Limerick - The Treaty County

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1. What river flows through Limerick City? River Liffey River Suir River Barrow River Shannon

2. Limerick City was besieged several times in its history. When and by whom was it first besieged? Irish Free State in 1922 United Irishmen in 1798 Irish Confederate Catholics in 1642 Cromwellian in 1650

3. What is the highest mountain in County Limerick? Ballyhoura Mountain Mullaghareirk Mountain Caherconree Mountain Galtymore Mountain

4. A well-known chalice was discovered in County Limerick in 1868. What is the name of the chalice? Askeaton Chalice Adare Chalice Ardagh Chalice Athea Chalice

5. Ireland's tallest cathedral spire is in Limerick City. Do you know which cathedral it is? St. Mary's Cathedral St. Andrew's Cathedral St. Peter's Cathedral St. John's Cathedral

6. What village in County Limerick is the site of a fifth century monastery and round tower site? Croagh Shanagolden Kilfinny Ardpatrick

7. Do you know what is the second largest town in County Limerick? Abbeyfeale Hospital Adare Newcastle West

8. King John's Castle is situated on the banks of the Shannon. What is the name of the place? O'Connell Street Devon's Road King's Island Pelican Square

9. Which United States President's ancestors came from County Limerick? John F. Kennedy Barack Obama Ronald Regan Richard Nixon

10. What is the Irish name for County Limerick? Liatroim Luimneach Laois Gaillimh