Can You Solve These Real ‘Jeopardy!’ Clues About Irish Culture?

March 17, 2023

ROCK ARTISTS $200:

B.B. King made a guest appearance on this Irish group’s “Rattle And Hum” album

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THE VIKINGS $1000:

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Founded over 1000 years ago by the Vikings, Tynwald Court on this Irish Sea isle is one of the oldest legislatures

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Isle of Man

LANGUAGES $800:

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It’s also called Erse

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Irish

“IRISH” STEW $500:

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It’s the tallest dog known

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Irish wolfhound

IRISH EYES $500:

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Everyone knew when it was windy, but not how windy until this Irishman came up with his scale in 1805

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Sir Francis Beaufort

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