Irish Quiz What is the Capital of Ireland





















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Irish Quiz
What is the Capital of Ireland? ● Cork ● Belfast ● Dublin ● Galway
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 ● They are independent
Where was Saint Patrick born? ● Ireland ● England ● Scotland ● Wales
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.
In English, this is called a ______.
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) ● Euro ● Irish Dollar ● Leprechaun gold
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 ● Ed Milliband
“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 catastrophic ______ famine. Beetroot Meat Rice Shamrock Whiskey Potato
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 ● Lady Gaga
Name these Irish actors!
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 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
BONUS: Who won the WOMEN’S “ 6 Nations” Rugby Tournament? France England Wales Scotland Ireland Italy