October News Quiz 2016
- What was the name of the hurricane that hit the western Atlantic, causing widespread havoc in places such as Haiti, Cuba, Dominican Republic and the south eastern United States?
- On what date is Halloween?
- The teachers’ union, the ASTI are threatening strike action in November. What do the letters ASTI stand for?
- What former member of “One Direction” has just released his debut single – “This Town”?
- What two teams will contest the Kilkenny senior hurling county final this year?
- What team won the 2016 All Ireland senior camógie final?
- Name both candidates in this year’s American Presidential Election?
- What is the capital city of France?
- Calais, Cherbourg, Rosscoff and Le Harve are all ports in the north of what European country?
- The late Anthony Foley represented Ireland in rugby and in addition played rugby for what province ?
- What Irish golfer won the Portuguese Open in Villamoura last weekend ?
- What Dublin seaside town won this Year’s TidyTowns competition?
- What is the surname of “Bridget.........” , the main character in a series of films based on her diaries written by author Helen Fielding?
- Called after a former President of the GAA, Kilkenny’s GAA grounds were bought using money he donated to the GAA. Can you name him?
- The Minister for Finance delivered the Budget for 2017 to the Dáil. Who is he?
- Britain has a female Prime Minister. Can you name her?
- Name this County Meath amusement park, named after a manufacturer of crisps, in which a number of people were injured last weekend when a stairs collapsed?
- Brisbane, Sydney and Perth are all major cities in what country?
- This chat show presenter has just written his debut novel called “Holding”. Can you name him?
- What club won this year’s under 14 and under 16 Roinn A hurling county finals?