Foolin' Around
What is the most popular sport in Ireland
Gaelic Football
Where was Saint Patrick born?
A) Ireland
B) Germany
C) Roman Britain
D) France
Roman Britain (modern day Wales)
What color was originally associated with St. Patrick before green?
A) Blue
B) Gold
C) Red
D) Purple
Blue
What's the average number of drinks consumed per person on St. Patrick’s Day (within 1)?
4
According to folklore, what’s a leprechaun’s occupation?
Shoemaker
Where was the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade?
United States (Boston, 1737)
Historically, what color is disrespectful to wear in Northern Ireland on St. Patrick's Day?
Orange
What word means "health" or "cheers"
Sláinte
What does the three-leaved shamrock symbolize?
A) The holy trinity
B) Triple Goddess: Maiden, Mother, and Crone
C) The Irish Tricolour: Green (Gaelic tradition), White (peace), and Orange (Protestant community).
D) Birth, Life, and Death
The holy trinity
Wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns
2. What was St. Patrick’s original name?
A) Patrick O’Connor
B) Maewyn Succat
C) Fergus McBride
D) Patrickus
Maewyn Succat
What colors are on the Irish flag from left to right?
Green, White, Orange
How long is the perfect Guinness pour? (guess to the closest 10%)
119.5 seconds
What happened to St Patrick when he was 16
A) He hit puberty
B) He was kidnapped by pirates
C) He joined the Catholic Church
D) He killed his first snake
He was kidnapped by pirates
What do you call a female leprechaun?
Nothing, they don't exist
What color is considered the "runner-up" that often is used alongside green in decorations?
Gold
Of all the pints of beer sold in Ireland, what fraction is Guinness? (closest guess wins)
1/3
What % of Irelands population lives in Dublin?
~25%
In the Lucky Charms commercials, what does the shooting star marshmallow power do?
Flight
What is Ireland's most popular nickname?
The Emerald Isle
What country is the #1 consumer of Guinness?
Great Britain
What animal is crowned king every year at the Puck Fair in Killorglin.
A wild goat.