The IRB and GAA & Post 1891 (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year did P.N. Fitzgerald become the GAA's second president?
In what year did P.N. Fitzgerald become the GAA's second president?
1887
When did Maurice Davin resign as GAA founding president?
When did Maurice Davin resign as GAA founding president?
1889
Why did Maurice Davin originally resign from the GAA?
Why did Maurice Davin originally resign from the GAA?
Opposed IRB's influence
How did the IRB view the GAA?
How did the IRB view the GAA?
A vehicle for political agenda
When did tension between IRB and GAA peak?
When did tension between IRB and GAA peak?
Early 1890s
In what year did the Parnellite Split occur?
In what year did the Parnellite Split occur?
1890
Who was Parnell named with in the divorce case?
Who was Parnell named with in the divorce case?
Katharine O'Shea
When did the Irish Parliamentary Party reunite?
When did the Irish Parliamentary Party reunite?
1900
What impact did the Parnellite Split have on Home Rule?
What impact did the Parnellite Split have on Home Rule?
Delayed Home Rule progress
When did the GAA revival begin?
When did the GAA revival begin?
1900s
How many spectators attended the 1913 All-Ireland football final?
How many spectators attended the 1913 All-Ireland football final?
35,000
When was the ban on members playing foreign games reintroduced?
When was the ban on members playing foreign games reintroduced?
1905
Which games did the GAA revive?
Which games did the GAA revive?
Hurling, football, handball