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There are several great cities in Ireland with a rich history blended with modern cultures and attitudes. Millions of people flock to the country each year to sample the atmosphere and experience of some of Ireland’s most popular destinations. See how well you know your way around Ireland. Can you name which cities we are talking about?
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You probably need to do a bit more homework before you venture across the country unassisted. Or at least make sure you have got your sat-nav with you.
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That’s a pretty respectable score. You’re certainly not going to get lost travelling round the major cities across the country and taking in the sights. If you decide to venture off the beaten track then you would also find that Ireland has much more beauty and excitement to offer in less well known spots.
Discover some of Ireland’s hidden gems for tourists, as nominated by our Facebook friends. -
It looks like you know Ireland inside out and back to front. We could probably drop you blindfolded from a helicopter with nothing more than a parachute and a four-leafed clover and you would be perfectly fine. With your knowledge of Ireland, within the hour you would be supping on a pint of Guinness in front of the fire in a nice old cosy Irish pub. Sláinte! But where would you end up if you let your hosts do the navigating?
Where your cousins are likely to take you in Ireland
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
The Twelve Bens mountain range consists of 12 mountains between 400metres and 729 metres high.Do you know where in Ireland the Twelve Bens can be found?
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The Twelve Bens is a mountain range in the Connemara countryside in Co Galway. The mountains are between 400metres and 729 metres high.
Experienced hikers can climb all 12 in one day. However, just taking in one or two is enough for a lot of visitors. All of the mountains are safe to climb and the views are spectacular.
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The Twelve Bens is a mountain range in the Connemara countryside in Co Galway. The mountains are between 400metres and 729 metres high.
Experienced hikers can climb all 12 in one day. However, just taking in one or two is enough for a lot of visitors. All of the mountains are safe to climb and the views are spectacular.
More tourist attractions in Galway -
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Several of Ireland’s most famous sons and daughters are buried at Glasnevin Cemetery.From political leaders and fighters for independence to cultural icons such as the Dubliners’ Luke Kelly.
Do you know where in Ireland it is situated?
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The cemetery also features a museum. Visitors can take a guided tour around the famous tombstones.
More on Glasnevin Cemetery here.Incorrect
The cemetery also features a museum. Visitors can take a guided tour around the famous tombstones.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
The Ulster Museum contains several collections on a number of subjects such as art, history or science.It is one of the must-see attractions for visitors to Northern Ireland. Which city is it in?
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The Ulster Museum is on the grounds of the Botanic Gardens. Permanent exhibitions include Origins: The Early Solar System. This exhibition features pieces of asteroids and meteorites that have fallen to Earth, some of which fell in Ireland.
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The Ulster Museum is on the grounds of the Botanic Gardens. Permanent exhibitions include Origins: The Early Solar System. This exhibition features pieces of asteroids and meteorites that have fallen to Earth, some of which fell in Ireland.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
The Dunbrody was a famous ship that was used to transport Irish emigrants to North America in the 1800s.There is now a replica of the ship built, which is a tourist attraction in which Irish town?
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Visitors can now take a tour on board the replica Dunbrody. It also contains a database of every person who made the journey from the Irish and British Isles, meaning it is possible for visitors to find the names of their ancestors amongst the records.
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Visitors can now take a tour on board the replica Dunbrody. It also contains a database of every person who made the journey from the Irish and British Isles, meaning it is possible for visitors to find the names of their ancestors amongst the records.
Read more about the Great Famine. -
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
The Blarney stone is famous all over the world. It is said to possess mystical powers and can give anyone who kisses it the ‘gift of the gab’.That is the ability to smooth talk your way in to or out of any situation. In which Irish city will you find Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone?
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The stone is built into the wall of the medieval Blarney Castle in Co Cork. The story goes that if you kiss it you will develop the ability to sweet talk your way into or out of any situation.
