History
Officially neutral during World War II, Ireland referred to the war by what alarming E-word?
Emergency
Which country is directly east of Ireland?
United Kingdom
Name one Irish food
Anything
According to Irish folklore, what will you find at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of gold
What 3 colors are the Irish flag composed of?
Orange, white, and green.
After the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, Gaelic culture no longer faced a major threat from what seafaring Norse people?
Vikings
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
Ireland's Great Famine, which lasted from 1845 to 1852, started with a massive destruction of what staple crop by fungus-like organisms.
Potatoes
What holiday was invented in Ireland?
Halloween
From 2003 to 2012, Dublin-born Brian O'Driscoll captained the Irish men's national team in what sport?
Rugby
Although often falsified as a French invention owing to its name and history, what disturbing beheading device was actually first used in Ireland?
Guillotine
Approximately how many castles and ruins are there in Ireland?
30,000
What is included in a shepherds pie? List 3 ingredients.
Ground beef, carrots, peas, corn, and mashed baked potatoes.
What general place plays a huge part in Irish culture/customs?
Pubs
What percentage of people in Ireland have red hair?
On April 11, 1912 Francis Browne was on a pier in Ireland when he took one of the last known photos of what object?
The Titanic.
Where did 'Bloody Sunday' take place?
Derry, or Northern Ireland
Guinness and Irish Whiskey
Which Irish Christmas tradition is a reference to 'The 12 days of Christmas' carol?
The 12 Pubs of Christmas (where people visit 12 different pubs and have a drink from each)
What is Ireland's national symbol?
A harp.
In 1541, which English Tudor king beheaded Irish sovereignty and declared himself King of Ireland which the Irish parliament acknowledged the following year with the passage of the Crown of Ireland Act?
King Henry Vlll (8)
Name at least 2 cities in Ireland other than Dublin.
Belfast, Derry, Kilkenny, Galway, Cork, etc.
What is Irish champ, a traditional Irish meal, composed of?
Mashed potatoes, milk, butter, and scallions
In which month do people hike up a mountain to see the statue of Saint Patrick?
July
The oldest company in Ireland was started by the Rathborne family more than 500 years ago. Still operating today, what product do they make?
Candles