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Thomas Telford

Google Search's 11 most infuriating and ridiculous questions people ask about Dublin

Let's face it, a lot of people outside of Ireland still don't know the basic facts about Dublin, like what country is it in and is it safe to live in to just name a couple.

Well, in this piece all those stupid questions that you've probably never seen on Google shall be shown.

Prepare yourself for shock, disbelief and anger. Definitely anger.

1. Is Dublin in the UK or Europe?

Must. Quell. Rage.

Someone's struggles with geography and history have been shown right out of the gate. You'd be shocked at how many times you see the question "Is Dublin in the UK".

2 . Is Dublin in Southern Ireland?

Is it not in Eastern Ireland no?

3. Why is the Spire in Dublin?

Why would the Spire be anywhere?

4. Is Dublin dangerous for tourists

5. Why is Dublin called Dublin?

Why is anything called anything? You can blame the Vikings if you don't like the name. They're the folks who made it up.

6. How is Dublin pronounced?

Ah now you're pulling my leg, right?

7. Why is Dublin called the big shmoke?

The big smoke actually refers to London in the 1950s after clouds of smog covered the city for nearly a week. Dublin is a far superior city that would never suffer from smog....right?

8. Where is Dublin city located?

I mean hazard a guess like.

9. Why is Dublin so rough?

10. Is Dublin in Northern Ireland?

11. Why is Dublin the capital of Ireland?

Our colleagues at Cork Beo have googled this question so much that it's made the top 11.

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