Music and Sport Changing Political Attitudes (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year was the literary magazine Lagan launched in Northern Ireland?
In what year was the literary magazine Lagan launched in Northern Ireland?
1944
What did the 1960s wave of Northern poets primarily explore in their work?
What did the 1960s wave of Northern poets primarily explore in their work?
What it meant to be Catholic/Protestant
In what year did Seamus Heaney object to being included as a British poet?
In what year did Seamus Heaney object to being included as a British poet?
1983
Where did Derek Mahon's father and grandfather work?
Where did Derek Mahon's father and grandfather work?
Harland and Wolff
Which musician helped popularise traditional Irish music with The Chieftains?
Which musician helped popularise traditional Irish music with The Chieftains?
Derek Bell
What punk song did Belfast band Stiff Little Fingers write?
What punk song did Belfast band Stiff Little Fingers write?
Alternative Ulster
How many Grammy Awards did Van Morrison win during his career?
How many Grammy Awards did Van Morrison win during his career?
Six
What did GAA Rule 21 prohibit?
What did GAA Rule 21 prohibit?
RUC members participating
In what year was Belfast Celtic FC dissolved?
In what year was Belfast Celtic FC dissolved?
1949
When did Derry City FC join the League of Ireland?
When did Derry City FC join the League of Ireland?
1985
What historical event did Frank McGuinness's play explore?
What historical event did Frank McGuinness's play explore?
WWI Ulster soldiers at the Somme
When was Lagan College, NI's first integrated secondary school, opened?
When was Lagan College, NI's first integrated secondary school, opened?
1981
By 1994, what % of secondary schools joined the Cross Community Contact Scheme?
By 1994, what % of secondary schools joined the Cross Community Contact Scheme?
59%