Random St. Patrick's Day Questions
Name 1 of 2 American cities that dye the river green on March 17
Chicago or San Antonio
What is Ireland's nickname?
Emerald Isle
What happens in Ireland when a person did not wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
They get pinched
What cheerful Irish greeting is often associated with Ireland?
"Top of the morning to you"
What Irish actor played James Bond?
What is always at the end of a rainbow?
Pot of gold
Why do Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17th?
The day St. Patrick died
What is the official emblem of Ireland?
Harp
An Irish legend is that St. Patrick drove these out of Ireland
Snakes
Name one of the two days pubs in Ireland closed.
Good Friday and Christmas
What three colors make up the Irish flag?
Green, white, and orange
What is the longest river in Ireland?
Shannon River
"Erin Go Brah" means what in Irish?
Ireland Forever
What is the famous stone set into the wall of a castle in County Cork?
Blarney Stone
What US President was the first Irish Catholic to be elected to office?
John F. Kennedy
What American city had the first St. Patrick's Day parade?
St. Augustine, Florida
What does the circle in the middle of the Celtic Cross represent?
The sun
This style of ring has two hands holding a heart.
Claddagh
What is the tradition craft practiced by leprechauns?
Making shoes
Many last names begin with "Mac" which means what?
"son of"
Where was St. Patrick born?
England
At what age was Patrick sold into slavery?
16
What does the color orange represent in the Ireland flag?
Protestant
St. Brigid turned water into what beverage?
Milk or Beer
What does the shamrock symbolize?
The Holy Trinity