60 Ireland Quiz Questions and Answers: How Well Do You Know the Emerald Isle?

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How many of these Irish quiz questions can you get right? It’s time to test your knowledge!

Ireland is the perfect holiday destination for people who love lush landscapes. It’s also full of history and there is so much to know about the Irish culture.

From Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, there are so many places to discover. Ireland is such a beautiful country and I loved discovering it.

After doing many guided tours (especially in Dublin), I managed to gather a lot of knowledge about Ireland and that’s why I created this quiz.

You will find 6 rounds of Irish quiz questions and answers. You will be tested on your knowledge of all things Ireland related.

This includes food, history, famous landmarks, authors and more.

Round 1: Easy Ireland Trivia Questions

1. What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?
2. What currency is used in the Republic of  Ireland?
3. What are the three colours on the flag of Ireland?
4. Which famous Irish writer is known for the novel ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’?
5. Which precious stone is mentioned in the nickname of Ireland?
6. Which two nations are on the island of Ireland?
7. Who was Ireland’s first female president?
8. Which Irish band was Bono the lead singer of?
9. Which crop failed in 1845 creating the Great Famine?
10. When is St Patrick’s Day?

Round 1: Easy Ireland Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland? Dublin
2. What currency is used in the Republic of  Ireland? Euro
3. What are the three colours on the flag of Ireland? Green, white and orange
4. Which famous Irish writer is known for the novel ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’? Oscar Wilde
5. Which precious stone is mentioned in the nickname of Ireland? Emerald
6. Which two nations are on the island of Ireland? Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
7. Who was Ireland’s first female president? Mary Robinson
8. Which Irish band was Bono the lead singer of? U2
9. Which crop failed in 1845 creating the Great Famine? Potato
10. When is St Patrick’s Day? 17th of March

Round 2: Ireland Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many counties are the island of Ireland (altogether)?
   1. 12
   2. 22
   3. 32
   4. 42
2. When did the Battle of Clontarf take place?
   1. 1014
   2. 1114
   3. 1214
   4. 1314
3. Who is the Taoiseach?
   1. The president
   2. The head of Government
   3. The King
   4. The heir to the throne
4. When was the Irish Free State created?
   1. 1902
   2. 1912
   3. 1922
   4. 1932
5. When was Maureen O’Hara born?
   1. 1920
   2. 1930
   3. 1940
   4. 1950
6. What was the population of the city of Dublin in 2022?
   1. 354,554
   2. 554,554
   3. 754,554
   4. 954,554
7. In which category did Irish Olympians win the most medals at the Olympics since Ireland participate as an independent state?
   1. Equestrian
   2. Sailing
   3. Swimming
   4. Athletics
8. What is the longest river in Ireland?
   1. River Liffey
   2. River Shannon
   3. River Bann
   4. River Barrow
9. When was the Easter Rising?
   1. 1916
   2. 1926
   3. 1936
   4. 1946
10. Where did Bloody Sunday take place in 1972?
    1. Cork
    2. Belfast
    3. Derry
    4. Dublin

Round 2: Ireland Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. How many counties are the island of Ireland (altogether)? 32
2. When did the Battle of Clontarf take place? 1014
3. Who is the Taoiseach? The head of Government
4. When was the Irish Free State created? 1922
5. When was Maureen O’Hara born? 1920
6. What was the population of the city of Dublin in 2022? 554,554
7. In which category did Irish Olympians win the most medals at the Olympics since Ireland participate as an independent state? Athletics
8. What is the longest river in Ireland? River Shannon
9. When was the Easter Rising? 1916
10. Where did Bloody Sunday take place in 1972? Derry

Round 3: Ireland Quiz – True or False

1. The Celts settled in Ireland before the Vikings.
2. Croke Park is a Gaelic games stadium in Dublin.
3. IRA stands for Irish Republican Association.
4. Bloody Sunday is also known as the Bogside Massacre.
5. The Troubles lasted about 30 years.
6. Barack Obama was the president of the United States when the Belfast agreement was signed.
7. Ireland joined the European Union in 2009.
8. Sonia O’Sullivan won a silver medal at the 2000 Olympic Games.
9. A bodhrán is a musical instrument.
10. Bill Clinton was America’s first Irish-Catholic president.

