1.

Marianne is to France, John Bull is to England, what is to Ireland?

2.

What did George Bernard Shaw call Ireland?

3.

Whose statue in Merrion Square is known to the irreverent Dubliners as 'The Fag on the Crag'?

4.

Likewise, whose statue near Trinity College is referred to as 'The Tart with the Cart'?

5.

Ennis is the county town of which county?

6.

What is the county town of Kerry?

7.

Formerly a professor at Queen's University, Belfast, she is now President of Ireland.  Who is she?

8.

Born in Mayo, a barrister, lecturer at UCD, senator, President and International representative.  Whose career?

1.

Named after a district of Dublin, what single word describes a large-scale row, rumpus or even an affray?

2.

What is the correct name for an Irish kilt?

3.

Named after a Rugby Club from Limerick, what is a high kick down the centre of the field to be chased by one's own team?

4.

In one word give an American expression meaning a Private Investigator or Detective?

5.

In one word give an American expression meaning a person to take the blame for something, a fall guy or a mug?

6.

From the Irish usage give one word for a lively party usually with dancing and singing?

7.

What is an illegal drinking den?

8.

In Ireland what is the name of the driver of a horse drawn carriage or cab?

1.

2.

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5.

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7.

8.

1.

“Rightly understood, Manchester is as great a human exploit as Athens."  From Coningsby (published 1844).  Who is the author?

2.

In 1807 the visiting Poet Laureate observed "A place more destitute of interesting objects than Manchester is not easy to conceive.”  Who was he?

3.

When a distinguished gentleman scientist, the discoverer of atomic theory, was presented at Court to William IV, the King nervously asked, "How are you getting on in Manchester”?  To which the eminent Mancunian replied "Well I don't know, just middlin' I think".  Who was the distinguished Manchester scientist?

4.

Samuel Bamford writing in his Memoir's (published 1844), of events a quarter of a century before, said "...we went in the greatest hilarity and good humour, preceded by a band of music, which played national airs; and our fathers, our mothers, our wives, our children, our sweethearts were with us..." Where did they go?

5.

"After London and Rochester, Manchester probably played a greater role in this author's life than any other city. It was the home of his sister Fanny, and of his first schoolmaster, the Rev. William Giles. In the late 1840's he became a friend of Mrs. Gaskell."  Of whom was this written?

6.

"...a brilliant 29 year old pianist of Westphalian ancestry, who fled to London, along with many other musicians, during the revolution of 1848. Enticed to work in Manchester with the prospect that "...he might accomplish a revolution in Manchester's musical tastes.......  Who was he?

7.

In the 19th Century the Saturday review asserted that large cities distracted students from their studies, and a "very smoky town" such as Manchester could never give an undergraduate "that keen corporate feeling which is scarcely ever absent even from men who have at least cared for or appreciated Oxford or Cambridge while they were in residence."  What was the magazine opposing?

8.

In 1877 Benjamin Disraeli wrote to Manchester City Council "It is out of the power of her Majesty to present on this interesting occasion..."  The interesting occasion was on 13th September 1877.  What was it?

1.

Amy Nichols featured in the news earlier this week, why?

2.

Tracy Housel has been in the news, why?

3.

Sarra Fotheringham has hit the headlines, why?

4.

Who is Anthony Zinni?

5.

What is the name of Robert Mugabe's opponent in the notorious election in Zimbabwe?

6.

Which cleric has this week called for the Queen to abdicate as Head of the Church of England?

7.

What was sent pulsating round the world on Monday and by whom?

8.

Who is quoted as saying, "The Commonwealth is drinking in the Last Chance Saloon"?

1.

In the Sharpe books by Bernard Cornwell, who is Sharpe's sidekick?

2.

In Patrick O'Brian's novels, who is Jack Aubrey's Irish Shipmate?

3.

Which Irish writer's first novel, published in 1960, is The Country Girls?

4.

Who wrote the Barry Town Trilogy?

5.

What was James Joyce's somewhat unusual home in Co. Dublin?

6.

Name the hero of James Joyce's Ullyses.

7.

What is unusual about most of Samuel Becket's work?

8.

Which Salford born professor has recently written The Truth About The Irish?

ROUND 7 - Wot's in an (Irish) name?

1.

Name the two detectives in The Two Ronnies?

2.

Who was the second actress to play Cagney in Cagney and Lacey?

3.

