History of St. Patrick
St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but was he born there?
No
According to legend, what must a leprechaun give you?
His treasure
What is the capital of Ireland?
Who of the following is an Irish James Bond?A. Sean Connery B. Pierce Brosnan C. Timothy Dalton
B. Pierce Brosnan
What was his real name? A. Merlin B. Maewyn C. Merwyn
B. Maewyn
According to legend, if you kiss the Blarney stone what will you get?
‘The gift of the gab’
The ball used in a game of Hurling is called: A. Slither B. Sliver C Slinger
A slither
Which Irish writer wrote Dracula? A: Samuel Beckett B: James Joyce C: Bram Stoker
C Bram Stocker
In what country is St. Patrick buried?
Ireland
What is St. Patrick said to have driven out of Ireland?
Snakes
What colour is the Irish flag?
Green, white and orange
Which Irish writer wrote A picture of Dorian Grey?
Oscar Wilde
What small, green plant with three leaves did St. Patrick use to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish pagans?
Shamrock
Irish fairies. They resemble small old men.
In 1921, Ireland gained its independence from which country?
Britain
What is the real name of U2’s Bono?
Paul Hewson
When did he convert to Christianity?
When he was a slave
Can you find snakes in Ireland?
No
What happened after the Irish potato famine?
Many people left Ireland because they were dying of starvation, and they went to a America. Many more people died before they reached America because the travelling conditions were so bad. The ships that people travelled on became known as ‘coffin ships.’
Why did many people renew their interest in Irish traditional dance?
Because Riverdance aired on Irish TV during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest.