Ireland!
name the colors on the Irish flag!
Orange
Green
White
Up until the 1970s, what used to be closed in Ireland on St Patricks Day?
Candy stores
Pubs
Parks
Ice cream polars
What cheerful Irish greeting is often associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
Irish today, hungover tomorrow
May the road rise up to meet you
Top of the morning to you
Half man, half mattress
Top of the morning to you
is an old-fashioned, often stereotypical, Irish-associated greeting meaning "the best part of the morning to you" or simply "good morning."
What is a boxty?
an Irish potato cake
fish & chips
boiled bacon
sweet fruit bread
an Irish potato cake!
named for its humble, rustic origins as a staple food in poor communities. Its name likely derives from the Irish phrase "arán bocht tí" which translates to "poor house bread"
At what age was Saint Patrick kidnapped and brought to Ireland?
11
13
16
21
16!
St. Patrick, born in Britain around the late 4th century,
kidnapped by Irish raiders & taken to Ireland as a slave.
During 6 years of captivity he worked as a shepherd
He eventually escaped, returning to Britain before becoming a missionary who returned to Ireland
Up until the 1970s, what was prohibited on St. Patrick's Day in Ireland?
b) Opening pubs
It was a religious holiday, not a drinking holiday
Answer: d) It has not been reliably quantified, say
On average, how much money do consumers spend on St. Patrick’s Day?
$0
$4
$14
$44
$44.50
According to Wallethub, how many pints of Guinness are consumed on St. Patrick’s Day world wide?
500,000
1,000,500
9,000,000
13,000,000
Answer: More than 13 million worldwide!
Making and repairing shoes.
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin!
anyone been?
how old is the oldest pub in Ireland?
196 years old
311 years old
901 years old
1,125 years old
over 3,000 years old
1,125 years old!!
Seans Bar is located in Athlone, County Westmeath, is officially recognized as the oldest pub in Ireland, and potentially the world, with roots dating back to roughly 900 AD. That makes the pub over 1,125 years old!!
During renovations in the 1970s, walls made of wattle and wicker were discovered, dating back to the 10th century, confirming its ancient origin.
What year did the first known St. Patrick's Day celebration happen in the U.S.?
1500
1600
1750
2000
1600!
The first known St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the U.S. took place in 1600 in St. Augustine, Florida, organized by Irish priest Ricardo Artur. A subsequent parade was held in the same Spanish colony in 1601. The tradition later grew with major celebrations in Boston (1737) and New York City (1762)
What's the average number of drinks consumed per person on St. Patrick’s Day?
.5
1.5
4.2
8.6
4.2!
Maewyn Succat
In which Irish city will you find the Blarney Stone?
Cork
Limerick
Galway
Dublin
Cork!
Kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle in Ireland,90 feet up a tower, is believed to bestow the "gift of the gab"—eloquence and clever persuasion—on anyone who kisses it while hanging upside down. The tradition dates back centuries, and the stone itself is a 330-million-year-old piece of limestone.
What U.S. president was the first Irish Catholic to be elected to the office?
Andrew Jackson
JFK
Ulysses S. Grant
Bill Clinton
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was not the first President of Ireland (which was Douglas Hyde in 1938), but he was the first Irish-Catholic President of the United States, inaugurated in 1961. He was the first sitting U.S. President to visit Ireland in 1963 and had 100% Irish ancestry on both sides
What does “Erin go bragh” mean?
Ireland forever
Forever Irish
St. Patrick is Coming
Good luck Ireland
Ireland Forever! or or "Ireland till Doomsday"
Éirinn go Brách. It is an expression of loyalty and nationalist pride, used historically as a rallying cry against British rule, notably by the United Irishmen in 1798 and often on green flags featuring a harp
Why do traditional Irish soda bread loaves have a cross cut into the top?
c) To let the fairies out (or sometimes to "bless" the bread
Which landmark was first lit green in 1962 to mark St. Patrick's Day?
c) The London Eye (Note: The first notable major greening was the Empire State Building in1962, however, the London Eye is a popular modern
How many people visit New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral each year?
20,000
300,000
2 million
5 million
over 5 million!
About how many Americans claim to have some Irish ancestry??
2 million
13 million
31 million
100 million
31.5 million!
this number roughly 9-10% of the total US population and is over 7x the population of Isle of Ireland
The second largest ancestry group after Geman
Name 2 historic sites that has been lit up in green on St. Patrick's Day in recent years
The Roman Colosseum, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Sydney Opera House, the Empire State Building, Christ the Redeemer Statue (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and newer additon Niagara Falls
Which of these is a popular savory breakfast item in Ireland made from oatmeal, fat, onions, and blood?
Pigs Roast
Black Pudding
Pig Pudding
Pudgy Pudding
Black Pudding!
named for its dark color, derived from blood (usually pork or beef), and its preparation as a sausage-like "pudding" mixed with fat and oatmeal. It is a traditional Irish and British staple, developed from historical, rural practices of not wasting animal blood
How many gallons of dye are dumped into the Chicago River to make it green?
1-5 gallons
8-12 gallons
30-40 gallons
40-60 gallons
Chicago Plumbers Local 130 uses approximately 40-60 pounds of a powdered, environmentally friendly dye to turn the Chicago River green
The dye appears orange in powder form but turns the water a vibrant emerald green for about 5 hours