Irish General Knowledge
The Irish play Gaelic soccer & rugby versions of this game
Futball
Who is known to have founded Apple?
Steve Jobs
What is the longest river in the world?
Nilo
To wear formal clothes, or a costume for a special occasion.
Dress up
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taught
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teach
taught
taught
Where is the Guinnes Lake located?
Wicklow Mountains
What team has won the FIFA World Cup the most times?
Brasil
What is the capital of Russia?
Moscu
To become less violent, nervous, excited or angry
Calm down
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shake
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shake
shook
shaken
Irish author, known today for his Gothic horror novel Dracula.
Bram Stoker
How many days are in a leap year?
366
What is the highest mountain on earth?
Everest
When you meet people by accident or unexpectedly.
Bump into
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lay
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lie
lay
lain
This popular tourist attraction located in Cork that is also known as the Stone of Eloquence
The Blarney Stone
How many elements are in the periodic table?
118
What continent has the most countries?
Africa
When you spend less money on something.
Cut Back
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Seek
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Seek
Sought
Sought
In which decade did the potato famine strike Ireland?
1840s
At which temperature does water boil on the Fahrenheit scale?
212
Which river flows through Paris?
Siena
Turn down
Complete the forms:
overdo (=to exaggerate)
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overdo
overdid
overdone