The Gaelic Athletic Association for Transition Years

Which of the following did Cultural Nationalism want to do? Tick all that apply.

• Restore the Irish Language

• Restore the Irish Culture

• Make Ireland an independent Republic

• Anglicise Ireland

In what year was the Irish Rugby Union set up?

• 1873

• 1874

• 1875

• 1876

In what year was the Irish Football Association set up?

• 1879

• 1880

• 1881

• 1882

In what year was the Gaelic Athletic Association set up?

• 1884

• 1885

• 1886

• 1887

True or False.

If an athlete wanted to take part in wider competitions he had to follow the rules of the English based AAA.

• True

• False

In which town was the GAA founded?

• Thurlers

• Thules

• Thurles

• Thule

Who was elected the first Secretary of the GAA?

• Cusack

• Davin

• Prendergast

• Spongebob Squarepants

Who was elected as the first President of the GAA?

• Cusack

• Prendergast

• Davin

• Michael Moriarity

Which of the following was NOT a patron of the GAA when it was set up?

• Archbishop Croke

• Archbishop Croker

• C.S Parnell

• Michael Davitt

The first All Ireland Championships in Football and Hurling held in what year?

• 1886

• 1887

• 1888

• 1889