Irish History
While today in the office we are celebrating St. Patrick's day, it isn't actually today. What day is St. Patrick's day on?
What is March 17th?
What is the name of the Boston Celtics' Mascot?
Who is Lucky the Leprechaun?
This dark Irish beer, first brewed in 1759, is one of the most famous stouts in the world.
What is Guinness?
What is the chemical symbol for gold on the periodic table?
What is Au?
According to legend, this creatures wailing cry foretells the death of a love one? What is this mythical creature?
What is a Banshee?
This major 19th-century event, which devastated Irish agriculture, led to a mass migration of Irish people to America.
What is the Great Famine (Potato Famine)?
Drafted 3rd overall by the Boston Celtics in 2016, this star forward is now part of one of the best duos in the league. Who is he?
Who is Jaylen Brown?
This traditional Irish dish is made from mashed potatoes, cabbage or kale, and butter.
What is colcannon?
This planet in our solar system is sometimes called "the golden planet" because of its yellowish appearance.
What is Saturn?
The Children of Lir were transformed into these animals for 900 years by their jealous stepmother.
What are swans?
The original name of Belfast’s famous shipyard, where the Titanic was built, was this.
Harland & Wolff?
This player recorded the franchise record for the most assists in a single game and has a statue dedicated to him in Worcester Massachusetts.
Who is Bob Cousy
The classic cocktail known as a "Baby Guinness" is made with coffee liqueur and this creamy Irish beverage.
What is Baileys Irish Cream?
Which mythical king was cursed with the ability to turn everything he touched into gold?
Who is King Midas?
This enchanted land in Irish mythology is known as the "Land of Eternal Youth," where time moves differently, and no grows old.
What is Tír na nÓg?
This Irish political leader served as the first President of Ireland from 1938 to 1945.
Who is Douglas Hyde?
This former Irish Celtics player was a two-time Sixth Man of the Year award winner. He was also a general manager for a different NBA team from 1993 to 2009. Who is this former Celtics player?
Who is Kevin McHale?
Barmbrack is a traditional Irish bread often associated with this holiday.
What is Halloween?
In which country was the largest gold nugget ever found?
What is Australia?
The Púca is a mischievous spirit in Irish folklore that can shapeshift into various animals. This folklore inspired a famous author to create an important character in one of their stories. Who is the famous author?
Who is William Shakespeare?
This Dublin-born author of Dracula drew heavily on Irish folklore for inspiration in his famous 1897 novel.
Who is Bram Stoker?
Who was the first Boston Celtics player to have their jersey retired by their team?
Who is Ed Macauley?
A traditional full Irish breakfast includes this type of sausage made with pig’s blood.
What is black pudding?
In 1971, the United States completely abandoned the gold standard, a move led by this U.S. president.
Who is Richard Nixon?
This fairy mound, known as the home of the Tuatha Dé Danann, is a real archaeological site in Ireland older than the Egyptian pyramids.
What is Newgrange?