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Gaelic Football: Gaelic Athletic Association and Its Role

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What is the governing body for Gaelic football?

  1. Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)

  2. International Gaelic Games Association (IGGA)

  3. World Gaelic Football Association (WGFA)

  4. Federation of International Gaelic Games (FIGG)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is the governing body for Gaelic games in Ireland and worldwide.

When was the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) founded?

  1. 1884

  2. 1885

  3. 1886

  4. 1887


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The GAA was founded on November 1, 1884, by Michael Cusack and Maurice Davin.

What are the three main Gaelic games governed by the GAA?

  1. Hurling, Gaelic football, and camogie

  2. Hurling, Gaelic football, and rounders

  3. Hurling, Gaelic football, and handball

  4. Hurling, Gaelic football, and squash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main Gaelic games governed by the GAA are hurling, Gaelic football, and camogie.

What is the highest level of Gaelic football competition in Ireland?

  1. All-Ireland Senior Football Championship

  2. National Football League

  3. All-Ireland Junior Football Championship

  4. All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship is the highest level of Gaelic football competition in Ireland.

How many teams compete in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship?

  1. 32

  2. 34

  3. 36

  4. 38


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

32 teams compete in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, representing the 32 counties of Ireland.

Which county has won the most All-Ireland Senior Football Championships?

  1. Kerry

  2. Dublin

  3. Mayo

  4. Galway


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerry has won the most All-Ireland Senior Football Championships, with 37 titles.

Who is the current All-Ireland Senior Football Champion?

  1. Kerry

  2. Dublin

  3. Mayo

  4. Tyrone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerry is the current All-Ireland Senior Football Champion, having won the 2022 championship.

What is the highest individual honor in Gaelic football?

  1. All-Star Award

  2. Footballer of the Year Award

  3. Pichichi Trophy

  4. Golden Boot Award


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Footballer of the Year Award is the highest individual honor in Gaelic football.

Who is the current Footballer of the Year?

  1. David Clifford

  2. Ryan McHugh

  3. Aidan O'Shea

  4. Patrick Durcan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

David Clifford is the current Footballer of the Year, having won the award in 2022.

What is the Gaelic Athletic Association's mission statement?

  1. To promote Gaelic games and Irish culture

  2. To develop and maintain Gaelic games facilities

  3. To provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate in Gaelic games

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GAA's mission statement is to promote Gaelic games and Irish culture, to develop and maintain Gaelic games facilities, and to provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate in Gaelic games.

How many members does the Gaelic Athletic Association have?

  1. Over 1 million

  2. Over 2 million

  3. Over 3 million

  4. Over 4 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The GAA has over 2 million members, making it one of the largest sporting organizations in the world.

What is the Gaelic Athletic Association's headquarters located?

  1. Croke Park, Dublin

  2. Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork

  3. Semple Stadium, Thurles

  4. McHale Park, Castlebar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The GAA's headquarters is located at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland.

What is the capacity of Croke Park?

  1. 82,300

  2. 74,101

  3. 66,846

  4. 58,563


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Croke Park has a capacity of 82,300, making it the third-largest stadium in Europe.

When was the first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final played?

  1. 1887

  2. 1888

  3. 1889

  4. 1890


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final was played in 1887.

Which county won the first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship?

  1. Tipperary

  2. Cork

  3. Kerry

  4. Dublin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tipperary won the first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1887.

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