How Well Do You Know Your Irish History?
Let's see, we have a little thing called the St.Patrick's Parade on Saturday along with a million Irish-related parties and activities this weekend. If you are not Irish already you will be by Saturday. With that said let's see just what you know about Ireland.
1. What is the official emblem of Ireland?
A. Harp
B Shamrock
C. Leprechaun
2. Ireland is the only place that Gaelic is spoken.
A. True
B. False
3. According to legend, if you kiss the Blarney Stone you will...
A. Get the gift of gab
B. Find a pot of gold
C. Become Irish
D. All of the above
4. A leprechaun passes the time ...
A. Casting spells
B. Making shoes
C.Looking for rainbows
D. All of the above
5. Erin Go Bragh means...
A. Go to the bar
B. Ireland forever
C. Go to Ireland
D. Get more brew
ANSWERS: 1-A, 2-B (also spoken in Scotland and on the Island of Man), 3-A, 4-B, 5-B