Ladies and gentlecolleens, prepare to shamrock your world with this lepre-quiz! We’ve Guinness-ed up a pot o’ gold – 150 questions about the Emerald Isle that will have you green with excitement. So, grab your four-leaf clover and your best Irish brogue, because it’s time to craic on with this trivia treasure!
1. What is the nickname for Ireland due to its lush green landscapes?
2. Which famous ship was built in Belfast, Northern Ireland?
3. What is the oldest pub in Ireland, dating back to 900 A.D.?
4. What is the largest county in Ireland by land area?
5. Who was the first Irish Nobel Prize winner for Literature?
6. Which Irish castle is considered the most haunted in Ireland?
7. What is the name of the famous prehistoric site in County Meath, older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids?
8. What iconic Irish symbol is associated with Saint Patrick’s Day?
9. Who was the first female President of Ireland?
10. What is the most expensive street in Dublin?
11. What is the highest mountain in Ireland?
12. In which Irish city is the Blarney Stone located?
13. What unique Irish musical instrument has 30 to 40 strings and is played with a small handheld pick?
14. What is the official language of Ireland, along with English?
15. What is the oldest university in Ireland?
16. What is the longest river in Ireland?
17. What Irish festival is celebrated on October 31st, which inspired Halloween?
18. Who was the first Irish actor to win an Academy Award?
19. What is the national emblem of Ireland?
20. What is the most widely spoken language in Ireland after English?
21. In which year did the Republic of Ireland become an independent state?
22. What is the name of the Irish sport that is similar to field hockey and played with a small ball called a sliotar?
23. What is the national animal of Ireland?
24. What famous Irish beer is known for its dark color and creamy head?
25. Which Irish city is famous for its crystal production?
26. What is the name of Ireland’s most famous dog breed?
27. What famous Irish rock band was formed in Dublin in 1976?
28. What unique geological formation, made up of 40,000 basalt columns, can be found on the coast of Northern Ireland?
29. What is the name of the famous Irish dance that involves rapid leg and foot movements, while keeping the body and arms largely stationary?
