Tipperary Brigades History Quiz

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    True or False? Mid-Tipperary Brigade Commandant Jimmy Leahy actually worked for his Vice-Commandant.

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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?

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  • 2. 
    Commdt. Séumas Robinson (Third Tipperary Brigade) was a native of which city? - ProProfs

    Commdt. Séumas Robinson (Third Tipperary Brigade) was a native of which city?

    • Galway

    • Belfast

    • Cork

    • Derry

    Correct Answer
    A. Belfast
    Explanation
    Séumas was a Belfastman

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  • 3. 
    Three of the men in this photo are from the Third Tipperary Brigade. What Brigade area does the fourth man represent? - ProProfs

    Three of the men in this photo are from the Third Tipperary Brigade. What Brigade area does the fourth man represent?

    • East Limerick

    • Cork No. 1

    • East Clare

    • Mid-Tipperary

    Correct Answer
    A. East Clare
    Explanation
    The fourth man on the extreme right is Michael Brennan at one time Commandant of the East-Clare Brigade

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  • 4. 
    Vice-Commdt. Seán Treacy (Third Tipperary Brigade) is buried in which Tipperary village or town - ProProfs

    Vice-Commdt. Seán Treacy (Third Tipperary Brigade) is buried in which Tipperary village or town

    • Ballinure

    • Kilfeacle

    • Newport

    • Tipperary town

    Correct Answer
    A. Kilfeacle
    Explanation
    Seán Treacy, who was a Vice-Commandant in the Third Tipperary Brigade, is buried in Kilfeacle.

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  • 5. 
    If you were arrested in Co. Tipperary under D.O.R.A in 1919 where would you be imprisoned while awaiting trial? - ProProfs

    If you were arrested in Co. Tipperary under D.O.R.A in 1919 where would you be imprisoned while awaiting trial?

    • Local R.I.C. Barracks

    • Mountjoy Prison, Dublin

    • Limerick Gaol

    • Cork Prison

    Correct Answer
    A. Cork Prison
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 
    Paddy Ryan Lacken was a member of the Third Tipperary Brigade - ProProfs

    Paddy Ryan Lacken was a member of the Third Tipperary Brigade

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Paddy was a member of the No. 1 Tipperary Brigade Area but frequently worked with both Third and Second Tipperary Brigades

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  • 7. 

    Who succeeded Frank McGrath as Commandant of the North (No. 1) Tipperary Brigade

    • Dinny Lacey

    • Ned O'Reilly

    • Liam Holohan

    • Seán Gaynor

    Correct Answer
    A. Seán Gaynor
    Explanation
    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 Tipperary

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  • 8. 
    This I.R.A. woman's house sheltered many famous people until it was blown up in 1921. What is her name? - ProProfs

    This I.R.A. woman's house sheltered many famous people until it was blown up in 1921. What is her name?

    • Mae Maloney

    • Anastasia Nevin

    • Marian Tobin

    • Ellen O'Keeffe

    Correct Answer
    A. Marian Tobin
    Explanation
    Arms were hidden under the judge's bench in Nenagh Courthouse

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  • 9. 
    Commdt. Jerry Ryan (1st Btn Mid-Tipperary Brigade) took part in an audacious escape from which prison? - ProProfs

    Commdt. Jerry Ryan (1st Btn Mid-Tipperary Brigade) took part in an audacious escape from which prison?

    • Port Laoise

    • Wormwood Scrubs

    • Spike Island

    • Kilkenny

    Correct Answer
    A. Kilkenny
    Explanation
    Colonel Jerry was one of 46 prisoners to escape from Kilkenny during the Truce in August 1921

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  • 10. 
    The first Volunteer raid for explosives in Tipperary occurred where?  - ProProfs

    The first Volunteer raid for explosives in Tipperary occurred where? 

    • Soloheadbeg 

    • Molloy's Hardware Store, Thurles

    • Dawson's Hardware Store Tipperary town

    • Coffey's Hardware and Farming Supplies, Carrick on Siur

    Correct Answer
    A. Molloy's Hardware Store, Thurles
    Explanation
    Jimmy Leahy masterminded the raid at Molloy's hardware store in 1918

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  • 11. 
    Jim Gorman (of Barrack Attack fame) previously served in what Army? - ProProfs

    Jim Gorman (of Barrack Attack fame) previously served in what Army?

    • South African

    • Australian

    • British

    • U.S.

    Correct Answer
    A. Australian
    Explanation
    Jim Gorman, known for his involvement in the Barrack Attack, served in the Australian Army.

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  • 12. 
    Ernie O'Malley was an architecture student in U.C.D. before joining the I.R.A. - ProProfs

    Ernie O'Malley was an architecture student in U.C.D. before joining the I.R.A.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Ernie's was a medical student in U.C.D. before he became a G.H.Q. Organiser 

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