Gaelic and Garble
On Irish passports, you’ll see the country listed as “Éire.” Provide the English translation.
What is "Ireland"?
This capital city sits on the River Liffey.
What is Dublin?
This patron saint of Ireland supposedly drove the snakes out — though historians say there probably weren’t any to begin with.
Who is St. Patrick?
This iconic Irish stout is brewed at St. James’s Gate in Dublin.
What is Guinness?
This hair color is strongly associated with Irish heritage.
What is red (redheads).
When raising a pint, you might shout “Sláinte!” before taking a drink. Provide the English translation.
What is "Cheers" (will accept "health" or "to your health" or "good health").
These dramatic cliffs in County Clare rise over 700 feet above the Atlantic.
What are the Cliffs of Moher?
This symbol appears on Ireland’s official seal and on Guinness products.
What is a harp?
This mashed potato dish often includes cabbage or kale.
What is colcannon?
This stereotypical phrase suggests that every Irish person has exceptional good fortune, especially around four-leaf clovers.
What is “the luck of the Irish”?
As you part ways with a friend, you might say “Slán.” Provide the English translation.
What is "Goodbye"?
This Massachusetts city is known for having one of the largest Irish-American populations in the U.S.
What is Boston?
This Irish surname prefix, meaning “descendant of,” explains why so many last names start with it.
What is O'? (Like O'Malley, or O'Hara)
This oddly-named food is made from pork blood and oats and commonly served in a full Irish breakfast.
What is blood sausage (will accept: black pudding)?
This outdated stereotypical phrase portrayed Irish immigrants in 19th-century America as violent, uneducated, and prone to fighting.
What is the "fighting Irish"?
In traditional love songs, an Irish singer might refer to their sweetheart as “mo grá.” Provide the English translation.
What is "My Love".
Many Irish immigrants first arrived in America through this famous New York harbor immigration station.
What is Ellis Island.
This traditional Irish dance show became globally famous in the 1990s for intense footwork and limited upper-body movement.
What is Riverdance?
These thin slices of bacon served at breakfast are known in Ireland by this term.
What are rashers?
This stereotypical phrase claims Irish people have the ability or charm to talk their way out of anything.
What is the “gift of gab”?
If someone asks you about the “craic,” they’re not asking about drugs. Provide the English translation.
Many Irish immigrants fleeing the famine traveled on overcrowded vessels known by this grim nickname.
What are coffin ships?
This common Irish surname prefix means “son of".
What is Mc (or Mac)?
This creamy Irish butter brand is so rich it’s basically gold in stick form.
What is Kerrygold?
This phrase appeared consistently on 19th-century American job postings, excluding Irish immigrants from employment. (Must be exact phrasing)
What is “No Irish Need Apply”?