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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.

Last week I forgot to include the above intro and I’ve been thinking about it without reprieve for the last seven days. I will never make the same mistake again. As an apology, please accept this humble Newshound Quiz.

Which country announced that it was in “a state of war” against drug cartels after hostages were taken on-air at a TV studio this week?
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Colombia
Bolivia

Ecuador
Venezuela
Which country announced this week that it would legalise same-sex marriage?
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Greece
Japan

Turkey
Vietnam
Which of these Irish actors was not nominated for Best Performance in a Motion Picture at last week's Golden Globes?
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Cillian Murphy
Andrew Scott

Barry Keoghan
Paul Mescal
Which Irish county made it onto The New York Times' '52 Places To Go' list for 2024?
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Donegal
Galway

Waterford
Leitrim
Which US airline was affected this week by a mid-flight panel blowout on a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane?
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Air Wisconsin
Alaska Airlines

Mesa Airlines
Frontier Airlines
2023 was declared the hottest year on record by the EU. What was the global average temperature?
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7.98°C
14.98°C

21.98°C
28.98°C
What is the name of France's new Prime Minister?
Edouard Philippe
Jean Castex

Gabriel Attal
Élisabeth Borne
Which province's rugby ground was renamed Virgin Media Park this week?
Leinster
Ulster

Connacht
Munster
Dublin City councillors this week voted to close a laneway in Dublin city centre. What is its name?
Rolling News
Harbour Court
Port Close

Dock Road
Pier Place
According to data published by the Television Audience Measurement Ireland (TAM Ireland) and research company Nielsen, what was the most-watched programme on Irish television last year?
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Ryan Tubridy's final Late Late Show
The Late Late Toy Show

The All-Ireland Senior Men's Hurling Final
Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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Newshound
You're a bona fide newshound.
Share your result:
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Paperboy
You're on the right track, kid.
Share your result:
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Glasses bunny
Just a bunny with glasses.
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