The GAA
The GAA
Bans, soccer and rugby
Irish in the media
Gaeilge
100

The year the GAA was founded. 

1884

100

The number of counties on the island of Ireland.

32

100

The governing body of soccer in the Republic of Ireland.

FAI

100

Minister for the Gaeltacht and controversial Taoiseach who supported the idea of an Irish language television station. 

Charles Haughey

100

Hello, how are you? 

Dia duit, conas atá tú? 

200

Pa's home club in Ireland.

Sixmilebridge

200

British army entered Croke Park during a match between Dublin and Tipperary and opened fire, killing 14 people.

Bloody Sunday

200

Banned members of the GAA from playing or watching other sports such as rugby, soccer or hockey.

Rule 27

200

Original name of Irish language television station. 

TnaG

200

I am well, thank you. 

Tá mé go maith, go raibh maith agat.

300

Elite players union was formed in 1997 for all GAA players.

Gaelic Players Association

300

Banned members of the British security forces from playing Gaelic games.

Rule 21

300

The only club playing in the League of Ireland which is located in Northern Ireland.

Derry City FC

300

When did first Irish language television station come on air?

31st October 1996

300

What colour hair do you have? 

Cén dath gruaige atá ort?

400

Invented Gaelic football in 1885 as President of the GAA.

Maurice Davin

400

Which team did Ballyhale Shamrocks defeat in the 2025 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Final? 

O'Loughlin Gaels 

400

The team Ireland play against in the first ever rugby game played in the GAA’s headquarters of Croke Park.

France

400

Comedy series based in Donegal centered around the activities of two brothers who ran a turf-burning crematorium.

C.U. Burn

400

I have blue eyes. 

Tá súile gorma agam. 

500

Many athletics events in the 19th century in Ireland were governed by the rules of this organisation.

English Amateur Athletic Association (EAAA)

500

33 teams compete in the All-Ireland Senior Football Champiiinship, two from outside Ireland. Name both. 

New York and London

500

Song used as a national anthem by some sports competitors representing the island of Ireland.

Ireland's Call

500

Irish language television station's slogan, meaning 'a different perspective'.

súil eile 

500

It is nice to meet you. 

Tá sé go deas bualadh leat.