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This is the third in our series of Limerick History Quizzes and the second created by the Tweety Stone. The Tweety Stone works through twitter in 140 characters or less to be:
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Last Word by the Listener and I Mo Scríobháíl Féín (In My Own Scribble) were popular columns in The Limerick Leader in the 1960s, ’70s & ’80s. Who was the author of these often wry accounts of local politics, history and cultural affairs?
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Séamus Ó Cinnéide.
A selection of articles written by Séamus Ó Cinnéíde, who died in 1992, appeared in Last Word by the Listener (University of Limerick Press, 1999) edited by Eoin Devereux (Séamus’ nephew).Incorrect
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following was located on Limerick’s Thomas Street (late 19th to mid 20th Century)?
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Geary’s Hotel
Geary’s Hotel was once located at 45 Thomas St, and later of 49/50 Thomas St.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Pete St. John, who wrote The Fields of Athenry, is a brother-in-law of which former Mayor of Limerick?
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Jack Bourke
Jack Bourke’s uncle Peadar O Cearnaigh wrote the words of Amhrán na bhFiann
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Where was the 1919 Munster hurling final between Limerick and Cork played?
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Markets Field
Cork won the match; it was the first time Cork wore red jerseys.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
What was the name of the Unlucky Cabin Boy who lost his life in very gruesome circumstances aboard the Francis Spaight in 1835?
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Patrick O Brien
O Brien’s short life and tragic death are recalled in Mike Finn’s musical play, The Unlucky Cabin Boy
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
In what year was Limerick department store Todds completely destroyed by fire?
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1959
Todds was rebuilt and reopened in 1963. In recent years, Todds was rebranded as Brown Thomas.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which of the following was a brand-name used by the world famous Limerick Clothing Company?
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Shannonwear
“Shannonmac” was another highly regarded L.C.F. brand
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
In 1820, the ‘Colleen Bawn Trial’ was held in the old City Courthouse on Bridge Street. At this trial, Daniel O Connell “The Liberator” defended John Scanlon.
What was the name of the young girl Scanlon was accused of murdering?Correct
Ellen Hanley
Daniel O Connell was on the losing side on this occasion. Scanlon was found guilty of murder and hanged.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
What was the name of the large island in the Shannon chosen by Norse/Viking settlers over 1,000 years ago as a perfect site to establish a colony? (This colony eventually became ‘Limerick City’).
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Inis Sibhtonn
The Norse/Vikings called their new colony on the Shannon ‘Hlymrerkr’.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
In the 6th Century, who is supposed to have prayed that strangers would always prosper in Limerick but the natives would be unfortunate and unsuccessful?
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St Munchin
While building Limerick’s first church, some locals refused to help Munchin’s workers, but passing strangers gladly assisted them. The ‘Curse of St. Munchin’ soon followed…
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