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Which one of these 10 Facts About Ireland is not true?
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1. Dublin – Situated on the east coast of the island, is the capital of Ireland
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2. The Emerald Isle – Ireland is very green, for this reason, it is commonly referred to as “The Emerald Isle”
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3. Rain – It rains a lot in Ireland, and in 2007, in some parts of the country, it rained for 49 consecutive days
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4. Saint Patrick – Is the patron saint of Ireland, but he was actually born in Roman Britain, somewhere in present-day England, Scotland, or Wales
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5. Eurovision – Ireland was the first country to win the Eurovision Song Contest three years in a row; they won the competition in 1993, 1994, and 1995
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6. Red Hair – Ten percent of the population of Ireland has red hair, the highest percentage of any other country
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7. Irish Stew – Is one of the most traditional dishes in Ireland, the main ingredients are potatoes, onions, leeks, carrots, and mutton
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8. The Great Famine – During the Great Famine of Ireland from 1845 to 1849, when the potato crop was severely affected, an estimated 1 million people died, and another 1 million emigrated
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9. Rugby – Is the most popular sport in Ireland, it is followed by Gaelic Football, Hurling, and Football
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10. The Oldest Pub – There are many claims to this title, but Sean’s Bar in Athlone, said to date to 900 CE, is widely acknowledged as being the oldest pub in Ireland
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Rugby is not the most popular sport in Ireland, Gaelic Football is, it is followed by Hurling, Football, and Rugby
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Rugby is not the most popular sport in Ireland, Gaelic Football is, it is followed by Hurling, Football, and Rugby
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