When entering an Irish person's home and you are (invariably) offered "a cuppa tea", what should you do?

You should refuse the first offer, and then accept after the second offer.

If someone Irish yells at you "Ah here, leave it out!", what are they strongly suggesting that you do?

To stop doing or saying something.

Who were the "Saint Patrick's Battalion"?

Irishmen who switched sides in the war of 1846-48 and who fought for Mexico

If an Irish person tells you that "they're off to the jacks", what do they mean?

That they're heading off to the toilet.

Former Leinster and Ireland rugby captain, Brian O'Driscoll.

"Now we're suckin' diesel!" If you hear an Irish person say this, what do they mean?

That things have started to go right, or have gotten back on track.

In Irish slang, a "culchie" is a mildly derogatory term for whom?

A person from a rural or agricultural area.

If you ask someone how work was, and they reply "Ah, shtap, sure I’ve been up to 90 since half 7!" What are they saying?

That they have had a very long and busy day.

Can you guess what the following saying in Irish (Gaelic) means? "Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla clíste."

Broken Irish is better than clever English.

"Sure, they're away with the fairies!" What does an Irish person mean by this?

They’re not on the same page as you or have their head up in the clouds.

When an Irishman or woman says that they are "happy out", what do they mean?

That they are content and happy.

Which of the following is NOT a novel by the influential and acclaimed Irish writer James Joyce?

The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890)

The Cliffs of Moher in County Clare.

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Think you know the Emerald Isle? Are ye confused about how Irish people use their own unique form of English? Well this mega 70-question quiz will help you to to separate the jigs from the reels! The first 30 questions are focussed on modern-day Irish expressions, slang and idioms. The second part concentrates on Irish culture, music, literature, cuisine and customs. You have 20 seconds to try to figure out the answer to each question. The best of luck to you all! Go n-éirí an bóthar libh!

