It’s Women’s History Month…

The Ides of March…

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday…

Alexander Graham Bell’s Birthday…

Albert Einstein’s Birthday and let’s not forget…..

….it’s National Noodle Month !!…

And on top of all that,  we have St. Patrick’s Day..

So, while 50% of us can celebrate Woman’s History Month, probably none of us are too keen on the Ides of March..

And although my favorite author, my favorite genius and my favorite inventor  (I love my cell phone, Mr. Bell, thank you!)  all have birthdays, and while we could celebrate each of them…that much birthday cake is not good for anyone…

However, anyone can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day..it’s the one day a year that everyone is a wee bit Irish..or wishes they were

So with that said, GeneTree wants to know, just how Irish are you?

We’ve decided to have a little trivia contest.

The person who gives the most correct give the answers in the blog comment section on Tuesday, March 16, will win a special Irish gift from GeneTree!

So, use your “Noodle” and answer these 17 trivia questions:

1. What does “Erin go bragh” mean? (For extra credit: What language is it?)

2. In the song “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling,” what can you hear in the lilt of Irish laughter?

3. Before baking Irish soda bread, why is a cross traditionally slashed in the top of the loaf?

4. What type of meat goes into a traditional Irish stew?

5. What are the colors of the Irish flag and what do they represent?

6. What is a Claddagh?

7. During which years did the Irish Potato Famine take place?

8. Who was the first High King of Ireland?

9. The Titanic was built at which Irish shipyard?

10. Which actress played the part of Mary Kate Danaher in “The Quiet Man”?

11. In which town in Co. Roscommon is the Irish Famine Museum?

12. What does the circle in the centre of the celtic cross represent?

13. By legend, one who kisses the Blarney Stone receives what?

14. In Irish surnames, what does “Mac” mean?

15. What about O’?

16. Waterford, Ireland is popularly known for making what?

17. What is the “profession” of the leprechaun?

The Luck ‘O the Irish be with ye..now, let us know the answers. In case of a tie, the winner will be picked by random drawing..

…and if you’re just not sure how Irish you are…why not purchase a DNA kit and find out where your ancestors came from?