Tipperary Brigades History Quiz
So, a chara, you fancy yourself a history buff? The Friends of Seán Treacy invite you to pit your knowledge against this quiz!
How much trivia do you really know about Tipperary's Fight for Independence?
Be warned, this quiz crosses Brigade areas so you might wander into unknown territory!
Do you have the knowledge to make Brigade staff?
- 1.
Three of the men in this photo are from the Third Tipperary Brigade. What Brigade area does the fourth man represent?
- A.
East Limerick
- B.
Cork No. 1
- C.
East Clare
- D.
Mid-Tipperary
Correct Answer
C. East ClareExplanation
The fourth man on the extreme right is Michael Brennan at one time Commandant of the East-Clare BrigadeRate this question:
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- 2.
True or False? Mid-Tipperary Brigade Commandant Jimmy Leahy actually worked for his Vice-Commandant.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Jimmy worked in Mixie O'Connell's shop and pub. Mixie was Vice-Commandant of the mid-Tipperary Brigade throughout the War of Independence and Jimmy ran his business while he was detained in prison.Rate this question:
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- 3.
If you were arrested in Co. Tipperary under D.O.R.A in 1919 where would you be imprisoned while awaiting trial?
- A.
Local R.I.C. Barracks
- B.
Mountjoy Prison, Dublin
- C.
Limerick Gaol
- D.
Cork Prison
Correct Answer
D. Cork PrisonExplanation
If you were arrested in Co. Tipperary under D.O.R.A in 1919, you would be imprisoned in Cork Prison while awaiting trial. Cork Prison was a well-known correctional facility in Ireland during that time and would have been the most likely place for individuals from Co. Tipperary to be held.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The first Volunteer raid for explosives in Tipperary occurred where?
- A.
Soloheadbeg
- B.
Molloy's Hardware Store, Thurles
- C.
Dawson's Hardware Store Tipperary town
- D.
Coffey's Hardware and Farming Supplies, Carrick on Siur
Correct Answer
B. Molloy's Hardware Store, ThurlesExplanation
Jimmy Leahy masterminded the raid at Molloy's hardware store in 1918Rate this question:
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- 5.
Commdt. Jerry Ryan (1st Btn Mid-Tipperary Brigade) took part in an audacious escape from which prison?
- A.
Port Laoise
- B.
Wormwood Scrubs
- C.
Spike Island
- D.
Kilkenny
Correct Answer
D. KilkennyExplanation
Colonel Jerry was one of 46 prisoners to escape from Kilkenny during the Truce in August 1921Rate this question:
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- 6.
Commdt. Séumas Robinson (Third Tipperary Brigade) was a native of which city?
- A.
Galway
- B.
Belfast
- C.
Cork
- D.
Derry
Correct Answer
B. BelfastExplanation
Séumas was a BelfastmanRate this question:
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- 7.
Vice-Commdt. Seán Treacy (Third Tipperary Brigade) is buried in which Tipperary village or town
- A.
Ballinure
- B.
Kilfeacle
- C.
Newport
- D.
Tipperary town
Correct Answer
B. KilfeacleExplanation
Seán Treacy, who was a Vice-Commandant in the Third Tipperary Brigade, is buried in Kilfeacle.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Paddy Ryan Lacken was a member of the Third Tipperary Brigade
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Paddy was a member of the No. 1 Tipperary Brigade Area but frequently worked with both Third and Second Tipperary BrigadesRate this question:
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- 9.
Jim Gorman (of Barrack Attack fame) previously served in what Army?
- A.
South African
- B.
Australian
- C.
British
- D.
U.S.
Correct Answer
B. AustralianExplanation
Jim Gorman, known for his involvement in the Barrack Attack, served in the Australian Army.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who succeeded Frank McGrath as Commandant of the North (No. 1) Tipperary Brigade
- A.
Dinny Lacey
- B.
Ned O'Reilly
- C.
Liam Holohan
- D.
Seán Gaynor
Correct Answer
D. Seán GaynorExplanation
Seán Gaynor took over command and in the vital last 6 months of the War launched some stiff attacks on Crown forces taking pressure off South and Mid TipperaryRate this question:
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- 11.
This I.R.A. woman's house sheltered many famous people until it was blown up in 1921. What is her name?
- A.
Mae Maloney
- B.
Anastasia Nevin
- C.
Marian Tobin
- D.
Ellen O'Keeffe
Correct Answer
C. Marian TobinExplanation
Arms were hidden under the judge's bench in Nenagh CourthouseRate this question:
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- 12.
Ernie O'Malley was an architecture student in U.C.D. before joining the I.R.A.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Ernie's was a medical student in U.C.D. before he became a G.H.Q. OrganiserRate this question:
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