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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.

Looks like we’re still waiting for the election to be called, so why not let us pass the time with an invigorating quiz?

Which of these former TDs has NOT announced their intention to run for election in Dublin in the upcoming general election?
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Clare Daly
Noel Rock

Eoghan Murphy
Alan Shatter
According to new proposals, the Luas is expected to extend out to Finglas by which date?
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2026
2027

2028
2031
Which European country voted to join the EU this week?
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Albania
Serbia

Iceland
Moldova
It was announced this week that the Dublin Portal will no longer connect to New York City, but this US city instead.
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Philadelphia
Boston

Chicago
Cincinnati
How much will southbound journeys through Dublin Port Tunnel cost during peak times as of 1 January?
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€11
€12

€13
€14
Which species of bird made an unlikely and 'unique' 750km journey between France and Co Cork this month?
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Sparrow
Wren

Robin
Albatross
Which of these authors was NOT nominated for Novel of the Year at the An Post Book Awards?
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Sally Rooney
Roddy Doyle

Colm Tóibín
John Boyne
Which popular American musician this week accused Donald Trump of "running to be American tyrant"?
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Stevie Nicks
Bruce Springsteen

Billie Joel
Beyoncé
Which organisation got into hot water this week over use of AI images in promotional campaign?
Transport for Ireland
Transport for Ireland
Dublin Bus

Bus Éireann
Iarnród Éireann
How many drinks containers have been collected through Deposit Return Scheme since February?
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335 million
635 million

935 million
1.2 billion
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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Newshound
You're a bona fide newshound.
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Paperboy
You're on the right track, kid.
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Glasses bunny
Just a bunny with glasses.
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