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Quiz about Lovely Lovely Ireland
Quiz about Lovely Lovely Ireland

Lovely Lovely Ireland Trivia Quiz


Mainly on provinces and counties, this is a general geography quiz on Ireland. I hope you enjoy it.

A multiple-choice quiz by papasmurf13. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
papasmurf13
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
308,578
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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1464
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which province is County Dublin? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which county of Ireland is known as the 'Orchard County'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The lakes of Killarney can be found in which county of Ireland? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Achill Island, in County Mayo, can be found in which province? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name of the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The 1998 Omagh bombings occurred in which Irish county? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In which province could you find County Waterford? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which county was once known as 'King's County'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which is the only county in Connaught that does not have a coastline? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which county is also sometimes called 'Queen's County'? Hint



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1. In which province is County Dublin?

Answer: Leinster

In native Irish, Dublin is Dubh Linn, which means "black pool". Dublin is also the name of the capital city of the Republic of Ireland. The Liffey River flows through the capital. Famous sons of County Dublin have included Bono of U2 fame, Padraig Harrington, a well decorated Irish golfer, and James Joyce, a worldwide renowned novelist.
2. Which county of Ireland is known as the 'Orchard County'?

Answer: Armagh

Armagh is sometimes referred to as the 'Orchard County' because of the fertility of the soil throughout the county. Armagh town, Lurgan, and Portadown are just some of the towns in county Armagh. The name 'Armagh' comes from the Irish 'Ard Macha' which means the 'height of Macha', an early Irish goddess according to myth. Armagh is part of Northern Ireland.
3. The lakes of Killarney can be found in which county of Ireland?

Answer: Kerry

Kerry prides itself on some of the finest scenery in all of Ireland. The Ring of Kerry is a popular tourist trail that includes the beautiful lakes of Killarney. Visitors have also come to see Fungi the Dolphin of Dingle Bay. Kilorglin in Kerry boasts an annual Puck Fair in August where a king of the goats is often crowned. Killarney is a popular tourist destination in Kerry and can serve as a window to the beauty of the county as a whole.
4. Achill Island, in County Mayo, can be found in which province?

Answer: Connaught

Towns in Mayo include Castlebar, Ballyhaunis Westport, and Claremorris. Mayo also boasts the beautiful Achill Island, where a belt belonging to hunger striker Bobby Sands is allegedly located. Knock, a famous religious site with its own airport, can also be found in County Mayo.
5. What is the name of the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland?

Answer: Lough Corrib

Lough Corrib can be found in the west of Ireland in County Galway. Galway's towns include Portumna, Ballinasloe and Tuam. Lough Neagh is the largest lake on the island of Ireland, but it belongs to Northern Ireland--not the Republic.
6. The 1998 Omagh bombings occurred in which Irish county?

Answer: Tyrone

Omagh is perhaps the most famous town in county Tyrone and is remembered for the brutal Omagh bombings in 1998, in which 29 people lost their lives. Dungannon and Strabane are other large towns in Tyrone, which is the largest county in Northern Ireland. The name Tyrone means 'land of Eoghan' from 'Tir Eoghain' in Irish.
7. In which province could you find County Waterford?

Answer: Munster

Waterford is home to the world famous Waterford Crystal. Dungarvan, Tramore, and Ardmore are amongst the towns in County Waterford. County Waterford, like County Galway, boasts its own Gaeltacht region. A Gaeltacht is where the locals continue to use the Irish language on a day-to-day basis.
8. Which county was once known as 'King's County'?

Answer: Offaly

During the plantations of the 16th century, Offaly was known as King's County. Tullamore, Edenderry and Birr are the main towns in the county. Barack Obama's great-great-great-grandfather was an Offaly man by the name of Falmouth Kearney, and he lived in the village of Moneygall. Offaly also boasts Clonmacnoise, the remains of a Christian monastery within its borders.
9. Which is the only county in Connaught that does not have a coastline?

Answer: Roscommon

Roscommon town, Castlerea, and Elphin are some of the towns in the county. Athlone town serves as a bridge between county Roscommon and County Westmeath, which is also a bridge between Connaught and Leinster. Athlone is technically located in both counties.
10. Which county is also sometimes called 'Queen's County'?

Answer: Laois

During the 16th century plantations, Laois was known as Queen's County, named for Queen Mary of Britain. The county town, Portlaoise, was named Maryborough at the same time. Abbeyleix, Portarlington (which provides the border between County Laois and County Offaly), and Mountmellick are other towns in the county.
Source: Author papasmurf13

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