Ireland MCQs Quiz Multiple Choice Questions & Answers

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

16. When did Dublin celebrate the Millennium of its birth?

1. 1992
2. 1999
3. 1988
4. 1980

17. Where is The Blarney Stone?

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

18. Which African nation shares flag colours with Ireland, just in the opposite order?

1. Guinea
2. The Ivory Coast
3. Cape Verde
4. Saint Helena

19. Which city has a famous Spanish Arch?

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

20. Which city is also named the city of the tribes?

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

21. Which county is known as The Garden of Ireland?

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

22. Which county is nicknamed The Treaty County?

1. Limerick
2. Carlow
3. Belfast
4. Waterford

23. Which county is the most heavily populated in Ireland?

1. County Dublin
2. County Kerry
3. County Wexford
4. County Tyrone

24. Which of the following ISNT a famous Irish brewery?

1. Guinness
2. Smithwicks
3. Bulmers
4. Harp Lager

25. Who was the very first king of Ireland?

1. Brian Boru
2. Flann Sinna
3. Muirchertach Ua Briain
4. Corcu Loigde