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1.
  Landmarks of Ireland (3): The Grog Tour   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See, here's what we'll do on the third and last 'Landmarks of Ireland' Paddywagon tour. One landmark, then we'll stop for a drink...another landmark, another drink...a landmark... hey, you know how it goes! Okay? Now...who's the designated driver?
Average, 10 Qns, dsimpy, Sep 26 11
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dsimpy
879 plays
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  Irish Towns Lost In Translation   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
When the English arrived in Ireland, they found the local Gaelic language did not trip lightly off their tongues. They changed many of the names of towns, for example. Match the new names to the old.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, darksplash, Nov 28 17
Very Easy
darksplash
Nov 28 17
368 plays
3.
  Sláinte!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Come and take a look at some fascinating facts about Ireland; an island full of myth and legend, charming rogues, pretty girls...and a jolly good craic. Sláinte!
Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Oct 30 12
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Plodd
519 plays
4.
  More Irish Towns Lost In Translation    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
As a sequel to an earlier quiz, match these Anglicised town names in Ireland to their Irish Gaelic equivalent.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash, Jan 06 18
Easier
darksplash
Jan 06 18
270 plays
5.
  What Have The Irish Ever Done For Us?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ireland: land of saints and scholars, so they say...and inventors and explorers too. Trace these ten "firsts" from the Emerald Isle.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Aug 04 20
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darksplash
Aug 04 20
289 plays
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  Tip of the Morning to You!   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Irish enjoy a laugh but 'top of the morning to you' may be one of the best known yet never used phrases. The information in this quiz may give you a few real tips on how to go native.
Average, 10 Qns, EmmaF2008, Nov 07 12
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EmmaF2008 gold member
517 plays
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  Which Irish County?   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
In this matching quiz, you will need to work out in which county of the Republic of Ireland each of these attractions/sites are located
Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Jul 05 21
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
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Dizart gold member
Jul 05 21
184 plays
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  Irish 101    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ireland is a country of many unique qualities including geography, culture, and folklore; which are known all over the world. I hope you enjoy my quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, ReginTollefsen, Dec 09 16
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ReginTollefsen
407 plays
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  Dublin or Nothing   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have chosen this quiz as part of the quiz author challenge, from my own experiences in Dublin. This is my first quiz, and although I thought it would be different, I am happy because this is dedicated to my Irish husband.
Average, 10 Qns, Dobrila, Sep 09 10
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Dobrila
519 plays
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  All Things Irish   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a general quiz on all things Irish.
Average, 10 Qns, papasmurf13, Jan 17 23
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papasmurf13
Jan 17 23
1858 plays
trivia question Quick Question
How many days a year does it rain in Ireland, on average?

From Quiz "Irish 101"




