St Patrick's Day Trivia Quiz
St Patrick's Day trivia: 15 questions on Ireland's national day, easy and tricky, each with a quick explanation. No sign-up needed.
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This st patricks day trivia quiz goes beyond green beer and leprechauns. In 15 questions you will learn where Saint Patrick was really born, how he first arrived in Ireland, why he is linked with shamrocks and snakes, and which colour was his before green took over. There are lighter questions too, on the Irish flag, folklore and a famous green river in the US.
The quiz starts easy and gets steadily harder, so it works for teens and adults, school classes, office socials and pub nights around 17 March. Play it solo for a quick score, or use it as a ready-made St Patrick's Day quiz for a group: the full list of St Patrick's Day quiz questions and answers, each with a short explanation, is in the answer key further down the page.
A favourite surprise for players: the colour long linked with Saint Patrick was blue, not green. The Order of St Patrick, founded in 1783, chose a shade still called St Patrick's blue, and green only became the colour of the day later. Another myth-buster: Ireland had no native snakes to banish in the first place. Enjoyed it? Try our Easter or Christmas quizzes next.
St Patrick's Day questions with answers
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On which date is St Patrick's Day celebrated?
- 17 March
- 1 March
- 17 April
- 31 October
Answer: 17 March. St Patrick's Day is held on 17 March every year. 1 March is St David's Day, the national day of Wales.
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of which country?
- Scotland
- Wales
- Ireland
- England
Answer: Ireland. Patrick is Ireland's patron saint. Scotland has Saint Andrew, Wales has Saint David and England has Saint George.
According to legend, Saint Patrick used which three-leaved plant to explain the Holy Trinity?
- Rose
- Thistle
- Daffodil
- Shamrock
Answer: Shamrock. The story goes that Patrick used the shamrock's three leaves on one stem to explain the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Legend says Saint Patrick drove which creatures out of Ireland?
- Wolves
- Snakes
- Rats
- Dragons
Answer: Snakes. It is only a legend - scientists say Ireland has had no native snakes since the last Ice Age, so there were none to banish.
The Irish flag is a green, white and orange tricolour. Which colour is in the middle?
- Green
- Orange
- White
- Gold
Answer: White. White sits in the centre between green and orange, symbolising peace between the two traditions.
In Irish folklore, the leprechaun is traditionally a fairy who works at which trade?
- Blacksmith
- Baker
- Fisherman
- Shoemaker
Answer: Shoemaker. Leprechauns are pictured as solitary shoemakers - and, of course, guardians of a hidden pot of gold.
Which US city dyes its river green every year for St Patrick's Day?
Photo: CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Boston
- New York
- Chicago
- Philadelphia
Answer: Chicago. Chicago has dyed the Chicago River green for more than sixty years, a nod to its large Irish-American community.
Where was Saint Patrick born?
- Ireland
- Britain
- Italy
- France
Answer: Britain. Patrick was born in Roman Britain, not Ireland. He wrote that his family lived there before he was taken across the sea.
According to his own writings, how did Patrick first come to Ireland as a teenager?
- As a bishop sent by the Pope
- As a soldier
- As a merchant
- As a captured slave
Answer: As a captured slave. In his Confessio, Patrick says Irish raiders captured him at sixteen. He worked as a herder for six years before escaping.
17 March is traditionally the anniversary of what in Saint Patrick's life?
- His birth
- His death
- His arrival in Ireland
- His ordination
Answer: His death. St Patrick's Day falls on the traditional date of his death, as most saints' feast days do.
Before green took over, which colour was associated with Saint Patrick?
- Blue
- Red
- Purple
- Yellow
Answer: Blue. The Order of St Patrick, founded in 1783, chose blue, and "St Patrick's blue" stuck. Green took over later, helped by the shamrock and by Irish nationalists in the 1790s.
What is the official national emblem of Ireland, seen on Irish euro coins?
- Shamrock
- Harp
- Celtic cross
- Leprechaun
Answer: Harp. The harp is Ireland's state emblem. The shamrock is a popular symbol, but the harp is the official one.
In Irish, St Patrick's Day is Lá Fhéile Pádraig. What does "Lá" mean?
- Day
- Feast
- Saint
- Song
Answer: Day. The name literally means "the Day of the Festival of Patrick". Lá is "day" and Féile is "festival".
Corned beef and cabbage is a classic St Patrick's Day meal in the US. Which meat would a traditional Irish home more likely pair with cabbage?
Photo: Miss Ayumi, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Bacon
- Chicken
- Lamb
- Turkey
Answer: Bacon. Bacon and cabbage is the traditional Irish dish. Irish immigrants in America swapped in corned beef, which was cheaper there.
Tradition says Saint Patrick is buried in which town in County Down, Northern Ireland?
- Armagh
- Newry
- Belfast
- Downpatrick
Answer: Downpatrick. Patrick is said to lie at Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, alongside Saints Brigid and Columba - though this has never been proven.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find St Patrick's Day questions with answers?
On this page. Play the quiz first, then open the answer key below to see all 15 St Patrick's Day quiz questions, the correct answers and a short explanation for each. You can read them straight out at a party or in class.
How many questions are in this St Patrick's Day quiz?
There are 15 questions, from easy to hard. They cover Saint Patrick's life and legends, Irish symbols and language, food, and how 17 March is celebrated around the world.
Can I play the St Patrick's Day quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. It is free, there is nothing to install and no account to create. Your score appears instantly at the end, and you can share it to challenge friends.
Was Saint Patrick Irish?
No. Patrick was born in Roman Britain in the 5th century. By his own account he was captured by Irish raiders at sixteen, escaped after six years, and later returned to Ireland as a Christian missionary.