Cultural
focuses on promoting a national identity shaped by shared cultural traditions and language.
What is Cultural nationalism?
tennis, cricket, soccer, and rugby had become very popular in Ireland by the 1880
What English Sports
tuberculosis and whooping cough were widespread
what Diseases were common in Dublin
this man was particularly concerned about the state of Irish sports.
who is Michael Cusack
In 1893 these men founded the Gaelic League
who is Eoin MacNeill and Douglas Hyde
the spreading of English culture throughout Ireland
What is Anglicisation
Hurling and Gaelic football were in decline
What Irish sports
buildings that housed a large number of families in separate rooms.
What is Dublin Tenements
This organization had its first meeting Hayes Hotel in Thurles, Co. Tipperary on 1 November 1884
What is the GAA
The Gaelic League founded this Newspaper which published works in Irish such as poems and short stories
What is An Claidheamh Soluis (‘Sword of Light’)
an organisation whose aim was to promote the Irish language.
Who is Gaelic League
hurling, Gaelic football, handball, athletics and weightlifting
What sports encompassed the GAA
Connolly formed this organization to protect the striking workers.
What is the Irish Citizen Army (ICA)
These parties showed great support the GAA.
who are Home Rule Party, the IRB, the Land League and the Catholic Church
these groups encourage Irish traditional music and dancing
What is Feiseanna and Ceildhe
trained travelling teachers taught Irish to local communities
What is a timirí
Croke Park was named after this prominent member
Who is Archbishop Croke
In January 1909 this man formed an Irish-based trade union
Who is James (Jim) Larkin
Many members of the GAA went on to be involved in two major events in Irish History
Whose members were involved in the Easter Rising and War of Independence.
1901 there were over 600 branches across Ireland
How many branches did the Gaelic League have?
Declares Irish the official language of the state and English the second language.
What is Bunreacht na hÉireann
revived Irish sports and linked sport and nationalism
What is the GAA
workers stood a better chance if they were part of a union, which would then work towards bringing industries under the management and ownership of the workers.
What is syndicalist socialism
She was elected first president of the Camogie Association
Who is Maire Ni Chinneide
In 1996 this organization began broadcasting
who is TG4