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Quiz: Can you pass this primary school geography test?

Do you know more about Ireland’s features than a 12-year-old?

IRELAND: WHAT A country. From rugged mountainscapes to world-famous green fields, there’s a lot to appreciate about our lovely little island.

Of course, you know it all like the back of your hand…don’t you? You definitely have more knowledge of the place than, say, a 12-year-old.

Just to make sure, test yourself in our primary school geography quiz below. Get four or more right to pass.

Name the river that flows through Belfast
Lagan
Bann

Foyle
Erne
Which of the following points is furthest to the north?
Hook Head
Loop Head

Mizen Head
Carnsore Point
In which province are the Knockmealdown Mountains?
Ulster
Munster

Leinster
Connaught
What is the county town of Waterford?
Dungarvan
Portlaw

Tramore
Waterford
Which of the following is NOT a main tributary of the Shannon?
Brosna
Suck

Inny
Clare
Which of the following lakes is located in Connaught?
Upper Lough Erne
Lower Lough Erne

Lough Derg
Lough Allen
Which is not one of the Aran Islands?
Inishmore
Inishturk

Inishmaan
Inisheer
Dublin has two canals, but which one is situated on the north side of the captial?
The Royal Canal
The Grand Canal
What is the second-biggest county in Ireland?
Donegal
Mayo

Cork
Galway
What is the least populous county in Ireland?
Fermanagh
Longford

Leitrim
Carlow
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