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The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

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4.01pm, 15 May 2026
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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.

We’ve seen a lot of tried-and-tested news stories this week. RTÉ in the trenches defending some controversial pay to presenters, a British prime minister facing revolt from their own party amid record unpopularity, and Israel getting close to winning Eurovision again even though their song is shite.

At least it should be easy for you to figure out the answers to the questions below.

RTÉ had to revise its top-earning presenters list of 2024 to include Derek Mooney this week, as he was not included in the original list due to being classified as a producer. How much did RTÉ pay Mooney that year?
RTÉ
€132,800
€175,483

€197,151
€204,329
Diageo, the drinks giant behind Guinness, opened a new €300 million brewery this week. Where is the brewery?
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Littleconnell, Co Kildare
Ballygar, Co Galway

Durrow, Co Laois
Ballivor, Co Meath
Irish student Arya Satheesh was named as the European winner of the world’s largest environmental competition for teenagers this week. What was her project?
A solar-powered device that turns seawater into safe drinking water for coastal communities
An AI system that detects illegal dumping in rivers using drone imagery

A biodegradable battery made from seaweed that safely decomposes after use
A biodegradable plastic that helps to remove existing microplastics from the environment
Rod Stewart appeared to congratulate Britain’s King Charles at a public event this week for putting Trump "in his place”, in reference to Charles' recent state visit to the US. What did Stewart call Trump?
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"Little ratbag"
"Blonde mophead"

"Yankie prat"
"Loud muppet"
According to the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland, how many pubs have closed since 2005?
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690
1,480

1,870
2,220
The Eurovision is taking place this week. According to the New York Times, how much has the Israeli government spent on promotional campaigns linked to Eurovision voting efforts over the past two years?
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$500,000
$750,000

$900,000
$1,000,000
The World Cup final is getting a Super Bowl-style half-time show this year. Which of these acts will NOT be performing at it?
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Madonna
Coldplay

BTS
Shakira
Andy Burnham is one of two UK Labour party members who openly announced plans this week to contend for leadership of the party against Keir Starmer. What is Burnham's current position?
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Mayor of Greater Manchester
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Chancellor of the Exchequer
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Sinn Féin's Janice Boylan is leading the Dublin Central byelection race, according to a new opinion poll from TG4 and the Irish Times. What perecentage of first preferences is Gerry Hutch currently polling on?
Rolling News
6%
11%

14%
16%
RTÉ was quizzed by the Public Accounts Committee today over reports that the broadcaster sent how many staff to Czechia to cover the recent World Cup play-off semi-final?
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18
26

34
41
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