- 1. The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is an Irish amateur sporting and cultural organization focused on promoting indigenous Gaelic games, including Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, and handball. Founded in 1884, the GAA played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Irish identity and culture during a time of political and cultural upheaval. Throughout its history, the GAA has been a symbol of Irish pride and resilience, with its games serving as a reflection of Irish heritage and community spirit. The GAA has grown to become one of the largest and most influential sports organizations in Ireland, playing a significant role in shaping the country's sporting landscape and cultural identity.
When was the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) founded?
A) 1900
B) 1884
C) 1925
D) 1940
- 2. Which sports are governed by the GAA?
A) Hurling, Gaelic football, Handball
B) Cricket, Baseball, Boxing
C) Basketball, Volleyball, Golf
D) Rugby, Soccer, Tennis
- 3. What is the oldest of the Gaelic games?
A) Camogie
B) Hurling
C) Handball
D) Gaelic football
- 4. In what year were the GAA banned by the British authorities?
A) 1905
B) 1887
C) 1920
D) 1954
- 5. Where is the GAA headquarters located?
A) Edinburgh
B) Belfast
C) London
D) Dublin
- 6. How many counties are currently affiliated with the GAA?
A) 26
B) 32
C) 48
D) 40
- 7. What is the main stadium for GAA matches in Dublin called?
A) Croke Park
B) Thomond Park
C) Lansdowne Road
D) Aviva Stadium
- 8. Which organization is responsible for promoting traditional Irish sports like hurling and Gaelic football?
A) NBA
B) IOC
C) FIFA
D) GAA
- 9. What is the traditional GAA sport played by women?
A) Hurling
B) Camogie
C) Gaelic football
D) Handball
- 10. What historical event significantly impacted the development of the GAA in the late 19th century?
A) Land War
B) American Civil War
C) World War I
D) Great Famine
- 11. In hurling, how many points is a goal worth?
A) 3
B) 2
C) 1
D) 4
- 12. What is the name of the inter-county competition in Gaelic football?
A) All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
B) World Cup
C) Super Bowl
D) Champions League
- 13. Who holds the record for the most All-Ireland Senior Hurling medals won?
A) Christy Ring
B) Joe Canning
C) Brian Cody
D) Henry Shefflin
- 14. What is the name of the annual inter-county hurling competition?
A) Champions League
B) Super Bowl
C) World Cup
D) All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
- 15. Who is considered the father of the GAA?
A) Douglas Hyde
B) Éamon de Valera
C) Michael Cusack
D) Padraig Pearse
- 16. Which GAA sport uses a ball similar to a baseball?
A) Handball
B) Gaelic Football
C) Camogie
D) Rounders
- 17. Which county has won the most All-Ireland Senior Football Championships?
A) Mayo
B) Kerry
C) Dublin
D) Galway
- 18. What is the maximum number of steps a player can take without bouncing or soloing the ball in Gaelic Football?
A) Five
B) Three
C) Two
D) Four
- 19. Which team is referred to as 'The Tribesmen' in Gaelic sports?
A) Galway
B) Tipperary
C) Kilkenny
D) Dublin
- 20. Which Irish county is known as 'The Banner County'?
A) Clare
B) Cork
C) Kerry
D) Mayo
- 21. Who is the current President of the GAA (as of 2021)?
A) John Horan
B) Nicky Brennan
C) Larry McCarthy
D) Aogán Ó Fearghail
- 22. Which GAA player is often referred to as 'Gooch'?
A) Michael Murphy
B) Henry Shefflin
C) Colm Cooper
D) Joe Canning
- 23. Who was the first official patron of the GAA?
A) Éamon de Valera
B) Douglas Hyde
C) Michael Cusack
D) Padraig Pearse
- 24. Which GAA team is known as 'The Rebels'?
A) Dublin
B) Kilkenny
C) Cork
D) Galway
- 25. What is the name of the national anthem played at GAA events?
A) Amhrán na bhFiann
B) Soldiers Song
C) Molly Malone
D) God Save the Queen
- 26. What is the maximum number of players allowed on a Gaelic Football team in a game?
A) Sixteen
B) Fifteen
C) Fourteen
D) Twelve
- 27. Who were the two founding members of the GAA along with Michael Cusack?
A) Patrick Duffy and Liam McCarthy
B) Jim Gavin and Joe Brolly
C) Brian Cody and Mickey Harte
D) Maurice Davin and John Wyse Power
- 28. Which GAA Stadium is located in Thurles, County Tipperary?
A) Fitzgerald Stadium
B) Semple Stadium
C) Páirc Uí Chaoimh
D) Pearse Stadium
- 29. What GAA trophy is awarded to the winner of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship?
A) Tommy Moore Cup
B) Liam Neeson Cup
C) Sam Maguire Cup
D) Liam MacCarthy Cup
- 30. Which province is known as the 'Home of Hurling' in Ireland?
A) Ulster
B) Connacht
C) Leinster
D) Munster
- 31. Which GAA team holds the record for the most All-Ireland Senior Hurling titles?
A) Tipperary
B) Limerick
C) Kilkenny
D) Cork
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