Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness, has made a ground-breaking visit to the battlefields of the First World War

The transcript discusses an Irish republican's visit to Flanders to honor fallen soldiers, highlighting the participation and sacrifices of Irishmen in the war. It covers the roles of the 36th Ulster and 16th Irish Divisions, their recognition, and the soldiers' return to a divided Ireland. The narrative includes a personal connection of an aide to Martin McGuinness, reflecting on the complex history and personal ties to the conflict.

What was the main reason for the Irish republican's visit to Flanders?

• To attend a cultural festival

• To pay respects to fallen soldiers

• To visit family members

• To negotiate a political treaty

How many Irishmen did not return from the Battle of the Storm?

• 49,000

• 200,000

• 36,000

• 5,500

Which two Irish divisions fought side by side during the war?

• The 10th Irish Division and the 20th Ulster Division

• The 25th Irish Division and the 30th Ulster Division

• The 36th Ulster Division and the 16th Irish Division

• The 5th Irish Division and the 15th Ulster Division

What significant event coincided with the service of Irish soldiers in the British Army?

• The Irish Civil War

• The Battle of the Boyne

• The Easter Rising

• The signing of the Good Friday Agreement

What personal discovery did an aide to Martin McGuinness make?

• His great-grandfather was a famous Irish poet

• His great-grandfather fought and died in the war

• His great-grandfather was a British politician

• His great-grandfather was a Unionist leader