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100

What meat and vegetable dish is a trademark St. Patrick's Day meal?

Corned beef and cabbage

100

According to Irish folklore, what will you find at the end of a rainbow?

A pot of gold

100

According to folklore, what’s a leprechaun’s occupation?

Cobbler or Shoemaker

100

What U.S. president was the first Irish Catholic to be elected to the office?

John F. Kennedy

100

The first known St. Patrick's Day parade occurred in Ireland.

False. The first recorded parade took place in St. Augustine, Florida.

200

What dark beer is synonymous with St Patrick’s Day?

Guinness

200

What cheerful Irish greeting is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day?

"Top of the morning to you"

200

What is the longest river in Ireland?

River Shannon

200

Which Irish actor starred in the 1962 Oscar-winning movie "Lawrence of Arabia?"

Peter O'Toole

200

What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

Belfast

300

What's the tagline for the breakfast cereal Lucky Charms?

"They're magically delicious!" 

300

In which Irish city will you find the Blarney Stone?

Cork

300

What 1959 children’s movie helped shape the modern-day image of a leprechaun? 

Darby O’Gill and the Little People

300

What Irishwoman was the first person to pass through Ellis Island's immigration system?

Annie Moore

Annie Moore was born in 1874 and, as the first person to be processed through the newly opened Ellis Island Immigration System, was presented with an American $10 gold piece.

300

What North American waterway did the Irish immigrants help build?

The Erie Canal

400

Buttermilk, salt, baking soda and flour are the basic ingredients in what traditional Irish food?

Irish soda bread.

400

What is the most famous nickname for Ireland? 

 The Emerald Isle

400

What animal is St Patrick famously said to have banished from Ireland?

Snakes!

400

What Irish actor starred in “Schindler’s List”?

Liam Neeson

400

What's the symbol for gold on the Periodic Table of Elements?

Au

500

A traditional Irish potato pancake is also known as what?

Boxty

500

What do the three leaves of a shamrock represent according to Irish tradition?

The Holy Trinity (Father, Sun & Holy Spirit) 

500

At 1,553 miles (2,500 km), Ireland is home to this scenic drive, the longest uninterrupted coastal route in the world.

The Wild Atlantic Way. The road stretches down the entire western coast of Ireland, from the border of Northern Ireland to Kinsale in the south.

500

What 16th century Irish pirate is famous for her meeting with England's Queen Elizabeth I?

Grace O'Malley

Grace was born in Ireland is believed to have been formally educated since she is believed to have spoken in Latin to Queen Elizabeth during their meeting in 1593.

500

Which U.S. city was the first to dye a river green in honor of St. Patrick's Day?

Chicago

In 1962, the city of Chicago dyed the Chicago River green.

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