In film White Heat, who played the part of a mother-fixated psychopath?

4.

Nothing Compares 2U was a massive hit for Sinead O'Connor but who wrote it?

5.

Who has twice won the Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland?

6.

Which Irish actor starred in both This Sporting Life and The Field?

7.

Where is O'Hare International Airport?

8.

From which airport did the planes which struck the World Trade Centre take off?

1.

What do Innish Mean, Innish More and Innish Turk comprise?

2.

In which county are the Aran Islands?

3.

In which county are the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren?

4.

What is the highest mountain in Ireland?

5.

Where is the real life location for Ballykissangel?

6.

Wexford stands on which river?

7.

Galway stands on which river?

8.

What river, north of Dublin, flows out to sea at Drogheda?

1.

What links the Charge of the light Brigade, a small town on the Liffey, and a notorious killer?

2.

Who was married to Kitty Pakenham?

3.

Which Dubliner had a bridge named after him?

4.

Which airport serves Killarney?

5.

Which airport is also called Horan International?

6.

Name the 5 counties of Connacht.

7.

Name the 5 counties of Leinster which have a coastline.

8.

Name the 3 counties of Ulster in the Republic of Ireland.

1.

Marianne is to France, John Bull is to England, what is to Ireland?

Kathleen ni Houlihan

2.

What did George Bernard Shaw call Ireland?

"John Bull's Other Island"

3.

Whose statue in Merrion Square is known to the irreverent Dubliners as 'The Fag on the Crag'?

Oscar Wilde

4.

Likewise, whose statue near Trinity College is referred to as 'The Tart with the Cart'?

Molly Malone

5.

Ennis is the county town of which county?

Clare

6.

What is the county town of Kerry?

Tralee

7.

Formerly a professor at Queen's University, Belfast, she is now President of Ireland.  Who is she?

Mary McAleese

8.

Born in Mayo, a barrister, lecturer at UCD, senator, President and International representative.  Whose career?

Mary Robinson

1.

Named after a district of Dublin, what single word describes a large-scale row, rumpus or even an affray?

Donnybrook

2.

What is the correct name for an Irish kilt?

Fillibeg

3.

Named after a Rugby Club from Limerick, what is a high kick down the centre of the field to be chased by one's own team?

Garryowen

4.

In one word give an American expression meaning a Private Investigator or Detective?

Shamus

5.

In one word give an American expression meaning a person to take the blame for something, a fall guy or a mug?

Patsy

6.

From the Irish usage give one word for a lively party usually with dancing and singing?

'Hooley'

7.

What is an illegal drinking den?

Shebeen

8.

In Ireland what is the name of the driver of a horse drawn carriage or cab?

Jarvey

1.

The Friends' Meeting House, Mount Street

2.

GMEX

3.

Air and Space Gallery, Museum of Science and Industry, Castlefield

4.

Thomas' Chop House, Cross Street

(Tom's)

5.

Town Hall Extension, Albert Square

6.

Chepstow House, Chepstow Street

7.

The Corn Exchange

(now The Triangle)

8.

Chetham's School

1.

“Rightly understood, Manchester is as great a human exploit as Athens."  From Coningsby (published 1844).  Who is the author?

Benjamin Disraeli

2.

In 1807 the visiting Poet Laureate observed "A place more destitute of interesting objects than Manchester is not easy to conceive.”  Who was he?

Robert Southey

3.

When a distinguished gentleman scientist, the discoverer of atomic theory, was presented at Court to William IV, the King nervously asked, "How are you getting on in Manchester”?  To which the eminent Mancunian replied "Well I don't know, just middlin' I think".  Who was the distinguished Manchester scientist?

John Dalton

4.

Samuel Bamford writing in his Memoir's (published 1844), of events a quarter of a century before, said "...we went in the greatest hilarity and good humour, preceded by a band of music, which played national airs; and our fathers, our mothers, our wives, our children, our sweethearts were with us..." Where did they go?

To the great meeting in St Peter's Fields on 16" August 1819 i.e. the Peterloo Massacre

5.

"After London and Rochester, Manchester probably played a greater role in this author's life than any other city. It was the home of his sister Fanny, and of his first schoolmaster, the Rev. William Giles. In the late 1840's he became a friend of Mrs. Gaskell."  Of whom was this written?

Charles Dickens

6.

