History of St. Patrick
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but was he born there?
No
According to legend, what must a leprechaun give you?
His treasure
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
Q: Who of the following is an Irish James Bond?
A: Sean Connery
B: Pierce Brosnan
C: Timothy Dalton
B. Pierce Brosnan
Q: What was his real name?
A: Merlin
B: Maewyn
C: Merwyn
B. Maewyn
According to legend, if you kiss the Blarney stone what will you get?
“The gift of the gab”
Q: The ball used in a game of Hurling is called:
A: a slither
B: a sliver
C: a slinger
A. a slither
Q: Which Irish writer wrote Dracula?
A: Samuel Beckett
B: James Joyce
C: Bram Stoker
C. Bram Stoker
In what country is St. Patrick buried?
Ireland
What is St. Patrick said to have driven out of Ireland?
Snakes
What colour is the Irish flag?
Green, white and orange (gold)
Q: Which Irish writer wrote A picture of Dorian Grey?
A: Oscar Wilde
What small, green plant with three leaves did St. Patrick use to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish pagans?
The shamrock
Name six things that happen on St. Patrick’s Day.
A: Schools are closed; people have a day off; parades; wear green; singing; dancing; drink green beer; wear shamrocks; dye hair green.
In 1921, Ireland gained its independence from which country?
Britain
What is the real name of U2’s Bono?
Paul Hewson