Irish Sport 1
What nickname is given to Kilkenny sporting teams? |
The Cats |
The Scottish sport of shinty has a different name in Ireland. What is it? |
Hurling. |
What is Arkle, from which the legendary Irish racehorse took its name? |
A Scottish mountain |
Which Englishman became an honorary Irishman for his management of Ireland's Italia 90 soccer team? |
Jackie Charlton. |
Before international rugby was played at Croke Park, what was the name of the ground which was the home of Irish Rugby? |
Lansdowne Road. |
What name is given to the ball in hurling? |
A sliotar. |
Snooker World Champion Dennis Taylor comes from which town in County Tyrone? |
Coalisland |
In which sport was Michelle Smith suspended in 1999 over drug allegations? |
Swimming |
Which Irish sport is sometimes confused with the Scottish game 'shinty'? |
Hurling |
What is Limerick's main rugby venue? |
Thomond Park |
Where is the Hogan Stand? |
Croke Park |
In which county would you find Gowran Park racecourse? |
County Kilkenny |
Where would you find GAA ground Cusack Park? |
Mullingar |
What type of timber is used to make hurleys for camogie and hurling? |
The Ash |
The Curragh is in which Irish county? |
Kildare |
Which well known club did George Best play for? |
Manchester United |
What type of course was created by Christy O'Conner Jr. in Tullow, Co. Carlow? |
Golf |
Which Republic striker John played for Liverpool and Tranmere? |
Aldridge |
What does the G stand for in the GAA? |
Gaelic |