1) Name the capital of Ireland
Dublin
2) Approximately, what is the current population of Ireland?
6 million
3) Ireland was never conquered by the Romans. True or False?
T
4) Ireland is part of the Commonwealth. True or False?
T
5) Ireland fought in World War II. True or False?
F
6) Ireland fought in World War I. True or False?
T
7) The last two Presidents of Ireland are notable for what reason?
They drunk more Guiness combined than their predecessors
8) What does the Irish flag (three equal vertical bands of green, white and orange) represent?
No clue, but I'd like to know.
9) What does the term "Celtic Tiger" mean or imply?
A drunk Glasgow Celtic fan.
10) Ireland exports more computer software than the United States. True or False?
F
11) What caused the Great Famine of 1847-48?
Potatoes not growing properly.. or the British.
12) How many Irish died due to the Great Famine of 1847-48?
1 million.
13) How many Irish emigrated due to the Great Famine of 1847-48?
2 million.
14) What was the Irish population before the Great Famine of 1847-48?
4 million.
15) Name THREE successful international Irish bands or musicians.
The Pogues , Ash , the singer from Garbage.
16) Name THREE famous Irish poets, authors or playwrights.
Pass
17) Name THREE famous Irish actors, directors or filmmakers.
Pass
18) What are "The Troubles"?
A band ?
19) Ireland is the closest part of Europe to the US. True or False?
F... Greenland is technically property of Denmark, innit ?
20) What is the predominant religion in the Irish Republic?
Catholic.