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100

The name of the river flowing through Dublin.

"L..."

Liffey

100

Which colour should you wear on Irelands most famous holiday?

green

100

THE most popular Irish holiday.

St. Patrick's Day

100

The two official languages of the country.

1. Irish (Gaelic)

2. English

200

The full names of the two parts that make up the island of Ireland.

1. Northern Ireland

2. Republic of Ireland

200

What do the Irish sheep do to save themselves from the strong and cold winds of the country?

1. build sheep crowds

2. hide behind stone walls

3. lie down on the ground as flat as they can

2. They hide behind stone walls, which you can find all over the Irish countryside.
200

What is a traditional Irish instrument?

fiddle

200

Name two things that are typical for Ireland's landscape.

green hills, wide fields, cliffs, many lakes, ...
300

The two capital cities of the two countries that make up the island of Ireland.

1. Belfast

2. Dublin

300
What is Ireland's national symbol?

harp

300

What is the name for a traditional Irish bar?

pub

300

Name two reasons why many people left Ireland in the past.

1. Great (potatoe) famine

2. Were not allowed to practise their religion because of the British

3. Ireland was a poor country

400

Describe the two different flags of the two countries that make up the island Ireland.

1. Republic of Ireland: green - white - orange

2. Northern Ireland: flag of the UK

400

What is the name of Ireland's most famous beer?

It's called "Guinness" - Sláinte!

400

Ireland's national sport.

Gaelic Football

400

The name for a time when there was fighting and violence in Ireland.

"The T..."

"The Troubles"

500

How many lakes (loughs) does Ireland have?

Over 12.000

500

A small man who loves gold and who is also a symbol of Ireland.

Leprechaun

500

It's a special bread you get in Ireland.

soda bread

500

What does "Fáilte go h-Éirinn!" mean in English?

"Welcome to Ireland!"