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Answers

1
What's the furthest that the Republic of Ireland soccer team has ever gotten in the FIFA World Cup? (back in Italia '90)
The First Round
The Quarter Finals
The Second Round (of 16)
The Semi-Finals
2
In Ireland, what does "the black stuff" refer to?
Tar
Guinness
Coal
Afro-Caribbean food
3
In which Northern Irish town is this popular Netflix comedy about some Catholic schoolgirls set during "The Troubles"?
Newry
Kerry
Belfast
Derry
4
When entering an Irish person's home and you are (invariably) offered "a cuppa tea", what should you do?
You should refuse the first offer, and then accept after the second offer.
Politely decline, and keep refusing their kind offer.
Ask them if you could have coffee instead.
Accept their offer of tea straight away.
5
Which of the following rock bands are NOT Irish?
Snow Patrol
The Cardigans
The Cranberries
U2
6
If someone Irish yells at you "Ah here, leave it out!", what are they strongly suggesting that you do?
To put something outside.
To look behind you immediately.
To stop doing or saying something.
To come to them straight away.
7
Which of the following is NOT a symbol of Ireland.
The Celtic Cross.
The Shamrock.
The Four-Leafed Clover.
The Harp.
8
If you need to go to the toilets in Ireland, what signs should you look out for?
Mesdammes et Messieurs
Mná agus Fir
Damas y Caballeros
Damen und Herren
9
"He was a wee chiseler at the time." In Dublin slang, what is "a chiseler"?
A child.
A carpenter.
A hooligan.
A sculptor.
10
Which of the following former US Presidents isn't of Irish stock and didn't visit Ireland?
Barack Obama
Ronald Reagan
Richard Nixon
JFK (John Fitzgerald Kennedy)
11
Which of the following actors is NOT Irish?
Tom Hardy
Cillian Murphy
Michael Fassbender
Colin Farrell
12
Who were the "Saint Patrick's Battalion"?
Irish who fought in the Philippines for independence from Spain in 1896-98.
Irishmen who switched sides in the war of 1846-48 and who fought for Mexico
Irishmen who fought for Spain against the USA, in Cuba in the war of 1898.
Irishmen who fought for the Spanish and French against the British in 1805.
13
If an Irish person tells you that "they're off to the jacks", what do they mean?
That they're off out to the pub!
That they're heading off to the toilet.
That they're visiting their friend Jack's house.
That they're heading up to Dublin.
14
Which of the following stories is not taken from Irish mythology?
The Children of Lir.
Tír na nÓg (The Land of Eternal Youth).
Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Salmon of Knowledge.
Hansel and Grethel.
15
Which of the following in NOT an Irish girl's name?
Freya
Caoimhe
Siobhán
Aoife
16
Who is this?
Former Leinster and Ireland rugby captain, Brian O'Driscoll.
Former Dublin Gaelic football captain, Bernard Brogan.
Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland soccer captain, George Best.
Former Manchester Uniter and Republic of Ireland soccer captain, Roy Keane.
17
Who is this?
Aisling Bea, comedienne and actress.
Andrea Corr, singer.
Dolores O'Riordan, singer.
Saoirse Ronan, actress.
18
"Now we're suckin' diesel!" If you hear an Irish person say this, what do they mean?
That they are stealing petrol to rob a car.
That things are going from bad to worse.
That things have started to go right, or have gotten back on track.
That they cannot breathe properly due to heavy air pollution.
19
In which months does it rain a lot in Ireland?
Between September and December.
Between January and April.
All year round.
Between May and August.
20
In Irish slang, a "culchie" is a mildly derogatory term for whom?
An English person.
A person from Dublin.
A person from a rural or agricultural area.
A foreigner.
21
When an Irish person says that they're "grand", what do they mean?
That they're fine/ okay.
That they're luxurious.
That they're super.
That they're not great.
22
Which Irish TV programme has become an intitution on the last Friday in November, and for which children stay up late?
Mrs Brown's Boys
The Graham Norton Show
The Late Late Toy Show
Father Ted
23
Which of the following Celtic pagan festivals originated in Ireland and became popular around the globe?
Thanksgiving
Halloween
Midsommar
Passover
24
If someone Irish tells you that they are "on their Tobler", what are they telling you?
That they are working overtime.
That they are "on the pull" (i.e. looking for intimate company).
That they are lost and in need of help.
That they are on their own.
25
If an Irishman or woman says that it's "bleedin' Baltic out", what should you do?
