St Patrick
Where was Saint Patrick born?
Britain
What are the dates of the Cork St. Patrick’s Festival?
15-18 March
What colour do people wear on St Patricks day?
Green
To be green with envy
To be envious / jealous
What are the main ingredients of colcannon?
Mashed potatoes with cabbage
What did Saint Patrick use the Shamrock to explain?
The Holy Trinity - the father, the son, and the holy spirit.
What is the theme of the 2024 Parade?
Pure Imagination
What animal did St. Patrick banish?
Snakes
To have a green thumb
To have a talent for growing plants
What is the main ingredient in boxty?
Potato
When did the tradition of celebrating March 17th with parades start in America?
After the great potato famine hit Ireland in the 1840s.
At what time does the parade start?
13:00
What three-leafed plant is associated with St Patrick?
Shamrock
To be green around the gills
To look ill
Name the famous Corkonian food - Tripe and ________
Drisheen
What is the significance of wearing green clothing on Saint Patrick's Day?
It originated from wearing shamrocks to signify Irish Christian pride.
What product does McDonalds release during March to celebrate St Patrick's Day?
Shamrock Shake
Who guards pots of gold?
Leprechauns
To give the green light
To give permission
What is a Baby Guinness?
A shot (containing Irish cream, Coffee liqueur, and Black Sambuca)
St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland, but Ireland didn't have any snakes. What did the snakes represent?
Paganism
How do you say 'Happy St. Patricks Day' in Irish?
Beannachtaí na Féile Pádhraig
What musical instrument is the symbol of Ireland?
Harp
To go green
To make an environmentally friendly lifestyle change
Name the three most well known Irish stouts.
Guinness, Murphys, and Beamish