Irish Sports Quiz 🇮🇪

Question 1

How does the bat in Rounders differ from a baseball bat ?

Accepted Answer

It is shorter, rounder, and lighter

Question 2

Taking more than 5 steps is allowed in football

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Hurling was chaotic and a dangerous game in the past

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

The same rules apply on Men‘s Gaelic Football and Ladies‘ Gaelic Football

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

When was camogie created ?

Accepted Answer

1904

Question 6

How many bases are there in the game of Rounders ?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 7

What shape does the goalpost have in Irish Gaelic Football ?

Accepted Answer

„H“ shape

Question 8

Which location became a symbol of Irish pride and community?

Accepted Answer

Croke Park

Question 9

What is the objective of the game „Rounders“ ?

Accepted Answer

To hit the ball and run around the bases

Question 10

How long is the penalty shot in hurling ?

Accepted Answer

20 meters

Question 11

What do players use to strike the ball in Irish Handball?

Accepted Answer

Their bare hands

Question 12

When was the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) founded?

Accepted Answer

1884

Question 13

You can find a GAA club on every continent

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Which sports were banned by the GAA to support Irish traditions

Accepted Answer

Soccer and Rugby

Question 15

How long does the hurling game last ?

Accepted Answer

70min

Question 16

How many players does a football team have ?

Accepted Answer

15

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