Fíor nó Breagach
Irish Myths
Irish History
Local Legends
As Gaeilge
100

Ed Sheeran is from Galway  

Breagach

He's from England

100

What type of fish gave Fionn Mac Cumhaill infinite knowledge

Salmon

100

What Irish rebel song makes reference to Kilmainham Gaol

Grace

100

Carlow used to have one of the few Weatherspoons locations in the country. What was the name of this particular Spoons location?

The Tullow Gate

100

What is the Irish word for "bed"

Leaba

200

Ireland Hasn't won the Eurovision since 1996

Fíor

We definitely could! We just can't afford to host :(

200

Where was St. Patrick originally from?

Wales 

200

During the Famine, what pointless task were Irish people left to do for work?

Build roads to nowhere

200

What is the oldest pub in Carlow? 

Reddy's

R.I.P

200

What does the phrase "An bhfiul céad agam dul go dtí an leithreas" mean

Am I allowed go to the toilet. (I'll take "can I go to the toilet")

300

Carlow in Irish is "Ceatharlach" which directly translates to "Four Lakes". This refers to the Barrow, the Slaney, the Derry and the Greese.

Breagach!

There is actually no evidence of what lakes are being referred to. Also those were rivers

300

What Mythical Hero is known as "The Hound of Ulster"?

Cú Chulainn

300

What Irish heritage site is dated to be older than the pyramids.

Newgrange

300

What was Carlow shopping center originally used for? (NOT FAIRGREEN)  

Prison/Execution

300

If I was to say "Is Albanach mé" where would I be from?

Scotland

400

Pierce Brosnan, known for his many acting roles, grew up in Co. Meath before moving to the UK

Fíor

What does this say about Meath?

400

What animal did the Children of Lír turn into?

Swans

400

What method of protest originated in Ireland?

Boycotting

400

What famous physicist is the Tyndall college named after?

John Tyndall

400

Cé scriobh an dán "Geibheann"

Caitlin Maude

500

Irish wolves were added to the EU protected species list after lobbying by locals from Co. Louth

Breagach 

They actually secured protected species status for Leprechauns!

500

What is the Irish Pantheon known as?

Tuatha Dé Danann

500

In 1875, what substance led to the death of 13 people as it spilled out onto the streets of Dublin

Whiskey

Fun Fact: They died from alcohol poisoning! 

500

What was the name of the doctor who blew up the majority of Carlow Castle?

Dr. Middleton

500

Cé mhéad pointí in iomlán atá sa chluiche seo?

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