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Jutting out into the sea, these interlocking hexagonal basalt columns, believed by many to be the work of a giant, are an extremely popular tourist attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Giants Causeway
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Attractive riverside village renowned for its distillery, which has produced whiskey since 1784
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Bushmills
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This rope bridge, owned by the National Trust, perilously crosses over a steep drop above the sea connecting the titular island to the mainland
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Carrick a Rede
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Northern Ireland's only inhabited offshore island
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Rathlin Island
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Ruined medieval castle perched on a clifftop above the Atlantic Ocean, that was the seat of the Scottish Clan McDonnell; the former town of the same name has long disappeared
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Dunluce Castle
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Bustling and scenic coastal town home to multiple beaches, Northern Ireland's only theme park and a prestigious golf course
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Portrush
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Irish folk song believed to have originated in the area between Limavady and Dungiven; Frederic Weatherly wrote and set 'Danny Boy' to it
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Londonderry Air
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This high adrenaline, high thrill motorcycle road race, one of the fastest in the world, has been held annually in May each year since 1929
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North West 200
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At 551 metres in height, this basalt peak is the tallest mountain in County Antrim
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Trostan
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Although born in Broughshane, this actor and former Chancellor of Ulster University, best known for his roles in Cold Feet, Murphy's Law, Jekyll and The Hobbit films, grew up in the area
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James Nesbitt
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Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1912 to 1925, born in Limavady
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William Massey
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Nicknamed the 'King of the Road', this roadracing motorcyclist and humanitarian from Ballymoney secured 26 wins at the Isle of Man TT and 24 at the Ulster Grand Prix; a memorial garden has been laid in his honour
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Joey Dunlop
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Two hundred metre high cliff with sheer drop renowned for its iconic 'organ pipe' dolerite columns; it is an extremely popular location for bouldering and rock climbing
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Fair Head
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Standing 36.5 metres atop the cliffs overlooking Downhill Strand, this circular Italianate library, whose design is based on Italy's Temple of Vesta, was constructed as part of the estate of Frederick Augustus Hervey
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Mussenden Temple
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Blue Flag winning beach that, at seven miles in length, is one of the longest and most stunning in Northern Ireland. It is also known as Downhill Strand.
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Benone Strand
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Bonus question: the rocky outpost of Torr Head is the nearest part of Ireland to which country?
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Scotland
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