General Ireland Trivia
St Patricks Life
St Patricks Day Symbols
St Patricks Day Traditions
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Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag.
100
Where was St. Patrick born?
Britain
100
What lies at the end of the rainbow?
A pot of gold!
100
Which city has the largest St. Patrick's day parade in the world?
New York City
200
What language is spoken in Ireland other than English?
Gaelic (Irish)
200
What animal did St Patrick supposedly drive out of Ireland?
Snake
200
How many leaves does a shamrock have?
Three
200
What happens if someone does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
They get pinched!
300
What is the capital of Ireland AND Northern Ireland?
Dublin, Belfast
300
In which century did St. Patrick live?
The 4th Century
300
Symbols of Ireland include the shamrock and a golden ______? (Hint: it's an instrument)
Harp
300
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
Chicago
400
What is the population of Ireland? (Both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland)
Around 7 million
400
At what age was St. Patrick kidnapped and taken to Ireland as a slave?
16 years old
400
If you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
He will grant you 3 wishes OR you get his gold
400
What was the original color of St. Patricks Day?
Blue
500
What crop failed in Ireland and caused the Great Famine in the 1840s?
Potatoes
500
What job did St. Patrick do while he was enslaved in Ireland?
Shepherd / sheep herder
500
What is a leprechaun's job?
A shoemaker
500
What food is traditionally eaten on St. Patrick’s Day?
Corned beef with cabbage