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QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Ireland In 2016?

We’re going to put you to the test.

IT’S NOT QUITE behind us yet, but a change of season is as good a time as any to take stock of the year, right?

Think you know Ireland pretty well? Let’s put that to the test.

1. How many medals (of any colour) did Ireland win at the Olympics this year?
Two
None

Four
Six
2. How many seats did Fine Gael lose in this year's general election?
16
26

30
6
3. What was the name of the opponent that Conor McGregor beat at UFC 202?
José Aldo
Cole Miller

Lorenzo Fertitta
Nate Diaz
4. Who did we send to the Eurovision in Sweden this year?
Nicky Byrne
Brian McFadden

Shane Filan
Mickey Joe Harte
5. At what golfing event did Rory McIlroy buck his losing PGA streak?
The Barclays
Deutsche Bank

J Deere Classic
Travelers Champ
6. What was the amount won by a lucky Irish person in the January Euromillions draw?
€102m
€45m

€66m
€88m
7. Now for the Euros. Who scored a crucial header for Ireland against Italy in our last group stage game?
Robbie Keane
Robbie Brady

Wes Hoolahan
8. In a year of controversy for the pageant, which Rose actually won out at the Rose of Tralee competition this year?
RTE
Chicago
Luxembourg

Meath
Sydney
9. What is the most popular name for baby girls according to stats released by the CSO this year?
Emma
Emily

Ava
Sophie
Answer all the questions to see your result!
You scored out of !
Well done!
You've been paying attention. Fair play to you.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
So-so
You've mostly been on the ball, but there were some stories that passed you by. That's okay.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
Whoops
Have you been asleep all year? Come on now.
Share your result:

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