Music
Name U2's lead guitarist
The Edge
In what year was the Easter Rising?
1916
What is Gaelic word is used for the Prime minister of Ireland?
An Taoiseach
What is the population of Ireland?
Around 5 million
Name Ireland's 4 provinces
Ulster / Munster / Leinster / Connaught
Name one of the Cranberries' hit songs
Linger / Zombie / Ode To My Family
How many people died of starvation in the Great Famine?
Around 1 milliion
Name one of three parties in the Irish government
The Green Party / Fine Gael / Fianna Fail
Who was Oscar Wilde?
A famous Irish writer
Where is Killarney National Park?
County Kerry
What is a Bodhran?
A type of drum used in traditional Irish music
When was Ireland's War of Independence?
1919 - 1921
Name the Taoiseach of Ireland
Leo Varadkar
Who was Francis Bacon?
A famous painter born in Ireland
Where is Connemara National Park?
County Galway
Name a famous British band with Irish connections
The Beatles / Oasis / The Smiths / One Direction
Name Ireland's Viking Cities
Limerick / Cork / Waterford / Wexford / Dublin
What is the official name of Ireland?
The Republic Of Ireland
Barack Obama / Ronald Reagan / Joe Biden / John F. Kennedy / George Bush
What is the name of the longest river in Ireland?
The River Shannon
Name two instruments used in traditional Irish music
guitar / fiddle / accordion / tin whistle
What language was originally spoken by the Irish?
Gaelic
What is the name of the Irish parliament?
The Dáil or Dáil Eireann
Who was W B Yeats?
A famous Irish poet
How many counties are on the Island of Ireland?
32