26 St Patrick’s Day Trivia Questions if You Have the Luck of the Irish

1. The first known Saint Patrick's Day parade was held in what year?

2. What kind of clothing is the Irish caubeen?

3. What type of meat would you use for Irish stew?

4. Irish tradition says that a cat-sith will bless any house that leaves what treat out on Samhain?

5. Deirfiur is the Irish word for what relative?

6. The doughy bread bun blaa is most associated with what Irish city?

1. The Irish phrase "Cead mile failte" is used for what purpose?

2. What city has dyed its river green every single year since 1962?

3. The ancient Irish fermented honey to make what alcoholic beverage?

4. Traditional Irish cottage pie is made using what meat?

5. What Celtic concept refers to a close "soul friend"?

6. Guinness is what sort of beer that's been brewed in Ireland for centuries?

1. One notable Celtic knot is the "shield knot," which takes what shape?

2. Many Irish people go on a mountain pilgrimage to honor Saint Patrick in what month?

3. What sort of object is the Clog Phadraig, held at the National Museum of Ireland?

4. What is the name of the Irish dish consisting of mashed potatoes mixed with scallions, milk, and butter?

5. What is a classic Irish dish pulled together from sausages, potatoes, and leftovers?

6. The superstructures of buildings in Ireland often contain the concealed skulls of what animals?

1. Which Irish Saint's holiday usually involves drinking?

2. According to an old Irish folk song, who sold "cockles and mussels" on the streets of Dublin?

3. Boxty, are Irish pancakes made from what vegetable?

4. Why was the shamrock considered a sacred plant in ancient times?

5. What was St. Patrick's real name before he adopted the name Patrick?

6. What was the Viking name for Ireland's capital city of Dublin?

1. What is the name of a traditional wooden Irish boat?

2. What U.S. president was the first Irish Catholic to be elected to the office?