40 Craic-Filled St. Patrick's Day Quiz Questions for a Night of Irish Fun and Laughter!

St. Patrick's Day is the perfect occasion to gather your family around the table for some fun, laughter, and a touch of Irish magic! We've put together a delightful quiz that will not only test your knowledge but also create cherished memories with your loved ones. All you need is a bit of creativity, a leprechaun hat, and a sense of adventure!

So get ready to print out this our St. Patrick's Day Quiz Questions for a family night to remember!

How to Play:

1. Print and Prepare the Questions: Print out the quiz questions provided below. Cut each question into individual cards and fold them up.

2. Decorate the Cards: Get creative and decorate the cards with shamrocks, rainbows, and leprechauns. Make them as festive as you like!

3. Fill the Leprechaun Hat: Place all the folded question cards into a leprechaun hat (or any fun, festive container you have on hand, mine usually end up in a gin glass!).

4. Pass the Hat Around: Gather your family around the table and take turns drawing a question from the hat. Read the question out loud and let everyone take a guess.

5. Keep Score: Whoever gets the question right keeps the card. The person with the most cards at the end of the game is the winner!

6. Create Fun Moments: The goal is to create a moment of fun that fits easily into your already hectic lifestyle while providing great memories and laughter with the ones you love.

Quiz Questions

What plant is a symbol of St. Patrick's Day?

Answer: Shamrock

What is the national symbol of Ireland?

Answer: Harp

What river is dyed green every year to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

Answer: The Chicago River

What is the traditional meal served on St. Patrick's Day in the United States?

Answer: Corned beef and cabbage

What is the Irish word for whiskey?

Answer: Uisce beatha

What does the shamrock represent in Irish culture?

Answer: The Holy Trinity

What city is known for its large St. Patrick's Day parade and celebration?

Answer: New York City

What is the name of the famous Irish castle that is said to give the ‘gift of the gab’ to those who kiss it?

Answer: Blarney Castle

What does the Irish phrase "Éirinn go Brách" mean?

Answer: Ireland Forever

What Irish province is known as the "Land of Saints and Scholars"?

Answer: Connacht

What is the Irish name for Ireland?

Answer: Éire

What famous ship was built in Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Answer: Titanic

What is the name of the famous Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1976?

Answer: U2

What is the name of the popular Irish dance show that became famous worldwide?

Answer: Riverdance

What is the largest county in Ireland?

Answer: Cork

What is the name of the ancient burial site in County Meath, older than the pyramids?

Answer: Newgrange

What Irish city is known for its medieval architecture and the Claddagh ring?

Answer: Galway

What is the name of the famous Irish singer known for the song "Nothing Compares 2 U"?

Answer: Sinéad O'Connor

What is the name of the Irish mythological hero known for his strength and bravery?

Answer: Cú Chulainn

What is the name of the Irish symbol that represents eternal love and friendship?

Answer: Claddagh

What is the name of the famous rock formation in Northern Ireland known for its hexagonal columns?

Answer: Giant's Causeway

What is the national sport of Ireland?

Answer: Hurling

What is the Gaelic word for "cheers"?

Answer: Sláinte

What is the name of the Irish musical group known for their hit song "Zombie"?

Answer: The Cranberries

What is the name of the famous Irish playwright and novelist who wrote "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and “The Importance of Being Earnest”?

Answer: Oscar Wilde

What is the name of the traditional Irish bread made with buttermilk and baking soda?

Answer: Soda bread

Why did the leprechaun go outside on St. Patrick's Day?

Answer: To sit on his "paddy" o'

Why can't you iron a four-leaf clover?

Answer: Because you don't want to press your luck!

What kind of spells do leprechaun witches cast?

 Answer: Lucky charms

At what age was St. Patrick captured by Irish pirates?

Answer: 16

When did St. Patrick die?

Answer: March 17, 461 AD

What did St. Patrick do according to Irish folklore?

Answer: Drove the snakes out of Ireland

In what year did the first St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City take place?

Answer: 1762

When was St. Patrick's Day first celebrated as a public holiday in Ireland?

Answer: 1903

What is the name of the famous Irish folklore creature known as a mischievous fairy or elf?

Answer: Leprechaun

What is a leprechaun's occupation in Irish folklore?

Answer: Shoemaker or cobbler

What do leprechauns guard at the end of the rainbow?

Answer: A pot of gold

What happens if you catch a leprechaun?

Answer: He must grant you three wishes or give you his pot of gold

How many colours are in a rainbow?

Answer: Seven

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

Answer: Au

So, go ahead and have a blast decorating the cards and passing around the leprechaun hat. Create those unforgettable St. Patrick's Day memories with your family. Enjoy the laughter, the friendly competition, and the joy of simply being together. May your heart be light and your pockets heavy with all the cards you win in this quiz!

This simple and fun St. Patrick's Day Quiz is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day without any hassle or expense. It's got just enough Irish charm to make the day special, without taking up too much of your time. You'll still have plenty of time to stay on top of your busy lifestyle and maybe even get a little time for yourself. Sláinte!

To make it even easier, I have already got the quiz ready to go! Click below to download and print your St. Patrick's Day quiz and let the fun and games begin!