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County Londonderry Trivia Quiz

This is the fourth in my 'Counties of N Ireland' series.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kaye19. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Kaye19

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,424

Updated
Nov 03 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
286

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Question 1 of 10

1. What counties share a border with County Londonderry? Hint

Antrim and Down

Antrim and Tyrone

Tyrone and Fermanagh

Down and Tyrone

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Question 2 of 10

2. Londonderry City is known as the 'Maiden City'. Why is this? Hint

The walls have never been breached.

There are more women than men in the city.

It has never been the site of a rebellion.

Its football team has never been beaten.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What river is Londonderry City situated upon? Hint

River Liffey

River Lagan

River Foyle

River Shannon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which river flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Portstewart? Hint

River Foyle

The Lower Bann

River Liffey

River Bush

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Question 5 of 10

5. A range of mountains runs along the southern border of County Londonderry. What is it called? Hint

The Sperrin Mountains

The Knockmealdown Mountains

The Mountains of Mourne

The Slieve Bloom Mountains

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Question 6 of 10

6. What industry was Londonderry City known for? Hint

Steelworks

Shirt-making

Fishing

Food canning

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Question 7 of 10

7. Londonderry is a walled city. What is unusual about the walls? Hint

They are built of recycled brick.

They can be seen from space.

They have broken glass on top.

They are intact.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What metal has been found in the Sperrin Mountains? Hint

Gold

Mercury

Tin

Silver

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Question 9 of 10

9. The names of several of the mountains in the Sperrins region start with the word 'Mullagh'. This is an Irish Gaelic word. What does it mean? Hint

High place

Hill or mound

Mossy place

Green hill

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Question 10 of 10

10. In County Londonderry, there is a notorious mountain pass. What is it called? Hint

Butterlope Pass

Glenshane Pass

Barnes Gap

Glengesh Pass

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What counties share a border with County Londonderry?

Answer: Antrim and Tyrone

Londonderry also shares a border with Co. Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. Its north coast is washed by Lough Foyle and the Atlantic Ocean.

2. Londonderry City is known as the 'Maiden City'. Why is this?

Answer: The walls have never been breached.

Although Londonderry was attacked during the Siege of Derry in 1689 and several times since, the walls have never been breached. It is possible to walk round the walls which give a good view over the city.

3. What river is Londonderry City situated upon?

Answer: River Foyle

Londonderry is situated on the River Foyle, which flows into Lough Foyle and thence into the Atlantic Ocean. The Lagan flows through Belfast and the Shannon and Liffey are both in the Republic of Ireland.

4. Which river flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Portstewart?

Answer: The Lower Bann

The Lower Bann leaves Lough Neagh and flows north, entering the Atlantic Ocean at Portstewart. The Foyle enters Lough Foyle at Londonderry,the Bush enters the Atlantic Ocean at Bushmills and the Liffey flows through Dublin.

5. A range of mountains runs along the southern border of County Londonderry. What is it called?

Answer: The Sperrin Mountains

The Sperrin Mountains are the largest range of mountains in Northern Ireland. They are a tourist attraction, with hill-walking, fishing in the rivers and panning for gold. In the Heritage Centre there is a reconstructed pub with a virtual ghost!

The Mourne Mountains are in County Down, and Knockmealdown and Slieve Bloom Mts. are in the Republic of Ireland.

6. What industry was Londonderry City known for?

Answer: Shirt-making

Londonderry was the centre of the shirt-making industry. In 1902, there were 38 shirt-making factories in Londonderry. They were mainly staffed by women as stitching was regarded as 'women's work'. Many women were also employed as 'outworkers', working from their own homes. There is still some shirt-making in the city, but nothing like in the past.

7. Londonderry is a walled city. What is unusual about the walls?

Answer: They are intact.

The Walls, usually known as 'Derry's Walls', were built between 1613 and 1618. Despite the siege of Derry in 1689 and various assaults since, they have never been breached.

There are many cannons situated on the walls including 'Roaring Meg', so called because of the really loud noise when she was fired. She was used in the Siege of Derry but has since been restored.

8. What metal has been found in the Sperrin Mountains?

Answer: Gold

Some gold was discovered in the Sperrins around 1980 and mining has been carried out since 2007. There is not enough to make it a commercial proposition but tourists can pan for gold in the rivers (must try it sometime!).

It is believed that some ancient gold jewellery was made from Sperrins gold.

9. The names of several of the mountains in the Sperrins region start with the word 'Mullagh'. This is an Irish Gaelic word. What does it mean?

Answer: Hill or mound

This is from the Irish word 'Mullach', meaning a hill or mound. Some examples are Mullaghdoo, Mullaghclogher and Mullaghhash.

10. In County Londonderry, there is a notorious mountain pass. What is it called?

Answer: Glenshane Pass

The Glenshane Pass is on the road between Dungiven and Maghera, passing through Glenshane Forest. The pass becomes very treacherous during snow and cold weather and is usually closed on occasion during the winter.

Butterlope Pass is in County Londonderry, while Barnes Gap and Glengesh Pass are in County Donegal.

Source: Author Kaye19

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