Irish Slang
Irish Writers/Folklore
Sights of Ireland
Irish Music/Dance
Irish Life and Culture
100

"Craic" is Irish for?

Having a good time :)

100

Who is the most famous writter in Ireland?

(He wrote Ulysses) 

James Joyce

100

What is the name of the most known 'cliffs'?

The Cliffs of Moher

100

This dance show brought Irish step dancing to global fame in the 1990s.

Riverdance

100

This March holiday celebrates the patron saint of Ireland.

St. Patricks Day

200

"Grand"

Not amazing, not awful - just okay or fine.

200

This fairy-like creature is said to grant wishes if you catch him, but don’t turn your back.

Leprechaun 

200

Where is it said one can recieve the 'gift of the gab'?

Blarney Castle/Kissing the Blarney Stone

200

This Irish rock band is known for hits like “With or Without You” and “Beautiful Day.”

U2

200

What is 'a chipper'?

A fish and chip shop

300

What does "banjaxed" mean?

broken or something ruined beyond repair

300

The banshee is a spirit known for doing this eerie thing as a death omen.

Wailing or Screaming

300

According to legend, this natural wonder was build by Finn McCool

The Giants Causeway

300

This folk ballad begins “In Dublin’s fair city, where the girls are so pretty…”

Molly Malone

300

What is Ireland favourite lunch?

A chicken fillet roll

400

What is a "yoke"?

A thing, object, or sometimes a person — when you don’t know the name of it.

400

In Irish mythology, this warrior hero of the Ulster Cycle gained his name by slaying a hound and taking its place.

Cú Chulainn

400

This medieval fortress in County Tipperary was once the seat of the Kings of Munster.

Rock of Cashel

400

This Ed Sheeran song tells the love story of his Irish grandparents and features traditional instrumentation and rhythm.

Nancy Mulligan

400

“Sláinte” is a Gaelic word often used in this social situation.

making a toast/drinking

"cheers"

500

Who is a "culchie"?

Someone that is from rural Ireland.

500

Known for his dark, modernist style, this Irish writer penned “Waiting for Godot.” 

Samuel Beckett

500

Ancient burial site, older than Stonehenge/pyramids.

Newgrange, Co. Meath

500

The bodhrán is a traditional Irish version of this type of instrument.

A drum

500

This annual RTÉ special marks the start of the Christmas season for many Irish families and showcases kids testing toys.

The late late toy show.