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Quiz about Ireland by Numbers Second Set

Ireland by Numbers : Second Set Quiz

To follow up on Ireland by Numbers, this second quiz moves to numbers 11 to 20. Look out for the hidden clues and enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by irishtinytim. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
irishtinytim

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
324,927

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

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

Rugby League

Soccer

Cricket

Hurling

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Question 2 of 10

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

Sheep

Rabbit

Bull

Silver Shamrock Snake

3. The Dublin Lockout of 1913 was led by "Big" Jim Larkin. This actor made his professional acting debut playing Larkin in a production of "The Risen People" in 1976. He went on to play another BIG FELLA in a film in 1996. Ballymena born actor? Hint

Samuel Leghorn

Liam Neeson

Michael Foot

Jimmy "Toes" Murphy

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Question 4 of 10

4. This well known U.S. actor who stars in "Witness for the Prosecution" was born in 1914. He shares a name with a county in Ulster. Who is he? Hint

Tyrone Power

Derry Aire

Armagh Geddon

Cavan Spacey

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Question 5 of 10

5. A World War One battle in 1915 saw thousands of Irish men killed whilst fighting in the British Army. Situated in Turkey, what was the site of this battle? Hint

Gallipoli

The Somme

Istanbul

Ismir

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Question 6 of 10

6. These magnificent men were the signatories of the 1916 Proclamation of Irish Independence following the Easter Rising. How many were there? Hint

Four

Twelve

Two

Seven

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Question 7 of 10

7. You can legally drive in Ireland from age 17. The learner permit replaced this type of licence in June 2008. What was this licence called? Hint

Continuity

Official

Real

Provisional

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Question 8 of 10

8. The postcode Dublin 18 is north of the River Liffey.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. On April 1st 1919, Eamon de Valera was elected President of the new Irish Parliament. It is still known by this name up to the present day. What is it called? Hint

Seanad Eireann.

Lochain Eireann

Lingus Eireann

Dail Eireann

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Question 10 of 10

10. The play "Many Young Men of Twenty" was written about emigration from Ireland. Which eager fellow wrote it? Hint

John B. Keane

Ian Tense

Charles H. Itching

A.R. Dent

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

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.

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

Answer: Bull

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

Answer: Liam Neeson

Neeson of course went on to play another famous Irishman in the film "Michael Collins".

4. This well known U.S. actor who stars in "Witness for the Prosecution" was born in 1914. He shares a name with a county in Ulster. Who is he?

Answer: Tyrone Power

Power's great-grandfather was a well known Irish comedian. The swashbuckling star was the fourth generation of Power to be renowned in the entertainment business.

5. A World War One battle in 1915 saw thousands of Irish men killed whilst fighting in the British Army. Situated in Turkey, what was the site of this battle?

Answer: Gallipoli

Commemorated in 2010 by President McAleese, honour was given to these thousands of men buried by the site of the battle.

6. These magnificent men were the signatories of the 1916 Proclamation of Irish Independence following the Easter Rising. How many were there?

Answer: Seven

They were Clarke, MacDiarmada, McDonagh, Pearse, Ceannt, Connolly and Plunkett.

7. You can legally drive in Ireland from age 17. The learner permit replaced this type of licence in June 2008. What was this licence called?

Answer: Provisional

The old provisional licensing system was not without controversy. In 1979, thousands of full licences were given out under a government amnesty.

8. The postcode Dublin 18 is north of the River Liffey.

Answer: False

All postcodes of even numbers are South of the Liffey. There is one exception to this as the residence of the President of Ireland is listed as postcode Dublin 8.

9. On April 1st 1919, Eamon de Valera was elected President of the new Irish Parliament. It is still known by this name up to the present day. What is it called?

Answer: Dail Eireann

Dail Eireann elects 166 deputies (T.D.'s) by proportional representation at least once every five years.

10. The play "Many Young Men of Twenty" was written about emigration from Ireland. Which eager fellow wrote it?

Answer: John B. Keane

John B ran a famous public house in Listowel, Co. Kerry as well as being a successful author of plays and books.

Source: Author irishtinytim

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