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ROUND 10 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE In the books about Harry Potter, what is the first name of Harry’s father? James What colour is the cross on the flag of Greece? White What car manufacturer has the slogan ‘the … Continue reading
Answers Round 9
ROUND 9 IRISH CULTURE Which of the following four writers didn’t win a Nobel Prize? James Joyce/Samuel Beckett/George Bernard Shaw/W.B. Yeats. James Joyce Who was known Mary of the Gael? St Brigid What song written by … Continue reading
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ROUND 8 WORLD CURRENT AFFAIRS What former Chelsea footballer married Christine Bleakely in 2015? Frank Lampard A climate change agreement was approved in what city in 2015? Paris Name the singer who passed away on January … Continue reading
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ROUND 7 IRISH CURRENT AFFAIRS Name the Ulster golfer named as the Ryder Cup captain for 2016? Darren Clarke What was the name of the new James Bond film released in Ireland in 2015? Spectre Who … Continue reading
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ROUND 6 IRISH GEOGRAPHY Ireland’s prevailing wind blows from what direction? South-west Sandstone and shale are rocks found in Ireland. To what group of rocks do they belong? Sedimentary What shape are the columns of basalt in … Continue reading
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ROUND 5 WORLD HISTORY & WORLD GEOGRAPHY Who was the 1st man on the moon? Neil Armstrong That Battle of Hastings of 1066 was fought in what country? England Name the Italian explorer, born in Genoa … Continue reading
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ROUND 4 IRISH HISTORY What political party was founded in Ireland in 1926 by Eamon de Valera? Fianna Fáil Which famous Irish siege lasted 105 days to July 1689? Derry In what Italian city did Daniel … Continue reading
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ROUND 3 GENERAL GAA Who sponsors Hawkeye in Croke Park? Specsavers Name the type of wood used in the manufacture of hurleys? Ash Who is the Director General of the GAA? Padraig Duffy … Continue reading
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ROUND 2 HURLING & CAMOGIE What county won the National Hurling League Division 1 in 2015? Waterford What is the name of the All-Ireland club festival, organised by the GAA, in camogie and hurling, comprising players who … Continue reading
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ROUND 1 GAELIC & LADIES FOOTBALL Who sponsors the men’s All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship? A.I.B. Who captained the Irish International Rules team against Australia in 2015? Bernard Brogan What size or number football is used … Continue reading