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Republic of Ireland counties-County Cork

Can you answer these questions about the Irish county of Cork?
Although Cork is by far the largest county in Ireland, this quiz will only cover the county council. The city will be covered in a different quiz.
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Last updated: July 30, 2025
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Quaint, colourful seaside town renowned for its restaurants and eateries
Kinsale
Irish revolutionary and soldier who fought during the Irish War of Independence, and was killed by anti-Treaty forces
Michael Collins
Remote, windswept island located just off the Beara Peninsula; connected to the mainland by Ireland's only cable car
Dursey Island
The coastal town of Cobh, formerly a major port and departure point for emigrants, was known by this name until 1921
Queenstown
Opened in 1983 and situated on an island, this 100 acre zoo is Ireland's largest by area
Fota Wildlife Park
Dairy co-operative headquartered in Mitchelstown
Dairygold
The town of Millstreet, with a population of just 1700 residents, became the smallest place to host this international singing competition in 1993
Eurovision
Island home to the headquarters of the Irish Navy, as well as being where the world's first yacht club was founded
Haulbowline
Ruined Franciscan friary built in 1240, overlooking Courtmacsherry Bay
Timoleague Friary
Not actually the southernmost point on mainland Ireland, contrary to popular belief, near the village of Baltimore
Mizen Head
Town which in 1980 was the site of a devastating train crash
Buttevant
Hammer thrower and Olympic athlete who later became a medical doctor; he was the first Olympic athlete to compete under the Irish flag
Pat O'Callaghan
Island known for its lush, subtropical, ornamental gardens
Gairnish Island
The picturesque tourist village of Glengariff is surrounded by a large forest dominated primarily by this tree
Oak
Nicknamed 'Ireland's Teardrop', this isolated clay-slate outcrop houses a lighthouse and is Ireland's southernmost point
Fastnet Rock
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