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