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What Irish musical group has won 22 grammy awards and their first big hit in the US was Sunday Bloody Sunday?
U2
100
What famous Irish UFC fighter, who has been arrested in NYC, owned Proper Twelve Whiskey?
Conor McGregor
100
When was the Guinness brewery established by Arthur Guinness?
1759
100
What are the colors of the Irish flag?
Green, White, Orange
100
St Patrick's day celebration began in the 17th century. Why do we celebrate this day every year?
Anniversary of St. Patrick's death
200
What Irish singer had their only #1 song that was written by Prince?
Sinead O'Connor
200
Who is the 3rd ranking PGA golfer in the world, who is from northern Ireland and lives in Florida?
Hint - he also plays in CT's Travelers Championship
Rory McIroy
200
How many years is the lease on the current Guinness brewery in Dublin?
9000 years
200
Why do the Irish have a reputation for being drinkers?
They admittedly like to spend time socializing in pubs
200
The Irish potato famine which began in 1845 is responsible for the great migration from Ireland (2 million people). How many estimated people died during this ten-year period?
approximately 1 million
300
What Northern Irish singer wrote and performed Brown Eyed Girl?
Van Morrism
300
What traditional sport has 15 players on a team and was first played in 1885?
Gaelic Football
300
What is the address of Guinness brewery in Dublin?
James Court
300
What did the Irish use for a jack-o-lantern?
Turnip
300
What is/was the reason for the conflict between Ireland and northern Ireland?
Catholic "nationalists" versus Protestants "loyalists"
400
What is the name of the Irish national anthem?
We'll sing a song, a soldier's song,
With cheering rousing,
As round our blazing fires we throng,
The starry heavens o'er us;
Impatient for the coming fight,
And as we wait the morning's light,
Here in the silence of the night,
We'll chant a soldier's song.
A soldiers song
400
How many gold medals did Ireland win in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Bonus - What sport won these medals?
2
Bonus - Crew
400
How many steps does it take to pour a perfect pint of Guinness?
6
400
Who was molly maline?
Bonus - what did she sell?
fishmonger by day, prostitute by night
Bonus - cockles and muscles
400
What is another term for the conflict?
The troubles
500
Name the song by the lyrics...
There's a tear in your eye,
And I'm wondering why,
For it never should be there at all.
With such pow'r in your smile,
Sure a stone you'd beguile,
So there's never a teardrop should fall.
When your sweet lilting laughter's
Like some fairy song,
And your eyes twinkle bright as can be;
You should laugh all the while
And all other times smile,
And now, smile a smile for me.
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
John McCormack
500
What sport is older than the recorded history of Ireland and is thought to predate Christianity (5th century)?
Hurling
500
How long should it take to pour a perfect Guinness pint?
119.5 seconds or just under 2 minutes
500
What is the official color of Ireland?
Azure Blue
500
The Easter uprising of 1916 lasted 5 days. This was a significant rebellion against British rule in Ireland. What came out of the easter uprising?
The establishment of the native government elected on democratic principles.