5 St Patrick's Day trivia questions

St Patrick's Day questions with answers and source links. Print the short round and complete key together.

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  1. On which March date is St Patrick's Day celebrated?

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    17 March.

    Source: Government of Ireland https://www.ireland.ie/en/st-patricks-day-2026/everything-you-need-to-know-about-st-patricks-day/

  2. St Patrick is the patron saint of which country?

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    Ireland.

    Source: Government of Ireland https://www.ireland.ie/en/st-patricks-day-2026/everything-you-need-to-know-about-st-patricks-day/

  3. Which small plant is associated with the celebration?

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    The shamrock.

    Source: Government of Ireland https://www.ireland.ie/en/st-patricks-day-2026/everything-you-need-to-know-about-st-patricks-day/

  4. How many leaves does the traditional shamrock symbol have?

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    Three.

    Source: Government of Ireland https://www.ireland.ie/en/st-patricks-day-2026/everything-you-need-to-know-about-st-patricks-day/

  5. Which colour is associated with Ireland's landscapes and the celebration?

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    Green.

    Source: Government of Ireland https://www.ireland.ie/en/st-patricks-day-2026/everything-you-need-to-know-about-st-patricks-day/

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