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Monthly News Quiz February

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1. In what country is Fatima, where pilgrims go to visit the shrine to Mary?
2. In GAA matches the umpire waves a green flag when a goal has been scored and a white flag when a point has been scored. What colour flag is waved when a point from a sideline cut has been scored?
3. During the month of February, the Irish rugby team played three international matches and won three. Name any one of the teams they beat?
4. Who is Camilla Parker Bowles to marry in April?
5. Who is the leader of the Fine Gael party?
6. How long did it take Ellen MacArthur to sail solo around the world in record time? Was it a) 55 days b) 71 days c) 97 days
7. The Chinese New Year began on February 9th. It takes its name after what animal/creature?
8. What is the capital city of Spain?
9. Where would you find stalactites and stalagmites?
10. In what county is Omagh?
11. In which TV soap do Harry and Delores Molloy appear?
12. What’s the highest number in the Irish Lotto?
13. On what date in February does St. Valentine’s Day fall?
14. Name either of the inspectors who visited our school during the month of February?
15. Give another name for Shrove Tuesday?
16. What Irish saint’s feast day is celebrated on February 1st?
17. This saint is the patron saint of wild animals and throats. We celebrate his feast day on February 3rd. Can you name him?
18. Who is the president of the G.A.A.? Is it a) Paidi O Se b) Brian Cody c) Sean O Ceallaigh
19. Name the Kilkenny team who will meet Athenry in the clubs All–Ir

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