3.13.2026

there midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet’s wings

MindPlay Friday
More accurate than a Buzzfeed quiz; less accurate than your therapist’s raised eyebrow.🤨
 
🍀 What’s Your Irish Hometown? 🍀
 
Ireland’s towns each have their own rhythm—
some lively and musical, some windswept and reflective, 
some quietly charming, some buzzing with stories. 
If you wandered across the island and found the place that felt most like you
where would you land? 
Take this quiz to discover which Irish hometown matches your spirit.  

1. Your ideal way to spend a Saturday is: 
    A. Wandering historic streets and people-watching at a café. 
    B. Hiking somewhere dramatic with incredible views. 
    C. Meeting friends for music, laughter, and a lively pub. 
    D. Curling up somewhere cozy with a good story. 
 
2. Pick a landscape: 
    A. A colorful city street full of buskers and bookstores. 
    B. Rugged cliffs and the endless Atlantic. 
    C. Rolling green hills dotted with cottages. 
    D. A quiet harbor with boats gently rocking in the tide. 
 
3. Your travel style is: 
    A. Explore everything—museums, markets, hidden alleys. 
    B. Follow the scenery and see where the road leads. 
    C. Go wherever the music and good company are. 
    D. Find the quiet corners most tourists miss. 
 
4. Your friends appreciate you because you: 
    A. Always know something interesting about everything. 
    B. Are adventurous and up for anything. 
    C. Bring the fun wherever you go. 
    D. Create calm, thoughtful spaces. 
 
5. Pick a classic pub atmosphere: 
    A. A historic pub full of conversation and storytelling. 
    B. A coastal pub where the wind howls outside. 
    C. A packed pub with fiddles, laughter, and dancing. 
    D. A quiet pub with a fireplace and a thoughtful pint. 
 
Results in the comments! 
 
[the title quotation is by W.B. Yeats, from 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree' in The Wanderings of Oisin and Other Poems]

2 comments:

  1. 🔑 Results
    Mostly A’s – Dublin
    You belong in Ireland’s lively capital. Curious and energetic, you thrive in places where history, culture, and conversation swirl together. Dublin’s literary pubs, busy streets, and endless stories would feel like home to you.
    Mostly B’s – Dingle
    Your spirit fits Ireland’s wild Atlantic edge. You’re adventurous, drawn to beauty and open horizons. In Dingle you’d find dramatic landscapes, friendly locals, and the kind of place where every sunset feels like an event.
    Mostly C’s – Galway
    You belong in Ireland’s most joyful town. Galway is famous for music, laughter, and spontaneous fun—and so are you. Your warmth and sociability would fit right in among its colorful streets and pub sessions.
    Mostly D’s – Kinsale
    You match the charm of this peaceful harbor town. Reflective and appreciative of quiet beauty, you enjoy places where life moves a little slower. In Kinsale you’d find cozy corners, good food, and thoughtful conversation.

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  2. ...and I'm 100% Kinsale!

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