viernes, 8 de abril de 2011

SAINT PATRICK'S CONTEST


1- Where is Ireland?
Ireland is an island in the eastern part of the North Atlantic
2- How far is Ireland from New York?
It is 3000 miles distance
3-Is West Virginia larger than Ireland?
Ireland is larger than West Virginia
4- How many provinces has Ireland got?
Ireland has got 4 provinces
5-How many counties has Northern Ireland got?
Northern Ireland has got 6 counties
6- What happened during the Great Potato Famine?
Before Great Potato Famine, Ireland's population was over 8 million, now is 4 million because people emigrate.
7-What does the Irish flag symbolize?
The Irish flag symbolizes the union and south in peace
8- Why is Ireland called”The Emerald Isle”?
Because there rains more than 225 days/year
9- What does the shamrock symbolize?
It symbolize good luck and the Holy Trinity
10-How did St.Patrick explain the Holy Trinity?
He explained the Holy Trinity acord the legend
11-What's the real national symbol of Ireland?
The national symbol of Ireland is the Celtic Harp
12- What's the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin
13- How big is the Guinness factory?
The factory spans over 60 acres
14-Who established the Guinness company?T
The Guinness company was established of Arthur Guiness
15- How many beers does an Irish drink every year?
They drink 369 beers
16- How many people kiss the Blarney stone every year?
There are over 400.000 people smooch the stone every year
17- Why are the Cliffs of Moher so famous?
Because they are extended 5 miles down the west coast, the cliffs reach a height of 702 ft above the Atlantic Ocean
18- Where was St. Patrick born?
St Patrick was born in England
19- How many people visit Ireland every year?
Ireland has around 8 millions visitants 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.