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16 quizzes and 160 trivia questions.
1.
  Belfast    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the capital city of Northern Ireland
Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Oct 17 17
Average
Dizart gold member
Oct 17 17
371 plays
2.
  You Think You Know Derry/Londonderry City?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Derry/Londonderry is Northern Ireland's most westerly city, but how much do you know about it?
Tough, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jul 02 16
Tough
CuddlyNutter
235 plays
3.
  The Fair Town of Strabane    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Strabane is a quiet town in Northern Ireland that has historically been associated with some very famous people. See what you know about them, and the town itself.
Tough, 10 Qns, darksplash, Dec 10 13
Tough
darksplash
198 plays
4.
  You Think You Know County Derry/Londonderry?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
County Londonderry is Northern Ireland's oldest settlement but how much do you know about it?
Tough, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jul 02 16
Tough
CuddlyNutter
147 plays
5.
  You Think You Know Northern Ireland? Round 3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
To me the point of a quiz is not to test what you already know but to learn what you don't know. So I hope you learn something of interest from my quiz and enjoy doing so.
Average, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jul 02 16
Average
CuddlyNutter
184 plays
6.
  You Think You Know County Fermanagh?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
County Fermanagh is known as Northern Ireland's lake district but how much do you know about it?
Average, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jul 02 16
Average
CuddlyNutter
134 plays
7.
  You Think You Know Belfast?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Belfast is Northern Ireland's capital city, but how much do you know about it?
Tough, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jul 02 16
Tough
CuddlyNutter
177 plays
8.
  You Think You Know Northern Ireland? Round 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of Northern Ireland.
Tough, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jan 30 19
Tough
CuddlyNutter
Jan 30 19
235 plays
9.
  You Think You Know County Tyrone?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
County Tyrone is Northern Ireland's largest county but how much do you know about it?
Average, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jul 02 16
Average
CuddlyNutter
118 plays
10.
  You Think You Know Northern Ireland? Round 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
To me the point of a quiz is not to test what you already know but to learn what you don't know. So I hope you learn something of interest from my quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jul 02 16
Tough
CuddlyNutter
195 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Three former Presidents of the United States could trace their origins to County Tyrone; which of the following could not?

From Quiz "You Think You Know County Tyrone?"




11.
  You Think You Know County Armagh?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
County Armagh is Northern Ireland's smallest county but how much do you know about it?
Tough, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jul 02 16
Tough
CuddlyNutter
124 plays
12.
  You Think You Know County Down?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
County Down is Northern Ireland's most easterly county but how much do you know about it?
Tough, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jul 02 16
Tough
CuddlyNutter
143 plays
13.
  You Think You Know County Antrim?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
County Antrim is Northern Ireland's northern most county but how much do you know about it?
Average, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jul 02 16
Average
CuddlyNutter
136 plays
14.
  You Think You Know Lough Neagh?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Lough Neagh is the largest, by area, lake in the British Isles but how much do you know about it?
Tough, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jul 02 16
Tough
CuddlyNutter
119 plays
15.
  You Think You Know Rathlin Island?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Rathlin Island is Northern Ireland's only inhabited offshore island, but how much do you know about it?
Tough, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Jul 02 16
Tough
CuddlyNutter
106 plays
16.
  You Think You Know Strangford Lough?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Strangford Lough is a large inlet in County Down on Northern Ireland's east coast. How much do you know about it?
Tough, 10 Qns, CuddlyNutter, Dec 02 17
Tough
CuddlyNutter
Dec 02 17
81 plays

Mixed Northern Ireland Trivia Questions
1. Belfast straddles which two counties of Northern Ireland?

From Quiz Belfast

Answer: Antrim and Down

The River Lagan, which flows through Belfast city centre, forms the border between Antrim and Down, with the western half of the city being in Antrim. Although it is the capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast is not the county town of either of these counties - Antrim and Downpatrick hold that accolade.

2. This island, in Lough Neagh, has evidence of human occupation dating back to Neolithic times and is one of the most westerly Norman outposts. Which island am I talking about?

From Quiz You Think You Know Lough Neagh?

