This iconic Irish brewery, founded in 1759, signed a 9,000-year lease at St. James’s Gate in Dublin.
What is Guinness?
This traditional Irish dish combines mashed potatoes with cabbage and is as fun to say as it is to eat.
What is colcannon?
This major 1916 uprising against British rule took place in Ireland's capital city.
What is the Easter Rising?
This Irish word is commonly used in toasts and means "health."
What is Sláinte?
This term is used in Ireland to describe fun, entertainment, and good times, often involving music and laughter.
What is craic?
Often served in a copper mug (though it's optional), this Irish whiskey cocktail combines whiskey, ginger beer, and lime.
What is an Irish Mule?
Often enjoyed with a pint of Guinness, this hearty Irish dish is typically made with lamb, potatoes, carrots, and onions.
What is Irish stew?
The Easter Rising began on this Christian holiday, probably making it the most intense Easter celebration in history.
What is Easter Monday?
This is the Irish word for "Ireland" and is a term often used in Irish songs and poetry.
What is Éire?
On March 17th, people all over the world celebrate this Irish holiday with parades, beer, and wearing green.
What is St. Patrick's Day?
This famous Irish cream liqueur, made with whiskey, cream, and cocoa, is perfect in coffee—or straight from the bottle (we don’t judge).
What is Baileys Irish Cream?
This iconic Irish bread is made with baking soda instead of yeast and is best served warm with a slab of butter.
What is soda bread?
During the Easter Rising, Irish rebels seized this historic Dublin building, which served as their headquarters.
What is the General Post Office (GPO)?
If you want to greet someone in Irish, you'd say this word, which means "hello."
What is Dia dhuit?
This plant, associated with Ireland, is said to have been used by Saint Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity.
What is the shamrock?
This Irish whiskey brand is known for being triple-distilled and smooth enough to drink neat or on the rocks.
What is Jameson?
Despite not really being eaten in Ireland but more popular in America on St. Patrick's Day, this meat-and-cabbage dish is still a beloved symbol of Irish cuisine.
What is corned beef and cabbage?
Starting in the late 1960s, this violent conflict between nationalists and unionists in Northern Ireland lasted about 30 years.
What are The Troubles?
This Irish word, meaning "friend," is one you'll want to remember for making new pals.
What is cara?
These iconic Irish buildings are famous for their live music, cozy atmosphere, and friendly banter.
What is the Irish pub?
Though it shares a name with a fiery bird, this traditional Irish beer is known for its ruby-red color and smooth finish.
What is Smithwick's?
This traditional Irish breakfast dish includes sausage, bacon, eggs, and—most importantly—these black and white varieties of a pudding that aren't desserts.
What is black and white pudding?
This 1998 agreement helped bring an end to The Troubles, proving that sometimes all you need is a little paperwork for peace.
What is the Good Friday Agreement?
This phrase means "Ireland forever" and is often seen at Irish cultural events.
What is Éirinn go Brách?
This Irish symbol, a stringed musical instrument, is featured on Ireland’s official seal.
What is the harp?