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Bangor, Northern Ireland Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about the lovely Northern Irish town of Bangor. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by dunge. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dunge

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,599

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
221

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which County is Bangor situated? Hint

Derry/Londonderry

Antrim

Down

Tyrone

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2007 Bangor was voted as the most desirable place to live in Northern Ireland by Ulster television viewers.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Can you name both the Austrian town and the American city Bangor is twinned with? Hint

Innsbruck and Virginia Beach

Bregenz and Virginia Beach

Villach and Dallas

Wolfsberg and Dallas

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who founded Bangor Abbey in 555 AD? Hint

Saint Colmbanus

Saint Comgall

Saint Patrick

Saint Malachy

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the original name of the town of Bangor?
Hint

It has always been called Bangor

Inver Beg

Whitehill

Ballyholme

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year was Bangor named Ireland's Best Kept Town? Hint

2000

1984

1994

2004

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2013, a new �38 million Leisure Centre was opened in Bangor. What was it called? Hint

Bangor Splash Centre

Bangor Leisire Centre

Bangor Aquatic Facility

Bangor Aurora Complex

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is the correct name of the all boys school in Bangor? Hint

Bangor's School

Bangor High School

Bangor Grammar School

Bangor Collegiate

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which former Miss Northern Ireland winners (1999 and 2009) hailed from Bangor? Hint

Sharon McLaughlin and Cherie Gardner

Zoe Salmon and Judith Wilson

Zoe Salmon and Catherine Jean Milligan

Z�e Salmon and Cherie Gardner

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Question 10 of 10

10. What colour is the hand on Bangor's coat of arms? Hint

Yellow

Red

Green

Purple

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which County is Bangor situated?

Answer: Down

Co. Down is the second most populated County of Northern Ireland with Antrim being the first.

2. In 2007 Bangor was voted as the most desirable place to live in Northern Ireland by Ulster television viewers.

Answer: True

Bangor is a seaside town with plenty to do, it's easy to see why this is true. Examples include Pickie Fun Park and Bangor omniplex.

3. Can you name both the Austrian town and the American city Bangor is twinned with?

Answer: Bregenz and Virginia Beach

Bregenz is the capital of Vorarlberg, Austria. The city can be found on the eastern shores of Lake Constance, which is the third-largest freshwater lake in Central Europe. Virginia Beach is the most populous city in the state and hosts annual surfing and beach soccer competitions.

4. Who founded Bangor Abbey in 555 AD?

Answer: Saint Comgall

Saint Comgall was born in 517 AD and was originally a soldier. The Primary School and Church near the Abbey are both named after him.

5. What was the original name of the town of Bangor?

Answer: Inver Beg

The town was originally called "Inver Beg" after the (now culverted) stream which ran past the abbey.

6. In what year was Bangor named Ireland's Best Kept Town?

Answer: 2004

The Best Kept Town competition has been running since 1996, with towns from both North and South competing on an all-island basis.

7. In 2013, a new �38 million Leisure Centre was opened in Bangor. What was it called?

Answer: Bangor Aurora Complex

The Bangor Aurora facilities include a 50 metre swimming pool, pools with flumes and sidewinder slider and an eight court sports hall.

8. Which of these is the correct name of the all boys school in Bangor?

Answer: Bangor Grammar School

Bangor Grammar School (B.G.S.), is an all-boys school founded in 1856. The school colours are yellow and blue.

9. Which former Miss Northern Ireland winners (1999 and 2009) hailed from Bangor?

Answer: Z�e Salmon and Cherie Gardner

Zoe Salmon also hosted the children's television show "Blue Peter" from 23 December 2004 to 25 June 2008.

10. What colour is the hand on Bangor's coat of arms?

Answer: Red

The emblem has two ships with the Red Hand of Ulster on their sails, blue and white stripes on the shield and two dolphins. At the top of the arms is St Comgall, founder of the town's abbey.

Source: Author dunge

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