Irish Food
Ireland
St Patricks Day
St Patricks Day Symbols
St Patricks Day Traditions
100
Name 3 vegetables eaten with meat on St.Patrick's Day.
Potatoes, cabbage carrots and onion
100
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
100
Most people in Ireland speak English, but there is an Irish language. What is it called?
Gaelic
100
Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag.
Green represents the Catholic faith, and orange the Protestant faith. White represents peace between the two religious groups.
100
On what instrument do you play piobaireachd music?
The bagpipe
200
Which breakfast cereal has “Lucky the Leprechaun” as its mascot?
Lucky Charms
200
What animal did St. Patrick allegedly drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
200
Which city boasts the largest St. Patrick's day parade in the world?
New York City
200
What is the name of the iconic Irish symbol featuring a circular pattern with no beginning or end?
TheCelticKnot
200
What is the traditional Gaelic greeting and meaning "health" and used as a toast?
Slainte
300
Name two Irish beers other than Guinness.
Harp Lager, Smithwick’s Red Ale, Magners Original Irish Cider, Longueville House Cider, Murphy’s Stout, Cael & Crede Amber Al, O’Hara’s Irish Pale Ale, Sullivan’s stout and ales, Beamish Irish Stout, Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale are among the possible correct answers.
300
The County Clare features this famous tourist attraction?
Cliffs of Moher
300
In which city is the annual “Shamrock Shuffle” held, a race that precedes the St. Patrick’s Day parade?
Chicago
300
What happened to Saint Patrick at age 16 before becoming a priest?
He was abducted by Irish raiders and brought to Northern Ireland as a slave.
300
What is the traditional ring that represents love, loyalty and friendship?
Claddagh Ring
400
Which type of bread is made without yeast?
Irish soda bread
400
What river is the longest in Ireland, at 224 miles?
River Shannon
400
In Ireland, what does the color green stand for?
Love, Hope, Money, Envy
Hope
400
What does the phrase Erin go Bragh mean?
Ireland Forever
400
What three pieces of equipment are necessary to play the Irish sport of hurling?
A hurley (stick), sliotar (ball) and helmet.
500
What is the main ingredient in boxty?
Potatoes
500
Which famous ship was built in Belfast?
Titanic
500
What US city was the first to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Boston
500
What does the shamrock represent?
The Holy Trinity
500
Name 2 famous Irish bands, past or present.
U2, The Cranberries, The Pogues, The Chieftains, The Dubliners, Clannad
600
Which traditional dish consists of mashed potatoes, kale and butter?
Colcannon
600
Which mythical creature is said to inhabit Irish waters?
Selkie
600
What was the original color of St. Patricks Day?
Blue
600
What happens when you kiss the Blarney Stone?
You get the gift of gab or lose your shyness.
600
Where is the most famous of all churches dedicated to St. Patrick?
Dublin