Carnlough Heritage Quiz

Frances Anne Vane Tempest was the daughter of Anne Catherine McDonnell Countess of Antrim. She married Charles Stewart, Marquis of Londonderry. She owned the limestone quarries in Carnlough and coal mines in England which made her a very rich woman. Frances Anne had a famous great grandson. Was he

Paddy the pigeon was hatched in Carnlough. On the 12th of June 1944 he carried a coded message about the Normandy Landings in a record time of 4 hours and 50 minutes. This helped to win the war. This is Paddy the pigeon. He was awarded a medal at the end of World War II. Which medal was it?

Miss 'Netta' Jane Johnston was born in Carnlough in 1878. She played and taught classical violin. She was also famous for playing which other instrument?

This Brick kiln sits by the side of the old railway path. What was burnt in the kiln to provide the farmers with something to enrich the soil to grow better grass and crops.

Harbour House was built in 1848. It is now a cafe, a gift shop and Carnlough Community Association Office. It was originally

This building at the end of High St. was originally used as?

This old building is the home of the Carnlough Rowing Club. However, until 1910 it had a very different use. Was it used to store?

The main road through Carnlough is part of the famous Antrim Coast Road which is now part of the Causeway Coastal route. It stretches from Larne to the north coast taking in many spectacular views. It was built between 1832 and 1842 by which of these men

The steam train on the bridge is called?

What annual event took place upstairs in the Town Hall starting in 1856?