Random St. Patrick's Day Questions | History | Traditions and Facts | Myths and Legends | Irish Potpourri |
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Chicago and San Antonio
Name 1 of 2 cities that dye the river green on March 17.
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Emerald Isle
What is Ireland's nickname?
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They get pinched
What happened in Ireland when a person did not wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
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Her beauty
St. Brigid prayed for this so no one would wish to marry her.
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The Holy Trinity
What did St. Patrick use the shamrock to symbolize?
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Corned beef and cabbage
What meal is a popular dinner to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
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It's the day when St. Patrick's died
Why do Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17th?
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Harp
What is the offical emblem of Ireland?
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Snakes
St. Patrick drove these out of Ireland.
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Good Friday and Christmas
Name one of the two days pubs in Ireland closed.
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Green, White, and Orange
What three colors make the Irish flag?
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Shannon
What is the longest river in Ireland?
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Ireland Forever
"Erin go Brah" means this in Irish.
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Blarney Stone
What is the famous stone set into the wall of a castle in County Cork?
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6
How many years was Patrick a slave?
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Boston
What city had the first St. Patrick's Day parade?
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The Sun
What does the circle in the middle of the Celtic Cross represent?
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Claddagh
This is a popular St. Patrick's Day drink in Ireland.
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Making shoes
What is the traditional craft practiced by leprechauns of the Pre-Christian Irish folklore?
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"son of"
Many last names begin with "Mac" which means what?
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England
Where was St. Patrick born?
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16
At what age was Patrick sold into slavery?
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Peace between the independence fighters and the unionists.
What does the color white represent in the Ireland flag?
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Milk or Beer
St. Brigid turned water into what beverage?
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Pierce Brosnan
What Irish Actor played James Bond?
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