- 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) Gaelic football
B) Camogie
C) Hurling
D) Rounders
- 2. What is the name of the main governing body for Gaelic games?
A) Irish Sports Council
B) Gaelic Federation
C) Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)
D) Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU)
- 3. In Gaelic football, how many points is a goal worth?
A) 2 points
B) 1 point
C) 3 points
D) 5 points
- 4. What position wears a different colored jersey in Gaelic football?
A) Goalkeeper
B) Defender
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) 3 steps
B) 2 steps
C) 4 steps
D) 5 steps
- 6. What is the name of the championship for Gaelic football and hurling that takes place annually?
A) All-Ireland Championship
B) Hibernian Trophy
C) Gaelic Cup
D) Celtic Classic
- 7. How many players are there on a Gaelic football team?
A) 7 players
B) 11 players
C) 15 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) 18 players
C) 26 players
D) 20 players
- 9. In Gaelic football, how many points is a point worth?
A) 2 points
B) 4 points
C) 3 points
D) 1 point
- 10. Which team has won the most All-Ireland Senior Football Championships in Gaelic football history?
A) Kerry
B) Galway
C) Dublin
D) Mayo
- 11. Gaelic football is primarily played in which country?
A) Wales
B) England
C) Ireland
D) Scotland
- 12. What major Gaelic football and hurling stadium is located in Dublin?
A) Croke Park
B) Aviva Stadium
C) Páirc Uí Chaoimh
D) Thomond Park
- 13. Which Gaelic sport involves hitting a ball against a wall with a hand or a paddle?
A) Water Polo
B) Handball
C) Polo
D) Rounders
- 14. What is the primary playing field for a game of Gaelic football called?
A) Pitch
B) Rink
C) Court
D) Track
- 15. What is the name of the female equivalent of hurling?
A) Lacrosse
B) Netball
C) Camogie
D) Field Hockey
- 16. What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in Gaelic football?
A) 1
B) Unlimited
C) 5
D) 3
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