Irish Cryptids
Which Irish cryptid is known for its eerie wailing, often heard before a death occurs?
Banshee
What mischievous creature do Irish children often leave treats for, sometimes referred to as offerings?
Fairies
What bay in Ireland is famous for its oysters and annual seafood festival?
Galway Bay
What Irish author wrote the novel Dracula?
Bram Stoker
What is considered bad luck to gift someone in Ireland because it “cuts” the relationship?
A knife
What legendary Irish creature is a small water horse that lures people to ride it before dragging them underwater?
Kelpie
What is the traditional Irish New Year’s Eve superstition for good luck?
Banging bread against the walls
What is the longest river in Ireland?
River Shannon
What Irish actor starred in Schindler’s List and Taken?
Liam Neeson
What haunted castle in Ireland is home to the ghost of a murdered priest and the “Red Lady”?
Leap Castle
Which Irish cryptid is said to be a giant, black dog that roams the countryside, sometimes bringing bad luck?
The Hound of Dartmoor
What is the name of the Irish tradition where unmarried women place mistletoe under their pillows on New Year’s Eve to dream of their future husband?
Mistletoe Dreaming
What is the smallest county in Ireland?
Louth
Which Irish author wrote The Picture of Dorian Gray?
Oscar Wilde
What must you never take from a fairy ring or risk bad luck?
A stone or flower
Which cryptid from Irish folklore is a fairy or spirit that takes the form of a human child to replace an actual baby?
Changeling
What is the Irish word for cheers when toasting a drink?
Sláinte
Which county is known as the “Rebel County”?
Cork
What Irish musician is the lead singer of U2?
Bono
What common Irish household object is sometimes turned upside down to ward off bad luck?
A horseshoe
What is the name of the legendary Irish sea creature that resembles a mermaid but is more sinister in nature?
Merrow
What is the name of the Irish festival where people jump over fires to celebrate midsummer?
Bealtaine (Beltane)
What natural wonder in Ireland is known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is made up of interlocking basalt columns?
Giant’s Causeway
What is the name of Ireland’s national theater in Dublin?
Abbey Theatre
What ancient Irish burial site is older than the pyramids and has a passage that aligns with the winter solstice sunrise?
Newgrange