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THE IRISH DIASPORA
FAMOUS IRISH PEOPLE
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Right or Wrong? Ms TRUSS is the Prime Minister of Ireland.

Wrong. She represents Northern Ireland only.

100

What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?

DUBLIN

100

What colour does Chicago city colour the Chicago River on St Patrick's Day?

Green, of course.

100

Mariah Carey and Robert de Niro are of Irish origin. Right or Wrong?

Right.

100

Who sang "Sunday Bloody Sunday" ?

U2

200

What famous ship was made in Belfast?

The TITANIC

200

What is the other name of Northern Ireland?

Ulster
200

What is the English for "LUTIN" ?

Leprechaun.

200

One million Irish descendants reside in Argentina. Right or Wrong?

Right

200

Who is the most famous Irish patron saint?

Saint Patrick

300

Ireland is the most successful at a famous Song Contest. What is that Contest?

The EUROVISION

300

Where is the Giants' Causeway ?

In Northern Ireland, Co. Antrim

300

What colour is the Irish flag?

Green, white and orange

300

All the US presidents were of Irish presidents, except Joe Biden. Right or Wrong?

Wrong. Only 22 out of 46 were of Irish origin.

300

What famous person of Irish origin was assassinated in November, 1963?

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

400

What date was the Bloody Sunday?

30 January 1972

400

What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

Belfast

400

What object is on the Irish flag?

A Celtic Harp

400

What percentage of the British population is of Irish origin? (give or take 2%)

25%

400

Who is the captain of the Irish rugby team today?

Jonathan Sexton

500

What is the name of the most famous terrorist group that wants the whole of Ireland to be independent?

the IRA (Irish Republican Army)

500

How high are the cliffs of Moher (give or take 10m)?

702 feet = 214m

500

What famous celebration was invented in Ireland?

Hallowe'en.

500

What percentage of the canadian population is of Irish origin (give or take 2%) ?

13%

500
Who is the president of the Republic of Ireland today?

Michael D. Higgins