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  • Do most Irish people believe fairies exist?
    Yes
  • What is the most popular beer in Ireland?
    Guiness
  • Was St. Patrick Irish?
    No, he was born in Great Britain
  • What tragedy led to a decline in the Irish population in the 1840s?
    Irish famine
  • The most two common language in Ireland is...
    English and Irish
  • What are the 4 countries that make up the UK?
    Scotland, Wales, England and (Northern) Ireland
  • What is the traditional instrument most used by musicians in Ireland?
    The harp
  • How many female presidents has Ireland had?
    2
  • The currency of Ireland is the...
    Euro
  • What religion are most Irish?
    Catholic
  • What is the name of the famous passage tomb in Ireland that is over 5000 years old?
    New Grange
  • What type of building is Ireland famous for having vast amounts of?
    Castles
  • In 2007 Ireland saw 40 straight days of what type of weather?
    Rain
  • What color is in Ireland's nickname?
    Emerald Isle
  • What famous ship that was built in Belfast sank?
    Titanic
  • What are the names of the cliffs in Ireland that can be seen in the movie Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Princess Bride, and The Mackintosh Man.
    Cliffs of Moher
  • What is the Patron Saint of Ireland?
    Saint Patrick
  • What are the colours of the Irish flag?
    Green, white and orange
  • What is the name of the theatrical show starring Michael Flatley and consists of Irish music and dance?
    Riverdance
  • What percent of Irish people have red hair? 9%, 17%, 24%, 33%
    9%
  • What year did most of Ireland become an independent country? 1820, 1922, 1948, 1976
    1948
  • How many counties remain a British territory? 6, 11, 17, 21
    6
  • How many countries are in Ireland? 17, 23, 32, 41
    32
  • What place is that?
    The castle of Dublin
  • What continent is Ireland in?
    Europe
  • Are there wild snakes in Ireland?
    No
  • When do Irish people celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
    17th of March
  • What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
    Belfast
  • What is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland?
    Dublin
  • What do leprechauns make for a living?
    Shoes
  • What is the longest river in Ireland?
    The Shannon river
  • When did the first people settle in Ireland - 6000 BC, 700 BC, 1014 AD, 1417 AD
    6000 BC