When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. For how long did the Romans occupy Ireland? The Romans never occupied Ireland 200 years 100 years About forty years

2. These were tribes that occupied Ireland, except? Castians Fomors Milesians Firbolgs

3. Where was the seat of the High King of Ireland? Belfast, Ulster Tara, Meath Limerick, Munster Killarney, Kerry

4. 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 12 March 19 March 15 March 17

5. Who was responsible for breaking the strength of the Norse invaders of Ireland? Brian Boru Rob Roy William Wallace Lambert Simnel

6. Nobody knows for sure what was the death toll in the Irish potato famine (1845 -1850)? True False

7. Who was the assassinated chairman of the provisional government of Ireland in 1922? Arthur Griffith Douglas Hyde Eamon de Valera Michael Collins

8. All of these are towns in Ireland, except? Schull Ballina Paducah Sneem

9. All of these are rivers in Ireland, except? Flinders Dalgan Aille Bandon

10. All of these are Irish castles, except? Trim Castle Ashford Castle Ballencrieff Castle Cabra Castle