Round 3: Ireland Quiz Answers- True or False

1. The Celts settled in Ireland before the Vikings. True
2. Croke Park is a Gaelic games stadium in Dublin. True
3. IRA stands for Irish Republican Association. False, it stands for Irish Republican Army
4. Bloody Sunday is also known as the Bogside Massacre. True
5. The Troubles lasted about 30 years. True
6. Barack Obama was the president of the United States when the Belfast agreement was signed. False, it was Bill Clinton
7. Ireland joined the European Union in 2009. False, it was in 1973
8. Sonia O’Sullivan won a silver medal at the 2000 Olympic Games. True
9. A bodhrán is a musical instrument. True
10. Bill Clinton was America’s first Irish-Catholic president. False, it was JFK.

Round 4: Medium Ireland Trivia Questions

1. Which river flows through Dublin?
2. Which sport is Katie Taylor known for?
3. Which Irish actor portrayed Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders?
4. What is the highest mountain in Ireland?
5. Which actor from Northern Ireland had the lead role in the movie ‘Taken’?
6. In which county are the Cliffs of Moher located?
7. Which one of James Bond’s actors was Irish?
8. What is the second busiest airport in Ireland?
9. What are the four provinces of Ireland?
10. Which sea is located between Great Britain and Ireland?

Round 4: Medium Ireland Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which river flows through Dublin? River Liffey
2. Which sport is Katie Taylor known for? Boxing
3. Which Irish actor portrayed Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders? Cillian Murphy
4. What is the highest mountain in Ireland? Carrauntoohil/
5. Which actor from Northern Ireland had the lead role in the movie ‘Taken’? Liam Neeson
6. In which county are the Cliffs of Moher located? County Clare
7. Which one of James Bond’s actors was Irish? Pierce Brosman
8. What is the second busiest airport in Ireland? Cork Airport
9. What are the four provinces of Ireland? Connacht, Leinster, Munster, and Ulster
10. Which sea is located between Great Britain and Ireland? Irish Sea

Round 5: Hard Ireland Trivia Questions

1. Which two Irish men won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998?
2. What are the six Gaelic games?
3. As of 2023, which political party is Mary Lou McDonald the president of?
4. What is the largest lake on the island of Ireland?
5. Who was the first president of Ireland?
6. What is the official name of the Good Friday Agreement?
7. What is the largest county in Ireland?
8. Which airline has the Irish harp in its logo?
9. In which university building can you find The Book of Kells in Dublin?
10. Who was the King when the Plantation of Ulster was created?

Round 5: Hard Ireland Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which two Irish men won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998? John Hume and David Trimble
2. What are the six Gaelic games? Hurling, Gaelic football, Handball, Rounders, Camogie and Ladies Football
3. As of 2023, which political party is Mary Lou McDonald the president of? Sinn Féin
4. What is the largest lake on the island of Ireland? Lough Neagh
5. Who was the first president of Ireland? Douglas Hyde
6. What is the official name of the Good Friday Agreement? Belfast Agreement
7. What is the largest county in Ireland? Cork
8. Which airline has the Irish harp in its logo? Ryanair
9. In which university building can you find The Book of Kells in Dublin? Trinity College
10. Who was the King when the Plantation of Ulster was created? King James I

Round 6: Ireland Picture Quiz

Round 6: Ireland Picture Quiz Answers

1. Giant’s Causeway
2. Cliffs of Moher
3. Titanic Museum
4. Newgrange Tomb
5. Dublin Castle
6. Guinness Storehouse
7. Dunluce Castle
8. Carrickfergus Castle
9. Carrick-A-Rede Bridge
10. Rock of Cashel

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