Ireland
What day is St. Patrick's Day
March 17
What do Irish people drink during St. Patrick?
Beer
What's the oldest and largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in the world?
The New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, first held in 1762.
Which actors were born in Ireland
A) Tom Hanks
B) Aidan Gillen
C) Tim Allen
D) Cillian Murphy
B) Aidan Gillen
D) Cillian Murphy
A group of farmers constructed a complete golf course by their hands, spades and rakes.
TRUE – County Mayo’s Carne Golf Links, was built between 1987 and 1993
Which English King was recognized as the king of Ireland
King Henry VIII
Most popular dish?
The Irish stew, stobhach Gaelach
What do the three leaves of a shamrock symbolize on St. Patrick’s Day?
The Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Ghost)
What role did Collin Pharell play in Matt Reeves' "The Batman" in 2022?
The Penguin
The Irish think it’s tradition to wear green on St Patricks Day?
FALSE - The traditional color was blue in St Patrick’s time. Then it changed to green, but most people don’t wear green and only pin a shamrock to their coat
Of which country was Ireland a colony?
England
Guiness
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17?
It's the day Saint Patrick died in 461 CE.
Well known for his roles as King Arthur in Camelot and Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and Sorcerer's Stone
Richard Harris
The Irish birthday tradition is to turn a child upside-down and bump their head on the floor for the number of years they are.
TRUE – Plus one more for good luck!
According to Irish lore, what animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
What is a boxty?
An Irish potato cake
To celebrate St. Patrick's day, this U.S city dyes the river green
Chicago, IL
Which famous actor said the following quotes?
“I have a thing for red-haired Irish boys, as we know.”
Sandra Bullock
Is the potato native to Ireland?
FALSE – Sir Walter Raleigh, a British explorer, brought the potato to Ireland in 1589
Where was the real Saint Patrick born?
Britain
What is the black pudding made of?
Pig's Blood
Name the giant, iconic ferris wheel that turns green to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in England
The London Eye
What U.S. president was the first Irish Catholic to be elected to the office
John F. Kennedy
St Patrick’s Day is known for its masses (church services), parades through towns and cities, wearing green or shamrocks and drinking alcohol.
TRUE