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5727fc123acd2414000df175 | Which 2012 Nobel Prize winner attended Eton? | John Gurdon | [
"Eton_College\n\nOther notable Old Etonians include scientists Robert Boyle, John Maynard Smith, J. B. S. Haldane, Stephen Wolfram and the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winner, John Gurdon; Beau Brummell; economists John Maynard Keynes and Richard Layard; Antarctic explorer Lawrence Oates; politician A... |
5727fc123acd2414000df176 | Which Antarctic explorer attended Eton? | Lawrence Oates | [
"Eton_College\n\nOther notable Old Etonians include scientists Robert Boyle, John Maynard Smith, J. B. S. Haldane, Stephen Wolfram and the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winner, John Gurdon; Beau Brummell; economists John Maynard Keynes and Richard Layard; Antarctic explorer Lawrence Oates; politician A... |
5727fc123acd2414000df177 | Where did adventurer Bear Grylls attend school? | Eton | [
"Eton_College\n\nOther notable Old Etonians include scientists Robert Boyle, John Maynard Smith, J. B. S. Haldane, Stephen Wolfram and the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winner, John Gurdon; Beau Brummell; economists John Maynard Keynes and Richard Layard; Antarctic explorer Lawrence Oates; politician A... |
5728047c4b864d1900164244 | Which current BBC Deputy Political Editor attended Eton? | James Landale | [
"Eton_College\n\nNotable Old Etonians in the media include the former Political Editor of both ITN and The Times, Julian Haviland; the current BBC Deputy Political Editor, James Landale, and the BBC Science Editor, David Shukman; the current President of Conde Nast International and Managing Director of Conde Nast ... |
5728047c4b864d1900164245 | Which former Editor of the Daily Telegraph attended Eton? | Charles Moore | [
"Eton_College\n\nNotable Old Etonians in the media include the former Political Editor of both ITN and The Times, Julian Haviland; the current BBC Deputy Political Editor, James Landale, and the BBC Science Editor, David Shukman; the current President of Conde Nast International and Managing Director of Conde Nast ... |
5728047c4b864d1900164246 | Who is a former Eton alumn and current Editor of The Mail on Sunday? | Geordie Greig | [
"Eton_College\n\nNotable Old Etonians in the media include the former Political Editor of both ITN and The Times, Julian Haviland; the current BBC Deputy Political Editor, James Landale, and the BBC Science Editor, David Shukman; the current President of Conde Nast International and Managing Director of Conde Nast ... |
572805952ca10214002d9bba | According to actor Dominic Wes, would he send his children to Eton? | Yes, I would. | [
"Eton_College\n\nActor Dominic West has been unenthusiastic about the career benefits of being an Old Etonian, saying it \"is a stigma that is slightly above 'paedophile' in the media in a gallery of infamy\", but asked whether he would consider sending his own children there, said \"Yes, I would. It’s an extraordi... |
572805962ca10214002d9bbb | According to actor Tom Hiddleston, that is special about Eton? | They champion the talent of the individual | [
"Eton_College\n\nActor Dominic West has been unenthusiastic about the career benefits of being an Old Etonian, saying it \"is a stigma that is slightly above 'paedophile' in the media in a gallery of infamy\", but asked whether he would consider sending his own children there, said \"Yes, I would. It’s an extraordi... |
572805962ca10214002d9bbc | Which actor states there are widespread misconceptions about Eton? | Tom Hiddleston | [
"Eton_College\n\nActor Dominic West has been unenthusiastic about the career benefits of being an Old Etonian, saying it \"is a stigma that is slightly above 'paedophile' in the media in a gallery of infamy\", but asked whether he would consider sending his own children there, said \"Yes, I would. It’s an extraordi... |
57279c1aff5b5019007d90e8 | Who was thought to have founded Cork? | Saint Finbarr | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork was originally a monastic settlement, reputedly founded by Saint Finbarr in the 6th century. Cork achieved an urban character at some point between 915 and 922 when Norseman (Viking) settlers founded a trading port. It has been proposed that, like Dublin, Cork was an important trading centre in... |
57279c1aff5b5019007d90e9 | When was Cork believed to have been founded? | 6th century | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork was originally a monastic settlement, reputedly founded by Saint Finbarr in the 6th century. Cork achieved an urban character at some point between 915 and 922 when Norseman (Viking) settlers founded a trading port. It has been proposed that, like Dublin, Cork was an important trading centre in... |
57279c1aff5b5019007d90ea | When did Viking travelers establish a trading post in Cork? | some point between 915 and 922 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork was originally a monastic settlement, reputedly founded by Saint Finbarr in the 6th century. Cork achieved an urban character at some point between 915 and 922 when Norseman (Viking) settlers founded a trading port. It has been proposed that, like Dublin, Cork was an important trading centre in... |
57279c1aff5b5019007d90eb | What kind of settlement was Cork? | ecclesiastical | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork was originally a monastic settlement, reputedly founded by Saint Finbarr in the 6th century. Cork achieved an urban character at some point between 915 and 922 when Norseman (Viking) settlers founded a trading port. It has been proposed that, like Dublin, Cork was an important trading centre in... |
