IQ Ireland’s Quiztime

1 Who wrote hit novel Normal People, which

was adapted into a TV series?

2 Which was often regarded as the largest

plantation in Ireland during the 17th century? 3 In what year did golfer Shane Lowry win the

Irish Open as an amateur?

4 During its peak in the 19th century, Cork was the largest exporter of which product in the world?

5 Emma Bolger starred in which director’s semi-autobiographical film In America (2003)?

6 Which holiday originates from the Irish

festival called Samhain?

7 The Romans called Ireland Hibernia, but

what does it mean?

8 Who was the first President of Ireland from

1938 to 1945?

9 Which vegetable was introduced by Oliver

Cromwell to Dublin in 1649?

10 What disaster heavily damaged Co Mayo in

1490?