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1. This first county has a famous coastline called the Copper Coast (pictured), so named after the mining industry once dominant here. The county is also somewhat mountainous with the Comeragh and Knockmealdown ranges running through it. Its county town, a city famous for its crystal, shares the same name with the county. Which southern county is this?
2. This county is the northernmost in Ireland and the largest in Ulster Province. Geographically, it is connected to the rest of Ireland via a small border to County Leitrim. The rest of it borders Northern Ireland. One of the most famous sites here is a ruined limestone fortress dating back to 1474. Which county is this?
3. This county has a significant population of Irish speakers, particularly of the Gaeltacht dialect. Its location on Ireland's west coast allows it to be affected by the Atlantic Gulf Stream. It is particularly bothered by severe rains and windstorms from August to March. The Republic of Ireland's largest lake, Lough Corrib, can be found mostly in this region, as can the Twelve Bens mountain range. Which county is this?
4. This county lies in the border region between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It is a somewhat rural county with drumlin hills and lakes throughout it. Ireland's longest river, the Shannon, has its source in this county at the Shannon Pot (pictured to the right) near the town of Derrylahan. During the Great Famine, this county was on of the hardest hit in Ireland. Which county is this?
5. This next county is very hilly. Despite that, its elevation is not nearly as high as most other counties. The highest point, Brandon Hill, is 1,690 ft. above sea level. It is also landlocked but has access to many ports via the Three Sisters river system that flows through. The three rivers are Nore, Barrow and Suir. Large portions of the county are also protected wildlife and plant life areas, including the Castlecomer Plateau and many peat-rich blanket bogs. Which county is this?
6. This county has a long history including some well preserved items dating from before the Bronze Age. It has many castles and fortresses that were built by the Vikings. Enniscorthy Castle is one of the most famous but the original no longer stands and the current one was built on the same site in 1585. John F. Kennedy's family can be traced back to Dunganstown in the south. Which rebellious county is this?
7. The most important piece of land in this county is the Golden Vale or Golden Vein, a large piece of farmland stretching throughout this county's center as well as those in Limerick and Cork Counties. This area is the heart of dairy farming in Ireland, as well as agricultural tourism. Outside of the Golden Vale, the Rock of Cashel, home to a giant castle (pictured) on the site where St. Patrick defeated the devil. It's a long way to which county?
8. The geographical center of Ireland can be found in this county near the town of Lecarrow and the shores of Lough Key. A museum in Strokestown Park House (pictured) is dedicated to the potato famine. Population wise, this county is very sparsely populated and one of the least populated in Ireland. Which county in Connacht Province is this?
9. This county is home to the famous Carrowmore Megalithic Complex (one tomb is shown to the left), a cemetery dating back to at least 3700 BC. This monument has caused some controversy 1980s when it was proposed to turn some sections into a landfill. Further anthropological evidence suggests this county may have been the first place in Ireland to be inhabited. The famous poet William Butler Yeats lived here for a time and is buried in the village of Drumcliff. Which county is this?
10. This county used to be home to the High Kings of Ireland. As such, the ancient Hill of Tara is believed to be the kings' seat. The kings were crowned on the Lia Fail, or Stone of Destiny (pictured). The town of Trim is famous for the Trim Castle and Trim Cathedral, which is also called St. Patrick's Cathedral. Which royal county is this?
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