General knowledge
Geography
Culture
Language
Folklore
100
What colors make up the Irish flag?
green, white and orange
100
What is the area of Ireland (island)?
84 400km²
100
After who is the national holiday of Ireland named?
St. Patrick
100
What is the offical language of Ireland?
Irish/Gaelic
100
What is the name of mythical shoemaker from Irish mythology?
The leprechaun
200
What year did Ireland gain its independence?
1921
200
Who owns one-sixth of the island?
The UK
200
What are the symbols of Ireland
Celtic harp and shamrock
200
When did Ireland's main language become English?
In mid-19th century
200
What does the leprechaun do?
He guards the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
300
How much of the population of USA are form Irish descent?
about 12%
300
How much of the island belongs to Ireland?
five-sixths
300
Where was St.Patrick born?
Wales
300
Do Irish students still need to learn Gaelic?
Yes
300
What is the French word for leprechaun?
le lutin
400
In what years was the Great famine in Ireland?
1845 and 1849
400
What is the name of the UK owned part on the island?
Northern Ireland
400
Where did Patrick learn about Christianity?
France
400
In what part of the country is Gaelic mainly spoken?
In the west
400
What happens if you catch a leprechaun?
He'll make you rich and your wishes will come true.
500
The population of the island is about 6 million. How much of it comes from Northern Ireland.
About 1.7 Million
500
Among the islands of Europe, what place is Ireland if judged by size.
3rd largest
500
When did St.Patrick die (date and year)?
AD 461, 17 March
500
What is the Gaelic word for Ireland?
Eire
500
What is the leprechaun often described doing?
Sitting with a tiny hammer and working on a fairy shoe