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    Children of Lir statue, Ballycastle, County Antrim Children of Lir statue, Ballycastle, County Antrim

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    Ireland’s myths and legends quiz

    There’s a whole other world to explore with our myths and legends of Ireland quiz!

    Ireland’s myths and legends quiz

    Warring giants, mystical castles and Celtic gods: delve into Ireland’s fascinating folklore with our myths and legends quiz!

    Q1) The Hill of Uisneach is said to be the sacred resting place of the Earth Goddess Ériu and the Sun God Lugh of Celtic lore. Which county in Ireland’s Ancient East is this legendary place found?

    Uisneach Hill festival of fires Uisneach Hill festival of fires

    Q2) In Northern Ireland, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Giant’s Causeway is said to have been the result of a fight between giants Fionn mac Cumhaill and Scottish big man Benandonner. How many hexagonal columns are said to have survived this gigantic battle?

    Giants causeway at sunset Giants causeway at sunset

    Q3) Which beach along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is where mythical lovers Oisín and Niamh fled to Tír na nÓg (Land of Eternal Youth) on the back of a magical horse?

    Skeleton of The Sunbeam ship wreckRossbeigh BeachGlenbeighKerry Skeleton of The Sunbeam ship wreckRossbeigh BeachGlenbeighKerry

    Q4) What stunning citadel holds tales of ancient kings, a certain patron saint and devilish origins?

    Rock of Cashel purple sunset shot Rock of Cashel purple sunset shot

    Q5) What river in Ireland is said to have been home to the Salmon of Knowledge?

    River Boyne at night River Boyne at night

    Q6) What saint is said to have banished the last serpent in Ireland known as Lig na Paiste?

    lig na paiste sculpture limavady lig na paiste sculpture limavady

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