St. Patrick
St Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland but where was he born?
Wales or Scotland
According to legend what must a leprechaun give you?
His treasure
During the famine what were the boats called that people travelled on to the USA?
coffin ships
Who of the following is an Irish James Bond?
A: Sean Connery
B: Timothy Dalton
C: Pierce Brosnan
C
In what county was St. Patrick buried?
Co. Down (Downpatrick)
If you kiss the Blarney Stone, what will you get?
The gift of the gab
What is the colour of the Irish Flag?
a: Green, White and Orange
B: Green, Orange and White
C: White, Orange and Green
D: Orange, Green and White
E: Orange, White and Green
A
Which Irish writer wrote "Dracula"?
Bram Stoker
What his original name?
A: Merylwyn
B: Maewyn
C: Merwyn
B: Maewyn
What is St. Patrick said to have driven out of Ireland?
Snakes
The ball used in Hurling is called:
A: slither
B: silver
C: sliotar
C
Which Irish actress was in Loving?
Ruth Negga
What small green plant with three leaves did he use to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish pagans?
Shamrock
How do you kiss the Blarney Stone?
To kiss the stone you have to lie on your back, bend backwards and downwards while holding onto an iron rail. The Blarney stone is set into the walls of the castle, ninety feet in the air!
Name six things that happen on St. Patrick's Day.
Schools are closed; people have a day off; parades; wear green; singing; dancing; drink green beer; wear shamrocks; dye hair green
What is Bono's real name?
Paul Hewson