The Gaelic League and decline of the Irish Language (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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When did the Great Famine occur in Ireland?
When did the Great Famine occur in Ireland?
1845-1852
How many people died during the Great Famine?
How many people died during the Great Famine?
Over a million people
When was the National School System established in Ireland?
When was the National School System established in Ireland?
1831
Who founded the Gaelic League in 1893?
Who founded the Gaelic League in 1893?
Douglas Hyde & Eoin MacNeill
In what year was the Gaelic League founded?
In what year was the Gaelic League founded?
1893
What was the primary aim of the Gaelic League?
What was the primary aim of the Gaelic League?
Revive & promote Irish language
Which prominent nationalist was an active member of the Gaelic League?
Which prominent nationalist was an active member of the Gaelic League?
Patrick Pearse
The Gaelic League helped build the foundation for which event?
The Gaelic League helped build the foundation for which event?
Easter Rising of 1916
What are Gaelscoileanna?
What are Gaelscoileanna?
Irish-medium schools
Which cultural events did the Gaelic League organise?
Which cultural events did the Gaelic League organise?
Feiseanna & céilithe