History of St. Patrick
Who is St. Patrick?
The patron Saint of Ireland
According to legend, what must a leprechaun give you?
His treasure
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
Where was the song Riverdance first aired?
In the Eurovision Song Contest
In what country is St. Patrick buried?
Ireland
According to legend, if you kiss the Blarney stone what will you get?
The gift of the gab
What color is the Irish flag?
Green, white and gold
What Irish writer won a Nobel Prize for literature?
Samuel Beckett
Could St. Patrick escape from slavery?
What is St. Patrick said to have driven out of Ireland?
Snakes
Which two languages has Ireland?
English and Gaelic/Irish
Which Irish writer wrote Dracula?
Bram Stoker
What was his real name?
Maewyn
Name six things that happen on St. Patrick’s Day.
Schools are closed; people have a day off; parades; wear green; singing; dancing; drink green beer; wear shamrocks; dye hair green.
In 1921, Ireland gained its independence from which country?
Britain
Which Irish writer wrote A picture of Dorian Grey?
Oscar Wilde
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but where was he born?
It is thought that in Scotland or Wales
St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain ...
the Holy Trinity
The ball use in a game of Hurling is called...
a slither
What is the real name of U2’s Bono?
Paul Hewson