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Let's see how much you know about Dalkey: 24 questions, a
point for each, keep your own score and no cheating or googling...........
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There are two lighthouses behind Dalkey Island, one close
behind, the other much farther out. Name them. |
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There is a sculpture of a pair of creatures in Dillon's Park.
What are they? |
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What local businessman ran a controversial bus service from Hyde Road to Dublin Airport? |
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There are three buildings on Dalkey Island, what are they? |
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Dalkey doesn't have any hotels currently but has had at
least five,
can you name them?
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Martello Towers. There are two in Dalkey. Where are they? (bit
of a trick question)
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When double murder suspect Malcolm McArthur was found in the
Attorney General's Apartment at Pilot View in 1982 how did
Taoiseach Charles Haughey describe the situation? |
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Who was the last owner of 'The Dalkey Island Hotel' and what is
his connection with Royalty |
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What Saint is associated with Dalkey? |
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The steps opposite Strawberry Hill on Vico Road, leading to
Torca Road are known locally as? |
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What former Aston Villa and Ireland international once played for
Dalkey United? |
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Burton Road is better known locally by what name? |
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Name the film starring Martin Sheen, filmed and set in Dalkey,
adapted from the play by Hugh Leonard. |
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'Vico Bathing Place' is better known by locals as what? |
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'The Club' on Coliemore Road is owned and run by what family?
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Two football clubs are headquartered at Hyde Park. Name them. |
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What was Dalkey's only Travel Agent, now gone, called? |
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Where and what is 'The Flags'.
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There are two Castles on Castle Street. Can you name them?
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Where is George Bernard Shaw's cottage?
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The Obelisk on Killiney Hill dates from what year, is it: 1642,
1742 or 1842? |
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Fitzgerald's Pub has a close association with which author? |
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Mugs Cafe was formerly what? |
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Give two former names for 'The Kings Inn'
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Scores: 0-5 = Tourist, 5-15 = Blow-in,
15-20 = Here a while, 20-24 = True Dalkeyite |
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