The Town I Know So Well Quiz #7

SHS The Town I Know So Well
Welcome to round 7 - Who or Where? Please answer the 10 questions below and click submit when done to see your score:

1. He was born in 1836 near Strabane. He was educated in Letterkenny and graduated from Queen’s in 1855, then studied medicine at Galway. Darwin was counted among his admirers for his medical research work. Who was he?

2. Mr. Bamford ran a small private school at Derry Road which catered for 30 pupils. He taught English, French, Mathematics and Classics. In 1916 this educational establishment was transferred from the Derry Road to another area. Where was it relocated to?

3. Rector of Camus-iuxta-Mourne from 1987-1999, he was a scholar and writer. He wrote Columba, a history of Columcille. Who was he?

4. I was born in 1724, was educated at Raphoe and Trinity College Dublin. When my father died, I inherited his land. Sadly I only lived for 37 years as I died on 15th December 1761. Who was I?

5. He was born in 1918 in Donegal, the son of Andrew. A founder member of Donegal Historical Society, he devoted his life to books and knowledge. He assisted many in the pursuit of historical research. Sadly he died in 1983. Who was he?

6. Who was the first Sinn Fein Chairman of Strabane District Council?

7. I was born outside Strabane. I worked for several families both here and in Donegal. I was interested in running and jumping, and celebrated my most famous victory in England in 1924. Where?

8. She was taken hostage from the town of Strabane in 1641 by the rebel leader, Phelim O’Neill. What was she called?

9. I was born in the Bowling Green, Strabane in 1724. My father was called Christopher, my mother was Catherine Bell from Donegal. My father died in 1738 and my mother remarried Rev. Thomas Skelton of Newry. I joined the British Army and fought with distinction in North America. Who am I?

10. Son of William and Mary Orr, Alexander Ector Orr was born in Strabane in 1831. He emigrated in 1850 and was a successful engineer in the Chamber of Commerce in his adopted town. He was involved in a major innovative project. In what city did he lead this distinguished career?

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