1. According to myth, if a human catches a leprechaun, what can the leprechaun offer in return for their release? Grant three wishes
2. What famous landmark turns green on St. Patrick's Day? The Sydney Opera House
3. What was Saint Patrick's real name? Maewyn
4. What is the ancient ceremonial and burial site near Skryne in County Meath, Ireland called? Hill of Tara
5. Which team in the NBA has a leprechaun as its mascot? Boston Celtics
6. What was the original color associated with St. Patrick’s Day? Blue
7. What are the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? 1 in 10,000
8. Which Irish mythological figure is known as the "Queen of the Fairies"? Queen Maeve
9. How many pints of Guinness are consumed each year on Saint Patrick's Day? 13 million
10. What is the name of the iconic Irish dog breed of large sighthound that has, by its presence and substantial size, inspired literature, poetry and mythology.? Irish Wolfhound
11. Which ingredient is traditionally used to make Irish soda bread rise? Baking soda
12. Where was the first St. Patrick's Day parade? New York City
13. In what year did the shamrock first become associated with St. Patrick? 1726
14. What is the traditional Irish stick and ball sport, played by teams of 15 on a rectangular grass pitch with H-shaped goals at each end called? Hurling
15. People traditionally wear green on St. Patrick's Day to avoid what? Getting pinched
16. Which famous Irish castle is a large 15th-century tower house in County Clare and was in origin a Viking trading camp in 970? Bunratty Castle
17. What is the Irish Gaelic word for "cheers"? Sláinte
18. What iconic Dublin brewery was leased for 9,000 years in 1759? Guinness
19. What is the traditional Irish dance often performed on St. Patrick's Day? Riverdance
20. What does the heart on the traditional Irish Claddagh ring symbolize? Love
21. What is the name of the Irish mythological warrior who wielded the spear Gáe Bulg? Cú Chulainn
22. What was the original purpose of the Celtic cross symbol? To combine the Christian cross with the pagan sun wheel
23. What river runs through Dublin? River Liffey
24. What is the violin traditionally called in Ireland? Fiddle
25. What city dyes its river green every Saint Patrick's Day? Chicago
26. What is the national emblem of Ireland? Shamrock
27. What was Lucky the Leprechaun's original name? L.C. Leprechaun
28. Which Irish county is home to the famous Blarney Stone? County Cork
29. What is the name of the famous Irish illuminated manuscript depicting the four Gospels of the Christian New Testament, called? The Book of Kells
30. How do Leprechauns earn their gold? Making and mending shoes
31. Which ancient Celtic festival is believed to have influenced St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? Imbolc
32. What is Saint Patrick famed for ridding Ireland of? Snakes
33. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of what country? Ireland
34. To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Dublin hosts a huge festival that lasts how many days? 4 days
35. What rare natural phenomenon is said to occur when a leprechaun’s gold is discovered? A double rainbow
36. What traditional Irish instrument is often played on St. Patrick's Day? Bodhrán
37. What is the Irish 3 triangle symbol commonly known as? Triquetra
38. What is the most eaten food on St. Patrick's Day? Corned beef and cabbage
39. What does Merriam-Webster call a leprechaun? Mischievous elf
40. According to myth, when is the best time to sneak up on a leprechaun? While he's mending his shoes
