St. Patrick’s Day Quiz | Fun Trivia About Ireland’s Patron Saint

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Challenge yourself with this St. Patrick’s day trivia! 🇮🇪

Gm quizzers! 👋 Get ready to test your knowledge of St. Patrick's Day with this exciting quiz! 🍀 Whether you're a proud Irish or just love the festive atmosphere, this quiz is packed with fun facts and trivia about Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick, and the history behind the celebration.

From his early life in Britain to his journey to Ireland and his role in bringing Christianity to the Emerald Isle, St. Patrick’s legacy is full of fascinating stories and traditions. Ready to dive in? Let’s see how much you really know! 🇮🇪

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Q1: What is the name of the famous Irish beer often associated with St. Patrick’s Day? Guinness.

Q2: Which US city is known for hosting one of the oldest and largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the world? New York City.

Q3: What does the Irish phrase "Erin Go Bragh" mean, often heard during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? Ireland Forever. The term "Erin" is an old poetic name for Ireland, and "Go Bragh" means "forever" or "until the end of time.

Q4: In which part of Ireland was St. Patrick believed to have been buried? Downpatrick, Co. Down, in Northern Ireland.

Q5: What type of animal is often associated with St. Patrick due to a popular legend? Snakes. St. Patrick is said to have banished all the snakes out of Ireland.

Q6: What was St. Patrick's birth name? Maewyn Succat, before adopting the name Patrick when he became a missionary in Ireland

Q7: In which century is it believed that St. Patrick lived? 5th century.

Q8: What is the name of Ireland’s national flag, often seen during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, with green, white, and orange stripes? The Irish Tricolour

Q9: What date is St. Patrick's Day celebrated? March 17th

Q10: What symbol is commonly associated with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? The Shamrock, as St. Patrick is said to have used it to explain the Holy Trinity

Q11: Where was the earliest St. Patrick's Day festival held in the world? St. Augustine, Florida, in 1601, long before it became a tradition in Ireland.

Q12: What river in the US is famously dyed green every year for St. Patrick’s Day? The Chicago River

Q13: What was St. Patrick's Day originally meant to celebrate? St. Patrick's role in bringing Christianity to Ireland.

Q14: Saint Patrick wasn't actually Irish. While the exact location is unclear, where is it believed he was born? Roman Britain, likely in modern-day Scotland or Wales.

Q15: Which Japanese city has held its own St. Patrick's Day parade since 1992? Tokyo.

Q16: What is the traditional dish served on St. Patrick's Day in Ireland? 🍽️ Bacon and Cabbage.

Q17: What was the primary reason St. Patrick was kidnapped and brought to Ireland? Slavery, to herd and tend sheep.

Q18: What is the name of the Irish mythical creature often associated with St. Patrick’s Day? Leprechauns, small, mischievous creatures, often associated with pots of gold.

Q19: Green is now associated with St. Patrick's Day, but what color was originally linked to the holiday? Blue, known as "Saint Patrick's Blue," which was used in early depictions of the saint.

Q20: What popular phrase, often associated with St. Patrick's Day, wishes someone good fortune? May the luck of the Irish be with you (and may your shoelaces never untie at the worst moment!) 😊



Check your score

Now that you've uncovered all 20 answers — how did you do on this shamrock-studded challenge?

17–20 correct – Celtic Gold! 🏆 You’ve got the luck of the Irish and the knowledge to match! From ancient legends to parade trivia, you’re a true St. Patrick’s Day pro. Sláinte! ☘️

10–16 correct – Emerald Enthusiast 🇮🇪 Solid stuff! You clearly know your way around a shamrock or two. A few more quizzes and you’ll be river-dyeing green with pride in no time!

0–9 correct – Leprechaun in Training 🎩 Don’t worry, even the tiniest leprechaun has to start somewhere! Keep the festive spirit alive and give it another go. 🍀

Thanks for taking part in the craic – come back soon for more trivia gold! I Eat Quizzes – Out! 👋



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