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This site has developed as a result of the fun quizzes (and the serious ones!) which have been held in the Irish Chat rooms by chatters from all parts of the globe with a common interest in all things Irish. Many of the questions have a strong Irish flavour but there are questions of a general nature from other corners of the world. We hope that you will find these questions both useful and entertaining. Politics Who is the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland? Bertie Ahern Who did Ahern succeed as Taoiseach? John Bruton 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 Which former Progressive Democrat Senator left the party and moved to Fine Gael in 2000? Helen Keogh 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

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