Republic of Ireland local authorities-County Offaly

Former county name until 1921

County nickname, used primarily by the GAA

Successful professional golfer originally from Clara

This village was where Ireland's first peat fired power station was located

Mountains located along the southern border of the county

Believed to have been founded by St Columba in the sixth century, this mostly undisturbed monastery is home to a High Cross and a famous illuminated manuscript

Monastery founded in 544 by St Ciaran; a major religious centre that had close associations with the kings of Connacht

Very unpopular Taoiseach from 2008 to 2010

Popular brand of whiskey distilled in the county town

Attractive castle owned by the Earl of Rosse, member of the wealthy Parsons family

Telescope in the castle which was the largest in the world for over 70 years, from 1845 until 1917

Raised bog which is one of Ireland's largest

Formerly owned by the wealthy Darby family, this eerie castle is considered the most haunted in Ireland

Geologist and physicist known for his work in developing radiotherapy for cancer treatment

US President Barack Obama had ancestral ties to this town