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Limerick - The Treaty County Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about Ireland's County Limerick?

A multiple-choice quiz by SionnachIrl. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
SionnachIrl

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
311,174

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
356

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 165 (3/10), Guest 37 (7/10), Guest 165 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What river flows through Limerick City? Hint

River Shannon

River Barrow

River Liffey

River Suir

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Question 2 of 10

2. Limerick City was besieged several times in its history. When and by whom was it first besieged? Hint

United Irishmen in 1798

Irish Free State in 1922

Cromwellian in 1650

Irish Confederate Catholics in 1642

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the highest mountain in County Limerick? Hint

Ballyhoura Mountain

Galtymore Mountain

Caherconree Mountain

Mullaghareirk Mountain

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Question 4 of 10

4. A well-known chalice was discovered in County Limerick in 1868. What is the name of the chalice? Hint

Adare Chalice

Askeaton Chalice

Athea Chalice

Ardagh Chalice

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ireland's tallest cathedral spire is in Limerick City. Do you know which cathedral it is? Hint

St. Andrew's Cathedral

St. Mary's Cathedral

St. John's Cathedral

St. Peter's Cathedral

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Question 6 of 10

6. What village in County Limerick is the site of a fifth century monastery and round tower site? Hint

Croagh

Shanagolden

Kilfinny

Ardpatrick

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Question 7 of 10

7. Do you know what is the second largest town in County Limerick? Hint

Newcastle West

Adare

Abbeyfeale

Hospital

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Question 8 of 10

8. King John's Castle is situated on the banks of the Shannon. What is the name of the place? Hint

O'Connell Street

Devon's Road

King's Island

Pelican Square

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which United States President's ancestors came from County Limerick? Hint

John F. Kennedy

Barack Obama

Ronald Regan

Richard Nixon

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the Irish name for County Limerick? Hint

Liatroim

Gaillimh

Laois

Luimneach

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What river flows through Limerick City?

Answer: River Shannon

The River Shannon is the longest river in Ireland and flows through Limerick City. The river rises in County Cavan and flows for approximately 240 miles before reaching the Atlantic Ocean.

2. Limerick City was besieged several times in its history. When and by whom was it first besieged?

Answer: Irish Confederate Catholics in 1642

Limerick City was besieged five times in all in the 17th century. The first siege was by the Irish Confederate Catholics under the leadership of Garret Barry and his troops. They besieged King John's Castle from an English Protestant garrison.

3. What is the highest mountain in County Limerick?

Answer: Galtymore Mountain

The Galtymore Mountain is approximately 919m high and is situated on the border with County Tipperary. It is Ireland's 14th highest peak.

4. A well-known chalice was discovered in County Limerick in 1868. What is the name of the chalice?

Answer: Ardagh Chalice

Two boys, digging in a potato field near Ardagh in 1868, discovered the chalice. The silver chalice is thought to have been made in the eighth century and is adorned with enamel, gold, bronze, pewter and brass. It is made from 354 separate pieces.

5. Ireland's tallest cathedral spire is in Limerick City. Do you know which cathedral it is?

Answer: St. John's Cathedral

St. John's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and, at 308 feet, is the tallest building in Limerick. The tower rises to a height of 163 feet.

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

Answer: Ardpatrick

The site is in ruins, but it's thought to be originally founded by St. Patrick. The village is at the foot of the Ballyhoura Mountains on the edge of the Golden Vale.

7. Do you know what is the second largest town in County Limerick?

Answer: Newcastle West

After Limerick City, Newcastle West is the second largest town in County Limerick. It is situated on the River Arra. Newcastle West was built around a castle; the ruins have been maintained for years.

8. King John's Castle is situated on the banks of the Shannon. What is the name of the place?

Answer: King's Island

The castle was built in Limerick City at King's Island, next to the River Shannon. The wall and towers have remained and they are a big tourist attraction.

9. Which United States President's ancestors came from County Limerick?

Answer: John F. Kennedy

Rose Fitzgerald's descendants came from County Limerick. Rose was John F. Kennedy's mother. As most of us are aware, the president was shot dead in Dallas 1963.

10. What is the Irish name for County Limerick?

Answer: Luimneach

Luimneach means 'a barren spot of land'. Counties were first introduced into Ireland in the 12th century following the Anglo-Norman invasion. In Irish, Liatroin is Leitrim, Laois is Laois, and Gaillimh is Galway.

Source: Author SionnachIrl

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