Liam O' hÚigín Cork Heritage Open Day Quiz Questions
Questions
- Where in Cork was James Joyce's Father born?
- How many bridges cross the South Channel of the River Lee?( Not counting Probys Bridge )
- How many bridges cross the North Channel of the River Lee?(Not counting O'Reillys Bridge)
- Name 4 streets that were demolished with the building of Merchant's Quay Shopping Centre?
- What was the old name for Parnell Place?
- What was the old name of Thomas Davis Bridge?
- What was the old name of Connolly Road, Ballyphehane?
- Who in Cork was known as The Singing Fireman?
- Where is the oldest house in Cork?
- What is the name of the oldest pub in Cork?
- Where in Cork is Tyrone Place?
- What was the old name of the Mercy Hospital?
- Where in Cork is The Shrubbery House?
- When did The North Infirmary Hospital in Cork close ?
- What year did Queen Elizabeth the 2nd visit Cork ? Who was the Lord Mayor then?
- In which Cork Church is there a stain-glass window of St. Ite dedicated to Terence McSwiney's sisters?
- What years was the polio epidemic in Cork?
- The world's first steeplechase took place between 2 Cork towns in 1752. Which towns were they?
- Name the 2 Popes who are buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery?
- When did the battle of Kinsale take place?