Can you answer the following quiz questions on the theme of St Patrick`s Day?
1 | Shortly before his death in 1900, which famous Irishman was quoted as saying "My wallpaper and I are fighting a duel to the death - one or other of us has got to go" ? Oscar Wilde |
2 | True or False: St Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland? True |
3 | Who sang for Ireland when they first won the Eurovision Song Contest? Dana |
4 | What features in the bottom right corner of the flag of the city of Montreal to represent the Irish population in the city? A shamrock |
5 | Which Irish horse racing jockey won the English Grand National in 2000 on his first attempt on a horse called Papillon? Ruby Walsh |
6 | What was the profession of the legendary Irish figure Molly Malone? Fishmonger |
7 | Born in Ireland in 1976, which actor played Sonny Crockett in the 2006 movie version of Miami Vice? Colin Farrell |
8 | The Easter Rising was a rebellion staged in Ireland in Easter Week of which year? 1916 |
9 | Born in Belfast in 1945, who was the lead singer of the group Them, who had hits including Baby Please Don't Go and Here Comes The Night? Van Morrison |
10 | Name either of the two centuries in which St Patrick was alive? 4th or 5th |