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Republic of Ireland local authorities-County Sligo

Can you guess these facts about the Irish county of Sligo?
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With its etymology deriving from the anglicisation of Sligeach, what does it translate to?
Place of shells
Mountain range with the same name as a large, woolly animal
Ox Mountains
Renowned and highly influential poet associated with the county, whose most popular nickname is derived from him
W.B. Yeats
Village in which the above is buried in the cemetery of St Columba's Church of Ireland
Drumcliffe
These huge Neolithic passage tombs are located on high ground in the Bricklieve mountains; unfortunately they are threatened by visitors and in need of protection
Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery
Distinctive and highly scenic flat-topped mountain that is the setting of multiple Irish legends; it is arguably the county's most recognisable landmark
Benbulbin
Located 11 km south of Sligo, this small town was formerly a major railway junction, where the lines of three companies met
Collooney
Born in Ballymote, this virtuoso fiddler is known for his flamboyant, quick paced style of performance
Michael Coleman
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Classiebawn Castle, an attractive Scottish baronial mansion on the Mullaghmore peninsula, was built for this Victorian era British Prime Minister
Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston
Scenic lake home to Innisfree island, setting for the poem 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree' which is featured in Irish passports
Lough Gill
Mountain believed to be the burial site of Queen Meabh
Knocknarea
These beautiful limestone caves have featured in many Irish myths
Caves of Kesh
Director of highly acclaimed films such as The Crying Game, The Butcher Boy and Breakfast on Pluto
Neil Jordan
Beach town home to a yacht club, sea shanty festival and links golf course, at the end of a peninsula of the same name
Rosses Point
Within this quiet town you'll find a Blue Flag beach, seaweed baths and a glamping site with all sorts of unusual accommodation, including a tank and a Boeing 767!
Enniscrone
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