Ireland
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What's the tagline for the breakfast cereal Lucky Charms?
"They're magically delicious."
Which best-selling Irish band features Larry Mullen, Adam Clayton, the Edge and Bono?
U2
According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
Each year in Chicago since 1962, the Plumber Union dyes what Kelly green?
The river
What are the three colors of the Irish flag?
Green, white and orange
Buttermilk, salt, baking soda and flour are the basic ingredients in what traditional Irish food?
Irish soda bread
What popular theater show featured Michael Flatley and Jean Butler step-dancing to traditional Irish music?
"Riverdance"
Was St. Patrick a saint?
No, Saint Patrick was never actually canonized by the Catholic Church.
Three-leafed shamrocks were believed to be used by Saint Patrick to explain what?
The Holy Trinity
What is Ireland's most popular nickname?
The Emerald Isle
What meat and vegetable dish is a trademark St. Patrick's Day meal?
Corned beef and cabbage
On what instrument do you play piobaireachd music?
The bagpipe
True or false. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland was Irish.
False. St. Patrick was said to have been born in Britain (or Wales).
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17?
It marks the day St. Patrick died in 461 A.D.
What does the Irish phrase “Erin go bragh” mean?
Ireland forever
According to Wallethub, how many pints of Guinness are consumed on St. Patrick’s Day?
More than 13 million worldwide
What song about a mythological creature was a Top 10 hit for The Irish Rovers in 1968?
“The Unicorn”
True or False. St. Patrick was known to wear the color green.
False. In renderings, the saint was often pictured in blue, otherwise known as "St. Patrick's blue."
True or false: The first known St. Patrick's Day parade occurred in Ireland.
False. The first recorded parade took place in St. Augustine, Florida in 1601.