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In what sport would you use a sliotar?

Hurling

Why is green the colour of Ireland?

Because Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle (the land of Ireland is very green)

Name 5 ingredients in an Ulster fry (the big breakfast)

Bacon, potato bread, mushrooms, baked beans, soda farl, sausages, eggs

What is the name of the most famous song by the Irish band, the Cranberries?

Zombie

What is traditionally the fish in "fish and chips"?

Cod

How old was Saint Patrick when he was kidnapped as a slave?

16

Who ruled Britain in the 4th century?

The Romans

Name 4 of the Irish bands or singers we listened to last week

U2, Clannad, Cranberries, Dubliners, Enya, Van Morrison

What, according to Saint Patrick, did the three leaves of the shamrock represent?

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Trinity, or 3 aspects of God)

What is the symbol of Guinness?

Harp

Why did Benandonner run away back to Scotland at the end of the Finn McCool legend?

He saw how large Finn's 'baby' was and thought, the father must be massive, and was therefore frightened to fight him

What is the name of Finn McCool's wife?

Oonagh

What is the brand name of the sweet bread we eat in Northern Ireland?

Veda

Name the 4 GAA (Gaelic) sports

Hurling, gaelic football, handball, rounders

Before St Patrick came to Ireland what did the Irish worship?

The sun and other aspects of nature

What is champ?

Mashed potato and spring onion

What does GAA stand for?

Gaelic Athletic Association

Where in Ireland did the legend of Finn McCool take place?

Giant's Causeway

Name 5 traditional Irish instruments

Uilleann Pipes, Fiddle and Bow, Tin Whistle, Harp, Bodhran, Guitar, Cheating Spoons, Accordina, Concertina, Bouzouki

Why is the snake one of the symbols of Saint Patrick's Day?

Because legend says St Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland

What did Finn McCool disguise himself as when he was trying to hide from Benandonner?

A baby

What did Benandonner lose when he ran from Ireland to Scotland?

His boot

How many points do you get for scoring a goal in Gaelic football? (hitting the ball into the net)

3

What is the name of a traditional meal people eat on Saint Patrick's Day?

Cabbage and Bacon