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Ireland's Great Famine, which lasted from 1845 to 1852, started with a massive destruction of what staple crop by the fungus-like organism Phytophthora infestans?
Potato
What fictional beverage do the characters in "Harry Potter" drink when they visit places like "The Three Broomsticks" and "The Hog's Head Pub?"
Butterbeer
Oscar-nominated Irish director Martin McDonagh's newest film is a 2022 black comedy titled The _____ of Inisherin, where the blank is filled with what spirits of legend?
Banshees
Former monarch of Northern Ireland, Queen Elizabeth, loved this breed of dog.
Corgi
What was Chelsea named after?
Chelsea Football Club
What is the national symbol of Ireland?
The Celtic Harp
What is the location of Arthur Guinness's St. James's Gate Brewery
The Titanic was built in which Irish city?
Belfast
This dog breed name was derived from the Irish word "beag" meaning small.
Beagle
This Irish chocolate bar featuring real honeycomb is Chelsea's favorite candy.
Crunchies
DAILY DOUBLE
Considered one of Ireland's greatest cultural treasures, the Book of Kells is a 9th-century illuminated manuscript held in the library of university?
Trinity College
Which of the following ISN’T a famous Irish brewery?
Guinness, Smithwicks, Bulmers, or Harp Lager
Bulmers
Who was the only Irish actor to play James Bond?
Pierce Brosnan
Name 2 dog breeds that have the word Irish in the name.
Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound, Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Terrier
Where in Ireland are (one of) Chelsea's parents from?
Mom - Northern Ireland, Near Belfast
Dad - Southern Ireland, County Laois
What river whose name is also a common woman's first name is the longest in Ireland, at 224 miles?
Shannon
What three-word nickname was used to refer to a drink comprising pale beer and dark beer, usually called a “half and half” in Ireland
Black and Tans
What’s the name of the lead vocalist of the band The Corrs?
Andrea Corr
Loca is a special pug who went viral on the internet for not being able to do something well. What is Loca unable to do?
He just can't feckin run
What is Chelsea's favorite place in Ireland? Hint: castle
Ashford Castle
Kissing the Blarney Stone will, according to legend, give one the alliterative "Gift of the" what Irish slang word meaning "eloquence" or "speaking skill?"
Gift of Gab
Starr Hill, Three Notch'd, James River, and Devil's Backbone are all breweries and beer brands with home bases in what eastern U.S. state?
Virginia
This second-highest selling musical artist in Ireland's history (after U2) has never gone on tour and never performed a live solo concert.
Enya
How many breeds originated in Ireland?
Nine
What does the last name "Lawlor" mean in garlic?
Half a book, or one who mutters