30. What Irish author is known for his novel “Dracula”?
31. What is the tallest building in Ireland?
32. Who was the first Irishman to be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize?
33. What is the largest island off the coast of Ireland?
34. What is the name of the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland?
35. Who was the first woman to hold the position of Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland?
36. Which Irish whiskey is the best-selling worldwide?
37. What Irish scientist discovered the electron?
38. What is the name of the world-famous Irish horse racing event held annually in County Kildare?
39. Who is the patron saint of Dublin?
40. What is the most southerly point of Ireland called?
41. Which Irish castle is home to the Irish Crown Jewels?
42. What Irish saint founded the city of Kilkenny?
43. What is the name of the river that runs through the city of Limerick?
44. Which Irish city is known as the “Rebel City”?
45. What Irish mammal is the only species of its kind found in Ireland?
46. What is the name of the traditional Irish boat made from a wooden frame covered in animal hide?
47. What is the oldest operational lighthouse in the world, located in County Wexford?
48. Which famous American president has Irish ancestry?
49. What is the name of the Irish festival that celebrates the arts and culture of Ireland, held annually in Galway?
50. What is the name of the traditional Irish dish made from potatoes, cabbage, and sometimes bacon?
51. Which Irish county is known as the “Garden of Ireland”?
52. What Irish city is known for its annual oyster festival?
53. What is the name of the traditional Irish musical ensemble that features the fiddle, flute, and accordion?
54. What famous Irish explorer discovered the South Pole?
55. What is the name of the UNESCO World Heritage site located off the coast of County Kerry?
56. Which Irish author wrote the novel “Ulysses”?
57. What is the name of the traditional Irish handball game?
58. What Irish county is the birthplace of President Barack Obama’s great-great-great-grandfather?
59. What is the name of the popular Irish dish made from mashed potatoes, scallions, and butter?
60. Which Irish county is known for its production of fine linens?
61. What Irish city is the birthplace of actor Liam Neeson?
62. What is the name of the Irish monastery that appears on the country’s one euro coin?
63. What is the name of the Irish goddess of love and fertility?
64. What Irish sport is a variation of rugby, played with 13 players on each team?
65. Which Irish city was once known as “Kingstown”?
66. What famous Irish writer is known for his play “Waiting for Godot”?
67. Which Irish county is famous for its unique landscape known as The Burren?
68. What is the name of the famous Irish whiskey distillery in County Cork?
69. What is the most northerly point of Ireland called?
70. What Irish saint is credited with founding the city of Armagh?
71. What is the name of the famous traditional Irish song about a highwayman?
72. What is the name of the largest Irish diaspora festival, held annually in Milwaukee, USA?
73. What Irish city is known as the “Marble City”?
74. Which Irish actress won an Academy Award for her role in the film “The Lion in Winter”?
75. What is the name of the Irish poet who wrote the poem “Easter, 1916”?
76. What is the name of the river that runs through the city of Cork?
77. What is the name of the Irish county that is home to the famous Cliffs of Moher?
78. Which Irish city is known as the “City of the Tribes”?
79. What Irish county is home to the famous Connemara region?
80. Which Irish rock band is known for the song “Zombie”?
81. What is the name of the annual Irish music competition held in County Kerry?
82. What is the name of the Irish railway company that operates train services in Ireland?
83. What famous Irish actor starred in the film “The Quiet Man”?
84. What is the name of the famous Irish racehorse that won the English, Irish, and American Triple Crowns?
85. What Irish city is home to the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History?
86. Which Irish saint is associated with a well-known cross design?
87. What Irish county is home to the famous Rock of Cashel?
88. Which Irish city is known for its annual comedy festival?
89. What is the name of the Irish island that was home to a famous monastery founded by Saint Columba?
90. Which Irish author wrote the novel “Gulliver’s Travels”?
91. What is the name of the famous Irish theater located in Dublin?
92. What is the name of the Irish festival celebrating traditional music and dance, held annually in County Donegal?
93. What Irish county is known for the production of Carrageen Moss, a type of seaweed used as a thickening agent in food?
94. What Irish actor starred in the film “My Left Foot”?
95. What is the name of the Irish mountain range that includes the highest peak, Carrauntoohil?
96. Which Irish city is home to the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life?
97. What is the name of the Irish horse racing event held annually in County Limerick?
98. What is the name of the famous Irish novelist who wrote “Angela’s Ashes”?
99. Which Irish county is home to the famous Glendalough monastic site?
100. What Irish city is home to the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History?
101. What is the name of the famous Irish waterfall in County Leitrim?
102. Which Irish city is home to the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology?
103. What is the name of the Irish island that inspired the film “The Secret of Roan Inish”?
104. What Irish county is known for its production of bog oak, a type of fossilized wood?
105. Which famous Irish playwright wrote the play “The Importance of Being Earnest”?
106. What is the name of the famous Irish castle in County Tipperary?
107. Which Irish city is known for its annual film festival?
108. What Irish county is home to the famous Blarney Stone?
109. What is the name of the famous Irish mountain range located in County Galway?
110. Which Irish author wrote the novel “Room”?
111. What is the name of the Irish coastal driving route that stretches from County Donegal to County Cork?
112. What Irish city is home to the National Maritime Museum of Ireland?
113. What is the name of the traditional Irish musical instrument similar to a small accordion?
114. Which Irish county is home to the famous Slieve League cliffs?
115. What is the name of the Irish festival celebrating traditional music and dance, held annually in County Kerry?
116. What Irish county is known for its production of Aran sweaters?
117. What is the name of the famous Irish racehorse that won the Grand National three times?
118. Which Irish city is home to the world’s oldest yacht club?
119. What is the name of the Irish island that was once home to a thriving copper mining industry?
120. What Irish county is home to the famous Newgrange prehistoric monument?
121. What is the name of the famous Irish castle in County Clare?
122. Which Irish city is home to the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History?
123. What is the name of the traditional Irish musical instrument that is a type of drum?
124. What Irish county is home to the famous Mount Errigal?
125. Which famous Irish playwright wrote the play “A Moon for the Misbegotten”?
126. What is the name of the Irish island that is home to a famous monastic site founded by Saint Kevin?
127. What Irish county is known for its production of Waterford Crystal?
128. Which Irish city is home to the Jameson Distillery?
129. What is the name of the Irish mountain range located in County Kerry?
130. Which Irish author wrote the novel “Dracula”?
131. What is the name of the Irish coastal driving route that stretches from County Louth to County Down?
132. What Irish city is home to the Hunt Museum?
133. What is the name of the traditional Irish musical instrument that is a type of harp?
134. Which Irish county is home to the famous Glenveagh National Park?
135. What is the name of the Irish festival celebrating traditional music and dance, held annually in County Sligo?
136. What Irish county is known for its production of Guinness beer?
137. What is the name of the famous Irish racehorse that won the Cheltenham Gold Cup three times?
138. Which Irish city is home to the world’s oldest operational lighthouse?
139. What is the name of the Irish island that is home to the world’s largest colony of Manx Shearwaters?
140. What Irish county is home to the famous Hill of Tara?
141. What is the name of the famous Irish castle in County Galway?
142. Which Irish city is home to the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History?
143. What is the name of the traditional Irish musical instrument that is a type of wooden flute?
144. What Irish county is home to the famous Muckross House and Gardens?
145. Which famous Irish playwright wrote the play “The Plough and the Stars”?
146. What is the name of the Irish island that is home to a famous puffin colony?
147. What Irish county is known for its production of Smithwick’s beer?
148. Which Irish city is home to the famous Guinness Storehouse?
149. What is the name of the Irish mountain range located in County Wicklow?
150. Which Irish author wrote the novel “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man”?
Final Words
Well, there you have it, a little taste of the luck o’ the Irish! We hope you had a shamrockin’ good time testing your knowledge about Ireland. If you’re still craving more trivia, don’t forget to check out Trivia Bliss’s other quizzes. There’s a whole rainbow of topics waiting to be explored!
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