Irish Traditions
Irish Music & Dance
Irish Myths & Magic
Irish Places & Landmarks
Lucky Sayings & Fun Facts
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On March 17th, people around the word celebrate this Irish Holiday!
St. Patrick's Day
100
This kind of music is played with fiddles, flutes, and drums in Ireland
Traditional Irish Music
100
This little man in green clothes is known for hiding gold at the end of a rainbow.
A Leprechaun
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You can kiss this famous stone at a castle in Ireland.
The Blarney Stone
100
People say this kind of clover brings extra good luck because it has more leaves than usual.
Four Leaf Clover
200
People wear this color on St. Patrick's Day to avoid getting pinched!
Green
200
This kind of fast, fancy foot dancing is is seen in shows like Riverdance.
Irish Step Dancing
200
This magical creature is half-horse, half-fish and lives in lakes, according to some Irish stories.
A Kelpie
200
This place has huge cliffs where you can see the ocean - and sometimes puffins!
Cliffs of Moher
200
IF you find gold at the end of this, you're very luck!
Rainbow
300
This small plant is a symbol of Ireland and is said to bring good luck.
300
This hand-held Irish drum is played with a stick called a tipper.
Bodhran
300
The Irish banshee is famous for doing this loud, spooky thing at night.
Wailing
300
This ancient stone tomb is older than the pyramids and glows during the winter solstice.
Newgrange
300
People in Ireland often say "Top of the __________ to ya!"
Morning
400
If you kiss the Blarney Stone, you're supposed to get the gift of this.
Gift of Gab
400
This wooden instrument sounds like a small flute and is often used in Irish music
A tin whistle
400
In stories, fairies in Ireland often live inside these natural green hills.
Fairy Mounds
400
This natural landmark looks like giant stepping stones near the sea.
Giant's Causeway
400
If you toss spilled salt over this shoulder, it's supposed to stop bad luck.
Left Shoulder
500
This food made of potatoes is a common part of Irish meals.
Mashed Potatoes
500
This group of women sings Irish songs in fancy dresses on big stages.
Celtic Woman
500
This Irish hero's name starts with a "C" and he once fought off an army as a boy.
Cu Chulainn
500
This Irish capital city is where you'll find Trinity College and lots of music!
Dublin
500
In Irish folklore, if you follow fairy lights in the woods, you might end up here!
Fairy World