Enjoy the long summer evening.
Watch out for marauding Vikings!
Bring a Scandinavian phrasebook with you.
Wrap up warmly.
26
If you ask someone how work was, and they reply "Ah, shtap, sure I’ve been up to 90 since half 7!" What are they saying?
That they've been listening to music from the 1990s all day long.
That they slept in late.
That they have had a very long and busy day.
That they are getting ready to go out on the town!
27
If an Irish person describes someone as not being "the full shilling", what do they mean?
That they aren't great craic (i.e. they are not a lot of fun).
That they are somewhat forgetful.
That they aren't fully sane.
That they are short of money.
28
Can you guess what the following saying in Irish (Gaelic) means? "Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla clíste."
Broken Irish is better than clever English.
Warm socks are better than shiny shoes.
A hearty breakfast is better than a fancy lunch.
An unbroken door is better than clean windows.
29
Which of the following Irish movies doesn't have music as its main focus?
Once (2007)
The Commitments (1991)
Sing Street (2016)
Handsome Devil (2016)
30
Which of the following people are you likely to be in a relationship with?
Yer Wan
Dem Lot
Yer Man
Me Aul Dear
31
If someone Irish informs you that they "have a free gaff", what exactly are they telling you?
That they have cooked dinner and are inviting you over to eat.
That they are home alone.
That they have some time to meet up with you.
That they won some tickets to a concert or show.
32
Which of the following dishes is NOT an example of Irish cuisine?
Stew
Boxty
Coddle
Goulash
33
If an Irish person tells you that something is "gas", what do they mean?
That it's poisonous.
That it's expensive.
That it's dangerous.
That it's funny.
34
Which of the following famous sports people is NOT Irish?
Rory McIlroy
Katie Taylor
Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor
35
"Sure, they're away with the fairies!" What does an Irish person mean by this?
That they have passed on (i.e. that they have died).
That they can communicate with the dead.
They’re not on the same page as you or have their head up in the clouds.
That they are on holidays on a fancy cruise.
36
Which of the following is NOT a well-known Irish saying, proverb or curse?
Man plans and God laughs.
May the road rise up to meet you, and may the wind be always at your back.
May the cat eat you, and may the devil eat the cat.
Your son is your son today, but your daughter is your daughter forever.
37
Which of the following in NOT an Irish drink?
Hendrick's
Baileys
Smithwick's
Poitín
38
When an Irish person describes something as "bleedin' deadly" what do they mean?
That it is bloody.
That it is dangerous.
That it is fantastic.
That it is evil.
39
Which of the following words isn't an Irish synonym for being drunk? (We've literally dozens of words for getting drunk)
Ossified
Locked
Mortified
Fluthered
40
Which of the following acts did NOT win Eurovision for Ireland? (With 7 victories, Ireland has won Eurovision the most!)
Johnny Logan
Dana
Riverdance
Linda Martin
41
When an Irishman or woman says that they are "happy out", what do they mean?
That they are content and happy.
That they are content, but only temporarily.
That they are glad that they are outdoors.
That they've recently "come out" as gay and are happy with their decision.
42
How many counties are there on the island of Ireland?
32
6
26
4
43
Which of the following is NOT a novel by the influential and acclaimed Irish writer James Joyce?
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890)
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916)
Dubliners (1914)
Ulysses (1920)
44
Which of the following "boy bands" are NOT Irish?
Take That
The Script
Westlife
Boyzone
45
Which of the following sports is NOT classified as a Gaelic game?
Gaelic football
Rugby
Camogie
Hurling
46
What do people call soft drinks (e.g. Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Pepsi, Lilt, 7Up etc.) in Ireland?
Sodas
Mixers
Minerals
Vitamins
47
"Leap Year", starring Amy Adams, is set in Ireland. According to Irish tradition, what can a woman do on February 29th?
Propose to a man.
Be unfaithful and get away with it.
Divorce a man.
Marry another woman.
48
Which of the following in NOT an Irish boy's name?
Liam
Callum
Daithí
Oisín
49
Which of these historical Irish films is set during the Great Hunger (An Gorta Mór) in the middle of the 19th Century?
The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006)
The Siege of Jadotville (2016)
Black '47 (2018)
Michael Collins (1996)
50
