History of the GAA

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 Gaelic Athletic Association set up?

• 1884

• 1885

• 1886

• 1887

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

True or False.

In the 1880's soccer was more popular in cities that GAA

• True

• False

Which of the following groups wanted to take over the GAA in the 1880's and 90's? Tick all that apply.

• Irish Republican Brotherhood

• Irish Republican Army

• The Funions

• The Fenians

True or False.

The GAA organisation was fully in support of the rebels in the 1916 Rising.

• True

• False

What sports fall under the GAA organization and what are deemed 'foreign sports'

Groups:

(a) GAA

,

(b) Foreign sports

• Rounders

• Soccer

• Camogie

• Handball

• Hurling

• Cricket

• Hockey

• Rugby