Where was St. Patrick born?
Britain / Wales
On what day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17
What lies at the end of the rainbow?
A pot of gold!
What color do we wear on St Patrick's Day?
Green
Why is Ireland called the Emerald Isle?
Because of it's vats greenery.
What animal did St. Patrick allegedly drive out of Ireland and what do they represent?
Snakes, they represent paganism
In Ireland, what does the colour green stand for?
Spring / Greenness of Ireland / Emerald Isle
What does the shamrock represent?
The Holy Trinity
Where is the most famous of all churches dedicated to St. Patrick?
Dublin
In Northern Ireland, the official currency is the British pound. What is the name of the main unit of currency in the Republic of Ireland?
Euro
St. Patrick was abducted and brought to Northern Ireland at what age?
16
According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun what will happen?
He will grant you 3 wishes.
What creature comes to visit on St. Patrick's Day?
Leprechaun
What happens if someone does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
The Isle of Ireland has two capital cities. What are they?
Northern Ireland - Belfast
What position did St. Patrick have when he first arrived in Ireland?
A slave / shephard
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th every year?
That is the day of St. Patrick's death
What is the symbol on the famous Irish ale Guinness?
What city hosts the biggest St Patricks Day parade and why?
New York. It is an old tradition based on a story of Irish soldiers going to a pub.
Which Irishman fought against zombies in London, poisoned Batman in Gotham, led a criminal gang in Birmingham and built a bomb in New Mexico?
The one and only Cillian Murphy.
What was St. Patrick's profession when he returned to Ireland at the age of 47?
Missionary
What tradition began in 1914 and is connected to making beer?
Making the beer green
Name the 3 colours on the Irish flag (in the correct order)
What does the phrase Erin go Bragh mean?
a) Long live the president
b) Ireland Forever
c) For the God!
d) To the pub
Ireland Forever
What does the phrase mean in English?
"Dia dhuit, conas atá tú?"
[Dee-ah gwit, kun-us a-taw too]
It means
Hello, how are you?