Mixed Ireland Trivia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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