Tipperary Brigades History Quiz

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

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

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

Galway

Belfast

Cork

Derry

Séumas was a Belfastman

Explanation

Séumas was a Belfastman

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

Ballinure

Kilfeacle

Newport

Tipperary town

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

Explanation

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

4. 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

The fourth man on the extreme right is Michael Brennan at one time Commandant of the East-Clare Brigade

Explanation

The fourth man on the extreme right is Michael Brennan at one time Commandant of the East-Clare Brigade

5. Paddy Ryan Lacken was a member of the Third Tipperary Brigade

True

False

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

Explanation

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

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

Dinny Lacey

Ned O'Reilly

Liam Holohan

Seán Gaynor

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

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

7. 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

Arms were hidden under the judge's bench in Nenagh Courthouse

Explanation

Arms were hidden under the judge's bench in Nenagh Courthouse

8. 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

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.

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.