Carrickfergus History Quiz

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?

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?

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?

5. Andrew Jackson, whose parents emigrated from Boneybefore in 1765 became the ______ President of the United States in 1829?

6. This type of traditional Scottish stool can be found in the Andrew Jackson cottage. What is it known as?

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____?

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?

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?