11.
  Ireland by Numbers - The Fifth Set   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the fifth bash at the Ireland by Numbers series. Don't take it too seriously and, as always, go n-eiri and tadh leat (may the luck be with you).
Average, 10 Qns, irishtinytim, Jun 16 16
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irishtinytim gold member
540 plays
12.
  The Four Proud Provinces of Ireland    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ireland has four provinces: Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster. See if you can identify the correct province for the questions.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Aug 03 16
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darksplash
195 plays
13.
  County Roscommon: The Centre of Ireland    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
County Roscommon (affectionately nicknamed "Ross"), is located in the geographic centre of Ireland. Let's explore the county to see what gems are hidden here!
Average, 10 Qns, moonraker2, May 02 19
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moonraker2 gold member
May 02 19
150 plays
14.
  I Lost My Heart to a Galway Girl!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Galway, a city in the west of Ireland, is famous for its traditional music, seafood and friendly atmosphere. Here are ten questions on the City of the Tribes.
Average, 10 Qns, dolano, Dec 15 10
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dolano
329 plays
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  Dublin Landmarks   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has just a few questions about things to see and do in the capital of Ireland.
Average, 10 Qns, fallingman, Nov 18 13
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fallingman
387 plays
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  Ireland by Numbers; The Fourth Set   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The fourth set of Ireland by Numbers, focusing on the numbers 31 to 40. There may be some clues in these numbers. Go n-Eiri an tadh leat (may the luck be with you).
Average, 10 Qns, irishtinytim, Jan 16 24
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irishtinytim gold member
Jan 16 24
499 plays
17.
  Ireland by Numbers : Third Set   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Rolling on to the third set of Ireland by Numbers, this will cover answers associated with the numbers 21 to 30. As usual, best of luck. Go n-eiridh an ta leat.
Average, 10 Qns, irishtinytim, Sep 25 16
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irishtinytim gold member
501 plays
18.
  Ireland by Numbers : Second Set   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
To follow up on Ireland by Numbers, this second quiz moves to numbers 11 to 20. Look out for the hidden clues and enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, irishtinytim, May 30 10
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irishtinytim gold member
491 plays
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  Ireland: A Trivial Gallimaufry   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ireland is a country rich in history, culture and myth. Test your knowledge of these and the influence of Ireland's people.
Difficult, 10 Qns, darksplash, Apr 11 10
Difficult
darksplash
1227 plays
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  Ireland in Numbers : First Set   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The questions are all numbers associated with things Irish. There may be a clue in the question number.Even if you don't know anything about Ireland you should enjoy playing it. Go n-eiri an tadh leat (may you be lucky).
Average, 10 Qns, irishtinytim, May 29 10
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irishtinytim gold member
643 plays
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  What I Have Learned From Being Irish By Marriage   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Although I am American, I have always loved all things Irish. Eventually, that included my husband, Ray. Here are some things he taught me about his wonderful country.
Tough, 10 Qns, RachaelWarke, Mar 18 21
Tough
RachaelWarke
Mar 18 21
769 plays
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  Ireland. How Much Do You Know?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ireland, country of saints and scholars. But how much about it do you know?
Average, 10 Qns, jinnyjoe21, Oct 17 12
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jinnyjoe21
715 plays
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Mixed Ireland Trivia Questions

1. Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake in Ireland. In which province is it located?

From Quiz
The Four Proud Provinces of Ireland

Answer: Ulster

Lough Neagh has a surface area of 151 square miles (392km2). It is fed by eight main rivers, and in turn has one outflow, the Lower Bann, to the Atlantic Ocean. It is a water supply for a large part of Northern Ireland. A number of sporting activities take place there, and it is noted for its eel fishing.

2. Pope John Paul the Second once celebrated mass before a million people at which location in Dublin?

From Quiz Dublin Landmarks

Answer: Phoenix Park

The Duke of Ormonde created the Phoenix Park in 1662 on behalf of King Charles II of England. It contains a zoo and the residence of the Irish President.

3. Which Dublin landmark do you need to find in order to meet friends at 'The Floozie in the Jacuzzi'?

From Quiz Tip of the Morning to You!

Answer: Anna Livia monument

The Anna Livia monument is a bronze sculpture of a reclining woman with water flowing by her. The woman is supposed to be the representation of the River Liffey, which is the river which bisects Dublin city centre. Dubliners have a fondness for irreverent nicknames for landmarks. The Molly Malone statue is known locally as 'the tart with the cart', a reference to the wheelbarrow that forms part of the statue. A clock installed into the Liffey to countdown to the millennium was quickly christened 'the time in the slime'. The Ha'penny Bridge is one of Dublin's oldest landmarks and the Spire one of the newest. There are many other nicknames for landmarks; most use simple rhyme and are usually slightly rude. This can be seen as strange by some visitors but it is all in good fun - it is often joked that you can be sure an Irish person is your friend when they insult you.

4. What is the official symbol of Ireland?

From Quiz Sláinte!

