Irish Trivia
These are the colors of the Irish flag.
What is green, white, and orange?
Before the green shamrock became popular, St. Patrick's Day was traditionally celebrated with this color.
What is blue?
In Irish music, this instrument is identical to the violin, but called a different name.
What is the fiddle?
Finish the lyrics! "I see trees of green, red roses too, I see them bloom for me and you. And I think to myself..."
What is, "What a wonderful World?"
This New England city is famous for Irish pride, and has an Ireland-inspired basketball team.
What is Boston?
Since 1962, this city has dyed their river green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
What is Chicago?
This instrument is commonly called a "Tin Whistle."
What is the Irish flute?
This Irish folk song became a very famous sea shanty, with the lyrics "Way hay up she rises early in the mornin'."
What is "What do we o with a Drunken Sailor?"
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What is "Drunken Sailor?"
In 1922, Ireland won independence from this country.
What is Great Britain?
Before Irish-American customs became the norm, St. Patrick's Day was traditionally celebrated within this religious affiliation.
What is Catholic?
This instrument is common in several other countries, and uses airflow to play a box of reeds.
What is an accordion?
Finish the lyrics! "You know I'm such a fool for you
You got me wrapped around your finger
Do you have to let it ____"
What is "Linger?"
This city is the capital of Ireland.
What is Dublin?
This is the object St. Patrick allegedly used for teaching Christianity, particularly the Holy Cross.
What is a shamrock?
This long string instrument is shaped like a "heart," and requires a lot of skill to play. Because it is so big, usually the players have to be sitting.
What is a harp?
This song is an Irish ballad, featured in a 1947 film of the same name, performed by the main character "Chauncey Olcott."
What is "My Wild Irish Rose?"