WE HADN’T HEARD, or at least weren’t as aware of, these people at this time last year.

But, for good or for bad, they dominated the news agenda this year.

Can you remember who they are?

What job did this man unexpectedly take on in June?

Junta Informa

Head of the ECB

King of Spain

Head of the CIA

WHO Ebola chief

What does this man do for a living?

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Government Minister

Head of NAMA

Head of Irish Water

Backbench TD

Where does Alex work?

Wal-Mart

K-Mart

Target

Walgreen's

She made headlines for ending her life in November, but what was her name?

Brittany Maynard

Brittany Murphy

Brittany Griner

Brittany O'Neill

What is this man's name?

RTÉ

Johnny Bigfoot

Dave Smallface

Terence Bigballs

Michael Largehands

This woman appeared in a BBC documentary which contained serious allegations against members of which party?

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Labour

Sinn Féin

Fine Gael

Fianna Fáil

It was the year of Lupita Nyongo'o. But what film did she win an Oscar for?

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Gravity

Dallas Buyers Club

Blue Jasmine

12 Years A Slave

Angela Kerins' salary as head of which charity made her a household name?

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Rehab

CRC

Barnardos

ISPCA

He almost led the charge to an independent Scotland, but what is his name?

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Alistair Darling

David Davies

Alex Salmond

Steven Gallacher

The shooting of a young black man caused riots in Ferguson, Missouri. What was his name?

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Michael White

Michael Green

Michael Brown

Michael Black

Answer all the questions to see your result!

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You scored out of !

Good job!

See you next year, champ.

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You scored out of !

Not bad!

Just couldn't remember those tricky ones!

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You scored out of !

Must do better

Study hard for next year.

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You scored out of !

D'oh!

Ah well.

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