The Galway History Quiz #2
Since we’ve only scratched the surface of Galway’s turbulent history, how does a Round 2 Galway History Quiz sound? Don’t forget to let us know how you get on!
1. Where would you go to visit to see the Turoe Stone?
Dartfield Equestrian Centre
Turoe Pet Farm and Leisure Park
Burren Nature Sanctuary
Loughwell Farm Park
2. The grounds of Menlo Castle were once the place of a great Galway tradition. At the time, boats from Woodquay and The Long Walk would bring people up the river for the occasion. What was it called?
Maying in Menlo Festival
Summertime Festival in Menlo
Galway Menlo Mayday Festival
Spring Equinox Fair
3. From early 1840, as many as 163 workhouses were operated in Ireland and today Portumna is home to one of the best preserved Irish workhouses. In what year was the workhouse system abolished?
1950
1880
1935
1920
4. The laboratory of the renowned chemist Richard Kirwan can still be found in the orchard of which Galway Castle?
Menlo Castle
Merlin Castle
Cregg Castle
Oranmore Castle
5. Which building in Galway city is the oldest building in Ireland that is still in commercial use?
The Fisheries Watchtower Museum
The ATU Library
St Nicholas Collegiate Church
Lynch's Castle
6. In the 1990s, two original Orient Express carriages were placed on the grounds of which Galway Hotel to become the Pullman Restaurant?
Galway Bay Hotel
Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Clifden Station House Hotel
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
7. Rumour has it that ownership of Cregg Castle was passed from the Kirwan family to the Blake family in a rather unusual manner. How did the Blake family come to own the castle?
A sailing race
Horse-racing
A game of cards
A hurling match
8. Who is believed to have been the first woman to graduate NUI Galway in 1906 with a first class honours degree in civil engineering in Europe?
Alice Perry
Emily Anderson
Mary Donovan O'Sullivan
Ada English
9. The history of this Kinvara Castle lies in the heart of Ireland’s literary revival in the early 20th century. This castle was a popular meeting place for the likes of WB Yeats, George Bernard Shaw and JM Synge. What is its name?
Aughnanure Castle
Athenry Castle
Dunguaire Castle
Dunsandle Castle
10. The construction of St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church was completed in 1320, and dedicated to Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of children - who is more commonly known as?
Ded Moroz
Santa Claus
Jack Frost
Odin
11. The iconic Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde statue was a gift to the city by what country after they joined the European Union in 2004?
Poland
Hungary
Malta
Estonia
12. What became the official name of Eyre Square in 1965?
John F. Kennedy Memorial Park
Eyre Square
Galway's Glen
The Green
13. The exterior of St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church features a number of interesting attractions. Which of the below will not be found on its exterior?
Ape
Raven
Lion
Mermaid
14. The Hall of the Red Earl dates back to the 13th century, linked to the foundations of Galway city itself! For centuries it lay in ruins and was forgotten, but in what year was the structure rediscovered?
1977
1999
1985
2005
15. By the 1850s, Coole Park amounted to 15,000 acres but how many acres of land did Robert Gregory first purchase at Coole?
10,000 acres
600 acres
500 acres
800 acres
16. What famous Galway spot was originally known as Ceann an Bhalla (Head of the Wall)?
Salthill's Promenade
Blackrock Diving Tower
Forthill Cemetery
Spanish Arch
17. What is Castlekirk also known as?
Corrib Castle
Cock's Castle
Hen's Castle
Castle on the Lough
18. Erected in 1842, in memory of Clifden town’s founder. The D’Arcy monument contains graffiti dating from what year?
1871
1866
1842
1900
19. What town in Galway is home to the last functioning moat in Ireland?
Spiddal
Loughrea
Tuam
Moycullen
20. I’m sure you have seen photos of the famous Plassey Shipwreck before, but which of the below was not on board the ship at the time of its wreck?
Whiskey
Stained Glass
Yarn
Coffee
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