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County Mayo Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about County Mayo, Ireland. It is a favourite place of mine and may be easier for those of you who have been.

A multiple-choice quiz by hollyoaksfan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
hollyoaksfan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
238,312

Updated
Jul 02 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
690

Last 3 plays: Guest 78 (10/10), Guest 94 (9/10), Guest 146 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following places is NOT in County Mayo? Hint

Westport

Ballyhaunis

Tuam

Louisburgh

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Question 2 of 10

2. What province is Mayo in? Hint

Ulster

Leinster

Connacht

Munster

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Question 3 of 10

3. When entering the county of Mayo, which major road do you use? Hint

N20

N17

M62

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whom did Mayo play in the all Ireland final in 2004 and again 2006 at Croke Park? Hint

Cork

Dublin

Galway

Kerry

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Question 5 of 10

5. Each county in Ireland has colours associated with it. What are the two colours associated with Mayo? Hint

Blue and Yellow

Yellow and Green

Light blue and Dark Blue

Green and red

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Question 6 of 10

6. It is believed the Virgin Mary appeared in Mayo; where is this shrine? Hint

Blarney

Lourdes

Knock

Westport

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the mountain that overlooks Clew Bay in Westport? Hint

Croagh Patrick

Ballycastle

Mweelrea

Blarney

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Question 8 of 10

8. What's the name of the island that is located off the coast of Mayo? Hint

Arran

Kintyre

Skye

Achill

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Question 9 of 10

9. An airport has opened recently and is called the "Ireland West Airport". Where is it? Hint

Castlebar

Ballindine

Charlestown

Leenan

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the film that was set in Cong? Hint

Waking Ned (Devine)

The Young Boy.

Ballykissangel

The Quiet Man

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Dec 19 2024 : Guest 78: 10/10
Dec 12 2024 : Guest 94: 9/10
Dec 08 2024 : Guest 146: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following places is NOT in County Mayo?

Answer: Tuam

Tuam is not in Mayo. It is in Mayo's neighbouring county, Galway.

2. What province is Mayo in?

Answer: Connacht

Mayo is in Connacht along with Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim and Sligo.

3. When entering the county of Mayo, which major road do you use?

Answer: N17

The N17 is the major road that most people will use when entering County Mayo. The road goes all the way from Galway to Sligo bypassing places such as Claremorris.

4. Whom did Mayo play in the all Ireland final in 2004 and again 2006 at Croke Park?

Answer: Kerry

Mayo played Kerry. Unfortunately Mayo lost on both occasions and did not manage to win the Sam Maguire trophy. But for all those who went a great day out was had by all.

5. Each county in Ireland has colours associated with it. What are the two colours associated with Mayo?

Answer: Green and red

The Saw Doctors once sung about the 'Green and Red of Mayo'. Blue and yellow you will find in County Roscommon, blue in Dublin and yellow and green is that of County Kerry.

6. It is believed the Virgin Mary appeared in Mayo; where is this shrine?

Answer: Knock

Knock is the place that Catholics believe the Virgin Mary appeared. Each year pilgrims will visit to see the shrine and reflect.

7. What is the name of the mountain that overlooks Clew Bay in Westport?

Answer: Croagh Patrick

Croagh Patrick overlooks Clew Bay. The mountain adds to the beautiful landscape of Westport. Pilgrims will climb Croagh Patrick usually in July. It is known as Reek Sunday.

8. What's the name of the island that is located off the coast of Mayo?

Answer: Achill

Achill island is the largest island located off Ireland. Skye and Arran can be found located off the west coast of Scotland.

9. An airport has opened recently and is called the "Ireland West Airport". Where is it?

Answer: Charlestown

The airport is in Charlestown Knock and is linked with numerous cities across the UK. Getting to Mayo has never been easier.

10. What is the name of the film that was set in Cong?

Answer: The Quiet Man

"The Quiet Man" was filmed in Cong and was a film that starred John Wayne. Cong is seen as a tourist location as people want to see where the film was set. "Ballykissangel" was a TV programme that starred Stephen Tomlinson.

Source: Author hollyoaksfan

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