Saint Patrick's Day

Who was Saint Patrick?

• He was the patron saint of England.

• He was the patron saint of Scotland.

• He was the patron saint of Wales.

• He was the patron saint of Ireland.

When did Saint Patrick live?

• He lived from 386 to 461 AD.

• He lived from 461 to 386 AD.

Who celebrates St Patrick's Day?

• Irish and Welsh people

• Irish and Scottish people

• Anyone who wants to party and celebrate

What is the day associated with?

• anything green and gold

• shamrocks

• clouds and rain

• good luck

Where do the biggest celebrations take place?

• in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland

• in Capbreton, France

• in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland

Where was Saint Patrick buried?

• He was buried in St Patrick's cathedral, Dublin.

• He was buried in the Downpatrick cathedral grounds near Belfast.

When did Saint Patrick die?

• He died on March, the seventeenth, four eighty one AD.

• He died on March, the seventeenth, four six one AD.

What is St Patrick largely credited for?

• He is largely credited for converting Ireland from a pagan to Christianity nation.

• He is largely credited for converting Ireland from a football-loving to a rugby-loving nation.

What did he also do?

• He also turned druids into snakes.

• He also banished snakes from the island.

• He drove snakes into the sea.

Many Irish people still...

• wear a bunch of shamrock on this day.

• give bunches of roses on this day.

• play rugby matches on this day.