The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

SOME SAY THE news is the first draft of history. Others might think of it as watching pub quiz questions unfold in real-time.

This week, the news has mostly been about the major discovery that Ireland can, in fact, be too hot. We’ve got weather warnings, sunscreen reminders and a growing number of people with heads resembling tomatoes.

Still, the news waits for no one, not even those of us considering whether “too warm to think” is a valid reason to call in sick and head for the nearest patch of open water.

Thursday was an absolute scorcher across Ireland. Which county has held the country's all-time temperature record since June 1887?

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Which of these countries has NOT yet been eliminated from the World Cup?

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Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he will be stepping down as British prime minister. When did he assume the office of prime minister?

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Which European country confirmed its first case of Ebola this week as part of the current outbreak?

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Cristiano Ronaldo broke a record after he scored against Uzbekistan on Tuesday. What was the record?

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Most World Cup goals scored by a single player

First player to score in six World Cups

Most goals scored against Uzbekistan

The GPO is being redeveloped. How much is the work expected to cost?

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There's another new completion date for the National Children's Hospital in Dublin. In what month is construction estimated to be completed?

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Which food brand is the most purchased Irish brand in the competitive fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market, according to a report published on Thursday?