St. Patrick Himself
Where was St. Patrick born?
He was born in Britain, not Ireland.
What plant is Ireland’s national symbol?
The shamrock.
Which city dyes its river green for St. Patrick’s Day?
Chicago
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
How many leaves does a normal shamrock have?
Three
What was St. Patrick’s real name?
Maewyn Succat.
According to legend, what’s at the end of a rainbow?
A pot of gold.
What drink is most popular on St. Patrick’s Day?
Guinness beer.
What nickname does Ireland have because of its green landscape?
The Emerald Isle.
What does a four-leaf clover mean?
Good luck.
How old was St. Patrick when he first went to Ireland?
16
What job does a leprechaun have?
He makes shoes.
What city has the oldest St. Patrick’s Day parade in North America?
New York City.
What is the other official language of Ireland besides English?
Irish (also called Gaelic).
What number is unlucky in Irish tradition?
13.
What is the famous legend about St. Patrick and snakes?
He got rid of all the snakes in Ireland.
What colour was first linked to St. Patrick’s Day?
Blue, green came after.
What Irish dish is commonly eaten in North America on St. Patrick’s Day?
Corned beef and cabbage.
What famous Irish castle has a "lucky stone" that gives you the gift of talking well?
Blarney Castle (it has the Blarney Stone).
If you catch a leprechaun, what should you never do?
Take your eyes off him, or he’ll disappear!
How rare is it to find a four-leaf clover?
1 in every ________
Only about one in every 5,000 clovers has four leaves.
What Irish spirit is said to bring bad luck if you hear her cry?
The Banshee.
What percent of North Americans have Irish ancestry? (closest answer wins)
Around 10% (about 32 million people).
What is the official Irish name for St. Patrick’s Day?
Lá Fhéile Pádraig.
According to an old Irish belief, why shouldn’t you put your shoes on a table?
It brings bad luck.