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Hurling and Gaelic Football Trivia Quiz

An introduction to the GAA's two biggest sports, hurling and Gaelic football, which are Ireland's national sports.

A multiple-choice quiz by tfc123. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tfc123

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
28,588

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
496

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these Dublin stadiums is the headquarters of the GAA? Hint

Lansdowne Road

Dalymount Park

Parnell Park

Croke Park

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which team won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in 2000? Hint

Cork

Kilkenny

Tipperary

Offaly

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which team won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 2000? Hint

Dublin

Kerry

Galway

Armagh

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which country do Ireland compete against in the International Rules Series, using Gaelic footballers?

Answer: (One Word, country)

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Question 5 of 10

5. How long is a senior Inter-County Championship match in both hurling and Gaelic football? Hint

60 mins

90 mins

80 mins

70 mins

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many points is a goal worth in both hurling and Gaelic football?

Answer: (Number)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which player won Hurler of the Year for 2000? Hint

Joe Deane

Henry Shefflin

Fergal Healy

D.J. Carey

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which player won Footballer of the Year for 2000? Hint

Kieran McGeeney

Dara O Cinneide

Seamus Moynihan

Pauric Joyce

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team won the National Hurling League in 1998? Hint

Tipperary

Cork

Galway

Kilkenny

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Question 10 of 10

10. And now a teaser ... By how many points did Crossmolina defeat Bellaghy in the All-Ireland Club SFC Semi-Final, played on Sunday 18th February, 2001?

Answer: (Number)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these Dublin stadiums is the headquarters of the GAA?

Answer: Croke Park

The GAA named the ground Croke Park in honour of the association's first patron Archbishop Croke of Cashel.

2. Which team won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in 2000?

Answer: Kilkenny

They defeated Offaly by a score of 5-15 to 1-14.

3. Which team won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 2000?

Answer: Kerry

They defeated Galway by a score of 0-17 to 1-10 after a replay. The first match was 0-14 to 0-14.

4. Which country do Ireland compete against in the International Rules Series, using Gaelic footballers?

Answer: Australia

5. How long is a senior Inter-County Championship match in both hurling and Gaelic football?

Answer: 70 mins

An ordinary club game is usually 60 mins long.

6. How many points is a goal worth in both hurling and Gaelic football?

Answer: 3

A goal is scored when the ball is played between the goalposts and under the crossbar. A point is over the crossbar.

7. Which player won Hurler of the Year for 2000?

Answer: D.J. Carey

He is a forward and plays for Kilkenny.

8. Which player won Footballer of the Year for 2000?

Answer: Seamus Moynihan

He is a defender and plays for Kerry.

9. Which team won the National Hurling League in 1998?

Answer: Cork

They defeated Waterford by a score of 2-14 to 0-13.

10. And now a teaser ... By how many points did Crossmolina defeat Bellaghy in the All-Ireland Club SFC Semi-Final, played on Sunday 18th February, 2001?

Answer: 4

They won with a score of 1-8 to 0-7, and will play Nemo Rangers in the final.

Source: Author tfc123

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