Read about the history and legends about how the Blarney Stone got its power.Incorrect
The stone is built into the wall of the medieval Blarney Castle in Co Cork. The story goes that if you kiss it you will develop the ability to sweet talk your way into or out of any situation.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
The Beacon of Hope statue stands 64 feet tall in Thanksgiving Square.The sculpture is of a female figure reaching to the sky. She is stood on top of a globe and is holding a large ring, known as the ‘ring of thanksgiving’.
In which city can you admire the statue?
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The globe that the figure stands on represents the universal philosophy of peace, harmony and thanksgiving. Locals have given the sculpture a number of nicknames including ‘the thing with the ring’, ‘the Nuala with the hula’ and ‘the belle on the ball’.
Read about more attractions and sights in Belfast.Incorrect
The globe that the figure stands on represents the universal philosophy of peace, harmony and thanksgiving. Locals have given the sculpture a number of nicknames including ‘the thing with the ring’, ‘the Nuala with the hula’ and ‘the belle on the ball’.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Guinness is world famous drink and an iconic Irish brand.The Guinness Storehouse has now become a major tourist attraction where visitors can see how the drink is made, and buy Guinness branded merchandise.
Do you know which city in Ireland the Guinness Storehouse is?
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The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin is the most visited attraction in Ireland. You can take a tour of the storehouse and find out how the famous stout is made. You can also enjoy live music and have some food and drink.
Find out more about the Guinness Storehouse.Incorrect
The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin is the most visited attraction in Ireland. You can take a tour of the storehouse and find out how the famous stout is made. You can also enjoy live music and have some food and drink.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
The Viking Triangle contains ‘one thousand years of history in one thousand paces’. The Vikings first settled in the area in around 914 AD.Within the three sides of the triangle there is plenty of great architecture from virtually every period in history since the Vikings arrived.
In which city will you find the Viking Triangle?
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In the Viking Triangle there are numerous museums, galleries and properties with fabulous architectural features. The presence of such medieval monuments gives the city a special character and sense of the past.
Read about the Vikings’ arrival in Ireland.Incorrect
In the Viking Triangle there are numerous museums, galleries and properties with fabulous architectural features. The presence of such medieval monuments gives the city a special character and sense of the past.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Annie Moore was the first immigrant to pass through the Ellis Island facility in New York Harbour.She travelled from Ireland with her two young brothers and arrived on her 15th birthday.
In which city in Ireland will you find a statue of Annie and her brothers?
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Annie Moore left Ireland from Cobh Harbour and arrived on the steamship Nevada with her two younger brothers on 1st January 1892. There is another statue of Moore at Ellis Island.
Discover more historic monuments and must-see attractions in Cork.Incorrect
Annie Moore left Ireland from Cobh Harbour and arrived on the steamship Nevada with her two younger brothers on 1st January 1892. There is another statue of Moore at Ellis Island.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
The Aran Islands are three rugged islands that are home to some historical monuments as well as some fantastic scenery.The people living on the islands still speak Gaelic as their first language.
Off the coast of which major Irish city are the Aran Islands located?
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The biggest island is Inishmore, with a population of about 1,000. One of the key attractions is a stone fort, Dun Aengus, which rests on a cliff that rises 100 metres out of the ocean. Inishmaan is the middle island and has about 200 inhabitants. Plants from the vastly differing climates of the Arctic and Mediterranean grow on Inishmaan. Inisheer is the smallest island and the closest to the mainland. It has a similar landscape to the Burren and nature lovers can enjoy the variety of flora and fauna.
Read about more of the best holiday attraction that Ireland has to offer.Incorrect
The biggest island is Inishmore, with a population of about 1,000. One of the key attractions is a stone fort, Dun Aengus, which rests on a cliff that rises 100 metres out of the ocean. Inishmaan is the middle island and has about 200 inhabitants. Plants from the vastly differing climates of the Arctic and Mediterranean grow on Inishmaan. Inisheer is the smallest island and the closest to the mainland. It has a similar landscape to the Burren and nature lovers can enjoy the variety of flora and fauna.
Read about more of the best holiday attraction that Ireland has to offer.
