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Ireland. How Much Do You Know? Quiz

Ireland, country of saints and scholars. But how much about it do you know?

A multiple-choice quiz by jinnyjoe21. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jinnyjoe21

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,837

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
725

Last 3 plays: GLQuizmistress (7/10), Guest 66 (2/10), LauraMcC (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the Irish national anthem? Hint

Amhr�n Pheadar Breathnach

Trasna na Dtonnta

Amhr�n na bhFiann

Colm Cille na F�ile

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Question 2 of 10

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

February 21

March 17

March 21

March 29

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is NOT a province in Ireland? Hint

Ulster

The Burren

Munster

Leinster

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which is the largest county in Ireland? Hint

Cork

Meath

Donegal

Clare

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the main river that runs through Ballina, Co Mayo? Hint

The Moy

The Lee

The Liffey

The Lagan

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the highest mountain peak in Ireland? Hint

Sliabh Mish

Croagh Patrick

Carrauntoohill

The Sugar Loaf

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Question 7 of 10

7. Westlife's Shane Filan and Kian Egan hail from which county? Hint

Dublin

Sligo

Westmeath

Carlow

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was O'Connell Street in Dublin called before its name was changed in 1924? Hint

Parliment Street

Sackville Street

Fleet Street

Nassau Street

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Question 9 of 10

9. What year did Ireland join the EEC (now known as the EU)? Hint

1975

1973

1972

1978

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was Republic of Ireland's soccer manager during the 2012 European Championships? Hint

Roy Keane

Giovanni Trappatonni

Steve Staunton

Mick McCarthy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: Amhr�n 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.

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

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.

3. Which of these is NOT a province in Ireland?

Answer: The Burren

The four provinces are Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connaught. Leinster has the most counties within the province (12 in number) but Munster is in area the largest. The Burren is an area that can be found in County Clare in the province of Munster.

4. Which is the largest county in Ireland?

Answer: Cork

Often mistaken as the capital of Ireland, which is Dublin of course. Situated on the Banks of the River Lee, Cork City was named the European City of Culture in 2005.

5. What is the name of the main river that runs through Ballina, Co Mayo?

Answer: The Moy

It rises in the Ox Mountains and runs into the Atlantic Ocean at Killala Bay. It is 110km long and well loved by the fishermen of Ireland.

6. What is the highest mountain peak in Ireland?

Answer: Carrauntoohill

Part of the Macgillycuddy's Reeks range in County Kerry. Its height is 3407 feet tall.

7. Westlife's Shane Filan and Kian Egan hail from which county?

Answer: Sligo

Westlife were one of the best known boybands to come from Ireland. Louis Walsh was their manager for 14 years. They had their farewell concert in Croke Park, Dublin in 2012.

8. What was O'Connell Street in Dublin called before its name was changed in 1924?

Answer: Sackville Street

It was renamed in 1924 to honour Daniel O'Connell, a nationalist leader of the early nineteenth century. There is also a bridge named after O'Connell at one end of the street with a statue of the man opposite it.

9. What year did Ireland join the EEC (now known as the EU)?

Answer: 1973

Italy was one of the six founder members in 1957. The other countries to join that year were France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands. The EEC was renamed the EU in 1993 when the Maastricht Treaty came into force.

10. Who was Republic of Ireland's soccer manager during the 2012 European Championships?

Answer: Giovanni Trappatonni

Trap's army were the first team sent home from the European Championships in Poland in 2012 after losing all three of their opening matches. The tournament was hosted jointly by Poland and The Ukraine.

Source: Author jinnyjoe21

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