Irish Quiz What is the Capital of Ireland

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Irish Quiz

Irish Quiz

What is the Capital of Ireland? ● Cork ● Belfast ● Dublin ● Galway

What is the Capital of Ireland? ● Cork ● Belfast ● Dublin ● Galway

Which of these alcohol brands are not Irish? Budweiser Bushmills Clan Campbell Guinness Jameson

Which of these alcohol brands are not Irish? Budweiser Bushmills Clan Campbell Guinness Jameson Jack Daniel’s Bailey’s

To what country does Northern Ireland belong? ● Wales ● Scotland ● England ●

To what country does Northern Ireland belong? ● Wales ● Scotland ● England ● They are independent

Where was Saint Patrick born? ● Ireland ● England ● Scotland ● Wales

Where was Saint Patrick born? ● Ireland ● England ● Scotland ● Wales

St. Patrick was in Ireland because… He was a gold miner there. He was

St. Patrick was in Ireland because… He was a gold miner there. He was kidnapped and sold into slavery. He was born there. He was a religious refugee from England.

According to myth, St. Patrick supposedly chased all the ____ out of Ireland.

According to myth, St. Patrick supposedly chased all the ____ out of Ireland.

In English, this is called a ______.

In English, this is called a ______.

True or false: In the 1300 s, William Wallace (“Braveheart”) led the war for

True or false: In the 1300 s, William Wallace (“Braveheart”) led the war for Irish independence.

What is the currency in the Republic of Ireland? ● Pound Sterling (GBP) ●

What is the currency in the Republic of Ireland? ● Pound Sterling (GBP) ● Euro ● Irish Dollar ● Leprechaun gold

What is the Currency in Northern Ireland? ● Pound Sterling (GBP) ● Euro ●

What is the Currency in Northern Ireland? ● Pound Sterling (GBP) ● Euro ● Irish Dollar ● Leprechaun gold

Who is Ireland's President? ● David Cameron ● Michael Higgins ● Michael Collins ●

Who is Ireland's President? ● David Cameron ● Michael Higgins ● Michael Collins ● Ed Milliband

“What’s the craic? ” is Irish slang for : “I “Help!” “What’s happening? ”

“What’s the craic? ” is Irish slang for : “I “Help!” “What’s happening? ” “Where can I find crack- cocaine? ”

In the 1840 s-50 s, millions of Irish fled to America because of a

In the 1840 s-50 s, millions of Irish fled to America because of a catastrophic ______ famine. Beetroot Meat Rice Shamrock Whiskey Potato

Who is the captain of Ireland's Rugby team? ● Paul O’Connell ● Brian O’Driscoll

Who is the captain of Ireland's Rugby team? ● Paul O’Connell ● Brian O’Driscoll ● Peter Canavan ● Liam Neeson

Which of these musicians are Irish? ● Coldplay ● U 2 ● Adele ●

Which of these musicians are Irish? ● Coldplay ● U 2 ● Adele ● Lady Gaga

Name these Irish actors!

Name these Irish actors!

What is the most famous Irish dancing show in the world? ● The Irish

What is the most famous Irish dancing show in the world? ● The Irish Can-Can ● Riverdance ● Swan Lake ● Phantom of the Opera

On the video, which monuments went green for Saint Patrick’s Day? ● The London

On the video, which monuments went green for Saint Patrick’s Day? ● The London Eye ● The Sydney Opera House ● The Empire State Building ● The Statue of Liberty ● Moulin Rouge ● Big Ben ● Coliseum

Which country started the tradition of parades? Scotland France England Ireland USA Australia

Which country started the tradition of parades? Scotland France England Ireland USA Australia

BONUS: Who won the WOMEN’S “ 6 Nations” Rugby Tournament? France England Wales Scotland

BONUS: Who won the WOMEN’S “ 6 Nations” Rugby Tournament? France England Wales Scotland Ireland Italy