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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.

It’s finally December, and it’s also Late Late Toy Show day, which means the national countdown to Christmas has officially begun. If your decorations aren’t up by now, I fear there may be no hope.

Whether you’re embracing the festive spirit or doubling down on your inner Grinch, let’s distract ourselves with a nice quiz.

What is the theme of tonight's Late Late Toy Show?
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Home Alone
The Grinch

Elf
Polar Express
Ireland won't be participating in next year's Eurovision due to Israel's inclusion. When did we last win the song contest?
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1992
1994

1996
1998
Which popular singer slammed the Trump administration this week for using their music in what they labelled an ‘evil’ deportation video shared to social media?
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Taylor Swift
Sabrina Carpenter

Billie Eilish
Ariana Grande
How many gardaí will be given taser guns as part of a new six-month pilot project?
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124
128

136
144
What was the number one most searched term on Google in Ireland this year?
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Storm Éowyn
Catherine Connolly

Maria Steen
Ryder Cup
A young man who previously stole a bus in Co Donegal and drove it to Dublin was up in court again this week. What was he charged with?
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Stealing another bus
Stealing a bus seat

Stealing a bus ticket machine
Stealing a steering wheel
Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Dublin earlier this week. During the visit, Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced that the government would provide how much additional financial support to Ukraine?
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€105 million
€115 million

€120 million
€125 million
Electric Picnic announced the first nine acts of its 2026 lineup this week. Which of these acts was NOT included?
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Geese
Boomtown Rats

Gorillaz
Wunderhorse
An Easons in which town sold a lotto ticket worth over €6.2 million on Wednesday?
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Navan
Maynooth

Balbriggan
Mullingar
Why is RTÉ not broadcasting its traditional Christmas Eve radio show live from Grafton Street this year?
Rolling News
A forecast of severe weather
Ongoing renovation works on Grafton Street

Operational reasons tied to RTÉ’s new schedule
A dispute with Dublin City Council
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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Certified Newshound
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Paperboy
You're getting there
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Glasses bunny
Just a bunny with glasses
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