"...a brilliant 29 year old pianist of Westphalian ancestry, who fled to London, along with many other musicians, during the revolution of 1848. Enticed to work in Manchester with the prospect that "...he might accomplish a revolution in Manchester's musical tastes.......  Who was he?

Charles Halle

7.

In the 19th Century the Saturday review asserted that large cities distracted students from their studies, and a "very smoky town" such as Manchester could never give an undergraduate "that keen corporate feeling which is scarcely ever absent even from men who have at least cared for or appreciated Oxford or Cambridge while they were in residence."  What was the magazine opposing?

The establishment of Manchester University

8.

In 1877 Benjamin Disraeli wrote to Manchester City Council "It is out of the power of her Majesty to present on this interesting occasion..."  The interesting occasion was on 13th September 1877.  What was it?

The opening of the new Town Hall

1.

Amy Nichols featured in the news earlier this week, why?

She is the unfortunate student killed, it is thought, by a crocodile in Kenya

2.

Tracy Housel has been in the news, why?

He is the Bermudan born British Citizen denied clemency in Georgia, USA

3.

Sarra Fotheringham has hit the headlines, why?

She is the British mother arrested in Dubai for trying to smuggle her son out of the country

4.

Who is Anthony Zinni?

He is the US special envoy to the Middle East

(Israel and Palestine)

5.

What is the name of Robert Mugabe's opponent in the notorious election in Zimbabwe?

Morgan Tsvangerai

6.

Which cleric has this week called for the Queen to abdicate as Head of the Church of England?

The Bishop of Birmingham

7.

What was sent pulsating round the world on Monday and by whom?

The Commonwealth Games' Baton was taken on its first leg by Sir Roger Bannister

8.

Who is quoted as saying, "The Commonwealth is drinking in the Last Chance Saloon"?

Prince Charles

1.

In the Sharpe books by Bernard Cornwell, who is Sharpe's sidekick?

Sgt. Harper

2.

In Patrick O'Brian's novels, who is Jack Aubrey's Irish Shipmate?

Stephen Maturin

3.

Which Irish writer's first novel, published in 1960, is The Country Girls?

Edna O'Brien

4.

Who wrote the Barry Town Trilogy?

Roddy Doyle

5.

What was James Joyce's somewhat unusual home in Co. Dublin?

Martello Tower

6.

Name the hero of James Joyce's Ullyses.

Leopold Bloom (Poldy)

7.

What is unusual about most of Samuel Becket's work?

He wrote in French

8.

Which Salford born professor has recently written The Truth About The Irish?

Terry Eggleton

1.

Name the two detectives in The Two Ronnies?

Charlie Farley and Piggy Malone

2.

Who was the second actress to play Cagney in Cagney and Lacey?

Sharon Gless

3.

In film White Heat, who played the part of a mother-fixated psychopath?

James Cagney

4.

Nothing Compares 2U was a massive hit for Sinead O'Connor but who wrote it?

Prince

5.

Who has twice won the Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland?

Johnnie Logan

6.

Which Irish actor starred in both This Sporting Life and The Field?

Richard Harris

7.

Where is O'Hare International Airport?

Chicago

8.

From which airport did the planes which struck the World Trade Centre take off?

Logan International

1.

What do Innish Mean, Innish More and Innish Turk comprise?

The Aran Islands

2.

In which county are the Aran Islands?

Galway

3.

In which county are the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren?

Clare

4.

What is the highest mountain in Ireland?

Carrantouhill

(pronounced "Karrantool")

5.

Where is the real life location for Ballykissangel?

The Vale of Avoca, Co. Wexford

6.

Wexford stands on which river?

The Slaney

7.

Galway stands on which river?

The Comb

8.

What river, north of Dublin, flows out to sea at Drogheda?

The Boyne

1.

What links the Charge of the light Brigade, a small town on the Liffey, and a notorious killer?

Lucan

2.

Who was married to Kitty Pakenham?

The Duke of Wellington

3.

Which Dubliner had a bridge named after him?

Luke Kelly

4.

Which airport serves Killarney?

Farranfore

5.

Which airport is also called Horan International?

Knock

(also sometimes called Connacht Regional depending upon who you are talking to!)

6.

Name the 5 counties of Connacht.

Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo

7.

Name the 5 counties of Leinster which have a coastline.

Wexford, Wicklow, Dublin, Meath and Louth

8.

Name the 3 counties of Ulster in the Republic of Ireland.

Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan