Ireland 1
Capital of Ireland
Dublin
Patron saint of Ireland
St Patrick
When is St Patrick's Day?
17th March
Ireland's largest city?
Dublin
What is the colour associated with Ireland?
Green
Ireland's population?
5.3 million people
What is the population of Dublin?
592000
What is Ireland's longest river?
the Shannon
What year did Ireland gain independence from Britain?
1922
Name an Irish band/ musician
The Cranberries, U2, Hozier, Niall Horan
What is the national sport of Ireland?
Hurling
Which country does Ireland share a border with?
Northern Ireland
Which animal did St Patrick chase out of Ireland?
snakes
What is the main difference between football and Gaelic football?
you can pick the ball up in Gaelic football
Name traditional Irish bread
Soda bread
Name the ocean to the west of Ireland
The Atlantic ocean
What does "craic" mean?
to have a laugh
What is Ireland's nick name?
The Emerald Isle
What is the weather like in Ireland?
Rainy
Name another Irish city apart from the capital.
Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford
What is a fiddle?
A violin.
What is the traditional dance called in Ireland?
Irish Sean-Nos
Describe the Irish Flag
It has three stripes - green, white and orange
What is the Irish currency?
Euro
Is Ireland part of the United Kingdom?
No, it is part of Europe