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County Wexford Quiz

Quiz about the county at the heart of Southeast Ireland, Wexford.

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

Author
Irelando

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
315,183

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
340

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is the county town of Wexford? Hint

New Ross

Enniscorthy

Wexford Town

Rosslare

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which town in Co Wexford celebrates the connection to former US president John F Kennedy's ancestors, before they emigrated to America? Hint

Gorey

Enniscorthy

Bunclody

New Ross

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which mountain is the highest in Co Wexford? Hint

Great Sugar Loaf

Slievenamon

Mount Leinster

Vinegar Hill

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Question 4 of 10

4. Curracloe Beach in Co Wexford was used as the setting for the D-Day scene in which major Hollywood wartime film? Hint

The Deer Hunter

Saving Private Ryan

The Guns of Navarone

Platoon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following fruits are grown primarily in Co Wexford, and are then supplied throughout the rest of the country? Hint

Peaches

Oranges

Apples

Strawberries

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which of the four provinces of Ireland is Wexford located? Hint

Connacht

Munster

Leinster

Ulster

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Question 7 of 10

7. The first-ever team from Co Wexford to compete in the FAI football league of Ireland is called what? Hint

Wexford Youths

Wexford Men

Wexford Boys

Wexford Guys

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following cities is closest to Wexford Town? Hint

Dublin City

Cork City

Waterford City

Limerick City

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Question 9 of 10

9. What musical genre is the Wexford Festival, held in October or November of every year, dedicated to? Hint

Jazz

Opera

Soul

Reggae

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Question 10 of 10

10. One of the world's oldest operational lighthouses is in Co Wexford. What is it called? Hint

Hook Lighthouse

Took Lighthouse

Rook Lighthouse

Brooke Lighthouse

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is the county town of Wexford?

Answer: Wexford Town

Wexford town is the largest town in the county of Wexford, followed by Enniscorthy and New Ross. Rosslare is further down the list, but it is the home of the major Europort.

2. Which town in Co Wexford celebrates the connection to former US president John F Kennedy's ancestors, before they emigrated to America?

Answer: New Ross

John F Kennedy's great-grandfather, Patrick Kennedy, emigrated from New Ross in the year 1849. JFK is still very much celebrated in New Ross, with an annual Music Festival celebrated in the town every July in honour of his memory. There is also a National Park not far from the town, called the John F Kennedy Park. Additionally, there is a statue of the man himself in the town centre.

3. Which mountain is the highest in Co Wexford?

Answer: Mount Leinster

At 795 metres (or 2610 feet), Mount Leinster is the highest point in Co Wexford. It is on the border of Co Carlow, in the Blackstairs Mountain Range.

Slievenamon is in Co Tipperary, the Great Sugar Loaf is in Co Wicklow, while Vinegar Hill in Enniscorthy. It is a famous landmark due to the battle that the Irish fought with the British during the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

4. Curracloe Beach in Co Wexford was used as the setting for the D-Day scene in which major Hollywood wartime film?

Answer: Saving Private Ryan

"Saving Private Ryan", made in 1998 and directed by Steven Spielberg, won five Oscars in 1999 and received six other nominations. Many people from the areas around Curracloe Beach were used as extras for the film scene.

5. Which of the following fruits are grown primarily in Co Wexford, and are then supplied throughout the rest of the country?

Answer: Strawberries

Strawberry farming is a major industry in Co Wexford. During the summer months, many school children out on summer holidays help pick strawberries on farms throughout the county.

6. In which of the four provinces of Ireland is Wexford located?

Answer: Leinster

Wexford is in Leinster, which is the second largest of the four provinces after Munster. There are twelve counties in Leinster of which Wexford is the largest. The capital of Ireland, Dublin, is also in Leinster.

7. The first-ever team from Co Wexford to compete in the FAI football league of Ireland is called what?

Answer: Wexford Youths

The Wexford Youths soccer team was founded in 2007. They played their home games in Ferrycarrig Park near Wexford Town. They have normally competed in Division 1 of the FAI football league.

8. Which of the following cities is closest to Wexford Town?

Answer: Waterford City

Waterford is closest as it is just 60 kilometres away from Wexford Town. Dublin is next at 150 kilometres distance; Cork comes next at 180 kilometres; and finally Limerick is the furthest at 185 kilometres. All distances are approximates.

9. What musical genre is the Wexford Festival, held in October or November of every year, dedicated to?

Answer: Opera

In 2008, a new state-of-the-art Opera House was officially opened on the 5th of September. It replaced the old Theatre Royal, which had staged the Festival since 1950.

10. One of the world's oldest operational lighthouses is in Co Wexford. What is it called?

Answer: Hook Lighthouse

The Hook Lighthouse has been serving sailors for over 800 years. In 1996, it became fully automated, so it no longer needed resident keepers and it was then opened to the public.

Source: Author Irelando

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