Contemporary Irish Writers Quiz

Who are some well-known Irish writers in the twenty-first century?

What writing system was used for inscriptions in Ireland before the arrival of Christianity?

Who wrote the earliest works of literature in Ireland?

What is the Book of Armagh?

Where were the Annals of Ulster compiled?

What is the Ulster Cycle?

What language were the earliest works of literature in Ireland written in?

During which century did the English language begin to be introduced to Ireland?

Which language was the dominant language of Irish literature until the 19th century?

Who were the first great exponents of the Anglo-Irish literary tradition?

What event led to the rapid replacement of Irish by English in the greater part of Ireland in the 19th century?

What marked the cultural nationalism at the end of the 19th century?

What type of writing was produced by monks in the 7th century?

What was the cause of the slow decline of the Irish language in the 17th century?

During what century was the language of the earliest stories dateable?

What was the main vehicle of literary expression in medieval Ireland?

In which century were questions of form and style essentially settled in Irish literature?

What was notable about the Hiberno-Latin literature created by medieval Irish writers?

What was the literary Irish language known as in English?

What kind of schools taught the literary Irish language in Ireland and Scotland?

What was the highest stratum of society that fully trained poets belonged to?

Who were largely excluded from the official literature in medieval Ireland?

What class of texts recount the origins of place-names and traditions in Irish mythology?

Who is considered one of the most influential Irish writers of the 20th century?

Which Irish writer wrote the first translation of Peter Pan in Irish?

Who is known for writing autobiographies in Irish that express traditional life on the west coast of Ireland?

Which Irish writer is known for writing plays often influenced by Bertolt Brecht?

Which Irish writer is considered an early example of postmodern fiction with novels like 'At Swim Two Birds' and 'The Third Policeman'?

Which Irish writer gained fame as a writer in English but also published a book of short stories in Irish?

Which Irish writer is known for their influential plays, including 'Waiting for Godot'?