Answer: Coney Island

Lying just over half a mile (1km) from the County Armagh shore, Coney Island is mostly wooded with a 16th-century stone tower used by Shane Ó Neill. Occupation of the island has been sporadic in the intervening centuries and at one stage the island was connected to the mainland by a causeway. Breached in the 19th century, the causeway is known locally as Saint Patrick's Road and can be seen during the summer months when it is under less than two feet of water. The island has belonged to the National Trust since 1946.

3. Which peninsula separates Strangford Lough from the Irish Sea?

From Quiz You Think You Know Strangford Lough?

Answer: Ards Peninsula

Islandmagee is in County Antrim, the Cooley Peninsula is in County Louth and the Fanad Peninsula is in County Donegal.

4. How many lighthouses are there on Rathlin Island?

From Quiz You Think You Know Rathlin Island?

Answer: Three

There are three, the oldest of which is the East Light dating from 1856, the West Light from 1917 and the most southerly light, at Rue Point, opened in 1921.

5. Derry/Londonderry City is known as the 'Maiden City' as its walls were not breached during the Siege of Derry - but how long did the Siege of Derry last?

From Quiz You Think You Know Derry/Londonderry City?

Answer: 105 Days

The siege proper lasted for 105 days but the city was surrounded by the Earl of Antrim's forces from 7 December 1688, and then by King James' forces, to 31 July 1689 totaling of 236 days.

6. The Cavehill is a basaltic hill overlooking the city of Belfast. An outcrop of this hill is said to resemble part of a famous statesman's anatomy; what is it called?

From Quiz You Think You Know Belfast?

Answer: Napoleon's nose

Previously known as Collinward Mountain and historically as Ben Madigan, the Cavehill forms part of the Antrim Plateau. When viewed from the city of Belfast it is said to resemble Napoleon's nose.

7. You'll often see the name of this part of Northern Ireland given as Derry/Londonderry, as in my series of quizzes. Why is that?

From Quiz You Think You Know County Derry/Londonderry?

Answer: People can't agree on the name

The original name of the city, and county, was Doire, Derry in its anglicised form. During the arrival of Protestant settlers from Great Britain the London Livery Companies were granted a Royal Charter to develop the area. The settlers added the prefix "London" to the name "Derry" as a mark of appreciation to their benefactors. The native Irish, whom the settlers dispossessed, didn't agree but had little say in the matter. That was in 1613 and ever since nationalists favour using the name Derry, and unionists Londonderry. Derry/Londonderry is used in an attempt to avoid offending one side or the other.

8. Six miles (ten km) off the north coast of County Antrim is Northern Ireland's only inhabited offshore island; which body of water do you have to cross to visit it?

From Quiz You Think You Know County Antrim?

Answer: Sea of Moyle

The Sea of Moyle is the narrowest part of the North Channel between County Antrim and the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland. At its closest point the distance between two shores is about 12 miles (20 km),

9. The City of Armagh is known as the Ecclesiastical Capital of Ireland; by what alternative name is the County of Armagh known?

From Quiz You Think You Know County Armagh?

Answer: The Orchard County

County Armagh is well known for its apple growing hence it is known as the Orchard County. St. Patrick's County is County Down. The Oak Leaf County is County Derry/Londonderry. The Red Hand County is County Tyrone.

10. County Tyrone comes from the Irish "Tír Eoghain" meaning "land of Eoghan", "Eoghan" itself derives from the Greek name Eugenes; meaning what?

From Quiz You Think You Know County Tyrone?

Answer: Noble born

The Greek name Eugenes means "Noble born", making County Tryone the land of the noble born.

11. HMS Belfast is a World War II era light cruiser permanently moored in the Pool of London as a museum ship. Appropriately she was built by Harland & Wolf of Belfast and launched in 1938; on which saint's day was she launched?

From Quiz You Think You Know Northern Ireland? Round 3

Answer: St. Patrick's

St. George is patron saint of England. St. Andrew is patron saint of Scotland. St. David is patron saint of Wales. HMS Belfast was launched on St. Patrick's Day 1938. She served throughout WWII and Korea before being preserved and opened to the public in October 1971. HMS Belfast became a branch of the Imperial War Museum in 1978.

