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Think You Know Your Irish Trivia? Put It To The Test To Find Out If You Know A Beag (small) Or Mor (big) Amount About St. Patrick's Day!

How Well Do You Know St. Patrick's Day?

Both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland take the 17th of March off to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

It's a National Holiday! No school, no work!

How serious is St. Patrick's Day treated in Ireland?

That's some dedication. Every March 17th they dye the Chicago river green! It takes 40 tons of dye to get the river to a suitably festive shade!

CHICAGO!

Which city has been dying it's river GREEN every year since 1962?

As we know, this is a legend and scientists believe that there never were any reptiles in Ireland at that time!

S-S-S-SNAKES!

In Irish lore, St. Patrick drove what out of Ireland?

First off, there are 4 provinces in Ireland. According to Irish legend, the saint used the three-leafed plant as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity when he was first introducing Christianity to Ireland.

Yup! The Holy Trinity!

Connacht can also be spelt - Cannaught! The capital, Dublin, is located in Leinster.

The more you know!

So what are the provinces of Ireland called?

While they did guard gold, Leprechauns were also supposedly skilled craftsmen (there were no female leprechauns, BOO)

Turns out they have multiple skills!

According to legend, what did Leprechauns actually DO?

Yup, Ireland's patron saint is not Irish. He is believed to be of Welsh descent.

HE'S NOT IRISH!

It was in 1737 and was organized by a few Irish immigrants who wanted to commemorate home.

BOSTON

When/Where did the first St. Patrick's Day parade take place?

According to Irish Central, Patrick was snatched and brought to Ireland as a slave. His job was to mind the sheep at night in case wolves, wild dogs, foxes or even wild bears would take them or their lambs. He did this on the slopes of the Slemish Mountains in County Antrim.

Who'd known?

That's right, green was attached to the saint after he was recognized as a Patron Saint of Ireland.

BLUE BLUE BLUE

It is believed that St Patrick died on March 17 in 461AD.

Celebrating his life and accomplishments on the 17th!

Any food or floral gift to the president must be destroyed for fear of potential harm to the president.

No Joke. They Destroy It.

Every year, the US President is presented with a bowl of shamrock on March 17th, what happens to the shamrocks after?

It is St. Paddy. NOT Patty. It is Paddy because Padraig is the Irish for Patrick, which explains why it's 'dd' rather than 'tt'. If you take away one thing, please let it be that.

YOU BETTER HAVE GOTTEN THAT RIGHT!

What is the correct abbreviation of St. Patrick's Day?

However you choose to celebrate (or not that's cool too), we wish you a day filled with happiness and friendship.

There is only one right answer and that is YES!

Lastly, will you be celebrating St. Patrick's Day?

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