Take our Jersey 'luck o' the Irish' quiz
Take our Jersey 'luck o' the Irish' quiz
The Inside Jersey Challenge is posted the first Friday of each month. Created by Greg Hatala, the quiz tests your knowledge of New Jersey people, places and things. This month, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, we're focusing on everything Irish. Answer the 10 questions below, and then share your score in comments to see how you stack up against others. Good luck!
The Inside Jersey Challenge is posted the first Friday of each month. Created by Greg Hatala, the quiz tests your knowledge of New Jersey people, places and things. This month, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, we're focusing on everything Irish. Answer the 10 questions below, and then share your score in comments to see how you stack up against others. Good luck!
Irish step-dancing became a phenomenon in the United States with the touring performance of “Riverdance.” It celebrates which anniversary of its North American premiere this year?
What is the origin of serving corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day?
Thomas Dunn was an Irish-American who served as mayor of Elizabeth from 1964 to 1992. Which Irish-American mayor of a large New Jersey city served longer?
Which New Jersey municipality has the largest Irish-American population?
Which New Jersey community held the first official St. Patrick’s Day parade in the state?
Where is the oldest Irish pub in New Jersey located?
Finding a four-leaf clover in New Jersey was never hard. The state has always had many “cloverleaf” exchanges on its highways. In fact, the first one in the nation opened in 1935 in which N.J. town?
How many New Jersey high schools use “Irish” as part of their teams’ nickname?
Which New Jersey community hosts the largest annual Irish festival on the East Coast?
The New Jersey State Police was the first state police force in the United States to form a pipe band. Name the year.