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Newshound Quiz 27
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.
Oh, it’s been a long week. A hard aul’ slog. We know what will take the edge off. That’s right. A nice, old-fashioned quiz. So sit back, relax, and prove your worth as a human being by getting 10/10.
Which famous American singer made a surprise appearance on Liveline this week?
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Lionel Richie
Dolly Parton
Garth Brooks
Billy Joel
By what score did New Zealand beat Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final?
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21-7
28-24
27-18
30-29
Finish the quote made by Michael D Higgins this week: "I don't give instructions to ______."
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The Taoiseach
The Irish people
The Pope
My wife
Which date was given this week as the earliest possible opening time for the National Children's Hospital?
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April 2024
October 2024
April 2025
January 2026
Donald Trump-ally Jim Jordan is seeking the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives. How many votes for the role has he lost so far this week?
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2
3
4
5
Which Independent TD announced this week that they would not be contesting the next general election?
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Danny Healy-Rae
Mattie McGrath
Catherine Connolly
Marc MacSharry
What is the name of the storm that caused major flooding in parts of Ireland this week?
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Babet
Bobette
Bette
Biddy
Which major company announced it would be selling all of its Irish establishments outside of Dublin and Belfast?
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KFC
Wetherspoon
Brewdog
Krispy Kreme
Roughly how many students received their Junior Cert results this week?
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23,000
45,000
59,000
71,000
A cancelled meeting between Joe Biden and Arab leaders was scheduled to take place in which country?
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Kuwait
UAE
Jordan
Bahrain
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