St. Patrick
Ireland - general facts
Ireland - geography
Traditions
100

As a bishop he had a vision to bring .... to Ireland.

Christianity

100

What was the original colour of Ireland?

blue

100

What's the capital of the Republic of Ireland?

Dublin

100

What was the original vegetable that the Irish used for carving and making a lantern at Halloween?

turnip

200

St. Patrick was a slave for ... years.

six

200

What are the colours of the Irish flag?

green, white, orange

200

Tell me at least one city/town of the ROI. (NOT Dublin!)

Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford etc.

200

What does a leprechaun do if he sees you?

He pinches you.

300

At what age was St. Patrick captured by Irish pirates?

sixteen

300

What is the national symbol (a plant) of the Republic of Ireland?

shamrock

300

What is the territory of ROI? (approximately - 10% difference is allowed)

84,421 km2

300

According to the Irish, where can you find the leprechaun's pot of gold?

at the end of the rainbow

400

What was St. Patrick's real name?

Maewyn Succat

400

What's the nickname of Ireland?

the Emerald Isle

400

How many counties are there in the ROI?

twenty-six

400

Name at least two things that a traditional Irish breakfast contains.

bacon, sausages, eggs, black and white pudding, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, and toast