Carrickfergus Quiz

A vibrant collage depicting the historical landmarks and local culture of Carrickfergus, including the Carrickfergus Castle, gasworks museum, and notable figures like poets and diplomats.

Discover Carrickfergus: A Historical Quiz

Test your knowledge about the rich history of Carrickfergus in this engaging quiz! From notable historical figures to significant local events, learn more about this charming town in Northern Ireland.

Multiple choice questions
Fun and informative
Great for history buffs and locals alike!

9 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ExploringHistory202

While the old Carrickfergus gasworks finally closed its doors in 1987, it later reopened as Flame Gasworks Museum. Which accolade does the museum hold?

It is the only gasworks museum in Ireland

It is the first gasworks to be turned into a museum

It is the first museum to be accredited;

Which well-known poet and playwright spent his childhood at the Old Rectory, where his father was Rector of St Nicholas Parish Church?

Louis MacNeice

WH Auden

CS Lewis

Seamus Heaney

A new elite US force was established at Carrickfergus in June 1942. They went on to fight in some of the deadliest battles in WWII and remain the only US unit formed on foreign soil. What were they called?

Special Operations Command

1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment

17th Field Artillery Brigade

1st Battalion US Rangers

Sullatober Mill was used as what during WWII?

Military hospital

Military detention centre

Ordnance store

Petrol distribution centre

In 1903 the Woodburn weaving factory burnt down causing thousands of pounds of damage. How long did it take for a horse-drawn fire engine to make its way to Carrickfergus from Belfast– prompting the town to get its own fire engine?

30 minutes

One hour

Two hours

Three hours

Sean Lester was born in Woodburn, Carrickfergus in 1888. He had a successful career as a journalist and diplomat – which included a dramatic confrontation with the Nazi party in the 1930s! He was also the last Secretary General of which international organisation?

The United Nations

NATO

The League of Nations

The Justice League

The Unitarian church was established here around 1835, but was later used as a cinema and for woodwork classes for the Technical College, before being badly damaged by a fire in December 1964. What is now at this location?

Marine gardens

Bowling Green

Shaftesbury Park

Knot Garden

Mad hatters! Top hats, like this one in the museum collection became a huge fashion trend when Prince Albert starting wearing one in 1850 But do you know which poisonous chemical element was used in its production – leading to the phrase ‘the hatter’s shakes’.

Plutonium

Arsenic

Mercury

Hydrogen

The Carrickfergus town sword and mace are still used by the Council for civic ceremonies today. In which year was it presented to the town?

1712

1812

1912

2012

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