St Patrick's Day quiz

[Bunnylump]

OK this was shamelessly ripped off but thought you might like it.
• Which event does St Patrick’s day commemorate?

• Where was St. Patrick born?

• What does the shamrock signify on St Patrick’s Day?

• Where does Blarney Stone come from?

• Which is regarded as the most famous of all churches dedicated to St. Patrick?

• In Ireland, what does the colour green stand for?

• What colours are on the Irish flag?

• What was St. Patrick's calling?

• What is a shillelagh?

• According to legend, what should you never do if you catch a leprechaun?

• What profession does the leprechaun supposedly practice?

• What is cured by kissing The Blarney Stone?

• What does "Erin Go Braugh"mean?

• How long did St Patrick's mission in Ireland last?

• What happens if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day?

[Bunnylump]

I'm sort of wishing I hadn't given my son the answer to the wearing green question...

[Laura]

I think I can answer one! However, I'm not Irish, I don't actually know anyone Irish, and I've never celebrated St Patrick's day in any way, shape or form, so that's my excuse for my total lack of knowledge.

[LAT]

I'm sort of wishing I hadn't given my son the answer to the wearing green question...

I suppose you weren't wearing green?

[Bunnylump]

Exactly!!

The answers were...

• Which event does St Patrick’s day commemorate?
The death of Saint Patrick

• Where was St. Patrick born?
Cumbria

• What does the shamrock signify on St Patrick’s Day?
The number three

• Where does Blarney Stone come from?
A castle

• Which one is regarded as the most famous of all churches dedicated to St. Patrick?
St Patrick Cathedral, Dublin

• In Ireland, what does the colour green stand for?
Hope

• What colours are on the Irish flag?
Green, white, orange

• What was St. Patrick's calling?
Missionary

• What is a shillelagh?
A short oak club

• According to legend, what should you never do if you catch a leprechaun?
Take your eyes off him.

• What profession does the leprechaun supposedly practice?
Shoemaker

• What is cured by kissing The Blarney Stone?
Shyness

• What does "Erin Go Braugh"mean?
Ireland forever

• How long did St Patrick's mission in Ireland last?
30 years

• What happens if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
You get pinched.