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