Quiz Questions about Ireland

All Ireland Quiz Questions

• 1What is the traditional color most strongly associated with St. Patrick's Day?

  GreenCorrect answer

  Blue

  Orange

  Red

  Multiple Choice 0 0st. patrick's daycolorsirelandchristianity for kids

  Green is the color most associated with St. Patrick's Day, representing Ireland's lush landscape and the shamrock that St. Patrick used to explain the Christian Trinity.
• 2Which of these Halloween traditions came from Ireland?

  Trick-or-treatingCorrect answer

  Jack-o'-lanternsCorrect answer

  Bobbing for applesCorrect answer

  Costume parties

  BonfiresCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0halloweenirelandtraditionsceltichistory

  Irish/Celtic origins include trick-or-treating (from "souling"), jack-o'-lanterns (turnip carving), apple bobbing (Samhain divination), and bonfires (to guide spirits). Costume parties are more modern American.
• 3The Game of Thrones show filmed primarily in Northern Ireland.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0game of thronesirelandtv-show

  True! Northern Ireland was the primary filming location, with Paint Hall Studios in Belfast as the main production facility. Other locations included Croatia, Iceland, Spain, and Morocco.
• 4What is the capital city of Ireland?

  DublinCorrect answer

  Cork

  Galway

  Belfast

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandgeographycapitals

  Dublin is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK.
• 5Which of these are traditional Irish instruments?

  BodhránCorrect answer

  Uilleann pipesCorrect answer

  Tin whistleCorrect answer

  Sitar

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandmusicculture

  The bodhrán (drum), uilleann pipes, and tin whistle are all traditional Irish instruments. The sitar is from India.
• 6Which of these sports are traditionally Irish?

  HurlingCorrect answer

  Gaelic footballCorrect answer

  Cricket

  Rugby

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandsportsculture

  Hurling and Gaelic football are traditional Irish sports governed by the GAA. While rugby is popular in Ireland, it's not uniquely Irish, and cricket is more associated with England.
• 7Ireland uses the Euro as its currency.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandeconomygeography

  True. Ireland adopted the Euro in 2002, replacing the Irish Pound (punt). Note that Northern Ireland uses the British Pound.
• 8Which famous Irish holiday is celebrated on March 17th?

  Easter

  St. Patrick's DayCorrect answer

  Christmas

  Halloween

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandcultureholidays

  St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th in honor of Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland.
• 9What color is NOT on the Irish flag?

  Green

  White

  Orange

  BlueCorrect answer

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandsymbolsflags

  The Irish tricolor flag consists of green, white, and orange. Blue is not present on the flag.
• 10The Irish language (Gaeilge) is a Celtic language.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandlanguagehistory

  True. Irish (Gaeilge) is a Goidelic Celtic language that has been spoken in Ireland for thousands of years and is one of the country's official languages.
• 11Dublin's famous university, ____ College, was founded in 1592.

  TrinityCorrect answer

  King's

  Queen's

  St. Patrick's

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandeducationhistory

  Trinity College Dublin was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I and is Ireland's oldest university.
• 12Which Irish city is known as "The Rebel County"?

  Dublin

  CorkCorrect answer

  Limerick

  Waterford

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandgeographynicknames

  Cork is nicknamed "The Rebel County" due to its history of rebellion against English rule and its independent spirit.
• 13Halloween originated from the ancient Irish festival called ____.

  SamhainCorrect answer

  Beltane

  Lughnasadh

  Imbolc

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandculturehistory

  Halloween has its roots in Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of harvest and beginning of winter, when the boundary between worlds was believed to be thin.
• 14What is Ireland's national symbol?

  Thistle

  Rose

  ShamrockCorrect answer

  Leek

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandculturesymbols

  The shamrock is Ireland's national symbol, traditionally associated with St. Patrick who used it to explain the Holy Trinity.
• 15Guinness, the famous stout beer, originates from Ireland.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandfood_drinkbrands

  True. Guinness was founded in Dublin in 1759 by Arthur Guinness and remains one of Ireland's most famous exports.
• 16Ireland gained independence from Britain in 1922.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandhistoryindependence

  True. The Irish Free State was established in 1922 after the War of Independence, though full republic status came later in 1949.
• 17What does "Éire" mean?

