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This NHL (National Hockey League) was known as the "St. Patrick's" from 1919 to 1927 and wore green jersey's
Taranto Maple Leaves
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
From glen to glen and down the mountains side
The summers gone and all the roses falling
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide
Danny Boy - Bing Crosby (1945)
This traditional staple of the day is made of flour, baking soda, buttermilk and salt. Oh, and don't forget the raisins!
Irish Soda Bread
Guinness
This school has a Leprechaun as a mascot, has a home in South Bend and who's team colors of blue and gold give their athletic department this iconic teams name
Notre Dame - Fighting Irish
What are the colors on Irelands flag?
Green White and Orange
Twas given to me by a girl that I know
Since we've met, faith, I've known no repose
She is dearer by far than the world's brightest star
And I call her my...
My Wild Irish Rose - Dennis Day
You might eat this cereal full of marshmallow shapes and sponsored by a little green man by the name of "Lucky"
Lucky Charms
This midwestern city dyes their river green
Chicago
This basketball team also has the little mischievous character as a mascot. Reigning from Boston what is the name of this team?
Celtics
What Isle is Ireland known as?
The Emerald Isle
...sure it's like a morn in spring
In the lit of Irish laughter, you can hear the angels sing
When Irish hearts are happy all the world seems bright and gay but when Irish...
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling - Joni James
A comforting dish perfect for a cold winters night. made with mashed potatoes, ground beef and vegetables, this dish has a sheep's guardian to thank for it's name sake
Sheppard's Pie
This is the color you're supposed to wear unless you plan on being pinched!
Green
This actor hails from Ireland. Some of is most iconic roles include Bryan Mills in Taken, Jean valJean in the movie adaptation of Les Misérables, Oskar Schindler in Schindler's List and Qui-Gon Jim in Star Wars Episode I
Liam Neeson
When you go to Dublin, you can go on a tour of this famous storehouse known for this popular drink. If you want the full experience, you'll be out $100 a person and have to walk around for 3 hours, but you'll learn how to pour the drink right!
Guinness
She was a fish monger and sure twas no wonder
For so were her father and mother before
and they wheeled their barrow through streets broad and narrow
crying "cockles and mussels, alive, alive oh!"
Molly Malone - The Dubliners
This dynamic duo containing cured meat and a leafy green vegetable have been the staple suppertime dish on St. Patrick's day for centuries
Corned Beef and Cabbage
We've all heard the phrase "Kiss me, I'm Irish!" But the origin of the phrase is said to come from kissing this large boulder in Ireland
Blarney Stone
This actor hailing from Ireland played his role as the only Irish actor to play British secret agent, James Bond. Other notable films include, The Ghost Writer, Love is All You Need and The Fourth Protocol
Pierce Brosnon
The Blarney Stone is made of a block of carboniferous limestone and can be found in this southern Ireland town. It's name has a relation to a wine bottle
Cork, Ireland
Over in Killarney, many years ago
My mother sang a song to me in tones so sweet and low
Just a simple little ditty in her good old Irish way
And I'd give the world if I could hear that song of hers today
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's An Irish Lullaby) - Bing Crosby
What starchy tuber caused quite the ruckus in Ireland that forced many people to immigrate to the United States
Potato
This plant may be a St. Patrick's day symbol, but what you might not know is that it's in the pea family. Good luck catching one with four leaves
Clover/Shamrock