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20 Questions about Ireland

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    Ireland
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  • What is the national symbol of Ireland?
    Harp
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  • What sea travellers first attacked Ireland in the 9th Century?
    Vikings
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  • Who is said to have introduced Christianity to Ireland in the 5th Century?
    St. Patrick
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  • Name an Irish writer?
    ...
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  • In what year the Republic of Ireland get independence from England; 1882, 1922, 1962 or 2002?
    1922
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  • Can you name two Irish surnames?
    ...
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  • There are 32 counties on the island of Ireland, (26 in the Republic, 6 in the North). Name 2
    ...
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  • What is the population of Ireland?
    5.308 million
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  • On what date is St. Patricks’ Day?
    17th March
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  • Name an Irish singer or musical group?
    ...
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  • What popular alcoholic drink, which was invented in Ireland, comes from the Irish words – ‘uisce beatha’ – meaning ‘water of life’?
    Whiskey
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  • What number do you dial in Ireland if you want the police, fire brigade or an ambulance?
    112 or 999
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  • What is Croke Park most famous for?
    GAA (Gaelic football and Hurling)
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  • If you see ‘KK’ on a car registration number plate, what does it mean?
    The county it was registered (KK = Kilkenny)
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  • Which of these words is the Irish for Welcome; Dobrodosli, Failte, Valkommen, Namaste?
    Failte
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  • What colours are the Republic of Ireland flag?
    Green, White and Orange
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