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1. In which county is the famous Blarney Castle?
 
Carlow
Cavan
Clare
Cork

At the top of the castle lies the Blarney Stone, also known as the Stone of Eloquence
 

 
2. What is the name of the Guinness Brewery in Dublin?
 
St George's Gate
St James's Gate
St Michael's Gate
St Patrick's Gate

It's been the home of the famous brew since 1759
 

 
3. Which city stands on the River Lee?
 
Cork
Galway
Limerick
Waterford
 

 
4. Steam trains have been restored to a section of which former narrow gauge railway in County Kerry, which was known by the initials TDR?
 
Tarbert and Dingle Railway
Tarbert and Dunquin Railway
Tralee and Dingle Railway
Tralee and Dunquin Railway
 

 
5. The Blasket Islands off the coast of County Kerry, now a tourist destination, were abandoned by their Irish-speaking population in which year?
 
1933
1943
1953
1963
 

 
6. What exactly is the tourist attraction the Ring of Kerry?
 
A prehistoric stone circle
A Roman signalling station
Part of the Irish Crown Jewels
A tourist trail

It's a circular route from Killarney, taking in the N70, N71 and R562 roads
 

 
7. Which racecourse hosts a seven-day festival beginning on the last Monday in July?
 
Clonmel
The Curragh
Galway
Leopardstown

It's the only week-long meeting in Ireland or the UK
 

 
8. Which town in County Mayo boasts a picturesque tree-lined promenade known as The Mall?
 
Ballinrobe
Foxford
Swinford
Westport
 

 
9. Which is the nearest city to Shannon Airport?
 
Dublin
Galway
Limerick
Waterford
 

 
10. What is the name of the seaside town about 12 miles south of Dublin?
 
Bray
Cray
Dray
Fray
 

 
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