Answer: Harp

The official symbol of Ireland is the harp, although the Claddagh, shamrock, Irish flag, Celtic cross and leprechaun have long been associated with this country. The tinkling sound of harp strings playing in Ireland has been part of their history since the 10th century and before.

5. What is the name of the Irish national anthem?

From Quiz Ireland. How Much Do You Know?

Answer: Amhrán na bhFiann

Translated it means "A Soldier's Song". It was composed in 1907 and used as a "Marching Song" for rebels during the Easter Rising in Ireland in 1916.

6. Galway is a harbour city located on the shores of Galway Bay. What sea or ocean enters Galway Bay?

From Quiz I Lost My Heart to a Galway Girl!

Answer: The Atlantic Ocean

As Galway is on the west coast of Ireland, it is the Atlantic Ocean that washes up against the shores of Galway Bay. Galway Bay is a rich source of seafood. Local delicacies include mussels, crab, mackerel, oysters and lobster.

7. This famous Irish author died in 1941. He was born in 1882 to the impoverished John Stanislaus and Mary Jane Murray, an accomplished pianist. One of his collections of short stories shares the same name as a famous Irish folk group. Who was he?

From Quiz Ireland by Numbers - The Fifth Set

Answer: James Joyce

Joyce studied at Clongowes Wood College in Co. Kildare. His legacy has been celebrated every year on Bloomsday, named for Leopold Bloom from 'Ulysses', on June 16th. Passages from the novel are enacted, and Bloomsday breakfasts are consumed. The date is, of course, when Joyce first dated Nora Barnacle (later his wife).

8. In Ireland, on your 21st birthday it is customary to get a key, marking your newfound freedom and independence. What key is this?

From Quiz Ireland by Numbers : Third Set

Answer: The key of the door of the family home

The key of the door is an old-fashioned, traditional concept. It signifies the freedom to "come and go" as you please.

9. This famous Irish Eleven, captained by Trent Johnson, were very successful in the 2007 World Cup. In which sport?

From Quiz Ireland by Numbers : Second Set

Answer: Cricket

Defeating fourth ranked in the world, Pakistan, appropriately enough on St. Patrick's Day, they reached the Super Eight stage of the competition.

10. In the 2009/2010 season, who was the Irish No.1 soccer goalkeeper? He does not give away many goals.

From Quiz Ireland in Numbers : First Set

Answer: Shay Given

Donegal-born Shay was the number one for Manchester City and the Republic of Ireland. As at April 2010, he has made 104 international appearances.

11. In which Irish county would you find the town of Athlone?

From Quiz All Things Irish

Answer: Westmeath

Tullamore is the county town of Offaly, Portlaoise is the county town of Laois and Dublin, the nation's capital is in County Dublin. Athlone itself is famous as a stronghold in Irish history and it stands on the river Shannon. In Irish (Ath Luain) it means the Town of the Ford. The bridge in Athlone that spans the river Shannon separates Westmeath from another county, Roscommon.

12. In terms of size, where does Ireland rank among the islands of Europe?

From Quiz Ireland: A Trivial Gallimaufry

Answer: Third

The island of Ireland extends to about 32,500 square miles. Only Great Britain (circa 81,000 square miles) and Iceland (c39,700 square miles) are bigger.

13. The small town of Boyle is located in County Roscommon, and in 1917 an Irish political party won its first ever seat here in the Irish parliament. The question is, which political party was this?

From Quiz County Roscommon: The Centre of Ireland

Answer: Sinn Féin

Joseph Plunkett was executed by the British in May 1916 for his participation in the 1916 Easter Rising. Following this, in February 1917, his father, the Irish Nationalist George Noble Plunkett, stood for election and won the seat of Roscommon North in a by-election centred on Boyle, thereby claiming the first ever parliamentary seat for Sinn Féin. The town of Boyle is situated in the shadow of the Curlew Mountains. It was here, in 1599 during the Nine Years' War, that an Irish force, numbering just 800, defeated a much larger English army in the Battle of Curlew Pass.