An easy one to get the ball rolling! When an Irish person says "What's (or how's) the craic?" what do they mean?
What's that sound?
Where did you break your bone?
What's going on?
What are the drugs like?
51
Where is this?
The Cliffs at Slieve League in County Donegal.
The Giant's Causeway in County Antrim.
The Cliffs of Moher in County Clare.
The Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry.
52
Which of the following words is not an Irish expression for an idiot?
An amadán.
An eejit.
A malaka.
A gombeen.
53
If someone says to you: "You're some langer, boy!", in which Irish county are you most likely to be?
Kilkenny
Galway
Dublin
Cork
54
Which of the following in NOT a traditional Irish instrument?
The bagpipes
The bodhrán
The fiddle
The Uilleann Pipes
55
If an Irish person says to you that they haven't seen you "in donkey's years", what do they mean by this?
That they haven't seen you since you were working down on the farm.
They are being sarcastic, meaning that they only saw you very recently.
That they haven't seen you in a very long time.
That you shouldn't leave it so long until you meet again.
56
Who or what is a "Sassenach"?
A type of Irish blood sausage.
A Saxon (i.e. an English person).
Someone who likes to live in the woods (i.e. a hippie).
A slave (like Saint Patrick was).
57
Which of the following writers was NOT Irish?
William Butler Yeats
Bram Stoker
Oscar Wilde
Mary Shelley
58
If an Irish person tells you that you have "made a bags" out of something, what do they mean by this?
That you have made a decent cup of tea.
That you have made a mess of it.
That you've done a good job.
That you have created something useful.
59
The Irish language (an Gaeilge) is classified as belonging to what family of languages?
Germanic
Nordic
Romance (Latin)
Celtic
60
Which of the following singers is NOT Irish?
Morrissey (lead singer of the Smiths)
Sinead O'Connor
Hozier
Dermot Kennedy
61
"My mate can do that as a nixer for you." What does "nixer" mean?
As a favour.
A temporary fix, but unlikley to last long-term.
A job done for cash to avoid tax.
An emergency job.
62
What is this popular crossing across the River Liffey in Dublin called?
The Five Euro Bridge
The Ha'penny Bridge
The Two-Shilling Bridge
The Thrupenny Bridge
63
When an Irish person says "stop the lights!", what are they actually doing?
They are telling you to slow down.
They are expressing exasperation or incredulity.
They are telling you to turn off all the lights before exiting the house.
They want you to stop talking.
64
Which of the following acts is St. Patrick, the parton saint of Ireland, NOT credited with?
Using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Gaelic tribes.
Defeating the Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014.
Chasing the snakes out of Ireland.
Converting the Irish from paganism to Christianity.
65
And finally, what do the colours on the Irish tricolour represent?
Green is for the trees, white is for the sky, orange is for sandy beaches.
Green is for the grass, white is for snow, & orange is for the setting sun.
Green is for cabbages, white is for cauliflowers, & orange is for carrots.
Green is for Catholics, orange is for Protestants, and white is for peace.
66
Who is this?
Simon Harris, Táinaiste na hÉireann (the Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland).
Micheál Martin, Taoiseach na hÉireann (the Prime Minister of Ireland).
Peter Robinson, former First Minister of Northern Ireland.
Michael D. Higgins, Uachtarán na hÉireann (the President of Ireland).
67
Which of the following is NOT an Irish synonym for broken.
Knackered.
Whacked.
Banjaxed.
In bits.
68
If someone in Ireland asks you if you "got the messages", what are they actually asking you?
If you managed to do the grocery shopping.
If anyone phoned and if you have any news to pass onto them.
If you received the various What's App texts that they sent to you.
If you managed to get to Church earlier.
69
"Culchies" in turn label people from Dublin as "Jackeens". Why do you think this is?
Because historically Dubliners were perceived as being quite pro-British.
Because Dubs love eating "jacket potatoes".
Because Jack is a very popular boy's name in Dublin.
Because in the past, many Dubliners wore waistcoats or "little jackets".
70
When an Irish person tells you to stop or quit "acting the maggot", what are they saying?
That you should stop overacting or exagerating.
That you should stop acting silly and making a fool of yourself.
That you should stop playing with worms and other garden insects.
That you should eat properly and finish your meal.

