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# the week in numbers

All time
How many people voted the Hail Mary as Ireland's favourite prayer? It's the week in numbers
How many people in Northern Ireland would vote for Irish unification? It's the week in numbers
What was the length of the Burmese python found in the Wicklow Mountains? It's the week in numbers
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Donegal? It's the week in numbers
How much did one lucky winner scoop in the Lotto jackpot on Saturday? It's the week in numbers
How many babies were born into a homeless charity's services last year? It's the week in numbers
How wide is the Martian lake? It's the week in numbers
How many passport applications took up to eight weeks to process? It's the week in numbers
How many Irish people are watching Love Island? It's the week in numbers
How many people in the North want a united Ireland? It's the week in numbers
How many Dublin Bus routes will be changed due to traffic issues in the city? It's the week in numbers
What percentage of Irish people drink alcohol? It's the week in numbers
How many people now use Facebook worldwide? It's the week in numbers
What's 12.9 inches and got the internet all excited this week? It’s the week in numbers
How much does it cost to have sex in space? It’s the week in numbers
How much sex do women on the 'female Viagra' have? It’s the week in numbers
How big is this ship that docked in Dublin? It’s the week in numbers