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The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

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3.26pm, 7 Nov 2025
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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.

Happy Friday and happy November. Did you see that lion that was on the loose in Co Clare? Well, it was a shaved dog and not a lion but still, exciting right? We live in strange times.

Anyway, it’s time for you to decompress by seeing if you can remember every little thing that happened in the news this week. 

Zohran Mamdani was elected as the new mayor of New York city this week, becoming the youngest mayor of the Big Apple in over a century. How old is he?
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33
34

35
36
Fianna Fáil confirmed on Monday that Ivan Yates provided media training to presidential candidate Jim Gavin. How many hours of training did Yates provide for Gavin?
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2
4

8
11
Which major pop star performed at a secret gig for their top Irish fans on Monday night?
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Lewis Capaldi
Niall Horan

Ed Sheeran
Hozier
Carla Ward's Ireland squad were drawn in a tough World Cup qualifying group this week. Which of these teams is NOT in Ireland's qualifying group?
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France
Netherlands

Poland
England
A 'lion' spotted in Co Clare was revealed by gardaí to actually be a shaved Newfoundland dog. What is the dog's name?
An Garda Síochána
Mouse
Leo

Charlie
Roger
Under new rules, what will learner drivers need to do before they can renew their permit for a third or fourth time?
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Complete an extra set of driving lessons
Take a driving test within the previous two years

Attend a road safety awareness course
Pay a higher renewal fee
A supermoon was visible in Irish skies on Wednesday and Thursday night. What is the November full Moon also known as?
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The Winter Moon
The White Moon

The Beaver Moon
The Scorpio Moon
A major international climate conference, COP30, is currently underway. Where is it being held?
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Brazil
Egypt

Greece
Peru
Collins Dictionary have announced their Word of the Year for 2025. What was it?
Biohacking
Clanker

Broligarchy
Vibe coding
What vehicle was stolen and driven around Cork city on Sunday night?
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A cherry picker
A scissor lift

A forklift
A bulldozer
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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You're getting there kid, you're getting there.
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Glasses bunny
Just a bunny with glasses
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