Irish Food & Drinks
St Patrick's Life
Symbols & Traditions
Music & Literature
Ireland
100
Most people usually associate this drink with Scotland. The Irish version has an additional ‘e’ in the name.
whiskey
100
When is St Patrick’s Day celebrated?
17th March
100
What is the national flower/emblem of Ireland?
The Shamrock.
100
What is the national Irish traditional musical instrument?
an Irish harp
100
What colors are on the Irish flag?
green, white, and orange
200
The vegetable that is most associated with Ireland. You can boil them, roast them, bake them and mash them.
potatoes
200
Why is St Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17?
It's the day Saint Patrick died in 461 CE
200
Which city has the largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world?
New York
200
The name of Ireland’s most famous rock band.
U2
200
This is what you get when you kiss the Blarney Stone
a gift to speek well
300
This alcoholic beverage is only served on St. Patricks Day.
green beer
300
Where was the real Saint Patrick born?
Britain, Scotland
300
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day?
Chicago
300
What is the famous novel Bram Stoker wrote?
''Dracula''
300
In Ireland, what does the colour green stand for?
hope?
400
Coffee mixed with a dash of Irish whiskey and served with cream on top known as?
Irish Coffee
400
What was St. Patrick's profession when he returned to Ireland at the age of 47?
a Christian missionary
400
What do the three leaves of a shamrock represent according to Irish tradition?
The Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)
or
hope, love and faith
400
C.S. Lewis wrote what famous books?
The Chronicles of Narnia
400
What is the translation of "Erin Go Brah"?
"Ireland Forever"
500
Another drink you’ll find in Ireland and in pubs and bars across the world. Name the brand.
Guinness beer
500
What animal did St Patrick drive all out of Ireland?
snakes
500
According to Irish folklore, what will you find at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of gold
500
Who sings the song 'Only Time'?
Enya
500
Ireland is divided into four provinces. One is part of two countries: the Republic of Ireland and the .
Northern Ireland
600
What Irish meal consists of red meat, carrots, onions and potatoes?
Irish stew
600
Was St Patrick sold as a slave before he became a monk?
TRUE or FALSE
True
600
What is the leprechaun's job?
shoemaker
600
Who is this famous Irish musician?
Bono
600
What is the other name of Ireland?
The Emerald Isle/Island