Do you know Dungannon?
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW DUNGANNON?
Here's a tricky little test of your local knowledge. Try these ten questions:
DUNGANNON PARK is one of the most beautiful town parklands in Ireland. What kind of fish are most often caught in the lake?
A- Rainbow trout B- Freshwater sardines C-Salmon
MOYGASHEL MILL CHIMNEY is the outstanding landmark between the M1 Motorway and Dungannon. In what year was the brickwork completed?
A-1947 B-1479 C- 1847
TYRONE CRYSTAL Factory is where the county's glass-blowing craft was revived in 1971, the inspiration of a local priest. What was his name?
A - Fr Austin Eustace B - Fr Austin Healey C- Fr Eustace Austin
DUNGANNON's summer floral displays are famous and have won numerous awards, including which of the following?
A- Ulster in Bloom B- The Bees Knees C- Blooming Brilliant
WHICH 1950s BBC radio series written by Joseph Tomelty popularised the catchphrase "Come in, Dungannon, I know your knock!"?
A - The McCooeys B - The O'Hooleys C- The O'Neills
PATRICK WALLACE aims to be the second Tyrone man since Denis Taylor to become World Snooker Champion. What's his other accomplishment?
A -Degree in Accountancy B-Fluent in Swahili C-Diploma in Computing
DUNGANNON RFC has boasted many Irish rugby internationals, but only one who has the same name as his county. Who is he?
A -Tyrone Howe B- Freddie Fermanagh C-Tyrone Power
MALACHI CUSH worked locally in what occupation before becoming a singing sensation following his appearances on TV's Fame Academy?
A -Gas Fitter B- Brain Surgeon C -Electrician
A FAMOUS Dungannon character's exploits included driving a mini-car across the Black Lough during the Big Freeze of 1963. Who was he?
A -P.G. McQuaid B - P.G.Tipps C -P.G. McNutt
DARREN CLARKE has often been caught on camera during big golf events indulging in one of these activities: Which?
A -Smoking a cigar B - Juggling golfballs C -Chewing bubble-gum
DUNGANNON QUIZ ANSWERS -- All the A's are correct. If you had ten right, you deserve the Freedom of the Borough!