  Peace

  IrelandCorrect answer

  Freedom

  Green land

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandlanguagenames

  Éire is the Irish (Gaelic) word for Ireland and is the official name of the country in the Irish language.
• 18The Claddagh ring features a heart, crown, and hands as symbols.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandculturesymbols

  True. The Claddagh ring from Galway features two hands holding a crowned heart, symbolizing friendship, loyalty, and love.
• 19Which of these Irish towns are in County Kerry?

  KillarneyCorrect answer

  DingleCorrect answer

  Galway

  TraleeCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandgeographycounties

  Killarney, Dingle, and Tralee are all towns in County Kerry in southwest Ireland. Galway is a city and county in the west.
• 20Which of these are famous Irish landmarks?

  Cliffs of MoherCorrect answer

  Giant's CausewayCorrect answer

  Stonehenge

  Rock of CashelCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandgeographytourism

  The Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway (Northern Ireland), and Rock of Cashel are all famous Irish landmarks. Stonehenge is in England.
• 21The ____ Agreement of 1998 was a major peace accord in Northern Ireland.

  Good FridayCorrect answer

  Easter Sunday

  Belfast

  Dublin

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandhistorypolitics

  The Good Friday Agreement (Belfast Agreement) was signed on April 10, 1998, bringing peace to Northern Ireland after decades of conflict.
• 22What is the longest river in Ireland?

  River ShannonCorrect answer

  River Liffey

  River Boyne

  River Lee

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandgeographyrivers

  The River Shannon is Ireland's longest river at about 360 km, flowing through the midlands and into the Atlantic Ocean.
• 23Irish stew traditionally contains which of these ingredients?

  LambCorrect answer

  PotatoesCorrect answer

  CarrotsCorrect answer

  Pasta

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandfoodculture

  Traditional Irish stew is made with lamb, potatoes, and carrots (along with onions). Pasta is not a traditional ingredient.
• 24Which of these are traditional Irish dances?

  JigCorrect answer

  ReelCorrect answer

  Waltz

  CéilíCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandculturedance

  The jig, reel, and céilí are traditional Irish dance forms. The waltz originated in Austria and Germany.
• 25The Irish word "craic" (pronounced "crack") means ____.

  Fun/good timesCorrect answer

  Whiskey

  Dance

  Song

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandlanguageculture

  "Craic" refers to fun, entertainment, enjoyable conversation, and good times. "What's the craic?" is a common Irish greeting asking "What's going on?" or "How are things?"
• 26Ireland has a larger population than New Zealand.

  True

  FalseCorrect answer

  True or False 0 0irelanddemographicscomparison

  False. Ireland's population is approximately 5.1 million, while New Zealand's is around 5.1-5.2 million, making them very similar, though New Zealand is typically slightly larger.
• 27The ancient burial site of ____ in County Meath is older than the Egyptian pyramids.

  NewgrangeCorrect answer

  Tara

  Cashel

  Kildare

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandhistoryarchaeology

  Newgrange was built around 3200 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramid of Giza. It's famous for its winter solstice alignment.
• 28What year did Ireland join the European Union (then EEC)?

  1957

  1973Correct answer

  1986

  1995

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandhistorypolitics

  Ireland joined the European Economic Community (now EU) in 1973, the same year as the United Kingdom and Denmark.
• 29Tayto is a famous Irish brand of ____.

  Crisps/chipsCorrect answer

  Chocolate

  Beer

  Butter

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandfoodbrands

  Tayto is Ireland's most famous crisp (potato chip) brand, founded in Dublin in 1954 and known for inventing cheese and onion flavored crisps.
• 30Which ocean borders Ireland to the west?

  Pacific Ocean

  Arctic Ocean

  Atlantic OceanCorrect answer

  Indian Ocean

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandgeographyoceans

  The Atlantic Ocean borders Ireland's west coast, shaping its climate and creating dramatic coastal landscapes.
• 31Leprechauns in Irish folklore are said to hide their gold at the end of a ____.

  RainbowCorrect answer

  River

  Mountain

  Forest

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandfolkloremythology

  According to Irish legend, leprechauns hide their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, though it can never be reached.
• 32Which of these are counties in the province of Munster?

