Get ready to test your knowledge of all things green! We’ve created a fun St. Patrick’s Day Quiz perfect for your aged care residents. Challenge their memories and spark lively discussions with questions covering Irish history, culture, and traditions. Click the link below to download your printable copy and enjoy a festive quiz with your seniors.
The A4 Printable version of the quiz can be found at the bottom of this page.
Its Benefits for Seniors:
Engaging in quizzes can be a delightful activity for seniors in aged care, offering both mental stimulation and social connection. Here’s why:
- Sharpens the Mind: Quizzes act like a mental workout, challenging memory and recall. This helps keep cognitive skills sharp and may even delay age-related decline.
- Boosts Mood: Answering questions correctly triggers the release of dopamine, a feel-good chemical in the brain. This can elevate mood and promote a sense of accomplishment.
- Connects People: You can do quizzes individually or in groups, encouraging conversation and friendly competition. This social interaction helps combat loneliness and isolation, common challenges for seniors in aged care.
- Sparks Joy: Recalling trivia or learning new facts can be genuinely enjoyable. Quizzes provide a lighthearted and stimulating activity that brings a sense of fun and laughter.
Answer the St. Patrick’s Day Quiz Now!
1. What creature was St Patrick known to drive out of Ireland?
Snakes.
2. What is a Leprechaun?
A type of fairy a small bearded man.
3. What is Michael Flatley famous for doing?
Dancing – River dancing.
4. Another Irish dance is known as the Irish?
Jig.
5. What symbol stands for St Patrick’s Day?
Shamrock a 3 leaf clover.
6. What is a Shillelagh?
A short, stout, oak club.
7. On St Patrick’s Day the Irish make traps, what are they trying to catch?
Leprechauns.
8. According to legend, what should you never do if you catch a Leprechaun?
Take your eyes off him.
9. What 3 colors are on the Irish flag?
Orange, white and green.
10. What do the Irish like to eat with their corned beef on St Patrick’s day?
Cabbage.
11. Finish this song title: Its a long way to…..?
Tipperary.
12. What wind instrument is played in many Irish traditional music?
Flute, Pan pipe.
13. What is the brand of the popular dark ale drank especially on St Patrick’s day?
Guinness.
14. St Patrick was born in which country?
Britain.
15. How did St Pat get to Ireland?
He was kidnapped by Irish pirates.
16. What original color was associated with St Patrick?
Blue.
17. What does “Erin go bragh“ mean?
Ireland forever.
18. Name the currency used in Ireland?
The euro since 2002, an Irish pound before 2002.
19. The capital of Ireland is?
Dublin.
20. What does I.R.A. stand for?
Irish Republican Army.
21. What 2 religions have fought for many years in Ireland?
Catholics and Protestants.
