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Quiz about You Think You Know County Fermanagh

You Think You Know County Fermanagh? Quiz

County Fermanagh is known as Northern Ireland's lake district but how much do you know about it?

A multiple-choice quiz by CuddlyNutter. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
CuddlyNutter

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
381,640

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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141

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Question 1 of 10

1. County Fermanagh's capital is Enniskillen. Which of the following statements about Enniskillen is correct? Hint

It is the only county capital, in NI, that is not a city.

Its castle was destroyed by the English.

It has two cathedrals.

It is built on an island.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Enniskillen airport is just three miles north of the town, on the shores of a lough; what is the airport called? Hint

St. Egino

St. Munis

St. Patrick

St. Angelo

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Question 3 of 10

3. Belleek China, with its basket weave pattern entwined with shamrocks, is beloved by Irish people the world over. When did the pottery start producing its Parian china? Hint

1853

1883

1873

1863

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Question 4 of 10

4. County Fermanagh is dominated by two inter-connected lakes. They are Upper and Lower what? Hint

Lough Foyle

Lough Derg

Lough Neagh

Lough Erne

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Question 5 of 10

5. Naturally, this being Ireland, the county capital of Enniskillen has a cathedral; which saint is it named after? Hint

St. Columb

St. Macartin

St. Patrick

St. Munis

6. Historic Portora Royal School, near Enniskillen, was founded by Royal Charter in 1608 by James I. His wish was that "there shall be a free school at least in each county, appointed for the education of youth in learning and religion." Which of the following literary giants is an old Portoran? Hint

Seamus Heaney

Oscar Wilde

C.S. Lewis

W.B. Yeats

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Question 7 of 10

7. Approximately 12 miles south of Enniskillen you will find one of the finest show caves in Europe. What is this cave system called? Hint

Marble Arch Caves

Long Drop Caves

Cathedral Caves

St. Macartin Caves

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which is the only other Northern Ireland County that Fermanagh shares a border with? Hint

Armagh

Donegal

Cavan

Tyrone

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Question 9 of 10

9. Devenish Island in Lower Lough Erne is one of the finest monastic sites in Northern Ireland. What building, thought to date from the twelfth century, is still intact on the island? Hint

An abbey

A cathedral

A round tower

A priory

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Question 10 of 10

10. Enniskillen has the unique honour of being the only town in British Isles to what? Hint

Be named best kept town five times in a row.

Be the ancestral home of two US presidents.

Give its name to two regiments of the British Army.

Hold a motorcycle race meeting on public roads.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. County Fermanagh's capital is Enniskillen. Which of the following statements about Enniskillen is correct?

Answer: It is built on an island.

Enniskillen gets its name from the Irish 'Inis Ceithleann' meaning 'Island of Kathleen'.

2. Enniskillen airport is just three miles north of the town, on the shores of a lough; what is the airport called?

Answer: St. Angelo

St. Angelo airfield was established by the RAF in 1941. Its name was taken from the local Bishop's residence which was commandeered for the Station Commander.

3. Belleek China, with its basket weave pattern entwined with shamrocks, is beloved by Irish people the world over. When did the pottery start producing its Parian china?

Answer: 1863

Belleek is a small border town and home to one of the oldest working potteries in the world. The pottery opened in 1857 producing earthenware and from 1863 a mix of earthenware and Parian china was produced. Over time the production of earthenware diminished, finally stopping just after the Second World War.

4. County Fermanagh is dominated by two inter-connected lakes. They are Upper and Lower what?

Answer: Lough Erne

Upper and Lower Lough Erne form the second biggest lake system in Northern Ireland but are actually widened sections of the River Erne.

5. Naturally, this being Ireland, the county capital of Enniskillen has a cathedral; which saint is it named after?

Answer: St. Macartin

It was completed in 1842 as St Anne's Parish Church but rededicated as St. Macartin's Cathedral in 1923.

Answer: Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde attended Portora Royal School between 1864 and 1871. His name, on the school's honour board, appears to shine brighter than any contemporary. This has led to accusations that this was done deliberately, however, his was name removed after his conviction for sodomy in 1895. Its reinstatement in the 1930s is the reason it is brighter than his contemporary's names.

7. Approximately 12 miles south of Enniskillen you will find one of the finest show caves in Europe. What is this cave system called?

Answer: Marble Arch Caves

The Marble Arch Caves are near the village of Florencecourt in County Fermanagh and form the longest cave system in Northern Ireland.

8. Which is the only other Northern Ireland County that Fermanagh shares a border with?

Answer: Tyrone

County Fermanagh borders Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan in the Irish Republic. Counties Tyrone and Armagh are in Northern Ireland but Armagh does not share a border with Fermanagh.

9. Devenish Island in Lower Lough Erne is one of the finest monastic sites in Northern Ireland. What building, thought to date from the twelfth century, is still intact on the island?

Answer: A round tower

A 25 metre tall 12th century round tower stands majestically above the other ruined buildings. The tower has wooden floors and can be climbed by the public via a series of ladders.

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency run a ferry to/from the island throughout July and August.

10. Enniskillen has the unique honour of being the only town in British Isles to what?

Answer: Give its name to two regiments of the British Army.

Enniskillen gave its name to two regiments of the British Army. They were the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards.

Enniskillen Castle was the home of these regiments and now houses the Inniskillings Museum.

Source: Author CuddlyNutter

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