14. St. Patrick is believed to have used the Shamrock (three-leaved clover) to do what?

From Quiz Irish 101

Answer: Explain the Christian Trinity

In the 5th century, St Patrick supposedly explained the concept of Christian Trinity with the visual help of a shamrock. The three leaves stood for God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit - three, yet one.

15. In which Irish province is Cork the most populous city?

From Quiz The Four Proud Provinces of Ireland

Answer: Munster

With a population at the 2011 Census of about 120,000, Cork was the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland. The city dates to a monastic settlement in the sixth century and was later a Viking trading post. With the English settlement of Ireland, Cork continued to be an important trading centre and its city charter was granted in 1185. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Cork was strong supporter of Irish Home Rule.

16. The statue of which Irish poet sits on a bench by Dublin's Grand Canal?

From Quiz Dublin Landmarks

Answer: Patrick Kavanagh

Kavanagh was a well-known figure about the city of Dublin, and drank in a number of its famous pubs. His poem "Canal Bank Walk" showed his love of that area of Dublin. "Leafy-with-love banks and the green waters of the canal Pouring redemption for me, that I do The will of God, wallow in the habitual, the banal, Grow with nature again as before I grew."

17. Which American actor, director and producer, famous for "War of the Worlds" and "Citizen Kane", made his acting debut in Dublin's Gate Theatre?

From Quiz Tip of the Morning to You!

Answer: Orson Welles

Both Orson Welles and Michael Gambon (famous for playing Professor Dumbledore in the later "Harry Potter" movies) essentially bluffed their way into making their professional theatrical debuts at The Gate Theatre. Where Gambon told a few fibs on his CV, Welles arrived in person and told the manager, Hilton Edwards, that he was an established star of Broadway. Despite Edwards' disbelief, Welles was hired! James Mason appeared at The Gate in the role of Brutus, a role he would later reprise on screen in "Julius Caesar" (1953) to great acclaim.

18. Maewyn Succat is the real name for a famous person well known in Ireland. Who is he better known as?

From Quiz Sláinte!

Answer: Saint Patrick

Maewyn Succat was born in Britain at around 387 but was kidnapped and sent to Ireland as a slave when he was approximately 16 years old. His incarceration lasted for six years until he managed to escape back to England. He later returned to Ireland and began to spread the word of Christianity until his death. His name was changed to St Patrick and he became patron saint of Ireland with his feast day celebrated throughout the world each year on March 17th.

19. On what date does St Patrick's Day fall?

From Quiz Ireland. How Much Do You Know?

Answer: March 17

There's plenty of green, white and orange to be found on this day. St Patrick, according to legend, banished all the snakes in Ireland. If St Patrick's Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then the Monday is declared a bank holiday in Ireland.

20. When I was in Ireland with my man, I discovered by myself two streets in Dublin that appealed very much to me, but not to him. They were Grafton Street and Henry Street. What did I find there?

From Quiz Dublin or Nothing

Answer: Pedestrianized shopping

Henry Street is named after Henry Moore, who planned the area around O'Connell street. He was the Earl of Drogheda. Both Earl Street and Moore Street are also named after him. Grafton Street is named after Henry FitzRoy, the first Duke of Grafton. He was the son, albeit illegitimate, of Charles II of England. Both streets are visited by millions of tourists looking for a bargain each year.

21. Bingo in Irish: the call for 22 is "dha lochai beag". What does this mean?

From Quiz Ireland by Numbers : Third Set

Answer: Two little ducks

Two little ducks is the universal call for the number 22 in bingo. The number 22 is said to look like two little ducks swimming.

22. Prior to Decimal Day, 15th February 1971, Ireland had a shilling piece worth twelve old pence. What animal was depicted on this coin?

From Quiz Ireland by Numbers : Second Set

Answer: Bull

The old shilling had 75% silver but was replaced by the cupro nickel version in 1942.

