Ireland QuizOnline version Pick the right answer by Thomas G 1 What is the capital of Ireland? a Dublin b Galway c Belfast d London 2 What is the national instrument of Ireland? a Tin Whistle b Accordion c Harp d Violin/fiddle 3 What is the national colour of Ireland? a Green b White c Blue d Orange 4 What does the white represent on the Irish flag? a Peace b Protestantism c Catholicism d Bravery 5 When is Saint Patrick's Day? a 16th March b 17th March c 18th March d 19th March 6 Where was St. Patrick born? a Ireland b Northern Ireland c Spain d Britain 7 What animal did St. Patrick supposedly 'banish' from Ireland? a Sheep b Snakes c Tigers d Lions 8 What did St. Patrick use to teach Christianity? a Songs b Books c Leprachauns d Shamrock 9 Which of these do we NOT do on St. Patrick's Day? a Receive presents b Go to mass c Watch a parade d Wear green 10 How many counties are on the island of Ireland? a 30 b 6 c 32 d 26 11 What did St. Patrick work as while in Ireland? a Butcher b Farmer c Fisherman d Shepherd 12 Which religion did St. Patrick become interested in in Ireland? a Islam b Christianity c Buddhism d Hinduism 13 How far did St. Patrick have to travel to get to the port? a 122km b 422km c 322km d 222km 14 How many days and nights did St. Patrick spend on Croagh Patrick? a 4 b 40 c 400 d 4000 15 How many years did St. Patrick stay in Ireland for? a 5 b 6 c 7 d 8