegal
Niall Horan is from which Irish town?
Mullingar
What type of cake is traditionally eaten during Halloween in Ireland?
Bairin Breac
What is the most common surname in Ireland?
Murphy
Which Irish singer has released songs called 'Outnumbered' and 'Power Over Me'?
Dermot Kennedy
What was the currency in Ireland before the Euro?
Punt (Pound)
Sing the next line:
Sinne Fianna Fáil...
atá faoi gheall ag Éirinn
In which county was the very first Supermac's founded?
Galway
What is the name of the fairy that in Irish cultures is said to forewarn families of death?
Banshee
Which of the following bands are NOT Irish?:
Boyzone, U2, The Cranberries, Backstreet Boys, Westlife, The Corrs, Kodaline
Backstreet Boys
In which year did Michael Collins die?
1922
Translate the following:
Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin
'there's no hearth like your own hearth' (there's no place like home)
What county does the traditional dish 'coddle' originate from?
Dublin
The Irish tricolour is the flag of which African country when turned backwards?
Ivory Coast
What traditional Irish instrument is made from goat skin?
bodhrán
What is the oldest university in the Republic of Ireland?
Trinity College Dublin