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Questions 70

Answers

1
What's the furthest that the Republic of Ireland soccer team has ever gotten in the FIFA World Cup? (back in Italia '90)
The First Round
The Quarter Finals
The Second Round (of 16)
The Semi-Finals
2
In Ireland, what does "the black stuff" refer to?
Tar
Guinness
Coal
Afro-Caribbean food
3
In which Northern Irish town is this popular Netflix comedy about some Catholic schoolgirls set during "The Troubles"?
Newry
Kerry
Belfast
Derry
4
When entering an Irish person's home and you are (invariably) offered "a cuppa tea", what should you do?
You should refuse the first offer, and then accept after the second offer.
Politely decline, and keep refusing their kind offer.
Ask them if you could have coffee instead.
Accept their offer of tea straight away.
5
Which of the following rock bands are NOT Irish?
Snow Patrol
The Cardigans
The Cranberries
U2
6
If someone Irish yells at you "Ah here, leave it out!", what are they strongly suggesting that you do?
To put something outside.
To look behind you immediately.
To stop doing or saying something.
To come to them straight away.
7
Which of the following is NOT a symbol of Ireland.
The Celtic Cross.
The Shamrock.
The Four-Leafed Clover.
The Harp.
8
If you need to go to the toilets in Ireland, what signs should you look out for?
Mesdammes et Messieurs
Mná agus Fir
Damas y Caballeros
Damen und Herren
9
"He was a wee chiseler at the time." In Dublin slang, what is "a chiseler"?
A child.
A carpenter.
A hooligan.
A sculptor.
10
Which of the following former US Presidents isn't of Irish stock and didn't visit Ireland?
Barack Obama
Ronald Reagan
Richard Nixon
JFK (John Fitzgerald Kennedy)
11
Which of the following actors is NOT Irish?
Tom Hardy
Cillian Murphy
Michael Fassbender
Colin Farrell
12
Who were the "Saint Patrick's Battalion"?
Irish who fought in the Philippines for independence from Spain in 1896-98.
Irishmen who switched sides in the war of 1846-48 and who fought for Mexico
Irishmen who fought for Spain against the USA, in Cuba in the war of 1898.
Irishmen who fought for the Spanish and French against the British in 1805.
13
If an Irish person tells you that "they're off to the jacks", what do they mean?
That they're off out to the pub!
That they're heading off to the toilet.
That they're visiting their friend Jack's house.
That they're heading up to Dublin.
14
Which of the following stories is not taken from Irish mythology?
The Children of Lir.
Tír na nÓg (The Land of Eternal Youth).
Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Salmon of Knowledge.
Hansel and Grethel.
15
Which of the following in NOT an Irish girl's name?
Freya
Caoimhe
Siobhán
Aoife
16
Who is this?
Former Leinster and Ireland rugby captain, Brian O'Driscoll.
Former Dublin Gaelic football captain, Bernard Brogan.
Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland soccer captain, George Best.
Former Manchester Uniter and Republic of Ireland soccer captain, Roy Keane.
17
Who is this?
Aisling Bea, comedienne and actress.
Andrea Corr, singer.
Dolores O'Riordan, singer.
Saoirse Ronan, actress.
18
"Now we're suckin' diesel!" If you hear an Irish person say this, what do they mean?
That they are stealing petrol to rob a car.
That things are going from bad to worse.
That things have started to go right, or have gotten back on track.
That they cannot breathe properly due to heavy air pollution.
19
In which months does it rain a lot in Ireland?
Between September and December.
Between January and April.
All year round.
Between May and August.
20
In Irish slang, a "culchie" is a mildly derogatory term for whom?
An English person.
A person from Dublin.
A person from a rural or agricultural area.
A foreigner.
21
When an Irish person says that they're "grand", what do they mean?
That they're fine/ okay.
That they're luxurious.
That they're super.
That they're not great.
22
Which Irish TV programme has become an intitution on the last Friday in November, and for which children stay up late?
Mrs Brown's Boys
The Graham Norton Show
The Late Late Toy Show
Father Ted
23
Which of the following Celtic pagan festivals originated in Ireland and became popular around the globe?
Thanksgiving
Halloween
Midsommar
Passover
24
If someone Irish tells you that they are "on their Tobler", what are they telling you?
That they are working overtime.
That they are "on the pull" (i.e. looking for intimate company).
That they are lost and in need of help.
That they are on their own.
25
If an Irishman or woman says that it's "bleedin' Baltic out", what should you do?
Enjoy the long summer evening.
