Historic Kilkenny Quiz 1

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To conquer this quiz you will need a good knowledge of Kilkenny's history. This is for the history lovers. Prove that you know your stuff and take on the quiz!

Do you have the knowledge of a Kilkenny historian? Take the quiz and find out. The quiz will be difficult to many. Will you be the one that can conquer it?

Created by: Historic Kilkenny

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  1. What year did Kilkenny become a city?
  2. Where was Kilkenny's first purpose-built military barracks?
  3. When did the 'Hurling World Cup' between Kilkenny and New York take place?
  4. How many steps do you have to climb to get to the top of St. Canice's Round Tower?
  5. Who saved the city charter from the city hall fire of 1985?
  6. Lady Desart was president of the Women's Committee from 1908–33. How many women and children was she directly involved in rescuing?
  7. Kilkenny have won 35 All-Irelands, when was their first?
  8. How many times did Kilkenny's witch, Alice Kyteler marry?
  9. There has been many Earls of Ormond but which one gifted Kilkenny Castle to the people of Kilkenny?
  10. Where did Cromwell breach the city defences and enter Kilkenny?

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