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? 14 20 10 6

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

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? St. Jarlath's College Presentation College Christian Brothers' School Mercy Secondary School

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? N18 N17 R463 R490

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

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

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? 1954 - 1956 1964 - 1966 1972 - 1975 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 green Maroon and white Blue and yellow Red and white