Irish Traditions
In this fun Irish dance, performers keep their arms totally still while their feet move lightning fast.
Irish Step Dancing
Irish soda bread rises with the help of this kitchen staple.
Baking Soda
Ireland's national flag has three colored stripes. What are the colors?
Green, White, and Orange
Ireland's capital and biggest city
Dublin
According to Irish folklore, the Giant’s Causeway, an area of approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns was created by a battle between two of these
Giants
The fun Irish phrase 'Erin go Bragh' is heard a lot on St. Patrick's Day. What does it mean in English?
Ireland Forever!
This thick, dark brown Irish beer with a creamy white foam on top is Ireland's most famous drink.
Guinness
Ireland's famous nickname is 'The ___ Isle' because of all its gorgeous green fields.
Emerald
This village in Ireland’s County Cork shares a name with the place Phil and I met
Cullen
The alleged occupation of a Leprechaun
Cobbler (Shoe Maker)
Common Irish last names include ”Mac” or “O’ ”meaning
“Son of” and ”Grandson of”
True or False: There are roughly the same population of people and cattle in Ireland
True
What do the three leaves of a shamrock represent according to Irish tradition?
The Holy Trinity
This is the name of the language spoken in Ireland.
Irish! (A type of Gaelic)
These spooky Irish fairy women were said to wail or cry outside a house when someone inside was about to die.
Banshee
This Irish slang word is used to describe a good time, entertainment or lively conversation.
Craic (Pronounced “Crack”)
Slainte! This Irish word means “health”, but is most commonly used to say
Cheers!
The original national color of Ireland
Blue
What is the national symbol of Ireland?
A Celtic Harp
This famous Irish stone, found in a castle in County Cork, is said to give anyone who kisses it the gift of gab- talking really smoothly and convincingly!
Blarney Stone
Name of the traditional Irish ring symbolizing love, loyalty, and friendship
Claddagh
This many pints of Guinness are consumed across the world on St. Patrick’s Day
More than 13 million
Ireland lush landscapes are home to this number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
3, the Skellig Michael, Giants Causeway, and Newgrange
This percentage of the Irish population has red hair
10%
Irish folklore alludes to ”Selkies” women who are human on land and turn to this animal in the water
Seals