Ireland Basics
What is the capital city of Ireland?
In which century did Ireland achieve independence from Great Britain?
20th century
This blonde Irish singer is most known for being a part of the boy band One Direction
Niall Horan
"Dia dhuit!" means _____________ in Irish?
Hello!
The Cliffs of _______ in County Clare are known for their stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Moher
What is the currency used in Ireland?
The Euro
Which ill-fated ship set sail from Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1912?
The Titanic
This Irish actress starred in movies such as Brooklyn, Ladybird, and Little Women
Saiorse Ronan
"Go raibh maith agat" translates to ___________ , which is used to express appreciation
Thank you
English singer Ed Sheeran has a song about a girl from which Irish city?
Galway
When is Saint Patrick's Day?
March 17
What is the predominant religion in Ireland?
Catholicism
Irish actor Pierce Brosnan played which famous spy with the codename 007?
James Bond
The Irish language is also called ___________ .
Gaelic or Gaeilge
People say that doing what to the Blarney stone will bring good luck?
Kissing
Which U.S. college football team won a game in Dublin, Ireland this past fall?
Notre Dame
In much of the 1840s and 1850s, which important Irish crop experienced a disease that caused famine across much of the island?
Potato
This Irish actor has starred in movies such as Taken and Love, Actually
Liam Neeson
To ask for something politely in Irish, you would say "Le do thoil". In English, you would just say _______ .
This pedestrian bridge crosses the River Liffey in Dublin and is named after the price of the toll that people used to pay for walking across it
Ha'penny Bridge
The school that we are visiting in Ireland is called the __________ National School.
Barryroe
Bernese Mountain Dog
Ireland's most famous UFC fighter is whom?
Conor MacGregor
This is the name of Ireland in Irish
Éire
We will be visiting EPIC, a museum in Dublin that tells the story of what?
Irish Emigration