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Fun Trivia: I : Ireland

Special Sub-Topic: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling


For how long did the Romans occupy Ireland?

    The Romans never occupied Ireland. Although the Roman occupation of Britain lasted for about 400 years, they never occupied Ireland.

These were tribes that occupied Ireland, except?
    Castians. Other Celtic tribes in Ireland included the Tuatha De Danann.

Where was the seat of the High King of Ireland?
    Tara, Meath. The High King was served by the five provincial kings of Munster, Meath, Ulster, Connacht and Leinster.

The arrival of St. Patrick in the 5th century, was a turning point in the history of the island. On what day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
    March 17. St. Patrick's Day has become an important day, in whatever part of the world the Irish have settled in.

Who was responsible for breaking the strength of the Norse invaders of Ireland?
    Brian Boru. Brian Boru became High King of Ireland in 1002.

Nobody knows for sure what was the death toll in the Irish potato famine (1845 -1850)?
    t. Modern historians estimate number of deaths, which resulted from the failure of the potato crop, at between 500,000 and 1,000,000. Some sources quote a much higher figure. Lack of records make it impossible to know for sure.

Who was the assassinated chairman of the provisional government of Ireland in 1922?
    Michael Collins. Michael Collins became a victim of the 'Irish Civil War', between supporters of the Irish Free State and the advocates of a total independent country.

All of these are towns in Ireland, except?
    Paducah. Paducah are towns in Kentucky and Texas, in the United States.

All of these are rivers in Ireland, except?
    Flinders. Flinders is a river in Queensland, Australia.

All of these are Irish castles, except?
    Ballencrieff Castle. Ballencrieff Castle is located near Edinburgh, Scotland.


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