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 |