Watch out for marauding Vikings!
Bring a Scandinavian phrasebook with you.
Wrap up warmly.
26
If you ask someone how work was, and they reply "Ah, shtap, sure I’ve been up to 90 since half 7!" What are they saying?
That they've been listening to music from the 1990s all day long.
That they slept in late.
That they have had a very long and busy day.
That they are getting ready to go out on the town!
27
If an Irish person describes someone as not being "the full shilling", what do they mean?
That they aren't great craic (i.e. they are not a lot of fun).
That they are somewhat forgetful.
That they aren't fully sane.
That they are short of money.
28
Can you guess what the following saying in Irish (Gaelic) means? "Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla clíste."
Broken Irish is better than clever English.
Warm socks are better than shiny shoes.
A hearty breakfast is better than a fancy lunch.
An unbroken door is better than clean windows.
29
Which of the following Irish movies doesn't have music as its main focus?
Once (2007)
The Commitments (1991)
Sing Street (2016)
Handsome Devil (2016)
30
Which of the following people are you likely to be in a relationship with?
Yer Wan
Dem Lot
Yer Man
Me Aul Dear
31
If someone Irish informs you that they "have a free gaff", what exactly are they telling you?
That they have cooked dinner and are inviting you over to eat.
That they are home alone.
That they have some time to meet up with you.
That they won some tickets to a concert or show.
32
Which of the following dishes is NOT an example of Irish cuisine?
Stew
Boxty
Coddle
Goulash
33
If an Irish person tells you that something is "gas", what do they mean?
That it's poisonous.
That it's expensive.
That it's dangerous.
That it's funny.
34
Which of the following famous sports people is NOT Irish?
Rory McIlroy
Katie Taylor
Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor
35
"Sure, they're away with the fairies!" What does an Irish person mean by this?
That they have passed on (i.e. that they have died).
That they can communicate with the dead.
They’re not on the same page as you or have their head up in the clouds.
That they are on holidays on a fancy cruise.
36
Which of the following is NOT a well-known Irish saying, proverb or curse?
Man plans and God laughs.
May the road rise up to meet you, and may the wind be always at your back.
May the cat eat you, and may the devil eat the cat.
Your son is your son today, but your daughter is your daughter forever.
37
Which of the following in NOT an Irish drink?
Hendrick's
Baileys
Smithwick's
Poitín
38
When an Irish person describes something as "bleedin' deadly" what do they mean?
That it is bloody.
That it is dangerous.
That it is fantastic.
That it is evil.
39
Which of the following words isn't an Irish synonym for being drunk? (We've literally dozens of words for getting drunk)
Ossified
Locked
Mortified
Fluthered
40
Which of the following acts did NOT win Eurovision for Ireland? (With 7 victories, Ireland has won Eurovision the most!)
Johnny Logan
Dana
Riverdance
Linda Martin
41
When an Irishman or woman says that they are "happy out", what do they mean?
That they are content and happy.
That they are content, but only temporarily.
That they are glad that they are outdoors.
That they've recently "come out" as gay and are happy with their decision.
42
How many counties are there on the island of Ireland?
32
6
26
4
43
Which of the following is NOT a novel by the influential and acclaimed Irish writer James Joyce?
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890)
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916)
Dubliners (1914)
Ulysses (1920)
44
Which of the following "boy bands" are NOT Irish?
Take That
The Script
Westlife
Boyzone
45
Which of the following sports is NOT classified as a Gaelic game?
Gaelic football
Rugby
Camogie
Hurling
46
What do people call soft drinks (e.g. Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Pepsi, Lilt, 7Up etc.) in Ireland?
Sodas
Mixers
Minerals
Vitamins
47
"Leap Year", starring Amy Adams, is set in Ireland. According to Irish tradition, what can a woman do on February 29th?
Propose to a man.
Be unfaithful and get away with it.
Divorce a man.
Marry another woman.
48
Which of the following in NOT an Irish boy's name?
Liam
Callum
Daithí
Oisín
49
Which of these historical Irish films is set during the Great Hunger (An Gorta Mór) in the middle of the 19th Century?
The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006)
The Siege of Jadotville (2016)
Black '47 (2018)
Michael Collins (1996)
50
