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Quiz: Irish news story or fake news?

Can you tell the difference?
8.31pm, 28 Apr 2018
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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS can be difficult.

Especially in Ireland, where weird stories abound.

Can you tell the difference?

A Sligo train was delayed for 40 minutes because of a "bathroom mix-up".
Irish news
Fake news
A boy bought a cow with his communion money.
Irish news
Fake news
A garda was reprimanded for sending a Snapchat of himself arresting a man.
Irish news
Fake news
A court sitting in Clare was held in the pub.
Irish news
Fake news
An Irish minister suggested a "Facebook tax" on social media accounts.
Irish news
Fake news
A Russian fleet accidentally sailed 4 miles off Donegal.
Irish news
Fake news
A man smashed a chipper window because they'd run out of chicken.
Irish news
Fake news
A man reported missing was found lost in Ikea.
Irish news
Fake news
Wexford was home to a trend of throwing kebabs at buildings.
Irish news
Fake news
The Dáil was suspended in a row over coddle.
Irish news
Fake news
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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Top Dog
Pawsitively perfect.
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Clever Cat!
Almost purrfect.
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Fintastic
Flippin' good.
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What are ewe doing!?
Baaaaaaaad.
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Turtley Awful!
Shell of a bad effort.
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