Irish Baby Traditions
Irish Actors
Irish Baby Animals
Movies Filmed in Ireland
Leprechaun Facts
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Irish brides are given a special white something to carry on their wedding day. With just a couple of stitches, it can be turned into a baby's bonnet, traditionally reserved for their Christening.

What is The "Magic" Irish Handkerchief

100

Played J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer—but for years, he was famous for his part in Peaky Blinders.

Who is Cillian Murphy

100

A Baby Irish Wolfhound

What is a puppy

100

This movie that involves a prince and a wizard had featured scenes in County Kerry and Clare.

What is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

100

Leprechauns are considered a part of this family of mythical creatures.

What are Fairies

200

The newlywed couple would save the top tier of their wedding cake not for their first anniversary, as is what many couples do; rather, they'd save the top of their wedding cake for their first child's Christening!

What is Irish Whiskey Cake

200

Best known as Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton and Clare in Derry Girls.

Who is Nicola Coughlan

200

A Baby Red Deer

What is a Calf

200

These 2 films in the same series used the dramatic locations of the Skellig Islands and the Dingle Peninsula for their "galaxy far, far away" settings.

What is Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi

200

Leprechaun is believed to be a variation of the Middle Irish word, lūchorpān, which translates to this in english.

What is Small Body

300

The new father and his friends would toast to his newborn's good health and a lifetime of happiness.

What is "Wetting" the Baby's Head

300

This Hollywood heartthrob is unrecognizable in his role in the HBO series The Penguin.

Who is Colin Farrell

300

A Baby Hedgehog

What is a Hoglet

300

Despite being set in Scotland, this movie filmed its epic battle scenes, such as the Battle of Stirling Bridge, in Ireland, utilizing locations like County Meath and the Curragh plains.

What is Braveheart

300

Although the little Irishmen are now synonymous with the color green, early accounts of leprechauns describe them as wearing this color.

What is Red

400

Parents will put this in their baby's hand to hold during the Christening to ensure a prosperous life.

What is The Silver Coin

400

He played 007 in the '90s and early 2000s and has starred in everything from Mamma Mia! to The Thomas Crown Affair.

Who is Pierce Brosnan

400

A Baby Irish Hare

What is a Leveret

400

This movie famously filmed its D-Day landing scene on Curracloe Beach in County Wexford.

What is Saving Private Ryan

400

Leprechauns are known for this profession, also a word for a sort of pastry.

What is Cobbler

500

To protect new babies from being whisked away by fairies, some Irish mothers will tie this to their baby's cradle until their baby's first birthday to ward off the fae.

What is The Red String

500

Whether you know her as Aunt Petunia from Harry Potter, Carolyn from Killing Eve, or as a powerhouse theater actress, she's been gracing screens and stages for decades.

Who is Fiona Shaw

500

A Baby Pine Marten

What is a Kit

500

This movie used the iconic Cliffs of Moher, which are called the "Cliffs of Insanity" in the film.

What is The Princess Bride

500

Leprechauns are known for being distrustful and secretive however that would change if you treat them with this fatal trait.

What is Kindness