12. In the late 6th-early 7th centuries the north coast of Northern Ireland and parts of Western Scotland were part of a kingdom known as what?

From Quiz You Think You Know Northern Ireland? Round 2

Answer: Dalriada

Wessex was a kingdom in southern England from the 6th to the 10th centuries. Caledonia and Hibernia were the Roman names for Scotland and the Island of Ireland respectively.

13. Northern Ireland consists of six of the nine counties of the ancient Irish province of Ulster. Which three counties of Ulster do NOT form part of Northern Ireland?

From Quiz You Think You Know Northern Ireland? Round 1

Answer: Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan.

Longford, Louth and Westmeath are counties of the Republic of Ireland and are in the province of Leinster. Derry/Londonderry, Antrim and Down are in Northern Ireland. Kerry, Limerick and Clare are counties of the Republic of Ireland and are in the province of Munster.

14. The town of Strabane lies in the west of Northern Ireland. In which county is it located?

From Quiz The Fair Town of Strabane

Answer: Tyrone

Strabane is one of the most westerly towns in Northern Ireland. It is situated about 85 miles from Belfast. At the 2011 census, it had a population of about 17,000. Historically known as a market town, Strabane began an economic downturn when Ireland was partitioned in 1921. For decades after that it was noted for high levels of unemployment. The town was the scene of numerous bomb attacks and murders during years of terrorist violence.

15. While researching this quiz I discovered that Lough Neagh is an "eutrophic lake" but what does that mean?

From Quiz You Think You Know Lough Neagh?

Answer: Has an abundance of nutrients that support a dense growth of algae.

With six major rivers flowing into Lough Neagh, and only one out, the lough is supplied with an abundance of nutrients that support a dense growth of algae. Few dissolved nutrients and a sparse growth of algae = Oligotrophic lakes. Formed by movements of the Earth's crust = Tectonic lakes. Formed by glaciers = Glacial lakes.

16. Strangford Lough is home to the world's first large scale commercial tidal stream generator installed in the lough's opening to the sea. What is this opening called?

From Quiz You Think You Know Strangford Lough?

Answer: The Strangford Narrows

A tidal stream generator, or tidal energy converter, is a turbine that extracts energy from moving masses of water such as tides. Strangford Lough empties, and refills, through the Strangford Narrows twice a day making it an ideal location for a tidal stream generator. The Salmon Leap and The Cutts are both on the river Bann while Corryvreckan is a tidal race off the west coast of Scotland.

17. Why is the West Light different to most other lighthouses?

From Quiz You Think You Know Rathlin Island?

Answer: Its light is at the base of its tower not the top

The West Light is on top of the cliffs at Kebble Point and when its light was placed even higher, eg. on the lighthouse's tower, it was found to be too difficult to see to be effective. So some lateral thinking took place and the light was placed at the base of the tower instead; it is also known as the Upside Down Light.

18. What does the city's original name of "Daire" mean in English?

From Quiz You Think You Know Derry/Londonderry City?

Answer: Oak grove

The original Irish name for the present site of the city was Daire Calgaich, Old Irish for "oak grove of Calgach", Calgach being a pagan deity. After Christianity arrived it changed to "Daire Coluimb Chille", "oak grove of Columba". As the site grew in importance the name was reduced to just Daire and eventually anglicised to Derry.

19. County Derry/Londonderry is the location of the oldest recorded settlement within Ireland. Where is this settlement?

From Quiz You Think You Know County Derry/Londonderry?

Answer: Mountsandel

Mountsandel near Coleraine in County Derry/Londonderry is thought to be the oldest recorded settlement within Ireland. It is a Mesolithic site which carbon dating has indicated is about 9,000 years old. The site is a scheduled historic monument.

20. What is Northern Ireland's only inhabited offshore island called?

From Quiz You Think You Know County Antrim?

Answer: Rathlin

Rathlin Island is six miles long, one mile wide, "L" shaped and home to a population of around 140 people. The highest point on the island is Slieveard at 440ft (134m) above sea level.

21. Two of the reservoirs in the Mountains of Mourne are situated along the same river; what is this river called?

From Quiz You Think You Know County Down?

