Galway - My Favourite Irish County!

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1. A beautiful area of County Galway is known for its breathtaking scenery and unique landscape. What is the name of this western region? The Pale Burren Connemara The Ring of Kerry

2. Galway City was once ruled by tribes. How many tribes were there? 10 14 20 6

3. Each year, in the town of Ballinasloe, a well-known event takes place. Can you name it? Ballinasloe Horse Fair Ballinasloe Arts Festival Ballinasloe Oyster Festival Ballinasloe Dog Show

4. Tuam, in North Galway, is well-known for its love of football. Can you name the school in Tuam which is known far and wide for its success in Gaelic football and its ability to produce excellent players? Christian Brothers' School Mercy Secondary School Presentation College St. Jarlath's College

5. What is the name of the road that runs from Tuam to Galway, a road which was immortalised in a song by the Saw Doctors, the famous Tuam band? R490 N18 N17 R463

6. What is the name of the islands off Galway Bay, visited by many tourists each year? Tory Islands Inishbofin Aran Islands Clare Islands

7. What is the name of both the river that runs through Galway city and the lake in County Galway? Clare Corrib Neagh Liffey

8. A quiz about Galway would not be complete without some GAA trivia. In what years did the Galway football team win the All-Ireland Final three years in a row? 1964 - 1966 1972 - 1975 1954 - 1956 1940 - 1943

9. Hurling is also very popular in Galway. A brilliant player on the Galway Hurling Team is Eugene Cloonan. Can you name the club he plays with? Tynagh/Abbey/Duniry Portumna Athenry Loughrea

10. What are the colours of the Galway flag? Red and white Red and green Maroon and white Blue and yellow