When do people celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
March 17th
What was St. Patrick's real name?
Maewyn Succat
Where was St. Patrick born?
Wales
Where did the first ever St. Patrick's Day parade take place?
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
What age was St. Patrick abducted and brought to Ireland?
16 years old
Of which country is St. Patrick the patron saint?
Ireland
According to Irish lore, what did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland?
Snakes
What is the national emblem of Ireland?
Shamrocks
How do leprechauns earn their gold?
Making and mending shoes.
What city dyes its river green every St. Patrick's Day?
Chicago
What colour was St. Patrick originally associated with?
Blue
How many leaves has a shamrock got?
Three
What is a boxty?
An Irish potato cake
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on the 17th?
It's the day he died.
What colours are the in the Irish flag?
Green - White - Orange
What does the circle in the celtic cross represent?
The sun
