St. Patrick's Day
Ireland
Irish Food
100

St. Patrick was the patron saint that converted Ireland to Christianity, but he was actually not Irish, being born in this country and taken to Ireland by slavers as a teenager.

Roman Britain

100

This is the country's first official language, however the second official language English is more commonly spoken.

Irish Gaelic
100

When whiskey and whipped cream are added to coffee, the brew is known around the world as this.

Irish Coffee
200

The Chicago river is dyed every year in honor of St. Patrick's Day. With a harmless vegetable dye, the river turns a vivid green color, resembling this natural gem.

Emerald
200

The Irish capital, named this, is home to over one quarter of the total population.



Dublin
200

The Irish (this) Famine is an event that stands out in the history of Irish foods. 

Potato
300

The international holiday is famously shortened to St. Patty's Day in America. In Ireland, "Patty" is short for Patricia - a female name. True Irish spelling for Patrick is Pádraig, shortening the traditional nickname to this slightly different spelling

P-A-D-D-Y
300

At the Olympics, this is Ireland's most successful sport.

Boxing
300

Joseph ‘Spud’ Murphy was the Irish man that invented flavored this.

Potato chips
400

Legend has it, the Catholic missionary used this green plant as a symbol of the Holy Trinity. 

Three leaf clover
400

This type of clover is the national symbol of Ireland, and along with the harp it is a registered trademark of the country.

Shamrock
400

Ireland is actually the largest importer in Europe of this potassium-filled fruit.

Bananas
500

These famous St. Patrick's Day mascots derive from Irish folklore- the mischievous, shoemaking fairy-folk are known for hiding their riches at the end of rainbows. 

Leprechauns
500

This world famous beer is from Ireland, it originated in a Dublin brewery.

Guinness
500
A traditional part of Irish breakfast is this, a type of blood sausage. 
Black pudding