Answer: Kilkeel River

The River Lagan and the Upper Bann have their sources in the Mountains of Mourne but do not feed reservoirs there. The River Mourne, despite its name, is nowhere near the Mountains of Mourne, it's actually in County Tyrone. Hey! what can I say, it's Ireland!

22. Why is the City of Armagh known as the Ecclesiastical Capital of Ireland?

From Quiz You Think You Know County Armagh?

Answer: It is the seat of the Archbishops of Armagh.

The City of Armagh has two Archbishops of Armagh who are also the Primates (Heads) of the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland in Ireland. St. Patrick is buried in County Down and the other answers, while true, do not make Armagh the Ecclesiastical Capital of Ireland.

23. Cookstown is only the fourth largest town in County Tyrone but its main street is the widest in Ireland; just how wide is it?

From Quiz You Think You Know County Tyrone?

Answer: 135ft (41.15m)

Cookstown was founded around 1620. Its vibrant street market, which has a Royal Charter dating back to 17th century, is held on the 135ft (41.15 m) wide main street.

24. Enniskillen airport is just three miles north of the town, on the shores of a lough; what is the airport called?

From Quiz You Think You Know County Fermanagh?

Answer: St. Angelo

St. Angelo airfield was established by the RAF in 1941. Its name was taken from the local Bishop's residence which was commandeered for the Station Commander.

25. Another preserved light cruiser, the sole survivor from the Battle of Jutland in 1916, has been a fixture in Belfast since 1924. What ship is she?

From Quiz You Think You Know Northern Ireland? Round 3

Answer: HMS Caroline

HMS Caroline was launched in September 1914 by Cammell Laird and Company, Birkenhead. She served through out the war and in 1924 became the HQ for the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in Northern Ireland, a role which she served until 2011.

26. The Northern Ireland Parliament Building is an impressive building in the classical Greek style. Fronted in Portland stone, it was opened by the future King Edward VIII on 16 November 1932. What is it known as?

From Quiz You Think You Know Northern Ireland? Round 2

Answer: Stormont

Holyrood is the home of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. The Dáil means an assembly or parliament in Irish, the Dáil Éireann being the Parliament of the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. The Senedd is the National Assembly of Wales in Cardiff.

27. Strangford Lough is also the site of the very first known tide mill in the world; where was it situated?

From Quiz You Think You Know Strangford Lough?

Answer: Nendrum Monastery

A tide mill is simply a water mill driven by tidal rise and fall. The Nendrum Monastery, situated on Mahee Island, used a tide mill; excavations of the site dated the mill to around 787 AD. Its millstones were 27 feet (8.3m) in diameter and the horizontal wheel was estimated to have developed up to eight HP. Remains of an earlier mill were also found.

28. Rathlin Island is a civil parish, within the district of Moyle, and is subdivided into a number of townlands: how many?

From Quiz You Think You Know Rathlin Island?

Answer: 22

A townland is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. On Rathlin Island there are 22, which are Ballycarry, Ballyconagan, Ballygill Middle, Ballygill North, Ballygill South, Ballynagard, Ballynoe, Carravinally, Carravindoon, Church Quarter, Cleggan, Craigmacagan, Demesne, Glebe, Kebble, Kilpatrick, Kinkeel, Kinramer North, Kinramer South, Knockans, Mullindross and Roonivoolin.

29. When did Derry/Londonderry become a City?

From Quiz You Think You Know Derry/Londonderry City?

Answer: 1604

In 1604, "Derrie" was granted its first royal charter as a city by James I of England, James VI of Scotland. A further charter of 1613 changed the name of the city from Derry to Londonderry.

30. Eight of Northern Ireland's rivers flow into Lough Neagh but only one flows out to reach the sea. For most of its length this river also forms the boundary between County Derry/Londonderry and County Antrim; which river is it?

From Quiz You Think You Know County Derry/Londonderry?

Answer: The Lower River Bann

The Lower Bann River leaves Lough Neagh at Toome. It is approximately 200ft (60m) wide for most of its 40 mile (60km) length before it enters the Atlantic on the north coast between Portstewart and Castlerock.

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