An easy one to get the ball rolling! When an Irish person says "What's (or how's) the craic?" what do they mean?
What's that sound?
Where did you break your bone?
What's going on?
What are the drugs like?
51
Where is this?
The Cliffs at Slieve League in County Donegal.
The Giant's Causeway in County Antrim.
The Cliffs of Moher in County Clare.
The Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry.
52
Which of the following words is not an Irish expression for an idiot?
An amadán.
An eejit.
A malaka.
A gombeen.
53
If someone says to you: "You're some langer, boy!", in which Irish county are you most likely to be?
Kilkenny
Galway
Dublin
Cork
54
Which of the following in NOT a traditional Irish instrument?
The bagpipes
The bodhrán
The fiddle
The Uilleann Pipes
55
If an Irish person says to you that they haven't seen you "in donkey's years", what do they mean by this?
That they haven't seen you since you were working down on the farm.
They are being sarcastic, meaning that they only saw you very recently.
That they haven't seen you in a very long time.
That you shouldn't leave it so long until you meet again.
56
Who or what is a "Sassenach"?
A type of Irish blood sausage.
A Saxon (i.e. an English person).
Someone who likes to live in the woods (i.e. a hippie).
A slave (like Saint Patrick was).
57
Which of the following writers was NOT Irish?
William Butler Yeats
Bram Stoker
Oscar Wilde
Mary Shelley
58
If an Irish person tells you that you have "made a bags" out of something, what do they mean by this?
That you have made a decent cup of tea.
That you have made a mess of it.
That you've done a good job.
That you have created something useful.
59
The Irish language (an Gaeilge) is classified as belonging to what family of languages?
Germanic
Nordic
Romance (Latin)
Celtic
60
Which of the following singers is NOT Irish?
Morrissey (lead singer of the Smiths)
Sinead O'Connor
Hozier
Dermot Kennedy
61
"My mate can do that as a nixer for you." What does "nixer" mean?
As a favour.
A temporary fix, but unlikley to last long-term.
A job done for cash to avoid tax.
An emergency job.
62
What is this popular crossing across the River Liffey in Dublin called?
The Five Euro Bridge
The Ha'penny Bridge
The Two-Shilling Bridge
The Thrupenny Bridge
63
When an Irish person says "stop the lights!", what are they actually doing?
They are telling you to slow down.
They are expressing exasperation or incredulity.
They are telling you to turn off all the lights before exiting the house.
They want you to stop talking.
64
Which of the following acts is St. Patrick, the parton saint of Ireland, NOT credited with?
Using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Gaelic tribes.
Defeating the Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014.
Chasing the snakes out of Ireland.
Converting the Irish from paganism to Christianity.
65
And finally, what do the colours on the Irish tricolour represent?
Green is for the trees, white is for the sky, orange is for sandy beaches.
Green is for the grass, white is for snow, & orange is for the setting sun.
Green is for cabbages, white is for cauliflowers, & orange is for carrots.
Green is for Catholics, orange is for Protestants, and white is for peace.
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Who is this?
Simon Harris, Táinaiste na hÉireann (the Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland).
Micheál Martin, Taoiseach na hÉireann (the Prime Minister of Ireland).
Peter Robinson, former First Minister of Northern Ireland.
Michael D. Higgins, Uachtarán na hÉireann (the President of Ireland).
67
Which of the following is NOT an Irish synonym for broken.
Knackered.
Whacked.
Banjaxed.
In bits.
68
If someone in Ireland asks you if you "got the messages", what are they actually asking you?
If you managed to do the grocery shopping.
If anyone phoned and if you have any news to pass onto them.
If you received the various What's App texts that they sent to you.
If you managed to get to Church earlier.
69
"Culchies" in turn label people from Dublin as "Jackeens". Why do you think this is?
Because historically Dubliners were perceived as being quite pro-British.
Because Dubs love eating "jacket potatoes".
Because Jack is a very popular boy's name in Dublin.
Because in the past, many Dubliners wore waistcoats or "little jackets".
70
When an Irish person tells you to stop or quit "acting the maggot", what are they saying?
That you should stop overacting or exagerating.
That you should stop acting silly and making a fool of yourself.
That you should stop playing with worms and other garden insects.
That you should eat properly and finish your meal.