57279c1aff5b5019007d90ec | What did the Norsemen provide to the monastery? | otherwise unobtainable trade goods | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork was originally a monastic settlement, reputedly founded by Saint Finbarr in the 6th century. Cork achieved an urban character at some point between 915 and 922 when Norseman (Viking) settlers founded a trading port. It has been proposed that, like Dublin, Cork was an important trading centre in... |
5727a9b13acd2414000de917 | Who granted Cork's charter? | Prince John | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's charter was granted by Prince John, as Lord of Ireland, in 1185. The city was once fully walled, and some wall sections and gates remain today. For much of the Middle Ages, Cork city was an outpost of Old English culture in the midst of a predominantly hostile Gaelic countryside and cut o... |
5727a9b13acd2414000de918 | What kind of protection did Cork have? | fully walled | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's charter was granted by Prince John, as Lord of Ireland, in 1185. The city was once fully walled, and some wall sections and gates remain today. For much of the Middle Ages, Cork city was an outpost of Old English culture in the midst of a predominantly hostile Gaelic countryside and cut o... |
5727a9b13acd2414000de919 | What parts of Cork's defense remain today? | some wall sections and gates | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's charter was granted by Prince John, as Lord of Ireland, in 1185. The city was once fully walled, and some wall sections and gates remain today. For much of the Middle Ages, Cork city was an outpost of Old English culture in the midst of a predominantly hostile Gaelic countryside and cut o... |
5727a9b13acd2414000de91a | What would citizens of Cork pay to neighboring lords in order to prevent them from attacking their city? | Black Rent | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's charter was granted by Prince John, as Lord of Ireland, in 1185. The city was once fully walled, and some wall sections and gates remain today. For much of the Middle Ages, Cork city was an outpost of Old English culture in the midst of a predominantly hostile Gaelic countryside and cut o... |
5727a9b13acd2414000de91b | Where is the present city of Cork located geographically? | between the Barony of Barrymore to the east, Muskerry East to the west and Kerrycurrihy to the south | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's charter was granted by Prince John, as Lord of Ireland, in 1185. The city was once fully walled, and some wall sections and gates remain today. For much of the Middle Ages, Cork city was an outpost of Old English culture in the midst of a predominantly hostile Gaelic countryside and cut o... |
5727aa7c3acd2414000de92b | Who controlled Cork's municipal government? | 12–15 merchant families, whose wealth came from overseas trade with continental Europe | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's municipal government was dominated by about 12–15 merchant families, whose wealth came from overseas trade with continental Europe — in particular the export of wool and hides and the import of salt, iron and wine. The medieval population of Cork was about 2,100 people. It suffered a seve... |
5727aa7c3acd2414000de92c | How many citizens were origionally in Cork? | about 2,100 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's municipal government was dominated by about 12–15 merchant families, whose wealth came from overseas trade with continental Europe — in particular the export of wool and hides and the import of salt, iron and wine. The medieval population of Cork was about 2,100 people. It suffered a seve... |
5727aa7c3acd2414000de92d | What caused the deaths of half of Cork's citizens? | Black Death | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's municipal government was dominated by about 12–15 merchant families, whose wealth came from overseas trade with continental Europe — in particular the export of wool and hides and the import of salt, iron and wine. The medieval population of Cork was about 2,100 people. It suffered a seve... |
5727aa7c3acd2414000de92e | When did the plague hit Cork? | 1349 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's municipal government was dominated by about 12–15 merchant families, whose wealth came from overseas trade with continental Europe — in particular the export of wool and hides and the import of salt, iron and wine. The medieval population of Cork was about 2,100 people. It suffered a seve... |
5727aa7c3acd2414000de92f | Who tried to recruit citizens of Cork to overthrow Henry VII? | Perkin Warbeck | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's municipal government was dominated by about 12–15 merchant families, whose wealth came from overseas trade with continental Europe — in particular the export of wool and hides and the import of salt, iron and wine. The medieval population of Cork was about 2,100 people. It suffered a seve... |
5727ab6e2ca10214002d934e | What is the weather like in Cork? | mild and changeable with abundant rainfall and a lack of temperature extremes | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe climate of Cork, like the rest of Ireland, is mild and changeable with abundant rainfall and a lack of temperature extremes. Cork lies in plant Hardiness zone 9b. Met Éireann maintains a climatological weather station at Cork Airport, a few kilometres south of the city. It should be noted that t... |
5727ab6e2ca10214002d934f | Who keeps a weather station in Cork? | Met Éireann | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe climate of Cork, like the rest of Ireland, is mild and changeable with abundant rainfall and a lack of temperature extremes. Cork lies in plant Hardiness zone 9b. Met Éireann maintains a climatological weather station at Cork Airport, a few kilometres south of the city. It should be noted that t... |
5727ab6e2ca10214002d9350 | Why can temperatures differ so much between the city of Cork and the weather station maintained at the airport? | the airport is at an altitude of 151 metres (495 ft) | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe climate of Cork, like the rest of Ireland, is mild and changeable with abundant rainfall and a lack of temperature extremes. Cork lies in plant Hardiness zone 9b. Met Éireann maintains a climatological weather station at Cork Airport, a few kilometres south of the city. It should be noted that t... |
5727ab6e2ca10214002d9351 | Where are some weather stations near Cork? | UCC and Clover Hill | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe climate of Cork, like the rest of Ireland, is mild and changeable with abundant rainfall and a lack of temperature extremes. Cork lies in plant Hardiness zone 9b. Met Éireann maintains a climatological weather station at Cork Airport, a few kilometres south of the city. It should be noted that t... |
5727ab6e2ca10214002d9352 | If you are going to farm in Cork, what should you be aware of? | lies in plant Hardiness zone 9b | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe climate of Cork, like the rest of Ireland, is mild and changeable with abundant rainfall and a lack of temperature extremes. Cork lies in plant Hardiness zone 9b. Met Éireann maintains a climatological weather station at Cork Airport, a few kilometres south of the city. It should be noted that t... |
5727aca43acd2414000de953 | How much precipitation does Cork usually receive? | 1,227.9 millimetres (4.029 ft) | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nTemperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 25 °C (77 °F) are rare. Cork Airport records an average of 1,227.9 millimetres (4.029 ft) of precipitation annually, most of which is rain. The airport records an average of 7 days of hail and 11 days of snow or sleet a year; though it only records lying snow... |
5727aca43acd2414000de954 | What is usually the type of precipitation that Cork receives? | rain | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nTemperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 25 °C (77 °F) are rare. Cork Airport records an average of 1,227.9 millimetres (4.029 ft) of precipitation annually, most of which is rain. The airport records an average of 7 days of hail and 11 days of snow or sleet a year; though it only records lying snow... |
5727aca43acd2414000de955 | How long does snow hang around in Cork? | 2 days | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nTemperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 25 °C (77 °F) are rare. Cork Airport records an average of 1,227.9 millimetres (4.029 ft) of precipitation annually, most of which is rain. The airport records an average of 7 days of hail and 11 days of snow or sleet a year; though it only records lying snow... |
5727aca43acd2414000de956 | What is the atmosphere typically like in Cork? | foggy | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nTemperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 25 °C (77 °F) are rare. Cork Airport records an average of 1,227.9 millimetres (4.029 ft) of precipitation annually, most of which is rain. The airport records an average of 7 days of hail and 11 days of snow or sleet a year; though it only records lying snow... |
5727aca43acd2414000de957 | How many foggy days does Cork usually have per year? | average of 97 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nTemperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 25 °C (77 °F) are rare. Cork Airport records an average of 1,227.9 millimetres (4.029 ft) of precipitation annually, most of which is rain. The airport records an average of 7 days of hail and 11 days of snow or sleet a year; though it only records lying snow... |
5727add53acd2414000de96b | Where is a good place to find dramatic plays all year in Cork? | The Everyman Palace Theatre (capacity c.650) and the Granary Theatre (capacity c.150) | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork School of Music and the Crawford College of Art and Design provide a throughput of new blood, as do the active theatre components of several courses at University College Cork (UCC). Highlights include: Corcadorca Theatre Company, of which Cillian Murphy was a troupe member prior to Hollywo... |
5727add53acd2414000de96c | Which Hollywood actress first began in Cork at the Corcadorca Theatre Company? | Cillian Murphy | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork School of Music and the Crawford College of Art and Design provide a throughput of new blood, as do the active theatre components of several courses at University College Cork (UCC). Highlights include: Corcadorca Theatre Company, of which Cillian Murphy was a troupe member prior to Hollywo... |
5727add53acd2414000de96d | What is a major dance venue in Cork? | the Firkin Crane (capacity c.240) | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork School of Music and the Crawford College of Art and Design provide a throughput of new blood, as do the active theatre components of several courses at University College Cork (UCC). Highlights include: Corcadorca Theatre Company, of which Cillian Murphy was a troupe member prior to Hollywo... |
5727add53acd2414000de96e | What are someplaces that you could study drama and therter in Cork? | Cork Academy of Dramatic Art (CADA) and Graffiti Theatre Company | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork School of Music and the Crawford College of Art and Design provide a throughput of new blood, as do the active theatre components of several courses at University College Cork (UCC). Highlights include: Corcadorca Theatre Company, of which Cillian Murphy was a troupe member prior to Hollywo... |
5727add53acd2414000de96f | WHat are some festivals or events of note in Cork? | the Cork Jazz Festival, Cork Film Festival, and Live at the Marquee | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork School of Music and the Crawford College of Art and Design provide a throughput of new blood, as do the active theatre components of several courses at University College Cork (UCC). Highlights include: Corcadorca Theatre Company, of which Cillian Murphy was a troupe member prior to Hollywo... |
5727ae872ca10214002d939e | Which group members of The High Llamas are from Cork? | Cathal Coughlan and Sean O'Hagan | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork is home to the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet, and to many musical acts, including John Spillane, The Frank And Walters, Sultans of Ping, Simple Kid, Microdisney, Fred, Mick Flannery and the late Rory Gallagher. Singer songwriter Cathal Coughlan and Sean O'Hagan of The High Llamas also hail from Cork. Th... |
5727ae872ca10214002d939f | Which major opera singers were born in Cork? | Cara O'Sullivan, Mary Hegarty, Brendan Collins, and Sam McElroy | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork is home to the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet, and to many musical acts, including John Spillane, The Frank And Walters, Sultans of Ping, Simple Kid, Microdisney, Fred, Mick Flannery and the late Rory Gallagher. Singer songwriter Cathal Coughlan and Sean O'Hagan of The High Llamas also hail from Cork. Th... |
5727ae872ca10214002d93a0 | Who runs the underground music scene in Cork? | Plugd Records | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork is home to the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet, and to many musical acts, including John Spillane, The Frank And Walters, Sultans of Ping, Simple Kid, Microdisney, Fred, Mick Flannery and the late Rory Gallagher. Singer songwriter Cathal Coughlan and Sean O'Hagan of The High Llamas also hail from Cork. Th... |
5727ae872ca10214002d93a1 | What are the main attractions in Cork? | Cork Opera House (capacity c.1000), Cyprus Avenue, Triskel Christchurch, the Roundy, the Savoy and Coughlan's | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork is home to the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet, and to many musical acts, including John Spillane, The Frank And Walters, Sultans of Ping, Simple Kid, Microdisney, Fred, Mick Flannery and the late Rory Gallagher. Singer songwriter Cathal Coughlan and Sean O'Hagan of The High Llamas also hail from Cork. Th... |
5727ae872ca10214002d93a2 | Which famous quartet calls Cork it's home? | RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork is home to the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet, and to many musical acts, including John Spillane, The Frank And Walters, Sultans of Ping, Simple Kid, Microdisney, Fred, Mick Flannery and the late Rory Gallagher. Singer songwriter Cathal Coughlan and Sean O'Hagan of The High Llamas also hail from Cork. Th... |
5727afa43acd2414000de9ad | What are 2 major cultural influences of Cork? | Huguenot communities in the 17th century, through to Eastern European communities | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork has been culturally diverse for many years, from Huguenot communities in the 17th century, through to Eastern European communities and a smaller numbers from African and Asian nations in the 20th and 21st centuries. This is reflected in the multi-cultural restaurants and shops, including specia... |
5727afa43acd2414000de9ae | What things show Corks diverse culural background? | multi-cultural restaurants and shops | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork has been culturally diverse for many years, from Huguenot communities in the 17th century, through to Eastern European communities and a smaller numbers from African and Asian nations in the 20th and 21st centuries. This is reflected in the multi-cultural restaurants and shops, including specia... |
5727afa43acd2414000de9af | When did Cork begin to see people from Russia and Lithuania immigrating to their city? | late 19th century | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork has been culturally diverse for many years, from Huguenot communities in the 17th century, through to Eastern European communities and a smaller numbers from African and Asian nations in the 20th and 21st centuries. This is reflected in the multi-cultural restaurants and shops, including specia... |
5727afa43acd2414000de9b0 | What types of religions can be found in Cork? | various Christian churches, as well as a mosque | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork has been culturally diverse for many years, from Huguenot communities in the 17th century, through to Eastern European communities and a smaller numbers from African and Asian nations in the 20th and 21st centuries. This is reflected in the multi-cultural restaurants and shops, including specia... |
5727afa43acd2414000de9b1 | How do the Catholic churches handle the diverse languages of Cork? | masses around the city are said in Polish, Filipino, Lithuanian, Romanian and other languages, in addition to the traditional Latin and local Irish and English | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork has been culturally diverse for many years, from Huguenot communities in the 17th century, through to Eastern European communities and a smaller numbers from African and Asian nations in the 20th and 21st centuries. This is reflected in the multi-cultural restaurants and shops, including specia... |
5727b636ff5b5019007d932a | What sets the Cork accent apart from other Irish accents? | Patterns of tone and intonation often rise and fall, with the overall tone tending to be more high-pitched | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork accent, part of the Southwest dialect of Hiberno-English, displays various features which set it apart from other accents in Ireland. Patterns of tone and intonation often rise and fall, with the overall tone tending to be more high-pitched than other Irish accents. English spoken in Cork h... |
5727b636ff5b5019007d932b | What is the name of the English dialects that are written and spoken in Cork? | rhoticity | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork accent, part of the Southwest dialect of Hiberno-English, displays various features which set it apart from other accents in Ireland. Patterns of tone and intonation often rise and fall, with the overall tone tending to be more high-pitched than other Irish accents. English spoken in Cork h... |
5727b636ff5b5019007d932c | Where did Cork get pieces of its language from? | at home and abroad | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork accent, part of the Southwest dialect of Hiberno-English, displays various features which set it apart from other accents in Ireland. Patterns of tone and intonation often rise and fall, with the overall tone tending to be more high-pitched than other Irish accents. English spoken in Cork h... |
5727b636ff5b5019007d932d | What is the pronunciation of the Irish "r" called? | rhoticity | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe Cork accent, part of the Southwest dialect of Hiberno-English, displays various features which set it apart from other accents in Ireland. Patterns of tone and intonation often rise and fall, with the overall tone tending to be more high-pitched than other Irish accents. English spoken in Cork h... |
5727b8482ca10214002d94b8 | Is there a Christian radio station in Cork? | Life 93.1FM | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's FM radio band features RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ lyric fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Today FM, 4fm, Newstalk and the religious station Spirit Radio. There are also local stations such as Cork's 96FM, Cork's Red FM, C103, CUH 102.0FM, UCC 98.3FM (formerly Cork Campus Radio 97.4fm) and Chri... |
5727b8482ca10214002d94b9 | What are some pirate radio stations that were based in Cork? | South Coast Radio and ERI | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's FM radio band features RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ lyric fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Today FM, 4fm, Newstalk and the religious station Spirit Radio. There are also local stations such as Cork's 96FM, Cork's Red FM, C103, CUH 102.0FM, UCC 98.3FM (formerly Cork Campus Radio 97.4fm) and Chri... |
5727b8482ca10214002d94ba | What nearby radio stations can be picked up in Cork? | Radio Kerry at 97.0 and WLR FM on 95.1 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's FM radio band features RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ lyric fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Today FM, 4fm, Newstalk and the religious station Spirit Radio. There are also local stations such as Cork's 96FM, Cork's Red FM, C103, CUH 102.0FM, UCC 98.3FM (formerly Cork Campus Radio 97.4fm) and Chri... |
5727b8482ca10214002d94bb | When were South Coast Radio and ERI running their pirate stations out of Cork? | 1980s | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's FM radio band features RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ lyric fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Today FM, 4fm, Newstalk and the religious station Spirit Radio. There are also local stations such as Cork's 96FM, Cork's Red FM, C103, CUH 102.0FM, UCC 98.3FM (formerly Cork Campus Radio 97.4fm) and Chri... |
5727b8482ca10214002d94bc | What did Cork Campus Radio change to? | UCC 98.3FM | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city's FM radio band features RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ lyric fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Today FM, 4fm, Newstalk and the religious station Spirit Radio. There are also local stations such as Cork's 96FM, Cork's Red FM, C103, CUH 102.0FM, UCC 98.3FM (formerly Cork Campus Radio 97.4fm) and Chri... |
5727bb46ff5b5019007d939c | WHich Irish newspaper has it's homebase in Cork, Ireland? | the Irish Examiner | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork is home to one of Ireland's main national newspapers, the Irish Examiner (formerly the Cork Examiner). It also prints the Evening Echo, which for decades has been connected to the Echo Boys, who were poor and often homeless children who sold the newspaper. Today, the shouts of the vendors selli... |
5727bb46ff5b5019007d939d | What was the Irish Examiner's previous identity? | Cork Examiner | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork is home to one of Ireland's main national newspapers, the Irish Examiner (formerly the Cork Examiner). It also prints the Evening Echo, which for decades has been connected to the Echo Boys, who were poor and often homeless children who sold the newspaper. Today, the shouts of the vendors selli... |
5727bb46ff5b5019007d939e | Who are the Echo Boys? | poor and often homeless children who sold the newspaper | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork is home to one of Ireland's main national newspapers, the Irish Examiner (formerly the Cork Examiner). It also prints the Evening Echo, which for decades has been connected to the Echo Boys, who were poor and often homeless children who sold the newspaper. Today, the shouts of the vendors selli... |
5727bb46ff5b5019007d939f | What newspaper did the Echo Boys sell? | Evening Echo | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork is home to one of Ireland's main national newspapers, the Irish Examiner (formerly the Cork Examiner). It also prints the Evening Echo, which for decades has been connected to the Echo Boys, who were poor and often homeless children who sold the newspaper. Today, the shouts of the vendors selli... |
5727bb46ff5b5019007d93a0 | What publications are put out by the UCC? | UCC Express and Motley magazine | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork is home to one of Ireland's main national newspapers, the Irish Examiner (formerly the Cork Examiner). It also prints the Evening Echo, which for decades has been connected to the Echo Boys, who were poor and often homeless children who sold the newspaper. Today, the shouts of the vendors selli... |
5727bd0a4b864d1900163bf6 | From which periods are the buildings in Cork from? | Medieval to Modern | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork features architecturally notable buildings originating from the Medieval to Modern periods. The only notable remnant of the Medieval era is the Red Abbey. There are two cathedrals in the city; St. Mary's Cathedral and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. St Mary's Cathedral, often referred to as the No... |
5727bd0a4b864d1900163bf7 | What is so special about the Red Abbey in Cork? | only notable remnant of the Medieval era | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork features architecturally notable buildings originating from the Medieval to Modern periods. The only notable remnant of the Medieval era is the Red Abbey. There are two cathedrals in the city; St. Mary's Cathedral and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. St Mary's Cathedral, often referred to as the No... |
5727bd0a4b864d1900163bf8 | How many cathedrals does Cork host? | two | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork features architecturally notable buildings originating from the Medieval to Modern periods. The only notable remnant of the Medieval era is the Red Abbey. There are two cathedrals in the city; St. Mary's Cathedral and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. St Mary's Cathedral, often referred to as the No... |
5727bd0a4b864d1900163bf9 | What is the Catholic cathedral of Cork? | St Mary's Cathedral | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork features architecturally notable buildings originating from the Medieval to Modern periods. The only notable remnant of the Medieval era is the Red Abbey. There are two cathedrals in the city; St. Mary's Cathedral and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. St Mary's Cathedral, often referred to as the No... |
5727bd0a4b864d1900163bfa | What else is St. Mary's known as? | North Cathedral | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork features architecturally notable buildings originating from the Medieval to Modern periods. The only notable remnant of the Medieval era is the Red Abbey. There are two cathedrals in the city; St. Mary's Cathedral and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. St Mary's Cathedral, often referred to as the No... |
5727bdcd4b864d1900163c28 | What is main street Cork? | St. Patrick's Street | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nSt. Patrick's Street, the main street of the city which was remodelled in the mid-2000s, is known for the architecture of the buildings along its pedestrian-friendly route and is the main shopping thoroughfare. The reason for its curved shape is that it originally was a channel of the River Lee that... |
5727bdcd4b864d1900163c29 | When was St. Patrick's Street remodeled? | mid-2000s | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nSt. Patrick's Street, the main street of the city which was remodelled in the mid-2000s, is known for the architecture of the buildings along its pedestrian-friendly route and is the main shopping thoroughfare. The reason for its curved shape is that it originally was a channel of the River Lee that... |
5727bdcd4b864d1900163c2a | What is St. Patrick's Street curved? | it originally was a channel of the River Lee that was built over on arches | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nSt. Patrick's Street, the main street of the city which was remodelled in the mid-2000s, is known for the architecture of the buildings along its pedestrian-friendly route and is the main shopping thoroughfare. The reason for its curved shape is that it originally was a channel of the River Lee that... |
5727bdcd4b864d1900163c2b | When did the Theatre Royal burn? | 1840 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nSt. Patrick's Street, the main street of the city which was remodelled in the mid-2000s, is known for the architecture of the buildings along its pedestrian-friendly route and is the main shopping thoroughfare. The reason for its curved shape is that it originally was a channel of the River Lee that... |
5727bdcd4b864d1900163c2c | What was built on the site of the old Theatre Royal? | General Post Office | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nSt. Patrick's Street, the main street of the city which was remodelled in the mid-2000s, is known for the architecture of the buildings along its pedestrian-friendly route and is the main shopping thoroughfare. The reason for its curved shape is that it originally was a channel of the River Lee that... |
5727c0314b864d1900163c74 | What style does most of the city's architecture belong to? | Georgian | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nMany of the city's buildings are in the Georgian style, although there are a number of examples of modern landmark structures, such as County Hall tower, which was, at one time the tallest building in Ireland until being superseded by another Cork City building: The Elysian. Across the river from Co... |
5727c0314b864d1900163c75 | WHat is the tallest building in Cork? | The Elysian | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nMany of the city's buildings are in the Georgian style, although there are a number of examples of modern landmark structures, such as County Hall tower, which was, at one time the tallest building in Ireland until being superseded by another Cork City building: The Elysian. Across the river from Co... |
5727c0314b864d1900163c76 | What is the longest building in Cork? | Our Lady's Psychiatric Hospital | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nMany of the city's buildings are in the Georgian style, although there are a number of examples of modern landmark structures, such as County Hall tower, which was, at one time the tallest building in Ireland until being superseded by another Cork City building: The Elysian. Across the river from Co... |
5727c0314b864d1900163c77 | What has the old Psychiatric Hospital been turned into? | Atkins Hall | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nMany of the city's buildings are in the Georgian style, although there are a number of examples of modern landmark structures, such as County Hall tower, which was, at one time the tallest building in Ireland until being superseded by another Cork City building: The Elysian. Across the river from Co... |
5727c0314b864d1900163c78 | What is Atkin's Hall? | a residential housing complex | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nMany of the city's buildings are in the Georgian style, although there are a number of examples of modern landmark structures, such as County Hall tower, which was, at one time the tallest building in Ireland until being superseded by another Cork City building: The Elysian. Across the river from Co... |
5727c12a2ca10214002d956a | What is the name of the college in Cork? | University College Cork | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nOther notable places include Elizabeth Fort, the Cork Opera House, Christ Church on South Main Street (now the Triskel Arts Centre and original site of early Hiberno-Norse church), St Mary's Dominican Church on Popes Quay and Fitzgerald's Park to the west of the city, which contains the Cork Public ... |
5727c12a2ca10214002d956b | Which river runs through the university's campus? | River Lee | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nOther notable places include Elizabeth Fort, the Cork Opera House, Christ Church on South Main Street (now the Triskel Arts Centre and original site of early Hiberno-Norse church), St Mary's Dominican Church on Popes Quay and Fitzgerald's Park to the west of the city, which contains the Cork Public ... |
5727c12a2ca10214002d956c | How old is the building holding the covered market? | present building dates from 1786 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nOther notable places include Elizabeth Fort, the Cork Opera House, Christ Church on South Main Street (now the Triskel Arts Centre and original site of early Hiberno-Norse church), St Mary's Dominican Church on Popes Quay and Fitzgerald's Park to the west of the city, which contains the Cork Public ... |
5727c12a2ca10214002d956d | Where is St Mary's Dominican Church? | Popes Quay | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nOther notable places include Elizabeth Fort, the Cork Opera House, Christ Church on South Main Street (now the Triskel Arts Centre and original site of early Hiberno-Norse church), St Mary's Dominican Church on Popes Quay and Fitzgerald's Park to the west of the city, which contains the Cork Public ... |
5727c12a2ca10214002d956e | Where is the Cork Public Museum? | Fitzgerald's Park | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nOther notable places include Elizabeth Fort, the Cork Opera House, Christ Church on South Main Street (now the Triskel Arts Centre and original site of early Hiberno-Norse church), St Mary's Dominican Church on Popes Quay and Fitzgerald's Park to the west of the city, which contains the Cork Public ... |
5727c845ff5b5019007d9528 | Who takes care of roads and sanitation in Cork? | local government | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nWhile local government in Ireland has limited powers in comparison with other countries, the council has responsibility for planning, roads, sanitation, libraries, street lighting, parks, and a number of other important functions. Cork City Council has 31 elected members representing six electoral w... |
5727c845ff5b5019007d9529 | How many wards make up Cork? | six electoral wards | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nWhile local government in Ireland has limited powers in comparison with other countries, the council has responsibility for planning, roads, sanitation, libraries, street lighting, parks, and a number of other important functions. Cork City Council has 31 elected members representing six electoral w... |
5727c845ff5b5019007d952a | What is the most well represented ward in Cork? | Fianna Fáil (10 members) | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nWhile local government in Ireland has limited powers in comparison with other countries, the council has responsibility for planning, roads, sanitation, libraries, street lighting, parks, and a number of other important functions. Cork City Council has 31 elected members representing six electoral w... |
5727c845ff5b5019007d952b | Which party has the least amount of members? | Workers' Party | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nWhile local government in Ireland has limited powers in comparison with other countries, the council has responsibility for planning, roads, sanitation, libraries, street lighting, parks, and a number of other important functions. Cork City Council has 31 elected members representing six electoral w... |
5727c845ff5b5019007d952c | How is a mayor chosen in Cork? | vote by the elected members of the council under a D'Hondt system count | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nWhile local government in Ireland has limited powers in comparison with other countries, the council has responsibility for planning, roads, sanitation, libraries, street lighting, parks, and a number of other important functions. Cork City Council has 31 elected members representing six electoral w... |
5727c9e62ca10214002d9640 | What types of retail offerings are found in Cork? | state of the art shopping centres and family owned local shops | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe retail trade in Cork city includes a mix of both modern, state of the art shopping centres and family owned local shops. Department stores cater for all budgets, with expensive boutiques for one end of the market and high street stores also available. Shopping centres can be found in many of Cor... |
5727c9e62ca10214002d9641 | What happened after the economy dropped off around 2008? | many retail spaces available for let | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe retail trade in Cork city includes a mix of both modern, state of the art shopping centres and family owned local shops. Department stores cater for all budgets, with expensive boutiques for one end of the market and high street stores also available. Shopping centres can be found in many of Cor... |
5727c9e62ca10214002d9642 | What major department stores gottheir starts in Cork? | Dunnes Stores and the former Roches Stores | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe retail trade in Cork city includes a mix of both modern, state of the art shopping centres and family owned local shops. Department stores cater for all budgets, with expensive boutiques for one end of the market and high street stores also available. Shopping centres can be found in many of Cor... |
5727c9e62ca10214002d9643 | When will work on the Grand Parade begin? | 2016 | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe retail trade in Cork city includes a mix of both modern, state of the art shopping centres and family owned local shops. Department stores cater for all budgets, with expensive boutiques for one end of the market and high street stores also available. Shopping centres can be found in many of Cor... |
5727c9e62ca10214002d9644 | How large is the retail space in the Grand Parade proposed to be? | 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2) | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe retail trade in Cork city includes a mix of both modern, state of the art shopping centres and family owned local shops. Department stores cater for all budgets, with expensive boutiques for one end of the market and high street stores also available. Shopping centres can be found in many of Cor... |
5727cace3acd2414000dec7d | What is the main industry in Cork? | pharmaceuticals | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork City is at the heart of industry in the south of Ireland. Its main area of industry is pharmaceuticals, with Pfizer Inc. and Swiss company Novartis being big employers in the region. The most famous product of the Cork pharmaceutical industry is Viagra. Cork is also the European headquarters of... |
5727cace3acd2414000dec7e | Who are the two major industry employers in Cork? | Pfizer Inc. and Swiss company Novartis | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork City is at the heart of industry in the south of Ireland. Its main area of industry is pharmaceuticals, with Pfizer Inc. and Swiss company Novartis being big employers in the region. The most famous product of the Cork pharmaceutical industry is Viagra. Cork is also the European headquarters of... |
5727cace3acd2414000dec7f | What is the most famous pharmaceutical company in Cork? | Viagra | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork City is at the heart of industry in the south of Ireland. Its main area of industry is pharmaceuticals, with Pfizer Inc. and Swiss company Novartis being big employers in the region. The most famous product of the Cork pharmaceutical industry is Viagra. Cork is also the European headquarters of... |
5727cace3acd2414000dec80 | What major computing company calls Cork it's European Headquarters? | Apple | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork City is at the heart of industry in the south of Ireland. Its main area of industry is pharmaceuticals, with Pfizer Inc. and Swiss company Novartis being big employers in the region. The most famous product of the Cork pharmaceutical industry is Viagra. Cork is also the European headquarters of... |
5727cace3acd2414000dec81 | Who are important industrial technology companies in Cork? | Logitech and EMC Corporation | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nCork City is at the heart of industry in the south of Ireland. Its main area of industry is pharmaceuticals, with Pfizer Inc. and Swiss company Novartis being big employers in the region. The most famous product of the Cork pharmaceutical industry is Viagra. Cork is also the European headquarters of... |
5727cbac4b864d1900163d3a | Cork is home to which internationally famous brewery? | Heineken | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city is also home to the Heineken Brewery that brews Murphy's Irish Stout and the nearby Beamish and Crawford brewery (taken over by Heineken in 2008) which have been in the city for generations. 45% of the world's Tic Tac sweets are manufactured at the city's Ferrero factory. For many years, Co... |
5727cbac4b864d1900163d3b | What is the Ferro Factory known for producing? | 45% of the world's Tic Tac sweets | [
"Cork_(city)\n\nThe city is also home to the Heineken Brewery that brews Murphy's Irish Stout and the nearby Beamish and Crawford brewery (taken over by Heineken in 2008) which have been in the city for generations. 45% of the world's Tic Tac sweets are manufactured at the city's Ferrero factory. For many years, Co... |
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