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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. 

Wow, we’ve made it all the way to 70 quizzes. No need to become emotional, I already wrote this entire quiz while fighting back the tears and if you start crying I’ll only start crying again. Good luck!

Which of these Irish rugby players became an Irish citizen this week?
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Mack Hansen
Quinn Roux

Jameson Gibson-Park
Bundee Aki
The National Ploughing Championships took place in which county this week?
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Offaly
Laois

Tipperary
Westmeath
This week the Vatican officially recognised the shrine of Medjugorje in which European country?
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Serbia
Bosnia & Herzegovina

Montenegro
Kosovo
What is the name of the man arrested on Sunday following the latest assassination attempt against Donald Trump?
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Ryan Wesley Routh
Thomas Matthew Crooks

John Hinckley Jr
Mark David Chapman
Michael McGrath was appointed to which commissioner role this week by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen?
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Trade and Economic Security
Economy and Productivity

International Partnerships
Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law
A former smuggling vessel to be sunk off the coast of which Irish county is set to create an artificial reef for divers?
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Mayo
Cork

Donegal
Wexford
Which of these famous companies filed for bankruptcy this week?
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The Hoover Company
Duck Tape

Tupperware
Q-Tips
Who became the first male Irish football player to score in the Champions League in 15 years (since Darron Gibson, pictured) this week?
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Liam Scales
Adam Idah

Caoimhín Kelleher
Troy Parrott
Who was the latest Fine Gael TD to announce they would not be seeking reelection?
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Peter Burke
John Paul Phelan

Damien English
Hildegard Naughton
It was announced this week that which of these stadiums would not be redeveloped in time to host matches at the 2028 Euros?
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Windsor Park
Aviva Stadium

Turner's Cross
Casement Park
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