Politics

When was the first recorded Irish parliament?	1264
Which Mary became Irish president in 1991?	Robinson
How many women presidents were there before her?	None
What is the minimum age allowed for an Irish president?	35 years
Which supreme Court judge resigned during 1999 as a result of the "Sheedy Affair"?	Hugh O'Flaherty
In which 'season' was there a Rising in 1916?	Easter
What does the R stand for in RUC?	Royal
What day of the week was the 'Bloody' 30th of January 1972?	Sunday
Which David was elected Northern Ireland First Minister in 1998?	Trimble
Which Seamus was his deputy?	Mallon
Which Peter resigned as Northern Ireland Secretary over a 'sleaze' scandal?	Mandelson
Who was the head of the Patten Commission?	Chris Patten
The Irish Free State was known as which part of Ireland?	Southern Ireland
Which British group of nations did Ireland leave in 1949?	Commonwealth
Which London Street was the name of a declaration during the peace process?	Downing Street
What nationality was George Mitchell whose Mitchell Principles were part of the peace negotiations?	American
Which Easter holy day was the name of an Agreement during the peace process?	Good Friday
In which decade did Ireland join the EC?	1970s
Which Irishman John brokered the Downing Street Declaration?	Hume
On putting his name to the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921, who said 'I have signed my own death warrant'?	Michael Collins
Which Nobel prize did John Hume and David Trimble jointly win?	Peace
How long is a presidential term in Ireland?	7 years
How many consecutive terms may an Irish President serve?	2
Which Mary became president in 1997?	McAleese