Irish sport

What happened in 1884?

• The English Sports Association was created

• The Irish participated in the first Olimpic Games

• The Gaelic Athletic Association was created

Which of the photos is describing Gaelic football?

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In gaelic football players can take the ball with their hands and then kick it

• Yes

• No

Hurling is considered the …. field sport game in the world.

• funniest

• newest

• oldest

• most difficult

What is this?

• hurling

• rugby

• camogie

There are differences between women's and men versions of hurling. (more than one answer is correct)

• Women's matches are shorter

• Men's sticks are bigger

• Women's balls are smaller

• Men's games are better

What is the name of the most famous horse racing event in Ireland?

The first horse races in Ireland involved two competitors only, running in the coutryside.

• True

• False

The origin of the Steeplechase involved...

• Two men from Cork who run a horse race between two points over farmland

• Two men from Cork who had a steeple on their house roof

• Two men from Cork running a horse race from one church to another

There is a horse race in Cádiz that takes place near the sea.

• True

• False