- 1. Gaelic sports are traditional Irish games that are played with great enthusiasm and skill. These sports include Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, and handball. Gaelic football is a fast-paced game that combines elements of soccer and rugby, played with a round ball. Hurling is a dynamic sport that involves using a wooden stick, or hurley, to hit a small ball called a sliotar. Camogie is the female equivalent of hurling, played with similar rules and intensity. Handball is a popular sport that involves hitting a small ball against a wall using the hands. Gaelic sports are deeply rooted in Irish culture and history, and are a source of great pride for the Irish people.
What Gaelic sport is commonly referred to as the 'fastest field game'?
A) Rounders
B) Gaelic football
C) Hurling
D) Camogie
- 2. What is the name of the main governing body for Gaelic games?
A) Irish Sports Council
B) Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)
C) Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU)
D) Gaelic Federation
- 3. In Gaelic football, how many points is a goal worth?
A) 5 points
B) 3 points
C) 2 points
D) 1 point
- 4. What position wears a different colored jersey in Gaelic football?
A) Defender
B) Goalkeeper
C) Forward
D) Midfielder
- 5. In hurling, what is the maximum number of steps a player can take before bouncing or soloing the sliotar?
A) 5 steps
B) 2 steps
C) 4 steps
D) 3 steps
- 6. What is the name of the championship for Gaelic football and hurling that takes place annually?
A) Celtic Classic
B) Hibernian Trophy
C) Gaelic Cup
D) All-Ireland Championship
- 7. How many players are there on a Gaelic football team?
A) 15 players
B) 11 players
C) 7 players
D) 9 players
- 8. What is the maximum number of players allowed on a Gaelic football team's matchday squad?
A) 30 players
B) 26 players
C) 18 players
D) 20 players
- 9. In Gaelic football, how many points is a point worth?
A) 1 point
B) 3 points
C) 2 points
D) 4 points
- 10. Which team has won the most All-Ireland Senior Football Championships in Gaelic football history?
A) Galway
B) Dublin
C) Mayo
D) Kerry
- 11. Gaelic football is primarily played in which country?
A) England
B) Scotland
C) Ireland
D) Wales
- 12. What major Gaelic football and hurling stadium is located in Dublin?
A) Croke Park
B) Páirc Uí Chaoimh
C) Aviva Stadium
D) Thomond Park
- 13. Which Gaelic sport involves hitting a ball against a wall with a hand or a paddle?
A) Handball
B) Polo
C) Rounders
D) Water Polo
- 14. What is the primary playing field for a game of Gaelic football called?
A) Rink
B) Pitch
C) Court
D) Track
- 15. What is the name of the female equivalent of hurling?
A) Lacrosse
B) Camogie
C) Netball
D) Field Hockey
- 16. What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in Gaelic football?
A) Unlimited
B) 3
C) 5
D) 1
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