Carrickfergus History Quiz
Explore the Rich History of Carrickfergus!
Test your knowledge of Carrickfergus with this engaging history quiz! From historical events to local legends, discover interesting facts about this beautiful coastal town.
Challenge yourself with questions about:
- Local landmarks
- Historical figures
- Traditional lifestyles
- Unique cultural events
1. ‘Back Carrick’ was once a popular event in Carrickfergus. Which of the many energetic competitions is taking place in this photo?
Hamburger eating
Pie eating
Pizza eating
Hotdog eating
2. 15 colourful bungalows once stood on the beach at Kilroot. The Loughview bungalows are still fondly remembered by locals today, but what was the name of the train stop closest to them, and is also the name of a memoir about growing up here in the 1950s by Ross Skelton?
Eden Halt
Kilroot
Downshire
Carrickfergus
3. The magnificent Carrickfergus castle dominates the coastline today as much as it did when it was built some 800 years ago. Which Anglo-Norman Knight arrived in Ulster in 1177 with 300 foot soldiers and began to build the castle as his new stronghold?
Strongbow
John de Courcy
Hugh De Lacy
William FitzAldelm
4. Carrickfergus castle builder John De Courcy annoyed King Henry II so much he sent another knight to kick him out and take control of his lands. Which one of these things did De Courcy NOT do that annoyed the king so much?
Marry the King’s daughter
Call himself Prince of Ulster
Mint coins with his own face
5. Andrew Jackson, whose parents emigrated from Boneybefore in 1765 became the ______ President of the United States in 1829?
Fifth
Seventh
Ninth
Eleventh
6. This type of traditional Scottish stool can be found in the Andrew Jackson cottage. What is it known as?
A creepie stool
A crawley stool
A bendy stool
A lowly stool
7. Before duvets became popular in the 1980s most people had patchwork quilts on their beds to keep them warm. Carrickfergus Museum has lots of traditional ulster quilts dating to the 19th century. But patchworking has been traced at least as far back as____?
The Ancient Egyptians
The Romans
The Vikings
The Tudors
8. Davys Street in Carrickfergus is named after the Davys family who settled in the town in the early 17th century. The family prospered and obtained grants of land from the Corporation and became leading figures in the affairs of Carrickfergus. Where were they originally from?
North Wales
Ayrshire, Scotland
Normandy, France
Essex, England
9. Once simply known as the West Division of Carrickfergus and containing look out mile post Castle Lugg, what is this area now known as?
Ballycarry
Knockagh
Greenisland
Whitehead
10. The Ulster Home Guard was formed to counter the threat of German invasion during WWII. A total of eight platoons were raised in Greenisland and Carrickfergus – including the No.4 Greenisland Platoon. Which of these activities did the volunteers NOT train in?
Drill
Rifle practice
Use of anti-aircraft batteries
Parachuting
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