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Waterford - The Crystal County Quiz

How much do you know about Co. Waterford, Ireland?

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

Author
SionnachIrl

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
313,286

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
396

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was the Irish Waterford Crystal manufacturing business founded? Hint

1673

1783

1826

1901

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Question 2 of 10

2. Near what town in Ireland's Co. Waterford is the Harrison Megalithic Tomb situated? Hint

Tramore

Dunmore East

Passage East

Killea

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Irish town is the birthplace of the poet and novelist Thomas McCarthy? Hint

Cappoquin

Knockanore

Carrickbeg

Rathgormack

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what part of Co. Waterford, Ireland is the traditionally Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) area? Hint

An Rinn

Ballynamult

Slieverue

Lismore

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Question 5 of 10

5. The oldest civic building in Ireland is in Waterford City. Do you know what it's called? Hint

Theatre Royal

Ballyhack Castle

Desmond Hall

Reginald's Tower

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where in Co. Waterford, Ireland can Little Island be found? Hint

Dunmore East

Outskirts of Waterford City

North of Passage East

Irish Sea

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the Irish name for Co. Waterford? Hint

Contae Iarmh�

Contae Baile �tha Cliath

Contae Phort L�irge

Contae Cill Mhant�in

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Question 8 of 10

8. What river flows through Waterford City, Ireland? Hint

Barrow

Lee

Nore

Suir

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of Ireland's oldest Christian settlements is located in Co. Waterford. Where? Hint

Ardmore

Dungarvan

Tramore

Dunmore East

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the highest point in Co. Waterford, Ireland? Hint

Galty Mountains

Comeragh Mountains

Knockmealdown Mountains

Slieve Mish Mountains

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was the Irish Waterford Crystal manufacturing business founded?

Answer: 1783

George and William Penrose established the crystal business in 1783 in Waterford City. Waterford Crystal has become known worldwide for its delicate wares.

2. Near what town in Ireland's Co. Waterford is the Harrison Megalithic Tomb situated?

Answer: Killea

The Harrison Megalithic Tomb is a pre-historic monument near Killea. One wall of the old church of Killea has stood the test of time, and it is thought to have been built in the twelfth century.

3. Which Irish town is the birthplace of the poet and novelist Thomas McCarthy?

Answer: Cappoquin

Thomas McCarthy was born in 1954 in Cappoquin. He has written several poems and novels, such as "Without Power" and "Asya and Christine". In the 1980s, at Lefanta near Cappoquin, 7,000 year old artifacts were found.

4. In what part of Co. Waterford, Ireland is the traditionally Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) area?

Answer: An Rinn

The Gaeltacht are areas throughout Ireland, where the Irish language is the principal language spoken by the community. An Rinn is one of the many Gaeltachts in Ireland.

5. The oldest civic building in Ireland is in Waterford City. Do you know what it's called?

Answer: Reginald's Tower

Not only is Reginald's Tower the oldest urban civic building in Ireland, it's also the oldest to still bear its Viking name. According to Field Guides Website: "The tower is believed to be the first building in Ireland to use mortar:.

6. Where in Co. Waterford, Ireland can Little Island be found?

Answer: Outskirts of Waterford City

Little Island is on the outskirts of Waterford City and is surrounded by the River Suir and Kings Channel. The first family to live on the island was the Fitzgerald family, and it is over 170 hectares in size.

7. What is the Irish name for Co. Waterford?

Answer: Contae Phort L�irge

The county is named after the city of Waterford, which is derived from the Old Norse name "Vedrarfjord". Contae Baile �tha Cliath is Co. Dublin, Cill Mhant�in is Co. Wicklow, and Iarmh� is Co. Westmeath.

8. What river flows through Waterford City, Ireland?

Answer: Suir

The river rises in Devil's Bit Mountain in Co. Tipperary, and flows for about 114 miles. In Waterford, the Barrow and Nore rivers, collectively known as the 'Three Sisters' before reaching the Celtic Sea, join it.

9. One of Ireland's oldest Christian settlements is located in Co. Waterford. Where?

Answer: Ardmore

St. Declan christened this area before the arrival of St. Patrick. His feast day is on 24th July. He lived there sometime between 350-450 AD.

10. What is the highest point in Co. Waterford, Ireland?

Answer: Knockmealdown Mountains

There are two mountain ranges in County Waterford. At 794m, Knockmealdown is the highest point in Waterford. The other mountain range is named Comeragh Mountains.

Source: Author SionnachIrl

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