Irish Identity
History & Heritage
Myths, Legends &
Folklore
Irish Arts & Entertainment
Sport & Modern Ireland
100

This nickname is often used to describe Ireland because of its green landscape.

What is the Emerald Isle?

100

This prehistoric monument in Meath is older than the Egyptian pyramids.

What is Newgrange?

100

This legendary warrior is known as the Hound of Ulster.

Who is Cú Chulainn?

100

This Irish actor won an Oscar. 

Who is Cillian Murphy?

100

This organisation governs Gaelic Games.

What is the GAA?

200

These are the three colours on the Irish flag.

What are green, white and orange?

200

This event took place in Dublin in 1916.

What is the Easter Rising?

200

This giant is associated with the Giant's Causeway.

Who is Fionn Mac Cumhaill?

200

This Irish-language rap group from Belfast starred in a recent film about their rise to fame.

Who are Kneecap?

200

This stadium is the home of Gaelic Games.

What is Croke Park?

300

This symbol appears on Irish passports, coins and government documents.

What is the harp?

300

This President of Ireland was previously a human rights lawyer and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Who is Mary Robinson?

300

This mythical land is known as the Land of Eternal Youth.

What is Tír na nÓg?

300

This Irish dance show became a worldwide success in the 1990s.

What is Riverdance?

300

The Liam MacCarthy Cup is awarded in this sport.

What is Hurling?

400

This language is recognised as Ireland's first official language.

What is Gaeilge?

400

This agreement, signed in 1998, helped bring peace to Northern Ireland.

What is the Good Friday Agreement?

400

According to legend, these children were turned into swans for 900 years.

Who are the Children of Lir?

400

This Irish rock band is fronted by Bono.

Who are U2?

400

The Sam Maguire Cup is awarded to winners of this competition.

What is the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship?

500

This national holiday celebrates Ireland's patron saint.

What is St Patrick's Day?

500

This building served as the headquarters of the leaders of the Easter Rising.

What is the General Post Office (GPO)?

500

These supernatural beings are believed to live in fairy forts and ancient mounds.

Who are the Aos Sí?

500

This Irish author wrote Dracula.

Who is Bram Stoker?

500

This Irish boxer became Ireland's first Olympic boxing gold medallist.

Who is Katie Taylor?