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    Ballynahinch Castle nestled among trees by a still lake, with rugged mountains rising in the background. Ballynahinch Castle nestled among trees by a still lake, with rugged mountains rising in the background.

    Ireland’s fairytale castles

    Put your knowledge of strongholds to the test with our castles of Ireland quiz!

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    Test your knowledge of Ireland’s fairy tale castles

    Clifftop ruins, ancient citadels and fortresses full of fascinating secrets: Ireland’s castles are in a league of their own! Test yourself and discover the history behind some of Ireland’s most iconic strongholds...

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    Q1) According to legend, which castle in Ireland is said to have appeared after the devil took a bite from a nearby mountain and spat it back out?

    The Rock of Cashel perched on a grassy hilltop under a vivid pink and purple sunset sky in Tipperary. The Rock of Cashel perched on a grassy hilltop under a vivid pink and purple sunset sky in Tipperary.

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    Q2) On what coastal drive can you find the breathtaking clifftop ruin of Dunluce Castle?

    Clifftop ruins of Dunluce Castle overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with waves crashing against the coast. Clifftop ruins of Dunluce Castle overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with waves crashing against the coast.

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    Q3) What member of The Beatles famously wed Heather Mills in Castle Leslie, County Monaghan?

    Victorian-style Castle Leslie framed by trees and pastureland, reflected in the still waters of a nearby lake. Victorian-style Castle Leslie framed by trees and pastureland, reflected in the still waters of a nearby lake.

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    Q4) What castle features in HBO’s hit TV series, Game of Thrones®, doubling as the home of the Stark family?

    Stone courtyard buildings and a fortified tower at Castle Ward under clear blue skies in Northern Ireland. Stone courtyard buildings and a fortified tower at Castle Ward under clear blue skies in Northern Ireland.

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    Q5) What literary legend is said to have stayed at Dunguaire Castle in County Galway?

    Bronze statue of poet WB Yeats covered in inscribed verse, standing outside a building in Sligo town. Bronze statue of poet WB Yeats covered in inscribed verse, standing outside a building in Sligo town.

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    Q6) In which county will you find Blarney Castle, home to the famous Stone of Eloquence said to bestow the “gift of the gab”?

    Visitors taking a selfie in lush gardens with the stone tower of Blarney Castle rising in the background. Visitors taking a selfie in lush gardens with the stone tower of Blarney Castle rising in the background.

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    Q7) In which county will you find what is said to be Ireland’s most haunted stronghold – Leap Castle?

    Medieval Leap Castle partially hidden by trees, its weathered stone walls standing under a grey sky. Medieval Leap Castle partially hidden by trees, its weathered stone walls standing under a grey sky.

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