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How many counties are in the province of Ulster? (Including counties both North and South of the border - Ulster is not Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland is in Ulster)

9. Everyone thinks that Ulster is only Northern Ireland, but the counties of Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan were left out when they were partitioning Ireland in the 1920's

In which county is the highest mountain in Ireland?

Kerry. The highest mountain in Ireland is Carrantuohill (pronounced Karan-tu-ill) in County Kerry, near Killarney. It's only 1,050m high, but the scenery when you're driving through those mountains is really pretty.

Which is the biggest lough (lake) in Ireland?

Lough Neagh. It's also one of the biggest freshwater lakes in Europe

A Gaelic football Question - Which two counties won the senior All-Ireland Gaelic football finals in 2002 and 2003?

Armagh and Tyrone. Armagh beat Kerry because of Oisin McConvilles goal in the 2002 final, for which he is still hailed as a hero in Armagh. Unfortunately they were robbed in the final of the following year by Tyrone, although the Tyrone team did do very well to win.

Croke Park is home to the Gaelic Athletic Association. (GAA), at the heart of Irish sporting life for over a hundred years.

t. The GAA has been home to Irish sports for over a hundred years.

Which river runs through Limerick City?

The Shannon. The River Shannon is also the longest river in Ireland

When was Ireland divided into the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland?

1921. Many Irish people agree that this was because of Eamonn De Valera. You're best looking him up on Google, because there's no way I can repeat anything I've heard about him as it would take too long.

What is the English translation of the name of the Irish national anthem - 'Amhrann Na bhFiann'

The Soldiers Song. The Irish National Anthem is played at all Gaelic and Hurling games, and was sung during the Easter Rising in 1916.

The Mournes are in Ulster.

True. The Mournes one of the most scenic mountain ranges in Ireland, and are covered in trees. There are actually a couple of forest parks there.

Kate Kearney's Cottage (the 150 year family owned restaurant/ cottage which marks the start of the trail through the McGillicuddy's Reeks) is in which county?

Kerry. It's just outside Killarney, which is where some of the friendliest people in Ireland live, and it marks the start of the beautiful trail through the mountains.