QUIZ 31
THURSDAY, APR 8 2021
The Clare Echo Quiz
THE CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL COAT OF ARMS QUIZ was the Clare County Council 11925When coat of arms introduced? 1954 1986
The antique Irish crown represents 6 which ancient kingdom? Builg Desmond Thomond
The motto on Clare County Council’s The rose motif abstracted from the 2 coat of arms is Dílis d’ar nOidreacht. 7 shield of the old diocese of Kilfenora What does this mean? is designed to typify what North Clare
Joe Garry Rebecca Maher
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The shielding design of the coat of arms is done to reflect what? The varied cultures and groups of the county The flat and craggy landscape of the county The splits and divisions from the county’s history
The six compartments of the shield5 ing design are intended to represent the ancient areas of Clare. Which area is missing from this list, Dal gCais, Clann Cuilean, Ui Caisin, Corcumrua and Ui Breacain?) Corca Baiscinn Cora Caitlín Gleninagh
The tau cross is included in the crest 8 of arms to symbolise the county’s heritage. Where is the tau cross located? Kilkishen Kilfenora Kilnaboy
l CREST: Clare County Council’s Coat of Arms
Which entity operated by Shannon 9 Group is symbolised on the coat of arms? Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Shannon Airport Knappogue Castle
The design’s purpose was to repre10 sent the county’s history, achievements and what else? People Struggles Topography
Spot the Difference Can you spot the difference? Spot the 7 differences. The answers will be revealed in next weeks edition.
6. Thomond 7. The Burren 8. Kilnaboy 9. Shannon Airport 10.Topography
Who made the suggestion for the 3 motto? Paddy Hillery
attraction? The Burren The Cliffs of Moher St Brigid’s Well
ANSWERS
1. 1986 2. True to our Heritage 3. Rebecca Maher 4. The flat and craggy landscape.. 5. Corca Baiscinn
You’ll never beat the Banner True to our Heritage Each one working for the good of all.
Last weeks Answers . sign missing on door . Leg missing on chair . Badge missing on woman (left) . Light missing
. Rail of lights missing on ceiling . Alarm missing on wall (right) . Alarm missing on wall (background)
Colm Liddy Photograph: John Mangan