Development from 1884-86 and the Removal of Cusack (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When was the Gaelic Athletic Association founded?
When was the Gaelic Athletic Association founded?
1 November 1884
How many people attended the GAA's foundation meeting?
How many people attended the GAA's foundation meeting?
Seven
Who became the first president of the GAA?
Who became the first president of the GAA?
Maurice Davin
Where was the GAA founded?
Where was the GAA founded?
Hayes' Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Which two traditional Irish sports did the GAA primarily promote?
Which two traditional Irish sports did the GAA primarily promote?
Hurling and Gaelic football
What happened at the January 1885 GAA meeting?
What happened at the January 1885 GAA meeting?
Rules for hurling & football agreed
When was the GAA constitution adopted?
When was the GAA constitution adopted?
April 1885
What was Rule 27, commonly known as 'the ban'?
What was Rule 27, commonly known as 'the ban'?
Ban on playing 'foreign' sports
In which year was Rule 27 ('the ban') implemented?
In which year was Rule 27 ('the ban') implemented?
1886
Why was Michael Cusack forced to resign in 1886?
Why was Michael Cusack forced to resign in 1886?
Complaints about not doing his duties
What was Michael Cusack's connection to Irish nationalism?
What was Michael Cusack's connection to Irish nationalism?
Ex-IRB activist & Land League founder
After whom is Croke Park named?
After whom is Croke Park named?
Archbishop Croke