  CorkCorrect answer

  ClareCorrect answer

  Mayo

  TipperaryCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandgeographyprovinces

  Cork, Clare, and Tipperary are counties in Munster (southern province). Mayo is in Connacht (western province).
• 33What is the traditional Irish soda bread leavened with?

  Yeast

  Baking powder

  Bicarbonate of sodaCorrect answer

  Eggs

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandfoodbaking

  Irish soda bread is leavened with bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) reacting with buttermilk, rather than yeast.
• 34Ireland is larger in land area than Northern Ireland.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandgeographysize

  True. The Republic of Ireland covers about 70,000 km² while Northern Ireland covers approximately 14,000 km².
• 35U2, one of the world's most famous rock bands, formed in ____.

  DublinCorrect answer

  Cork

  Belfast

  Galway

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandmusicfamous_people

  U2 formed in Dublin in 1976 and became one of the most successful rock bands globally, with members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.
• 36What is the Ring of Kerry?

  An ancient monument

  A scenic driving routeCorrect answer

  A type of jewelry

  A mountain range

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandtourismgeography

  The Ring of Kerry is a 179 km scenic circular tourist route in County Kerry, offering stunning coastal and mountain views.
• 37In 1690, the Battle of the Boyne was fought between Protestant William of Orange and Catholic King James II.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandhistorybattles

  True. The Battle of the Boyne in 1690 was a pivotal conflict where William III defeated James II, with lasting significance in Irish history.
• 38Irish whiskey is typically spelled with an "e" (whiskey), unlike Scotch whisky.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelanddrinksculture

  True. Irish and American whiskey include the "e," while Scottish, Canadian, and Japanese whisky do not.
• 39Which Irish county is known as "The Marble City"?

  Dublin

  KilkennyCorrect answer

  Waterford

  Limerick

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandgeographynicknames

  Kilkenny is called "The Marble City" because of the distinctive black marble found locally and used in many buildings, including St. Canice's Cathedral.
• 40The River Liffey flows through Dublin.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandgeographyrivers

  True. The River Liffey flows through the heart of Dublin, dividing the city into "Northside" and "Southside" areas.
• 41Blarney Castle is famous for the Blarney Stone, which is said to give the "gift of ____" to those who kiss it.

  The gabCorrect answer

  Luck

  Wisdom

  Health

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandtourismfolklore

  The Blarney Stone is said to bestow the "gift of the gab" (eloquence and persuasiveness) on those who kiss it, though you must lean backwards over a drop to do so!
• 42Which of these are types of Irish traditional music sessions?

  SeisiúnCorrect answer

  FleadhCorrect answer

  Fáilte

  Trad sessionCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandmusicculture

  A seisiún (session), fleadh (festival), and trad session are all gathering types for traditional Irish music. Fáilte means "welcome" in Irish.
• 43In ____, Ireland declared itself a republic and left the British Commonwealth.

  1949Correct answer

  1937

  1922

  1916

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandhistoryindependence

  Ireland officially became a republic on April 18, 1949, with the Republic of Ireland Act coming into effect and severing ties with the Commonwealth.
• 44The ____ is a famous book of illuminated manuscripts created by Celtic monks around 800 AD.

  Book of KellsCorrect answer

  Magna Carta

  Dead Sea Scrolls

  Domesday Book

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandhistoryart

  The Book of Kells is a beautifully illuminated manuscript of the four Gospels, created by Celtic monks and housed in Trinity College Dublin.
• 45Which of these writers are Irish?

  James JoyceCorrect answer

  Oscar WildeCorrect answer

  William Shakespeare

  Samuel BeckettCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandliteraturefamous_people

  James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, and Samuel Beckett are all renowned Irish writers. Shakespeare was English.
• 46In 1916, the Easter Rising took place in which Irish city?

  Cork

  DublinCorrect answer

  Belfast

  Galway

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandhistoryrebellion

  The Easter Rising occurred in Dublin in 1916, when Irish republicans seized key locations including the GPO, declaring an Irish Republic.
• 47In 1921, which of these events occurred in Ireland?

  Anglo-Irish Treaty signedCorrect answer

  Partition of IrelandCorrect answer

  End of War of IndependenceCorrect answer

  Formation of Irish Free State

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandhistoryindependence

  In 1921, the Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed, Ireland was partitioned, and the War of Independence ended. The Irish Free State was established in 1922.
• 48Which of these Irish actors have won Academy Awards?

  Daniel Day-LewisCorrect answer

  Colin Farrell

  Brenda FrickerCorrect answer

  Saoirse Ronan

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandmoviesfamous_people

  Daniel Day-Lewis (3 Oscars) and Brenda Fricker (1 Oscar) have won Academy Awards. Colin Farrell and Saoirse Ronan have been nominated but haven't won yet.
• 49Which of these are Irish patron saints?

  St. PatrickCorrect answer

  St. BrigidCorrect answer

  St. ColumbaCorrect answer

  St. George

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandreligionhistory

  St. Patrick, St. Brigid, and St. Columba (Colmcille) are patron saints of Ireland. St. George is the patron saint of England.
• 50Which of these are Irish Nobel Prize winners in Literature?

  W.B. YeatsCorrect answer

  Seamus HeaneyCorrect answer

  George Bernard ShawCorrect answer

  Ernest Hemingway

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandliteratureawards

  W.B. Yeats (1923), George Bernard Shaw (1925), and Seamus Heaney (1995) all won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Hemingway was American.
• 51In 1845, the Great Famine began due to the failure of which crop?

  Wheat

  Barley

  PotatoCorrect answer

  Corn

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandhistoryfamine

  The Great Famine started in 1845 when potato blight destroyed the staple crop that most Irish people depended on for survival.
• 52Ireland is known as the "____" due to its lush landscape.

  Emerald IsleCorrect answer

  Green Island

  Lucky Land

  Celtic Kingdom

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandgeographyculture

  Ireland is commonly called the "Emerald Isle" because of its vibrant green countryside caused by mild climate and frequent rainfall.
• 53The Great Famine in Ireland occurred during the ____.

  1840sCorrect answer

  1920s

  1640s

  1740s

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandhistorytragedy

  The Great Famine (An Gorta Mór) occurred in the 1840s, primarily 1845-1852, caused by potato blight and resulting in mass starvation and emigration.
• 54In 1798, a major rebellion against British rule occurred in Ireland.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandhistoryrebellion

  True. The 1798 Rebellion was a major uprising inspired by the French Revolution, led by the United Irishmen under leaders like Wolfe Tone.
• 55In 1014, Brian Boru defeated the Vikings at the Battle of ____.

  ClontarfCorrect answer

  Kinsale

  Boyne

  Aughrim

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandhistorybattles

  The Battle of Clontarf in 1014 saw High King Brian Boru defeat a Viking-Irish alliance, though Brian was killed during or after the battle.
• 56In 1922, the Irish Civil War began between which two groups?

  Catholics vs Protestants

  Pro-Treaty vs Anti-Treaty forcesCorrect answer

  North vs South

  Unionists vs Republicans

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandhistorycivil_war

  The Irish Civil War (1922-1923) was fought between Pro-Treaty forces who accepted the Anglo-Irish Treaty and Anti-Treaty forces who rejected it.
• 57In 1937, which of these changes occurred with the new Irish constitution?

  Name changed to ÉireCorrect answer

  Position of President createdCorrect answer

  Special position for Catholic ChurchCorrect answer

  Irish language given first official statusCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandhistorypolitics

  The 1937 Constitution (Bunreacht na hÉireann) introduced all these changes: renamed the state Éire, created the presidency, recognized the Catholic Church's special position (removed 1972), and gave Irish first official language status.
• 58In 1979, who became the first Irish pope to visit Ireland?

  Pope Benedict XVI

  Pope John Paul IICorrect answer

  Pope Francis

  Pope Paul VI

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandreligionhistory

  Pope John Paul II visited Ireland in 1979, drawing enormous crowds. No pope had visited Ireland before, and the next papal visit wasn't until 2018.
• 59In 1171, which English king landed in Ireland to assert control?

  Henry VIII

  Richard I

  Henry IICorrect answer

  Edward I

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandhistorymonarchy

  King Henry II landed in Ireland in 1171 to establish his authority over the Norman lords who had invaded in 1169 and to receive submission from Irish kings.
• 60In 1649, Oliver Cromwell led a brutal military campaign in Ireland that resulted in mass casualties.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandhistorywarfare

  True. Cromwell's conquest of Ireland (1649-1653) was marked by sieges and massacres, particularly at Drogheda and Wexford, and is remembered as one of the darkest periods in Irish history.
• 61In 1169, the ____ invasion of Ireland began.

  NormanCorrect answer

  Viking

  Spanish

  Scottish

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandhistoryinvasion

  The Norman invasion of Ireland began in 1169 when Anglo-Norman forces arrived, marking the beginning of over 800 years of English involvement in Ireland.
• 62In 1641, a major rebellion broke out in which region of Ireland?

  Munster

  Leinster

  UlsterCorrect answer

  Connacht

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandhistoryrebellion

  The Irish Rebellion of 1641 began in Ulster and spread across Ireland, sparked by grievances over land confiscation and religious persecution.
• 63In 1803, which of these Irish patriots led a failed rebellion in Dublin?

  Wolfe Tone

  Robert EmmetCorrect answer

  Michael Collins

  James Connolly

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandhistoryrebellion

  Robert Emmet led a failed rebellion in Dublin in July 1803. He was captured, tried for treason, and executed at age 25, becoming a romantic martyr figure.
• 64In 1801, the Act of ____ united Ireland with Great Britain.

  UnionCorrect answer

  Parliament

  Settlement

  Consolidation

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandhistorypolitics

  The Act of Union 1801 merged the Kingdom of Ireland with the Kingdom of Great Britain, creating the United Kingdom and abolishing the Irish Parliament.
• 65In 1994, which of these events marked progress in the Northern Ireland peace process?

  IRA ceasefire declaredCorrect answer

  Loyalist ceasefire declaredCorrect answer

  Good Friday Agreement signed

  British army withdrew

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandhistorypeace

  In 1994, both the IRA (August) and Loyalist paramilitaries (October) declared ceasefires. The Good Friday Agreement came in 1998, and full British army withdrawal much later.
• 66In 1913, which major event occurred in Dublin?

  Easter Rising

  Dublin LockoutCorrect answer

  War of Independence began

  General Election

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandhistorylabor

  The Dublin Lockout of 1913 was a major industrial dispute involving 20,000 workers, led by James Larkin and James Connolly, lasting several months.
• 67In 1920, the ____ divided the Royal Irish Constabulary, leading to violence during the War of Independence.

  Black and TansCorrect answer

  Auxiliaries

  B-Specials

  Ulster Volunteers

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandhistoryconflict

  The Black and Tans were British recruits sent to Ireland in 1920 to reinforce the RIC. They became notorious for reprisal attacks and brutality against civilians.
• 68In 1972, Bloody Sunday occurred in which Northern Irish city?

  Belfast

  Derry/LondonderryCorrect answer

  Armagh

  Newry

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandhistoryconflict

  Bloody Sunday occurred in Derry/Londonderry on January 30, 1972, when British soldiers shot 26 unarmed civilians during a protest march, killing 14.
• 69Which of these famous monuments is taller than the Cliffs of Moher at their highest point?

  Statue of Liberty

  Eiffel TowerCorrect answer

  Big Ben

  Christ the Redeemer

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandgeographycomparison

  The Cliffs of Moher rise to 214 meters at their highest point. The Eiffel Tower (324m) is taller, while the Statue of Liberty (93m), Big Ben (96m), and Christ the Redeemer (38m) are all shorter.
• 70In 1829, which of these rights were granted to Irish Catholics?

  Right to sit in ParliamentCorrect answer

  Right to vote in elections

  Right to hold public officeCorrect answer

  Right to own property

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandhistoryreligion

  The Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829, championed by Daniel O'Connell, allowed Catholics to sit in Parliament and hold most public offices. Property rights and limited voting existed before.
• 71In 1607, which event marked a turning point in Gaelic Irish nobility?

  Battle of Kinsale

  Flight of the EarlsCorrect answer

  Cromwell's invasion

  Plantation begins

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandhistorynobility

  The Flight of the Earls in 1607 saw the departure of Gaelic nobility from Ulster to continental Europe, ending the old Gaelic order and enabling the Plantation of Ulster.
• 72In ____, the potato blight that caused the Great Famine first appeared in Ireland.

  1845Correct answer

  1840

  1850

  1835

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandhistoryfamine

  The potato blight (Phytophthora infestans) first struck Irish potato crops in September 1845, beginning the catastrophic famine that lasted until 1852.
• 73In ____, Michael Collins was assassinated during the Irish Civil War.

  1922Correct answer

  1921

  1923

  1916

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandhistorycivil_war

  Michael Collins, Chairman of the Provisional Government and Commander-in-Chief of the National Army, was killed in an ambush at Béal na Bláth, County Cork, on August 22, 1922.
• 74In 1919, the first Dáil Éireann (Irish Parliament) met in Dublin.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandhistorypolitics

  True. The First Dáil met on January 21, 1919, declaring Irish independence and establishing a republican government, triggering the War of Independence.
• 75Which of these strange Irish laws were once actually real?

  No kissing on trains

  Illegal to be drunk in a pubCorrect answer

  Must carry a spare tire

  Can't fly a kite in public places

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandlawquirky_facts

  It's technically illegal to be drunk in a pub in Ireland under the 2003 Intoxicating Liquor Act, though rarely enforced! The other options are made up.
• 76Ireland has more ____ than people.

  SheepCorrect answer

  Cars

  Trees

  Houses

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandanimalsfun_facts

  Ireland has approximately 5 million people but over 5 million sheep, making the sheep population roughly equal to or slightly greater than the human population!
• 77The shamrock typically has ____ leaves.

  ThreeCorrect answer

  Four

  Five

  Six

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandsymbolsplants

  The traditional shamrock has three leaves. A four-leaf clover is considered lucky but is not a shamrock—it's a mutation of the regular three-leaf clover.
• 78Ireland has won the Eurovision Song Contest more times than any other country.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandmusiccontests

  True. Ireland has won Eurovision 7 times (1970, 1980, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996), more than any other nation, with Johnny Logan winning twice as a performer.
• 79In 1870, Isaac Butt founded the Home Government Association, promoting Irish self-governance through peaceful means.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandhistorypolitics

  True. Isaac Butt founded the organization in 1870 (later the Home Rule League), advocating for Irish self-government within the British Empire through constitutional methods.
• 80In 1969, which of these events occurred during "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland?

  Battle of the BogsideCorrect answer

  British troops deployedCorrect answer

  Burntollet Bridge attackCorrect answer

  Apprentice Boys march violenceCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandhistoryconflict

  All occurred in 1969: the Burntollet Bridge attack (January), Apprentice Boys march violence (August), Battle of the Bogside (August), and British troops deployment (August) all happened during this pivotal year.
• 81In 1886, the first Home Rule Bill for Ireland was introduced in the British Parliament.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandhistorypolitics

  True. Prime Minister William Gladstone introduced the first Home Rule Bill in 1886, which would have granted Ireland limited self-governance, but it was defeated.
• 82Which famous ship made its last stop in Ireland before its ill-fated voyage?

  Queen Mary

  TitanicCorrect answer

  Lusitania

  Bismarck

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandhistoryships

  The Titanic's last port of call was Cobh (then Queenstown), County Cork, on April 11, 1912, where 123 passengers boarded before it sailed to its tragic fate.
• 83Which of these are actual Irish superstitions?

  Never bring hawthorn into the houseCorrect answer

  Always leave bread on the table overnightCorrect answer

  Don't cut your hair on a Sunday

  A robin entering the house means deathCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandculturesuperstitions

  Hawthorn (fairy tree) shouldn't be brought indoors, bread left out feeds wandering spirits, and a robin indoors was considered a death omen. Sunday haircuts aren't a traditional Irish superstition.
• 84Which of these animals are NOT native to Ireland?

  SnakesCorrect answer

  MolesCorrect answer

  WeaselsCorrect answer

  Hedgehogs

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandanimalsnature

  Ireland has no native snakes, moles, or weasels. Legend says St. Patrick drove the snakes out, but in reality, Ireland was separated from mainland Europe before they could arrive after the Ice Age.
• 85Halloween traditions like trick-or-treating and jack-o'-lanterns originated in Ireland.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandcultureholidays

  True. These traditions come from the ancient Irish festival of Samhain, and the original jack-o'-lanterns were carved from turnips, not pumpkins!
• 86Which sport was invented in Ireland in 1884?

