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Quiz about The Killing Fields Of Ireland

The 'Kil'ling Fields Of Ireland Quiz

One of the more popular place names in Ireland are places that start with the letters KIL, see how many you can identify from the description given. Good luck.

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

Author
Ikabud

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
66,719

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which Irish county are the famous race courses of The Curragh, Naas and Punchestown? Hint

Killarney

Kilraghts

Kilkenny

Kildare

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which town in county Kerry, has a national park and lakes of the same name? Hint

Kilwaughter

Killinchy

Killarney

Kilmichael's Point

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which southern Irish county's main town of the same name was once the capital of Ireland? Hint

Kilkenny

Killorglin

Kildare

Kilderry

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which town in Northern Ireland has one of the larger fish hatcheries in the country? Hint

Kilwaughter

Killamarrah

Kilraghts

Kilrea

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Northern Irish town has a famous brand of knitwear named after it? Hint

Killinchy

Kilrea

Kilkeel

Kilraghts

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the principal village and port of the island of Inishmore, in the Aran Islands off County Galway? Hint

Kilkee

Kilmallock

Kilcoole

Kilronan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Located in County Kilkenny, this small parish town is just 3 miles north of the city of Waterford. What is it called? Hint

Kilmagoat

Kilmacow

Kilmasheep

Kilmaduck

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Question 8 of 10

8. Located in the east of County Down, Northern Ireland, this sea-side village was once a busy seaport. What is it called? Hint

Kilkormack

Killough

Kilmichael's Point

Kilrush

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Question 9 of 10

9. All of these are Irish place names, except? Hint

Kilbud

Kilmoyangey

Kilcurry

Kilraghts

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which village in County Wicklow, is home to one of the perfume manufacturers in Ireland? Hint

Killins

Killultagh

Killycoogan

Kilmacanogue

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which Irish county are the famous race courses of The Curragh, Naas and Punchestown?

Answer: Kildare

Named after St. Brigid's monastery, this inland county has been associated with horse racing for centuries.

2. Which town in county Kerry, has a national park and lakes of the same name?

Answer: Killarney

One of Ireland's most popular tourist destinations, this vibrant town is steeped in history and beauty.

3. Which southern Irish county's main town of the same name was once the capital of Ireland?

Answer: Kilkenny

Kilkenny is situated on the Nore River, almost at the geographical center of County Kilkenny.

4. Which town in Northern Ireland has one of the larger fish hatcheries in the country?

Answer: Kilrea

Kilrea is located on the River Bann, just inland of the port of Coleraine, the town has a golf course, an eel fishery and the fish hatchery.

5. Which Northern Irish town has a famous brand of knitwear named after it?

Answer: Kilkeel

Kilkeel, in County Down also has one of Ireland's largest fishing fleets based in its harbour.

6. What is the name of the principal village and port of the island of Inishmore, in the Aran Islands off County Galway?

Answer: Kilronan

The Isle of Inishmore is one of a group of three that make up the Aran Islands, which are located at the entrance to Galway Bay.

7. Located in County Kilkenny, this small parish town is just 3 miles north of the city of Waterford. What is it called?

Answer: Kilmacow

Kilbeacon and Killaghy are also parishes in the southern part of County Kilkenny.

8. Located in the east of County Down, Northern Ireland, this sea-side village was once a busy seaport. What is it called?

Answer: Killough

A bustling community of cod fishermen once inhabited the sea front cottages of Fishermen's Row, in this now sleepy village.

9. All of these are Irish place names, except?

Answer: Kilbud

The three real ones are all parishes.

10. Which village in County Wicklow, is home to one of the perfume manufacturers in Ireland?

Answer: Kilmacanogue

Kilmacanogue is also home to Avoca Handweavers, a world famous clothing manufacturers. There is also a perfume manufacturer in Carron, Co. Clare called the Burren perfumery

Source: Author Ikabud

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