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Think you know your stuff about the Boys in Green? Our Republic of Ireland quiz puts your football knowledge to the test, covering everything from the glory days of Italia 90 to the modern era. Whether you lived through Ray Houghton's famous chip against Italy or you've followed the team through the qualifying campaigns of recent years, there's plenty here to challenge fans of every generation.

From Jack Charlton's long-ball revolution to the creative sides managed by Mick McCarthy and beyond, the Republic of Ireland have produced some of football's most passionate moments. This free online Republic of Ireland quiz is designed to separate the casual supporters from the true diehards — so take your time, trust your instincts, and see how you measure up.

What the Republic of Ireland quiz tests

Did you know? The Republic of Ireland's most famous result at a major tournament came at Italia 90, when Ray Houghton scored the only goal to defeat England 1–0 in their opening group match in Cagliari.

Sample questions

A taste of the Republic of Ireland quiz (the full quiz has more, and harder):

12 real Republic of Ireland questions (with answers)

These are pulled straight from our question bank — the same fact-checked questions the quiz itself serves. Every one has passed two separate accuracy reviews before being published. Read them, then see how many you can get without scrolling back.

  1. 1. Which country does former Premier League striker Robbie Keane represent internationally?

    Answer: Republic of Ireland easy

  2. 2. Which Republic of Ireland manager led the team to their famous 1-0 victory over England at the 1988 European Championship?

    Answer: Jack Charlton mixed

  3. 3. At the 1990 FIFA World Cup, which country did the Republic of Ireland eliminate in the round of 16 via a penalty shootout?

    Answer: Romania hard

  4. 4. Which country does former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane represent internationally?

    Answer: Republic of Ireland easy

  5. 5. Republic of Ireland reached the quarter-finals of the 1990 World Cup. Which team eliminated them at that stage?

    Answer: Italy mixed

  6. 6. Which club did striker John Aldridge represent when he scored for the Republic of Ireland at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy?

    Answer: Real Sociedad hard

  7. 7. Thierry Henry's handball assist led to a goal that knocked Republic of Ireland out of the 2010 World Cup qualifying play-offs. Which French player headed the resulting goal?

    Answer: William Gallas mixed

  8. 8. At the 1990 FIFA World Cup, which nation knocked out the Republic of Ireland in the quarter-finals?

    Answer: Italy hard

  9. 9. Which Republic of Ireland goalkeeper saved a penalty in the shoot-out against Romania at the 1990 World Cup to send Ireland into the quarter-finals?

    Answer: Packie Bonner mixed

  10. 10. Steve Staunton managed the Republic of Ireland national team from 2006. Which former England World Cup winner served as his international football consultant during that tenure?

    Answer: Terry Venables mixed

  11. 11. In which year did the Republic of Ireland first qualify for a European Championship finals tournament?

    Answer: 1988 mixed

  12. 12. At the 1990 FIFA World Cup, which nation did the Republic of Ireland defeat on penalties in the round of 16 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in their history?

    Answer: Romania medium

The full Republic of Ireland quiz mixes these with plenty more, in a random order and against the clock.

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