The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

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SOME SAY THE news is the first draft of history. Others might think of it as watching pub quiz questions unfold in real-time.

This week the news was dominated by Leo Varadkar’s bombshell announcement that he would be stepping down as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael.

On the off-chance that you’re bored of that story, you’re in luck. We’ve only devoted three questions to it. Enjoy!

Róisin Waters, daughter of Sinéad O'Connor, paid tribute to her mother with a gig at which iconic New York venue this week?

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Madison Square Garden

Central Park

Carnegie Hall

The Lincoln Centre

Which member of the British royal family visited Northern Ireland this week?

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Kate Middleton

Prince Charles

Prince Harry

Queen Camilla

It was confirmed this week that Cillian Murphy would be reprising which of his iconic roles for a new project?

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J Robert Oppenheimer

Tommy Shelby

Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow

Shivering Soldier

Who won Dancing with the Stars on Sunday evening?

RTÉ

Jason Smyth

Laura Fox

Blue Hydrangea

David Whelan

Which of these artists saw their music catalog returned to Spotify this week?

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Taylor Swift

Garth Brooks

Joni Mitchell

Joanna Newsom

Luis Montenegro was appointed Prime Minister of which country this week?

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Montenegro

Mexico

Colombia

Portugal

Which company was announced as the jersey sponsor for the Ireland men's national football team this week?

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Sky

Spar

Revolut

Ryanair

Leo Varadkar announced this week that he would be stepping down as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael. When did he first become Taoiseach?

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2015

2016

2017

2018

Which newspaper described Varadkar's farewell address with the following headline: "Brexit-hater Leo Varadkar breaks down in tears as he announces bombshell resignation"?

The Daily Mail

The Telegraph

The Express

The Sun

As of midday on Friday, only one Fine Gael TD had put their name forward to replace Varadkar as leader. Who was it?

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Simon Coveney

Simon Harris

Helen McEntee

Heather Humphreys

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