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Patrick Hillery Quiz
The Legacy of Patrick Hillery: Test Your Knowledge on Ireland's Longest-Serving President!
Updated: Aug 24, 2023
Step into the time machine, fellow trivia enthusiasts! Embark on a riveting journey through Irish political history as we unravel the enigmatic legacy of Patrick Hillery, Ireland's charismatic president from '76 to '90. Strap in, it's quizzing time!
This Patrick Hillery quiz is not for the faint of heart! With 31 challenging questions covering a wide range of topics, only the most dedicated fans will be able to answer them all correctly. Are you up for the challenge? Learn something new and exciting.
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Prime Minister
Mayor Of Dublin
Chief Justice
President
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Sinn Féin
Fianna Fáil
Fine Gael
Labour Party
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European Commissioner For Social Affairs
Head Of European Central Bank
President Of The European Commission
European Parliament Speaker
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Journalist
Teacher
Doctor
Actor
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Dublin
Cork
Galway
Clare
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One
Two
Four
Three
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1960s
1980s
1970s
1990s
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No
Yes
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Seventh
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
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Education
Defence
Finance
Health
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Dublin City University
University Of Clare
Trinity College Dublin
University College Dublin
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1920
1923
1929
1926
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There Was A Political Crisis
A Natural Disaster
An Economic Recession
Ireland Joined The EU
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Michael D. Higgins
Douglas Hyde
Mary Robinson
Brian Cowen
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He Won By A Landslide
He Was The Youngest Candidate
He Was The Only Candidate
He Was The First Non-political Candidate
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Galway
Spanish Point
Dublin
Cork
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2007
2008
2005
2006
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1972
1971
1970
1973
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Minister For Health
Minister For Agriculture
Minister For Defence
Minister For Industry And Commerce
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Minister For Finance
Minister For Education
Minister For Defence
Minister For External Affairs
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20 Years
25 Years
15 Years
22 Years
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Treasurer
Vice-President
Secretary
President
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TP
TS
TD
TT
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Jack
Joseph
John
James
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He Never Held A Ministerial Position
He Was Impeached
He Was Assassinated
He Withstood Political Pressure During A Crisis
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Nora
Patricia
Mary
Maeve
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Yes
No
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Medical Degree
Doctorate In Political Science
Bachelor's In Philosophy
Master's In English
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1973
1970
1985
1990
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For His Leadership During War
For His Economic Policies
For His Stability And Dignity In Office
As A Controversial Figure
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Nov 8, 1995
Oct 20, 1999
Apr 12, 2008
Jun 13, 2006
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