  Rugby

  Gaelic footballCorrect answer

  Hurling

  Soccer

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandsportshistory

  While hurling is ancient, Gaelic football in its modern codified form was established in 1884 with the founding of the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association).
• 87The Titanic was built in which Irish city?

  Dublin

  Cork

  BelfastCorrect answer

  Galway

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandhistoryships

  The RMS Titanic was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast between 1909 and 1912, with its maiden voyage departing from Southampton.
• 88Which chocolate bar was invented in Ireland?

  Mars Bar

  Cadbury's Dairy Milk

  Toblerone

  None of theseCorrect answer

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandfoodinventions

  While Ireland produces many confections, none of these specific bars were invented there. However, Ireland does have unique chocolate brands like Butlers and local variations of international brands.
• 89The word "boycott" comes from an Irish land agent named Captain ____.

  BoycottCorrect answer

  Blacklist

  Embargo

  Shun

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandlanguagehistory

  The term "boycott" comes from Captain Charles Boycott, a land agent in County Mayo who was ostracized by the community in 1880 during the Land War.
• 90Which of these inventions were created by Irish people?

  The submarineCorrect answer

  The seismographCorrect answer

  Color photographyCorrect answer

  The ejector seatCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandinventionsscience

  All were Irish inventions! John Philip Holland (submarine), Robert Mallet (seismograph), John Joly (color photography), and James Martin (ejector seat) were all Irish inventors.
• 91Ireland has no official capital city written in its constitution.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandpolitics

  True. While Dublin is the de facto capital and seat of government, the Irish Constitution (Bunreacht na hÉireann) does not explicitly name any city as the official capital.
• 92Which of these famous people have Irish ancestry?

  Barack ObamaCorrect answer

  John F. KennedyCorrect answer

  Joe BidenCorrect answer

  Elvis Presley

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandfamous_peopleheritage

  Barack Obama (Moneygall, County Offaly), JFK (County Wexford), and Joe Biden (County Mayo and Louth) all have documented Irish ancestry. Elvis had some disputed Irish roots but primarily Scottish-German heritage.
• 93St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was actually born in ____.

  Britain/WalesCorrect answer

  Italy

  France

  Scotland

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandsaintshistory

  St. Patrick was likely born in Roman Britain (possibly Wales or Scotland) around 385 AD and was brought to Ireland as a slave before escaping, becoming a priest, and returning to convert the Irish.
• 94In ____, the potato was first introduced to Ireland.

  1590sCorrect answer

  1690s

  1490s

  1790s

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandhistoryagriculture

  The potato was introduced to Ireland in the 1590s and became the staple food crop, particularly for the poor, making the Great Famine so devastating.
• 95Ireland is home to the oldest lighthouse in ____ that is still in operation.

  Europe

  The worldCorrect answer

  The British Isles

  The Atlantic

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandlandmarksrecords

  Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford has been operating for over 800 years, making it one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world, built by William Marshal around 1240.
• 96Dracula author Bram Stoker was Irish.

  TrueCorrect answer

  False

  True or False 0 0irelandliteraturefamous_people

  True. Bram Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847 and worked at Dublin Castle before moving to London and writing Dracula in 1897.
• 97The world's oldest known field system, dating back 6,000 years, is located in County ____.

  MayoCorrect answer

  Cork

  Kerry

  Galway

  Fill in Blank 0 0irelandarchaeologyrecords

  The Céide Fields in County Mayo are the most extensive Stone Age site in the world, with stone-walled fields dating back 5,000-6,000 years, preserved beneath blanket bog.
• 98In 1603, which of these marked the end of Gaelic Ireland?

  Flight of the Earls

  Plantation of Ulster

  Tudor conquest completedCorrect answer

  Battle of KinsaleCorrect answer

  Select All That Apply 0 0irelandhistoryconquest

  The Battle of Kinsale (1601-1602) and completion of Tudor conquest marked the end of Gaelic Ireland. The Flight of the Earls occurred in 1607, and the Plantation of Ulster followed.
• 99What is the capital city of Ireland?

  DublinCorrect answer

  Cork

  Galway

  Belfast

  Multiple Choice 0 0irelandgeographycapitals

  Dublin is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK.