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5727dea1ff5b5019007d972d | Eton_College | In 2005, the Office of Fair Trading found fifty independent schools, including Eton, to have breached the Competition Act by "regularly and systematically" exchanging information about planned increases in school fees, which was collated and distributed among the schools by the bursar at Sevenoaks School. Following the... | What did the schools elect to contribute money towards, in light of their allegations? | {
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"a new charitable educational fund"
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5727df542ca10214002d9878 | Eton_College | A Freedom of Information request in 2005 revealed that Eton had received £2,652 in farming subsidies in 2004 under the Common Agricultural Policy. Asked to explain under what grounds it was eligible to receive farming subsidies, Eton admitted that it was 'a bit of a mystery'. The TaxPayers' Alliance also stated that Et... | How much had Eton received in farming subsidies in 2005? | {
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"£2,652"
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5727df542ca10214002d9879 | Eton_College | A Freedom of Information request in 2005 revealed that Eton had received £2,652 in farming subsidies in 2004 under the Common Agricultural Policy. Asked to explain under what grounds it was eligible to receive farming subsidies, Eton admitted that it was 'a bit of a mystery'. The TaxPayers' Alliance also stated that Et... | Under what policy was Eton able to receive funds without farming? | {
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"Common Agricultural Policy"
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5727df542ca10214002d987a | Eton_College | A Freedom of Information request in 2005 revealed that Eton had received £2,652 in farming subsidies in 2004 under the Common Agricultural Policy. Asked to explain under what grounds it was eligible to receive farming subsidies, Eton admitted that it was 'a bit of a mystery'. The TaxPayers' Alliance also stated that Et... | What did Panorama say was the documented reason Eton was eligible for farming subsidies? | {
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"environmental improvements"
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5727f7872ca10214002d9a64 | Eton_College | Figures obtained by The Daily Telegraph had revealed that, in 2010, 37 applicants from Eton were accepted by Oxford whilst state schools had difficulty obtaining entry even for pupils with the country's most impressive exam results. According to The Economist, Oxford and Cambridge admit more Etonians each year than app... | How many outreach events were held at Eton by Oxford University in 2010? | {
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"nine"
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5727f7872ca10214002d9a65 | Eton_College | Figures obtained by The Daily Telegraph had revealed that, in 2010, 37 applicants from Eton were accepted by Oxford whilst state schools had difficulty obtaining entry even for pupils with the country's most impressive exam results. According to The Economist, Oxford and Cambridge admit more Etonians each year than app... | Which independent school had more hosted outreach events than Eton? | {
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"Wellington College"
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5727f7872ca10214002d9a66 | Eton_College | Figures obtained by The Daily Telegraph had revealed that, in 2010, 37 applicants from Eton were accepted by Oxford whilst state schools had difficulty obtaining entry even for pupils with the country's most impressive exam results. According to The Economist, Oxford and Cambridge admit more Etonians each year than app... | Who described outreach events at Eton as "unfair and indefensible?" | {
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"Labour MP David Lammy"
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5727f7872ca10214002d9a67 | Eton_College | Figures obtained by The Daily Telegraph had revealed that, in 2010, 37 applicants from Eton were accepted by Oxford whilst state schools had difficulty obtaining entry even for pupils with the country's most impressive exam results. According to The Economist, Oxford and Cambridge admit more Etonians each year than app... | In 2010, how many applicants from Eton were accepted to Oxford? | {
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"37"
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5727f8004b864d19001640d0 | Eton_College | In July 2015, Eton accidentally sent emails to 400 prospective students, offering them conditional entrance to the school in September 2017. The email was intended for nine students, but an IT glitch caused the email to be sent to 400 additional families, who didn't necessarily have a place. In response, the school iss... | When was an accidental email sent to potential students of Eton that warranted a personal apology to each family? | {
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3
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"July 2015"
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5727f8004b864d19001640d1 | Eton_College | In July 2015, Eton accidentally sent emails to 400 prospective students, offering them conditional entrance to the school in September 2017. The email was intended for nine students, but an IT glitch caused the email to be sent to 400 additional families, who didn't necessarily have a place. In response, the school iss... | How many prospective students received a mistaken email in July 2015? | {
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"400"
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5727f8004b864d19001640d2 | Eton_College | In July 2015, Eton accidentally sent emails to 400 prospective students, offering them conditional entrance to the school in September 2017. The email was intended for nine students, but an IT glitch caused the email to be sent to 400 additional families, who didn't necessarily have a place. In response, the school iss... | For how many students was the email mistake originally intended? | {
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"nine"
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5727f98a2ca10214002d9a90 | Eton_College | In January 2016, the Eton College beagling club was accused by the League Against Cruel Sports of undertaking an illegal hare hunt. The allegations were accompanied by a video of the Eton Beagles chasing a hare, as 'the hunt staff urge the beagles on and make no efforts to call the dogs off.' A spokesman representing E... | What was Eton's beagle club accused of in January 2016? | {
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"an illegal hare hunt"
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5727f98a2ca10214002d9a91 | Eton_College | In January 2016, the Eton College beagling club was accused by the League Against Cruel Sports of undertaking an illegal hare hunt. The allegations were accompanied by a video of the Eton Beagles chasing a hare, as 'the hunt staff urge the beagles on and make no efforts to call the dogs off.' A spokesman representing E... | What evidence was brought forth of a potential hare hunt? | {
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"a video"
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5727f98a2ca10214002d9a92 | Eton_College | In January 2016, the Eton College beagling club was accused by the League Against Cruel Sports of undertaking an illegal hare hunt. The allegations were accompanied by a video of the Eton Beagles chasing a hare, as 'the hunt staff urge the beagles on and make no efforts to call the dogs off.' A spokesman representing E... | Did Eton's official statement say that they took the matter seriously or frivilously? | {
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"extremely seriously"
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5727fa593acd2414000df13f | Eton_College | Eton College has links with some private schools in India today, maintained from the days of the British Raj, such as The Doon School and Mayo College. Eton College is also a member of the G20 Schools Group, a collection of college preparatory boarding schools from around the world, including Turkey's Robert College, t... | Which male private school in Boston, USA has Eton formed a relationship with? | {
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"Roxbury Latin School"
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5727fa593acd2414000df140 | Eton_College | Eton College has links with some private schools in India today, maintained from the days of the British Raj, such as The Doon School and Mayo College. Eton College is also a member of the G20 Schools Group, a collection of college preparatory boarding schools from around the world, including Turkey's Robert College, t... | Where do Hennessy Scholars typically reside? | {
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"Wotton house"
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5727fa593acd2414000df141 | Eton_College | Eton College has links with some private schools in India today, maintained from the days of the British Raj, such as The Doon School and Mayo College. Eton College is also a member of the G20 Schools Group, a collection of college preparatory boarding schools from around the world, including Turkey's Robert College, t... | In which year was the Hennessy Scholarship founded? | {
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"2005"
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5727fa593acd2414000df142 | Eton_College | Eton College has links with some private schools in India today, maintained from the days of the British Raj, such as The Doon School and Mayo College. Eton College is also a member of the G20 Schools Group, a collection of college preparatory boarding schools from around the world, including Turkey's Robert College, t... | What is the G20 School's Group? | {
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"a collection of college preparatory boarding schools from around the world"
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5727fb69ff5b5019007d99ec | Eton_College | Besides Prince William and Prince Harry, members of the extended British Royal Family who have attended Eton include Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his son Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster; Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, his eldest son George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews and grandson Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatr... | Which Duke of Gloucester attended Eton? | {
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"Prince Richard"
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5727fb69ff5b5019007d99ed | Eton_College | Besides Prince William and Prince Harry, members of the extended British Royal Family who have attended Eton include Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his son Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster; Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, his eldest son George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews and grandson Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatr... | Where is Prince Richard's son, Alexander Windsor, Earl of? | {
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"Ulster"
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5727fb69ff5b5019007d99ee | Eton_College | Besides Prince William and Prince Harry, members of the extended British Royal Family who have attended Eton include Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his son Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster; Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, his eldest son George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews and grandson Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatr... | Which 7th Earl of Harewood attended Eton? | {
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"George Lascelles"
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5727fb69ff5b5019007d99ef | Eton_College | Besides Prince William and Prince Harry, members of the extended British Royal Family who have attended Eton include Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his son Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster; Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, his eldest son George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews and grandson Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatr... | Who was George Lascelles' mother? | {
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"Princess Mary, Princess Royal"
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5727fc123acd2414000df175 | Eton_College | Other 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 Alan Clark; entreprene... | Which 2012 Nobel Prize winner attended Eton? | {
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"John Gurdon"
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5727fc123acd2414000df176 | Eton_College | Other 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 Alan Clark; entreprene... | Which Antarctic explorer attended Eton? | {
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"Lawrence Oates"
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} |
5727fc123acd2414000df177 | Eton_College | Other 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 Alan Clark; entreprene... | Where did adventurer Bear Grylls attend school? | {
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18
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"Eton"
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5728047c4b864d1900164244 | Eton_College | Notable 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 UK, Nicholas Coleridg... | Which current BBC Deputy Political Editor attended Eton? | {
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"James Landale"
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5728047c4b864d1900164245 | Eton_College | Notable 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 UK, Nicholas Coleridg... | Which former Editor of the Daily Telegraph attended Eton? | {
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"Charles Moore"
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} |
5728047c4b864d1900164246 | Eton_College | Notable 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 UK, Nicholas Coleridg... | Who is a former Eton alumn and current Editor of The Mail on Sunday? | {
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"Geordie Greig"
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572805952ca10214002d9bba | Eton_College | Actor 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 extraordinary place... It has the... | According to actor Dominic Wes, would he send his children to Eton? | {
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"Yes, I would."
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572805962ca10214002d9bbb | Eton_College | Actor 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 extraordinary place... It has the... | According to actor Tom Hiddleston, that is special about Eton? | {
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"They champion the talent of the individual"
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572805962ca10214002d9bbc | Eton_College | Actor 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 extraordinary place... It has the... | Which actor states there are widespread misconceptions about Eton? | {
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"Tom Hiddleston"
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} |
57279c1aff5b5019007d90e8 | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 the global Scandina... | Who was thought to have founded Cork? | {
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"Saint Finbarr"
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} |
57279c1aff5b5019007d90e9 | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 the global Scandina... | When was Cork believed to have been founded? | {
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"6th century"
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} |
57279c1aff5b5019007d90ea | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 the global Scandina... | When did Viking travelers establish a trading post in Cork? | {
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134
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"some point between 915 and 922"
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} |
57279c1aff5b5019007d90eb | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 the global Scandina... | What kind of settlement was Cork? | {
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"ecclesiastical"
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} |
57279c1aff5b5019007d90ec | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 the global Scandina... | What did the Norsemen provide to the monastery? | {
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"text": [
"otherwise unobtainable trade goods"
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} |
5727a9b13acd2414000de917 | Cork_(city) | The 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 off from the English ... | Who granted Cork's charter? | {
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34
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"Prince John"
]
} |
5727a9b13acd2414000de918 | Cork_(city) | The 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 off from the English ... | What kind of protection did Cork have? | {
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94
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"fully walled"
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} |
5727a9b13acd2414000de919 | Cork_(city) | The 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 off from the English ... | What parts of Cork's defense remain today? | {
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"some wall sections and gates"
]
} |
5727a9b13acd2414000de91a | Cork_(city) | The 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 off from the English ... | What would citizens of Cork pay to neighboring lords in order to prevent them from attacking their city? | {
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413
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"text": [
"Black Rent"
]
} |
5727a9b13acd2414000de91b | Cork_(city) | The 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 off from the English ... | Where is the present city of Cork located geographically? | {
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671
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"text": [
"between the Barony of Barrymore to the east, Muskerry East to the west and Kerrycurrihy to the south"
]
} |
5727aa7c3acd2414000de92b | Cork_(city) | The 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 severe blow in 1349 when... | Who controlled Cork's municipal government? | {
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55
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"text": [
"12–15 merchant families, whose wealth came from overseas trade with continental Europe"
]
} |
5727aa7c3acd2414000de92c | Cork_(city) | The 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 severe blow in 1349 when... | How many citizens were origionally in Cork? | {
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262
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"text": [
"about 2,100"
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} |
5727aa7c3acd2414000de92d | Cork_(city) | The 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 severe blow in 1349 when... | What caused the deaths of half of Cork's citizens? | {
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373
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"text": [
"Black Death"
]
} |
5727aa7c3acd2414000de92e | Cork_(city) | The 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 severe blow in 1349 when... | When did the plague hit Cork? | {
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311
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"text": [
"1349"
]
} |
5727aa7c3acd2414000de92f | Cork_(city) | The 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 severe blow in 1349 when... | Who tried to recruit citizens of Cork to overthrow Henry VII? | {
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472
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"text": [
"Perkin Warbeck"
]
} |
5727ab6e2ca10214002d934e | Cork_(city) | The 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 the airport is at an ... | What is the weather like in Cork? | {
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"mild and changeable with abundant rainfall and a lack of temperature extremes"
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} |
5727ab6e2ca10214002d934f | Cork_(city) | The 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 the airport is at an ... | Who keeps a weather station in Cork? | {
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"text": [
"Met Éireann"
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} |
5727ab6e2ca10214002d9350 | Cork_(city) | The 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 the airport is at an ... | Why can temperatures differ so much between the city of Cork and the weather station maintained at the airport? | {
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299
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"text": [
"the airport is at an altitude of 151 metres (495 ft)"
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} |
5727ab6e2ca10214002d9351 | Cork_(city) | The 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 the airport is at an ... | Where are some weather stations near Cork? | {
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496
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"text": [
"UCC and Clover Hill"
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} |
5727ab6e2ca10214002d9352 | Cork_(city) | The 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 the airport is at an ... | If you are going to farm in Cork, what should you be aware of? | {
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134
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"lies in plant Hardiness zone 9b"
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5727aca43acd2414000de953 | Cork_(city) | Temperatures 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 for 2 days of the y... | How much precipitation does Cork usually receive? | {
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"1,227.9 millimetres (4.029 ft)"
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5727aca43acd2414000de954 | Cork_(city) | Temperatures 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 for 2 days of the y... | What is usually the type of precipitation that Cork receives? | {
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175
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"text": [
"rain"
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} |
5727aca43acd2414000de955 | Cork_(city) | Temperatures 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 for 2 days of the y... | How long does snow hang around in Cork? | {
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305
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"text": [
"2 days"
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} |
5727aca43acd2414000de956 | Cork_(city) | Temperatures 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 for 2 days of the y... | What is the atmosphere typically like in Cork? | {
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"text": [
"foggy"
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} |
5727aca43acd2414000de957 | Cork_(city) | Temperatures 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 for 2 days of the y... | How many foggy days does Cork usually have per year? | {
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"text": [
"average of 97"
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} |
5727add53acd2414000de96b | Cork_(city) | The 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 Hollywood fame; the Institu... | Where is a good place to find dramatic plays all year in Cork? | {
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706
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"text": [
"The Everyman Palace Theatre (capacity c.650) and the Granary Theatre (capacity c.150)"
]
} |
5727add53acd2414000de96c | Cork_(city) | The 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 Hollywood fame; the Institu... | Which Hollywood actress first began in Cork at the Corcadorca Theatre Company? | {
"answer_start": [
249
],
"text": [
"Cillian Murphy"
]
} |
5727add53acd2414000de96d | Cork_(city) | The 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 Hollywood fame; the Institu... | What is a major dance venue in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
521
],
"text": [
"the Firkin Crane (capacity c.240)"
]
} |
5727add53acd2414000de96e | Cork_(city) | The 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 Hollywood fame; the Institu... | What are someplaces that you could study drama and therter in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
560
],
"text": [
"Cork Academy of Dramatic Art (CADA) and Graffiti Theatre Company"
]
} |
5727add53acd2414000de96f | Cork_(city) | The 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 Hollywood fame; the Institu... | WHat are some festivals or events of note in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
630
],
"text": [
"the Cork Jazz Festival, Cork Film Festival, and Live at the Marquee"
]
} |
5727ae872ca10214002d939e | Cork_(city) | Cork 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. The opera singers Cara... | Which group members of The High Llamas are from Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
225
],
"text": [
"Cathal Coughlan and Sean O'Hagan"
]
} |
5727ae872ca10214002d939f | Cork_(city) | Cork 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. The opera singers Cara... | Which major opera singers were born in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
316
],
"text": [
"Cara O'Sullivan, Mary Hegarty, Brendan Collins, and Sam McElroy"
]
} |
5727ae872ca10214002d93a0 | Cork_(city) | Cork 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. The opera singers Cara... | Who runs the underground music scene in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
649
],
"text": [
"Plugd Records"
]
} |
5727ae872ca10214002d93a1 | Cork_(city) | Cork 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. The opera singers Cara... | What are the main attractions in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
480
],
"text": [
"Cork Opera House (capacity c.1000), Cyprus Avenue, Triskel Christchurch, the Roundy, the Savoy and Coughlan's"
]
} |
5727ae872ca10214002d93a2 | Cork_(city) | Cork 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. The opera singers Cara... | Which famous quartet calls Cork it's home? | {
"answer_start": [
20
],
"text": [
"RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet"
]
} |
5727afa43acd2414000de9ad | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 specialist shops for East-... | What are 2 major cultural influences of Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
54
],
"text": [
"Huguenot communities in the 17th century, through to Eastern European communities"
]
} |
5727afa43acd2414000de9ae | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 specialist shops for East-... | What things show Corks diverse culural background? | {
"answer_start": [
246
],
"text": [
"multi-cultural restaurants and shops"
]
} |
5727afa43acd2414000de9af | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 specialist shops for East-... | When did Cork begin to see people from Russia and Lithuania immigrating to their city? | {
"answer_start": [
518
],
"text": [
"late 19th century"
]
} |
5727afa43acd2414000de9b0 | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 specialist shops for East-... | What types of religions can be found in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
851
],
"text": [
"various Christian churches, as well as a mosque"
]
} |
5727afa43acd2414000de9b1 | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 specialist shops for East-... | How do the Catholic churches handle the diverse languages of Cork? | {
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914
],
"text": [
"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"
]
} |
5727b636ff5b5019007d932a | Cork_(city) | The 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 has a number of diale... | What sets the Cork accent apart from other Irish accents? | {
"answer_start": [
143
],
"text": [
"Patterns of tone and intonation often rise and fall, with the overall tone tending to be more high-pitched"
]
} |
5727b636ff5b5019007d932b | Cork_(city) | The 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 has a number of diale... | What is the name of the English dialects that are written and spoken in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
589
],
"text": [
"rhoticity"
]
} |
5727b636ff5b5019007d932c | Cork_(city) | The 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 has a number of diale... | Where did Cork get pieces of its language from? | {
"answer_start": [
525
],
"text": [
"at home and abroad"
]
} |
5727b636ff5b5019007d932d | Cork_(city) | The 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 has a number of diale... | What is the pronunciation of the Irish "r" called? | {
"answer_start": [
589
],
"text": [
"rhoticity"
]
} |
5727b8482ca10214002d94b8 | Cork_(city) | The 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 Christian radio station ... | Is there a Christian radio station in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
320
],
"text": [
"Life 93.1FM"
]
} |
5727b8482ca10214002d94b9 | Cork_(city) | The 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 Christian radio station ... | What are some pirate radio stations that were based in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
551
],
"text": [
"South Coast Radio and ERI"
]
} |
5727b8482ca10214002d94ba | Cork_(city) | The 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 Christian radio station ... | What nearby radio stations can be picked up in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
727
],
"text": [
"Radio Kerry at 97.0 and WLR FM on 95.1"
]
} |
5727b8482ca10214002d94bb | Cork_(city) | The 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 Christian radio station ... | When were South Coast Radio and ERI running their pirate stations out of Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
584
],
"text": [
"1980s"
]
} |
5727b8482ca10214002d94bc | Cork_(city) | The 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 Christian radio station ... | What did Cork Campus Radio change to? | {
"answer_start": [
245
],
"text": [
"UCC 98.3FM"
]
} |
5727bb46ff5b5019007d939c | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 selling the Echo can stil... | WHich Irish newspaper has it's homebase in Cork, Ireland? | {
"answer_start": [
59
],
"text": [
"the Irish Examiner"
]
} |
5727bb46ff5b5019007d939d | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 selling the Echo can stil... | What was the Irish Examiner's previous identity? | {
"answer_start": [
92
],
"text": [
"Cork Examiner"
]
} |
5727bb46ff5b5019007d939e | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 selling the Echo can stil... | Who are the Echo Boys? | {
"answer_start": [
205
],
"text": [
"poor and often homeless children who sold the newspaper"
]
} |
5727bb46ff5b5019007d939f | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 selling the Echo can stil... | What newspaper did the Echo Boys sell? | {
"answer_start": [
127
],
"text": [
"Evening Echo"
]
} |
5727bb46ff5b5019007d93a0 | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 selling the Echo can stil... | What publications are put out by the UCC? | {
"answer_start": [
476
],
"text": [
"UCC Express and Motley magazine"
]
} |
5727bd0a4b864d1900163bf6 | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 North Cathedral, is th... | From which periods are the buildings in Cork from? | {
"answer_start": [
69
],
"text": [
"Medieval to Modern"
]
} |
5727bd0a4b864d1900163bf7 | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 North Cathedral, is th... | What is so special about the Red Abbey in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
101
],
"text": [
"only notable remnant of the Medieval era"
]
} |
5727bd0a4b864d1900163bf8 | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 North Cathedral, is th... | How many cathedrals does Cork host? | {
"answer_start": [
170
],
"text": [
"two"
]
} |
5727bd0a4b864d1900163bf9 | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 North Cathedral, is th... | What is the Catholic cathedral of Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
252
],
"text": [
"St Mary's Cathedral"
]
} |
5727bd0a4b864d1900163bfa | Cork_(city) | Cork 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 North Cathedral, is th... | What else is St. Mary's known as? | {
"answer_start": [
298
],
"text": [
"North Cathedral"
]
} |
5727bdcd4b864d1900163c28 | Cork_(city) | St. 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 was built over on a... | What is main street Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
0
],
"text": [
"St. Patrick's Street"
]
} |
5727bdcd4b864d1900163c29 | Cork_(city) | St. 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 was built over on a... | When was St. Patrick's Street remodeled? | {
"answer_start": [
78
],
"text": [
"mid-2000s"
]
} |
5727bdcd4b864d1900163c2a | Cork_(city) | St. 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 was built over on a... | What is St. Patrick's Street curved? | {
"answer_start": [
251
],
"text": [
"it originally was a channel of the River Lee that was built over on arches"
]
} |
5727bdcd4b864d1900163c2b | Cork_(city) | St. 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 was built over on a... | When did the Theatre Royal burn? | {
"answer_start": [
485
],
"text": [
"1840"
]
} |
5727bdcd4b864d1900163c2c | Cork_(city) | St. 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 was built over on a... | What was built on the site of the old Theatre Royal? | {
"answer_start": [
655
],
"text": [
"General Post Office"
]
} |
5727c0314b864d1900163c74 | Cork_(city) | Many 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 County Hall is Ireland... | What style does most of the city's architecture belong to? | {
"answer_start": [
40
],
"text": [
"Georgian"
]
} |
5727c0314b864d1900163c75 | Cork_(city) | Many 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 County Hall is Ireland... | WHat is the tallest building in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
263
],
"text": [
"The Elysian"
]
} |
5727c0314b864d1900163c76 | Cork_(city) | Many 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 County Hall is Ireland... | What is the longest building in Cork? | {
"answer_start": [
367
],
"text": [
"Our Lady's Psychiatric Hospital"
]
} |
5727c0314b864d1900163c77 | Cork_(city) | Many 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 County Hall is Ireland... | What has the old Psychiatric Hospital been turned into? | {
"answer_start": [
478
],
"text": [
"Atkins Hall"
]
} |
5727c0314b864d1900163c78 | Cork_(city) | Many 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 County Hall is Ireland... | What is Atkin's Hall? | {
"answer_start": [
441
],
"text": [
"a residential housing complex"
]
} |
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