Ireland - Discussion Questions and / or Web Quest

What images come to mind when you hear the word Ireland?

The island of Ireland is divided into two parts. What are their names? What are some differences between the two?

What is the capital of Ireland?

What are some other Irish cities?

Do you know any Irish people and/or people who have lived in Ireland?

What is your idea of a typical Irish person?

What is the food like in Ireland? What are some typical dishes?

What type of government does Ireland have?

What do you know about Irish politics?

What are some good things and bad things about Ireland?

What is Ireland famous for?

What do you know about Irish history?

What do you know about Ireland’s culture?

Have you visited Ireland? If so, talk about it. If not, would you like to visit it?

Do you think Ireland is a good tourist destination?

What are some famous Irish tourist sights?

What money do they use in Ireland?

What do you think about Ireland?

What has Ireland given to the world?

What languages do they speak in Ireland?

Would you like to live there?

What do you know about Irish music?

What do you know about the economy of Ireland?

Who are the most famous Irish people you know?

How different is Ireland from other European countries?

What do you think Ireland will be like 50 years from now?

Does your country have good relations with Ireland?

What does your country have in common with Ireland?

What things about Ireland do you think Irish people are proud of?

What do you know about Ireland’s geography?

What do you know about Ireland's weather?

What do you know about Irish sports?

Have you ever been to an Irish pub?

Can you describe the flag of Ireland?

What public holidays are observed in Ireland?

Who is Ireland's patron Saint?

What is a four leaf clover and what does it have to do with Ireland? 

Do you know the expression, 'the luck of the Irish'? What do you think it means? 

What is a leprechaun and what does he have to do with a pot of gold?

Ireland is the third largest island in Europe? Which two islands are larger?

What would you like to ask an Irish person about Ireland?

Below are some examples of Irish slang and expressions. What do you think they mean?

How are you keeping?

How's she cuttin'?

Whats the craic?

Grand

Brilliant

Savage

Come here

Deadly

Hole in the Wall

Snogging

Minerals

The guards

A bad dose

Jacks

Knackered

Shattered

Scarlet

Jo maxi 

P.S. If you are in Spain, another question could be, 'What Spanish historical figure had Irish ancestors?' The answer is General Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of Tetuan.