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    A person in a Frankenstein mask at the gate of a historic stone building decorated with plaques. A person in a Frankenstein mask at the gate of a historic stone building decorated with plaques.

    Get spooked with our Halloween quiz...

    Ireland is the birthplace of Halloween, so prepare to test your nerves with our ghoulish quiz!

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    Question {1}

    Which Celtic festival inspired the modern tradition of Halloween?

    Performers in costumes carry flaming torches and banners during a Halloween night parade. Performers in costumes carry flaming torches and banners during a Halloween night parade.

    Question {2}

    What is the name of the haunted hunting club in Dublin where hellish rituals are rumoured to have taken place in the 18th century?

    Dark trees frame a misty view of Wicklow’s Sugarloaf Mountain, creating a moody, eerie scene. Dark trees frame a misty view of Wicklow’s Sugarloaf Mountain, creating a moody, eerie scene.

    Question {3}

    In which city in Northern Ireland would you find what is often called one of the best Halloween festivals in the world?

    Bright fireworks light up the night sky over Derry~Londonderry during Halloween celebrations. Bright fireworks light up the night sky over Derry~Londonderry during Halloween celebrations.

    Question {4}

    Which of these spooky castles in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands plays host to The Bloody Chapel, the site where a man murdered his brother for the family seat?

    The ruins of Leap Castle in County Offaly, Ireland, partly hidden by trees under a cloudy sky. The ruins of Leap Castle in County Offaly, Ireland, partly hidden by trees under a cloudy sky.

    Question {5}

    Which famous author from Ireland wrote the legendary novel Dracula?

    A man sits at a candlelit desk in a historic library with old books and a human skull on display. A man sits at a candlelit desk in a historic library with old books and a human skull on display.

    Question {6}

    What would you find at the centre of a barmbrack, a traditional Halloween cake filled with raisins from Ireland?

    Slices of traditional Irish barmbrack fruit loaf on a plate, linked with Halloween traditions. Slices of traditional Irish barmbrack fruit loaf on a plate, linked with Halloween traditions.

    Question {7}

    Did you know that jack-o'-lanterns were originally used to ward off evil spirits? Which of these was NOT originally carved into a face for Halloween?

    Two carved Halloween pumpkins with smiling faces being held outdoors. Two carved Halloween pumpkins with smiling faces being held outdoors.

    Question {8}

    Ancient Celts dressed up in animal skins on Halloween, giving us the tradition of wearing costumes today. But do you know why?

    A costumed actor poses under a Halloween arch of branches lit with glowing lanterns and skulls. A costumed actor poses under a Halloween arch of branches lit with glowing lanterns and skulls.

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