IRISH QUIZ
1/ Ireland is divided into 2 parts: Can you name them?
The Republic of Ireland or Eire
Northern Ireland or Ulster
2/ What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?
Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland.
3/ What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland.
4/ What colour is the Irish flag?
It is green, white and orange.
5/ What languages do they speak in Ireland?
They speak English and Gaelic (Irish).
6/ What does “Dia dhuit!” mean?
It means “Hello!”.
7/ How many people are there in Ireland?
There are about 4 million people in Ireland.
8/ How many people are there in Northern Ireland?
There are about 1,700 000 people in Northern Ireland.
9/ Who is Mary McAleese?
Mary McAleese is the president of the Irish republic.
10/ Who is Ireland’s patron saint?
Saint Patrick is the Irish patron saint.
11/ When do the Irish celebrate St Patrick?
The Irish celebrate St Patrick on March 17th.
12/ What colour do the Irish wear on March 17th?
The Irish wear green clothes or accessories.
13/ What do people in Dublin watch on St Patrick’s Day?
People in Dublin watch the St Patrick’s Day parade.
14/ What is the symbol of Ireland?
It is the shamrock.
15/ Which musical instrument symbolizes Ireland?
The harp symbolizes Ireland.
16/ Name 3 other instruments popular in Ireland:
The violin or fiddle, the bodhran [borran], the concertina, a small accordion.
17/ What is the name of the most famous Irish beer?
Guinness is the most famous Irish beer.
18/ Where do the Irish meet in the evenings?
The Irish meet at the pub where they drink beer and they sing!
19/ Name 3 Irish writers:
Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Bernard Shaw…
20/ Name a famous Irish rock group:
U2 is the most famous Irish group.
a leprechaun / a pot of gold / a bodhran