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1. In which Irish city, sitting on the river Liffey, can tourists visit The Book Of Kells, The Guinness Storehouse, and The Phoenix Park?

Answer: Dublin

Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is on the east coast of Ireland. The name comes from the Gaelic 'Dubh Linn', which means 'black pool', where the river Poddle met the Liffey to form a deep pool. This is located under Dublin Castle and forms part of the tour of Dublin Castle.
The Book of Kells, is a vellum manuscript of the four Gospels, written around 800 A.D. It is housed in the old library in Trinity College and two volumes are on display, one showing a decorated page and one showing script.
The Guinness Storehouse is located at the original Guinness brewery at St. James' Gate.
The Phoenix Park is one of Europe's largest parks (1752 acres) and includes the residence of the President of Ireland, �ras an Uachtar�in, Dublin Zoo and a visitor centre.

2. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, older than the pyramids, containing three passage tombs is located on the south side of the river Boyne. What is the name of this attraction?

Answer: Br� na B�inne

Br� na B�inne, means 'Palace of the Boyne' and is a complex of three passage tombs, Newgrange, Dowth and Knowth, built approx. 5000 years ago in the Neolithic age. At dawn on the Winter Solstice the sun shines into the largest of the tombs, Newgrange. There is an annual lottery for people to be present at the event.

Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sceilg Mhich�l is a wind blown, steep sided rocky island off the SW coast of Ireland that is home to a monastic complex from about the seventh century. It was used for scenes for 'Star Wars Ep. VII'.

Carrowkeel complex, is in County Sligo and contains a number of cairns, examples of Neolithic art and an ancient village site.

Stonehenge is in England.

3. In which Northern Ireland city was the R.M.S. Titanic built?

Answer: Belfast

The 'unsinkable' Titanic was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyards in Belfast and sank on her maiden voyage on 15 April 1912 after hitting an iceberg with the loss of more than 1,500 passengers. The amazing visitors' centre 'Titanic Belfast' stands at the head of the historic slipways where Titanic, Britannic and Olympic were built.

4. On the north Antrim coast is a lava plateau containing over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. By what 'huge' name is this UNESCO World Heritage Site known?

Answer: Giant's Causeway

Sixty million years ago lava flowed to the surface and created an area of mostly hexagonal shaped interlocking columns. However, Irish Legend has it that Irish giant Fionn Mac Cumhaill built the causeway to Scotland in order to fight the Scottish giant Benandonner. Some formations have names such as Chimney Stacks, The Harp, The Organ and the Camel's Hump.

5. What is the name of the coastal touring route that stretches the length of the west coast of Ireland?

Answer: The Wild Atlantic Way

The Wild Atlantic Way is a driving route following the west coast of Ireland from Donegal in the north to Cork in the south. It includes over 150 Discovery Points on a 2,500 km route.

6. One of the most visited and filmed sites in Ireland are the Cliffs of Moher overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Which of the following films does NOT include scenes shot at the cliffs?

Answer: Braveheart

Most of the film 'Braveheart' was filmed in Ireland, including using Trim Castle as Carlisle but no scenes for this film were shot at the cliffs.

Over 700 feet at their highest point they stretch for five miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare in the west of Ireland. The cliffs are on the edge of The Burren National Park, a karst landscape over 1500 hectares.

7. Limerick sits at the head of the estuary where Ireland's longest river enters the Atlantic. What is the name of this river?

Answer: Shannon

The Shannon, 240 miles long, is named after Sionnan, who was the granddaughter of Manannan Mac Lir, or God of the Sea.

8. County Kerry is home to Ireland's highest mountain, Carrauntoohil, and which yearly international festival which crowns the 'most lovely and fair'?

Answer: Rose of Tralee

The Rose of Tralee festival is held every August in Tralee to find and crown the 'Rose' from a selection of international contestants all of whom have some Irish ancestry.
The Lovely Girl Contest appeared in an episode of the TV programme 'Fr. Ted'.
Every August in Killorglin a wild goat is caught and the Queen of Puck, traditionally a young school girl from one of the local primary schools, crowns the goat King Puck. Thus begins three days of festivities.

9. If you discover yourself in need of 'the gift of the gab' while touring Ireland, which landmark should you visit and kiss?

Answer: The Blarney Stone

The Blarney Stone is in Blarney Castle, County Cork. The Stone is set in the wall below the castle battlements and in order to kiss it you have to lean backwards from the upper walkway. Legend has it that kissing the Stone endows the kisser with 'the gift of the gab', eloquent speech.

10. Travelling from Cork to Dublin you can detour to The Rock Of Cashel. What sort of tourist attraction is 'The Rock'?

Answer: Complex of historical buildings on a hill

The Rock of Cashel, or Cashel of the Kings, was the seat of the High Kings of Ireland. Located on a hill the town of Cashel, the 'Rock' has sturdy walls encircling an enclosure that contains a complete round tower, a 13th-century Gothic cathedral and a 12th-century Romanesque chapel in Ireland.

Source: Author ceejaybee

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