23. Don't take this question too seriously. In Irish rock folklore it is said that U2 frontman Bono was slightly injured during a concert in the bands early years. He fell off the stage when standing too close to which band member?

From Quiz Ireland in Numbers : First Set

Answer: The Edge

The moral of this question is that when performing on stage never stand too close to the edge.

24. Stephen Ireland has played international football for Ireland but which premiership team did he make his first premiership appearance for?

From Quiz All Things Irish

Answer: Manchester City

Stephen Ireland once claimed his grandmother had died in order to get out of playing in an international football match. His grandmother was surprised to read of her own death in the national newspaper and blew the whistle on Stephen. He is originally from County Cork, on the south coast of Ireland.

25. Writing under pen names such as Flann O'Brien and Myles na gCopaleen, Brian O'Nolan is now regarded as one of Ireland's greatest writers of the 20th Century, but what career did he originally follow to support his family?

From Quiz Ireland: A Trivial Gallimaufry

Answer: Civil Servant

O'Nolan (1911-1966) wrote in both Irish and English and his satirical columns in the Irish Times were widely read. His best-known novels include 'An Béal Bocht' ('The Poor Mouth'), 'At Swim-Two-Birds' and 'The Third Policeman' (which was published after his death). Among those to praise O'Nolan were James Joyce and Anthony Burgess.

26. Lough Key, in the northwest of County Roscommon, flows into which major Irish river?

From Quiz County Roscommon: The Centre of Ireland

Answer: River Shannon

The name Lough Key was derived from a mythical figure named Cé, a druid in Irish mythology. Legend has it that he was wounded in battle, and then fled until he reached Carn Corrslebe beneath the Curlew Mountains. There he died, and when his grave was dug a lake erupted flooding the area, and thus it became known as Loch Cé. Lough Key is fed by the River Boyle which flows into the lake and then continues eastwards until it reaches the River Shannon. Lough Key is several kilometres wide, and contains in excess of thirty small islands, mostly wooded. On Castle Island, where ruins of medieval priories remain, a folly castle built in the early 19th century can also be seen.

27. What is the traditional profession of a leprechaun?

From Quiz Irish 101

Answer: Shoemaker

According to Irish folklore, the leprechaun is a wizened, mischievous male fairy who is associated with shoemakers. He often wears a red scarf, green suit and, most importantly, buckled shoes. Its mischievous tales warn about greed and get-rich-quick schemes.

28. On a visit to Ireland, in which province could you "kiss the Blarney Stone?"

From Quiz The Four Proud Provinces of Ireland

Answer: Munster

The Blarney Stone is on the battlements of Blarney Castle, which is about five miles (eight kilometres) from Cork City. Legend has it that kissing the Blarney Stone will give you "the gift of the gab" - make you a very eloquent speaker. You need to be a bit of an acrobat first, or just very supple, for you have to lean backwards over the battlements to kiss the stone.

29. What landmark is called the "Floozie in the Jacuzzi"?

From Quiz Dublin Landmarks

Answer: Statue of Anna Livia

The "Floozie in the Jacuzzi" is a sculpture of Anna Livia Plurabelle, a character from Joyce's novel "Finnegan's Wake". The statue was originally in Dublin's main street, O'Connell Street, for over ten years before being removed to Croppies Memorial Park. It is a statue of a semi-clothed woman lying in a stream of water.

30. As we travel further into the city we come across an arch. This arch is located beside the River Corrib, which flows through the city. The arch is named after which particular nationality?

From Quiz I Lost My Heart to a Galway Girl!

Answer: Spanish

The Spanish Arch has no known association with Spanish workers in Galway. It was originally part of the walls surrounding the city. It was erected in 1584, and is also known as the Blind Arch. One of its features is a wooden carving called Madonna of the Quays. The arch serves as the entrance into the Galway City Museum.

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