Question 1

Which agency administers tourism across the whole of Ireland?&#10;A) Failte Ireland&#10;B) VisitIreland&#10;C) The Irish Tourist Board&#10;D) Enterprise Ireland

Accepted Answer

Failte Ireland is the national tourism development authority in Ireland and is responsible for developing and promoting tourism across the whole of Ireland. Both VisitIreland and The Irish Tourist Board are not the official names of any tourism agency in Ireland. Enterprise Ireland is a government agency responsible for helping Irish businesses to compete and grow in global markets and has no involvement in the tourism industry.

Question 2

Tourism genealogy is&#10;A) Finding gemstones&#10;B) Discovering archaeology&#10;C) Tracing family roots&#10;D) Discovering architecture

Accepted Answer

Tourism genealogy involves tracing family roots and discovering one's ancestral history, often through visiting locations where ancestors lived or conducting research on family records. It is not related to finding gemstones, archaeology, or architecture.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a ferry route to Ireland?&#10;A) Dublin-Liverpool&#10;B) Cherbourg-Belfast&#10;C) Rosslare-Fishguard&#10;D) Belfast-Stranraer

Accepted Answer

There are no ferry routes between Cherbourg (France) and Belfast (Northern Ireland). The other options listed are all valid ferry routes to Ireland.

Question 4

Inbound tourism to Ireland has been strongly influenced by&#10;A) Employment&#10;B) Environment&#10;C) Climate&#10;D) The troubles in Northern Ireland

Accepted Answer

The troubles in Northern Ireland have had a significant impact on inbound tourism to Ireland, with many potential tourists avoiding the country due to security concerns.

Question 5

In recent years which agency has injected money into the Irish tourist sector?&#10;A) European Union&#10;B) United Nations&#10;C) UNESCO&#10;D) WTO

Accepted Answer

The European Union has been providing significant funding to the Irish tourist sector, through programs such as the European Regional Development Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. This funding has been directed towards improving infrastructure, promoting sustainable tourism, and supporting small businesses in the industry.

Question 6

The Guinness Store House is found in which Irish city?&#10;A) Belfast&#10;B) Dublin&#10;C) Limerick&#10;D) Cork

Accepted Answer

The Guinness Store House is located in Dublin, Ireland.

Question 7

In which Irish county is the Ring of Kerry?&#10;A) Limerick&#10;B) Cork&#10;C) Killarney&#10;D) Donegal

Accepted Answer

The Ring of Kerry is located in County Kerry, specifically a tourism route that is known for its scenic beauty. Option A is incorrect as Limerick is a neighboring county to Kerry. Option B is incorrect as Cork is located on the opposite side of the country from Kerry. Option D is incorrect as Donegal is located in the northwest of Ireland, far from Kerry.

Question 8

In which county is the Giant's Causeway?&#10;A) Antrim&#10;B) Fermanagh&#10;C) Armagh&#10;D) Omagh

Accepted Answer

The Giant's Causeway is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Question 9

Which mode of transport dominates domestic tourism?&#10;A) Road&#10;B) Boat&#10;C) Air&#10;D) Rail

Accepted Answer

Road transport dominates domestic tourism because it is readily available, affordable, and flexible. It allows tourists to explore different destinations at their own pace and convenience, and also provides easy access to remote and off-the-beaten-track destinations. In addition, many tourists prefer road trips as it allows them to enjoy scenic views and landscapes along the way.

Deck 9: The Tourism Geography of Ireland