1
The male and female of which Irish animal species can be directly connected to the Russian rouble in the time of the USSR?
"The Red deer: buck and doe"

2
What is most commonly associated with the Irish patron saint, Brigid?
"St Brigid's Cross"

3
By what name is Richard FitzGilbert de Clare remembered?
"Strongbow"

4
What was a 'justiciar'?
"A Norman king's lieutenant, chief judge and head of armed forces"

5
When was the first Northern Ireland parliament opened?
"1921"

6
What is the forename of the title character the song 'Finnegan's Wake'?
"Tim"

7
The 'pooka', an Irish spirit, may take which form?
"All of the above, and more"

8
Erskine Childers' famous novel of 1903 was entitled 'Riddle of the ...'?
"Sands",