St. Patrick day's

St. Patrick

1- Where is Ireland?
Ireland is an island in the eastern part of the North Atlantic.

2- How far is Ireland from New York?
Ireland is 3.000 miles far from New York.

3- Is West Virginia larger than Ireland?
That's slightly larger than the state of West Virginia.

4- How many provinces has Ireland got?
Ireland has 4 provinces.

5- How many counties has Northern Ireland got?
There are 32 counties: 6 in Northern Ireland, and 26 in Ireland.

6- What happened during the Great Potato Famine?
Before the Great potato Famine, Ireland's population was over 8 million.

7- What does the Irish flag symbolize?
The Irish flag symbolizes the union of north and south in peace.

8- Why is Ireland called”The Emerald Isle”?
Ireland is called”The emerald Isle” due to frequent rainfall, resulting in lush
greenery.

9- What does the shamrock symbolize?
Shamrock are the Irish food-luck symbol.

10- How did St. Patrick explain the Holy Trinity?
According to legend, St. Patrick used the three leaves to explain the Holy trinity.

11- What's the real national symbol of Ireland?
The national symbol, is the Celtic harp, not the shamrock.

12- What's the capital of Ireland?
Ireland's capital city is Dublin.

13- How big is the Guinness factory?
Dublin is home to the Guinness factory the largest stout brewery in the world.

14- Who established the Guinness company?
In 1759, Arthur Guinness signed a 9.000 year lease for the brewery site.

15- How many beers does an Irish drink every year?
The Irish consume an average 131.1 liters of beer per year.

16- How many people kiss the Blarney stone every year?
Kiss it, and legend says you'll get the gift of gab.

17- Why are the Cliffs of Moher so famous?
The Cliffs of moher are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ireland.

18- Where was St. Patrick born?
On March 17th, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in Dublin ans all over the world.

19- How many people visit Ireland every year?
Ireland has over 8 million visitors every year.

20- How many people in the world say they have Irish ancestors?
There are an estimated 80 million people who claim Irish ancestry all over the world.