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Quiz about All Things Irish
Quiz about All Things Irish

All Things Irish Trivia Quiz


This is a general quiz on all things Irish.

A multiple-choice quiz by papasmurf13. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
papasmurf13
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
295,499
Updated
Jan 17 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1890
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Dagny1 (10/10), Guest 51 (1/10), Guest 148 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which Irish county would you find the town of Athlone? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Stephen Ireland has played international football for Ireland but which premiership team did he make his first premiership appearance for? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who took over the role of Taoiseach or Prime Minister of Ireland from Bertie Ahern in 2008? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Irishman Colin Farrell was in this film with Tom Cruise. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following is the longest river in Ireland? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who is the patron saint of Ireland? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of the central street in Dublin where the Millennium Spire and the General Post Office can be found? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many counties are there in the Republic of Ireland? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which Irish actor played the part of the scarecrow in the film "Batman Begins"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. With what sport do you associate Rory McIlroy, Paul McGinlay and Padraig Harrington? Hint



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Oct 18 2024 : Dagny1: 10/10
Oct 05 2024 : Guest 51: 1/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 148: 6/10
Sep 16 2024 : GLQuizmistress: 8/10
Sep 09 2024 : Guest 80: 2/10
Sep 04 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which Irish county would you find the town of Athlone?

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

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.
3. Who took over the role of Taoiseach or Prime Minister of Ireland from Bertie Ahern in 2008?

Answer: Brian Cowen

Brian Cowen became the first Taoiseach from County Offaly when he took over from Bertie Ahern. He was born in the Offaly town of Clara. He first became a TD (Member of Parliament) in 1984.
4. Irishman Colin Farrell was in this film with Tom Cruise.

Answer: Minority Report

Brendan Gleeson starred in "In Bruges" with Colin Farrell. Jamie Foxx was his co-star in "Miami Vice" and Colin Farrell did not appear in "Mission Impossible". Colin Farrell first reached fame through a television series called "Ballykissangel". He has also starred in the title role of Hollywood film "Alexander The Great".
5. Which of the following is the longest river in Ireland?

Answer: Shannon

The Nore, the Suir and the Barrow are collectively known as the sister rivers and are all short rivers in comparison to the Shannon. The Shannon is approximately 385 kilometers long and passes through 13 different counties.
6. Who is the patron saint of Ireland?

Answer: St. Patrick

Many institutions are named after St. Patrick. Saint Patrick's Cathedral can be found in central Dublin. There is even a football team named in his honour in Dublin; St. Patrick's Athletic. Millions of people worldwide celebrate St. Patrick's day on the 17th of March each year.
7. What is the name of the central street in Dublin where the Millennium Spire and the General Post Office can be found?

Answer: O' Connell St

O'Connell St. is named for Daniel O'Connell, an historic figure that emancipated many from persecution. Grafton St. and Henry St. are both famous for shopping and there is no Tullamore St. in Dublin.
8. How many counties are there in the Republic of Ireland?

Answer: 26

There are a total of twenty six counties in the Republic of Ireland and six in Northern Ireland making a total of thirty two counties on the entire island.
9. Which Irish actor played the part of the scarecrow in the film "Batman Begins"?

Answer: Cillian Murphy

Stuart Townsend is most famous for his relationship with Charlize Theron, Colm Meaney for his roles in "Star Trek - The Next Generations" and movie adaptations of Roddy Doyle books, and Colin Farrell for films such as "In Brugges" and "Intermission" (which also starred Cillian Murphy). Cillian Murphy portrayed a transvestite in "Breakfast on Pluto" and a scientist in the sci-fi film "Sunshine".
10. With what sport do you associate Rory McIlroy, Paul McGinlay and Padraig Harrington?

Answer: Golf

Padraig Harrington is famous for winning three golfing majors; the British Open twice (2007 and 2008) and the US PGA Championship once (2008). Paul McGinlay has been a member of the European Ryder Cup team several times and Rory McIlroy won the silver medal for Best Amateur at the 2007 British Open.
Source: Author papasmurf13

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