Exploring Irish Sports

Soccer is Ireland's national sport

• True
• False

What are the two main sports of Gaelic Games?

• Gaelic Football and Hurling

• Soccer and Basketball

• Rugby and Cricket

• Tennis and Badminton

Which sport is known as the national sports of Ireland?

• Soccer

• Gaelic Games

• Rugby

• Cricket

What is the name of the governing body for Gaelic Games?

• Celtic Games Council

• Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)

• Irish Athletic Association

• Gaelic Sports Federation

What is the name of the GAA national stadium?

• Lanstown Road

• Croke Park

• Anfield

• Soldiers Park

What is the capacity of Croke Park?

• 50,000

• 130,000

• 80,000

• 30,000

How many players are on the field for a hurling match?

• 11

• 18

• 15

• 13

Who is considered one of the greatest Irish rugby players of all time?

• Brian O'Driscoll

• Paul O'Donell

• Paddy Sexton

• Ronan O'Hara

Which Irish city is home to the famous soccer club, Shamrock Rovers?

• Dublin

• Galway

• Limerick

• Cork

What year did Ireland first qualify for the FIFA World Cup?

• 1994

• 1982

• 1990

• 1986