Ireland and St Patrick

The shamrock is ...

• the nickname of Ireland

• a castle in Ireland

• the symbol of Ireland

• the name of a book

What do the three leaves of a shamrock represent?

• The King, the Queen and the Princess

• The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

• God, the Son and the Father

• The bear, rugby and the teacher

Why did Saint Patrick use shamrocks?

• To convert the pagans to christianism

• To make peace in Ireland

• Because he liked shamrocks

• Because they are green

When did St Patrick die? (day and month)

According to the legend, what animal did Saint Patrick drive into the sea?

How long did Saint Patrick spend in captivity?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 6 years

• 2 years

What do leprechauns use to scare off people?

• A magic wand

• A labaircin

• A shillelagh

• A stone

How can you recognize a leprechaun?

• He is old

• He is tall

• He has red clothes

• He is poor

When is Leprechaun Day?

• 17th March

• 25th December

• 1st April

• 13th May

When is Saint Patrick's Day?