Ireland MCQ Questions and Answers for Practice

1. What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?

1. Galway
2. Dublin
3. Cork
4. Belfast

2. According to the legend, who created this place?

1. Leprechauns
2. Giants
3. God
4. Alians

3. How long was the Irish War of Independence (aka the Anglo-Irish War)?

1. 1 year
2. 5 years
3. 3 years
4. 6 years

4. How many counties are there in Ireland (both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland)?

1. 28
2. 30
3. 32
4. 34

5. How many counties does Tipperary border?

1. Seven
2. Six
3. Eight
4. Five

6. In which century did the Battle of the Boyne occur?

1. 15th
2. 16th
3. 17th
4. 18th

7. In which year did Ireland join the European Community?

1. 1956
2. 1987
3. 1973
4. 1968

8. Leprechauns areMagic creatures who live on rainbowsMagic creatures who keep their gold coins in a potDwarf statues old people put in their gardensDwarf statues who come to life during the night

1. Magic creatures who live on rainbows
2. Magic creatures who keep their gold coins in a pot
3. Dwarf statues old people put in their gardens
4. Dwarf statues who come to life during the night

9. The symbol of Ireland is

1. daffodil
2. shamrock
3. thistle
4. rose

10. The Titanic was built in which Irish city?

1. Galway
2. Belfast
3. Waterford
4. Dublin

11. What are the colors on the flag of the Republic of Ireland?

1. green, white, magenta
2. green, white, orange
3. green, white, pink
4. green, white, red

12. What color was originally associated with Saint Patrick?

1. Blue
2. Yellow
3. Purple
4. Brown

13. What is an Irish Moiled?

1. tractor
2. stew
3. cocktail
4. breed of cattle

14. What is Phillip Treacy (born in County Galway) famous for?

1. Ships
2. Politics
3. Farming
4. Hats

15. What is the national symbol of Ireland?

1. Crown Jewels of Ireland
2. The Celtic Cross
3. The Celtic Harp
4. The Irish Wolfhound