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
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