Irish Trivia

In what year did the potato famine start in Ireland?

• 1845

• 1853

• 1848

• 1827

Which Irish legend has four children turned into swans by their wicked stepmother?

• Changelings

• The Hag and CuChulainn

• The Children of Lir.

• The Pooka

How many counties are there in Ireland?

• 43

• 32

• 17

• 22

What famous Irish band has a hit with the song "Seven Drunken Nights"?

• The Fureys

• The Dubliners

• U2

• The Cranberries

What is a banshee?

• A woman of the house

• A musician in a band

• A woman of high esteem

• A female spirit who brings death

What does the word "Gra" mean in English?

• small

• girl

• eat

• love

Which is the most northerly of the Irish Provinces?

• Ulster

• Connaught

• Munster

• Leinster

What kind of dish is colcannon?

• Cabbage and onion

• Cabbage and beef

• Cabbage and Potatoes

• All of the above

Why is St. Patrick's Day held on March 17?

• To celebrate his birthday

• To celebrate the day he was made a saint

• This is the day he died

What is the most popular surname in Ireland?

• Kelly

• O'Conner

• Murphy

• Sullivan