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How Much Random Trivia Do You Know About Ireland?

The Titanic was built by the Harland and Wolff Shipyards in Belfast; however, its maiden voyage was from Southampton, England.

Ed Sheeran can be seen playing a bodhrán (drum) in his music video, _[Photograph](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSDgHBxUbVQ)_.

This Phil Collins song was covered by Westlife and Mariah Carey in 2000. You can watch it [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3YAINjlyE).

Who duetted with Westlife on the song _Against All Odds?_

Liam Neeson was born and grew up in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

The Corrs are a family band made up of Sharon, Caroline, Andrea and Jim. They have had 7 studio albums.

According to Michael Flatley, he created and choreographed the original _[Riverdance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0v_pu6miJ8)._

Who created the stage show, _Riverdance?_

The Ivory Coast and Republic of Ireland share the colours of Green, White and Orange.

Which African country shares its flag colours with the Republic of Ireland?

On 31 December, 1759, Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease at £45 per annum for the unused brewery. However, the lease is no longer in effect because the brewery property has been bought out when it expanded beyond the original 4-acre site.

The Guinness Brewery in St. James's Street, Dublin, signed a lease for how many years?

A shillelagh is a thick stick of blackthorn or oak used in Ireland, typically as a weapon.

The NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of New York City's greatest traditions. The first parade was on March 17, 1762 — fourteen years before the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. The photo shows a parade on Fifth Avenue in 1909.

The first St. Patrick's Day parade was in what city?

St. Patrick used the shamrock to teach the Irish about Christianity especially the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The rest of the answers have been made up.

What has the shamrock been used to represent?

They are delicious ice lollies (popsicles).

What are Mr. Frostie, Polly Pineapple and Pear Picking Porky?

Craic (pronounced crack) is a word meaning "fun". When used in the sentence "What's the craic?" it means "How are you?" or "What's happening?"

Although she has a very Irish name, Saoirse was born in The Bronx, New York. Brosnan was born in Drogheda, County Louth; Branagh was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland; and Cillian Murphy was born in Douglas, County Cork.

Enya, also known as Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin, was born and raised into an Irish speaking area of Gweedore in County Donegal.

The DeLorean was built in Dunmurry, Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1985.

What famous movie car was built in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland?

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