Irish History & Geography
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
A vegetable that tastes great mashed or fried.
Potatoes
What is the traditional Irish drink made from fermented apples called?
Cider
Where was St. Patrick born?
Britain
The National flower of Ireland
Shamrock
A green vegetable that can be eaten boiled or used in coleslaw.
Cabbage
What is the most popular sport in Ireland?
Gaelic football
What is the animal that St. Patrick drove out of Ireland, according to legend?
Snakes
What is the capital of Northern Ireland? (Separate country from the Republic of Ireland)
Belfast
A special type of meat eaten especially on St. Patrick's Day.
Beef
What musical instrument, commonly associated with Scotland and Ireland, consists of a bag, pipes, and reeds?
Bagpipe
What is the name of the famous Irish beer that is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
Guinness
What is the other language spoken in Ireland besides English?
Gaelic / Irish
What classic Irish meal consists of red meat, carrots, onions, and potatoes?
Irish stew
What famous rock band, formed in Dublin in 1976, has a lead singer named Bono?
U2
This U.S. city dyes its river green for St. Patricks day
Chicago
Who is the current president of Ireland?
Michael D. Higgins
Buttermilk, salt, baking soda and flour are the basic ingredients in what traditional Irish food?
Irish soda bread
A word the Irish use that means small.
"Wee"
This US city boasts the largest St. Patrick's day parade in the world
New York City