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.

Between the Democratic National Convention and a sunken superyacht off the coast of Sicily, it’s been another hectic week in the news. How closely have you been paying attention? Prove yourself.

What was the name of the storm that caused a weather warning in 21 counties this week?

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Lilian

Lilith

Gillian

Lily

How many teenagers are getting their Leaving Cert results today?

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52,200

62,700

72,500

82,100

Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza spoke at the stadium of which League of Ireland club this week?

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St Pat's

Shamrock Rovers

Shelbourne

Bohemians

Which Rose won this year's Rose of Tralee?

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The Chicago Rose

The Sydney Rose

The New Zealand Rose

The Sligo Rose

According to figures published this week, how much money did the M50 bring in this year in toll income?

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€9 million

€90 million

€190 million

€290 million

Which of these rare creatures was spotted off the coast of Donegal this week?

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A Western Gray Whale

A North Atlantic Right Whale

True’s Beaked Whale

Spade-Toothed Whale

The world's second-largest diamond was found this week in which nation?

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Botswana

Namibia

South Africa

Lesotho

Which speaker at the Democratic National Convention this week was introduced by Mindy Kaling as 'the mother of dragons'?

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Kamala Harris

Hillary Clinton

Nancy Pelosi

Michelle Obama

Doug Beattie stepped down as the leader of which political party this week?

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The UUP

The DUP

The SDLP

The TUV

Which former Premier League footballer was sacked from his roles on Match Of The Day and The One Show by the BBC this week?

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Danny Murphy

Alan Shearer

Gary Lineker

Jermaine Jenas

Answer all the questions to see your result!

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