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100

St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but was he born there?

No

100

According to legend, what must a leprechaun give you?

His treasure

100

What is the capital of Ireland?

Dublin

100

Who of the following is an Irish James Bond?

Sean Connery - Pierce Brosnan - Timothy Dalton

Pierce Brosnan

200

What was his real name?

Merlin - Maewyn - Merwyn

Maewyn

200

According to legend, if you kiss the Blarney stone what will you get?

"The gift of the gab"

200

The ball used in a game of hurling is:

a slither - a sliver - a slinger

a slither

200

Which Irish writer wrote Dracula?

Samuel Becket - James Joyce - Bram Stoker

Bram Stoker

300

In what country is St. Patrick buried?

Ireland

300

What is St. Patrick said to have driven out of Ireland?

Snakes

300

What colour is the Irish flag?

Green, white and gold

300

Which Irish writer wrote A Picture of Dorian Grey?

Oscar Wilde

400

What small, green plant with three leaves did St. Patrick use to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish pagans?

The shamrock

400

Name six things that happen on St. Patrick“s Day?

Schools are closed, people have a day off, parades, wear green, singing, dancing, drink green beer, wear shamrocks, dye hair green

400

In 1921, Ireland gained its independence from which country?

Britain

400

The first name of the musician Hozier?

ANDREW John Hozier-Byrne