People from Irish history
Below are ten people from Irish history, famous for a variety of reasons including politics, exploration and the arts. Can you guess the correct person based off the photographs and hints provided?
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1. Who was this War of Independence leader, a native of Cork who was killed in 1922?
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2. This person was married to a Polish Count and was active in the 1916 Rising, War of Independence and Civil War.
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3. This person was a leader in the 1798 rebellion, and has an Irish band named after him.
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4. This person was a famous writer/poet, who was infatuated with Irish patriot Maude Gonne.
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5. This person was an Antarctic explorer from Kilkea, Athy, Co. Kildare, who attempted to reach the South Pole.
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6. This Nobel prize winner was head of the SDLP and campaigned for peace in Northern Ireland.
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7. This person was a poet/playwright from Dublin famous for 'The Importance of Being Ernest.' Also, they have a campsite named after them in Electric Picnic!
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8. This Irish-born artist lived in Abbeyleix for several years before becoming a successful painter, known for his work 'The Screaming Pope.'
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9. This person was known for fighting for Catholic Emancipation, and was known as 'The Liberator.' He is rumoured to have stopped off in Abbeyleix several times during his lifetime.
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10. This person was the first President of Ireland, and was president of the Gaelic League.
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