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Title: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 14, 2015, 02:25:11 PM
Always love a bit of a quiz and a collection of general knowledge questions from every and all subject matter... a small collection here could be handy for any club events or the likes. Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 14, 2015, 02:34:21 PM
the only town in Ulster with a "z" in its name?
the only place in Ireland spelt the same way backwards as it is forwards?
name the 5 events in a pentathlon? (you'd be surprised)
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 03:03:04 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 14, 2015, 02:34:21 PM
the only town in Ulster with a "z" in its name?
the only place in Ireland spelt the same way backwards as it is forwards?
name the 5 events in a pentathlon? (you'd be surprised)

Poyntzpass?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 03:07:02 PM
Pentathlon has something like horse riding and shooting or something I think? Maybe fencing as well?

Edit, checked Google.. Swimming and Running as well.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 14, 2015, 03:07:12 PM
yes and yes.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 14, 2015, 03:08:22 PM
Running, swimming, show jumping, pistol shooting, fencing
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: illdecide on October 14, 2015, 03:16:36 PM
What's open when it's closed and closed when it's open?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: illdecide on October 14, 2015, 03:28:56 PM
Name the four players to have won the European Golden Shoe whilst playing in the Premier League?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 14, 2015, 03:47:39 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 14, 2015, 03:28:56 PM
Name the four players to have won the European Golden Shoe whilst playing in the Premier League?
henry, Ronaldo, Suarez, shearer?

something tells me kevin Philips might have though!  :-[
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 03:51:34 PM
Did Owen not win it one time?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Esmarelda on October 14, 2015, 03:52:38 PM
I think Owen won European Player of the year, rather than top scorer. I may be wrong.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: andoireabu on October 14, 2015, 04:10:03 PM
How many yards in a nautical mile?  Good for a tie breaker
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Denn Forever on October 14, 2015, 04:14:42 PM
Five place names in  Dublin City whose last letter is "O".

Or name the five provinces of Ireland.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 04:17:08 PM
Connacht, Leinster, Munster, Ulster, Meath?

5 places in Dublin? Rialto is one, Portabello, Marino?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 14, 2015, 04:19:17 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on October 14, 2015, 04:14:42 PM
Five place names in  Dublin City whose last letter is "O".

Or name the five provinces of Ireland.

the obvious 4 and Meath
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Boycey on October 14, 2015, 04:24:48 PM
Monto ;-)

Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: andoireabu on October 14, 2015, 04:25:19 PM
Monto. And maybe portabello?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Denn Forever on October 14, 2015, 04:25:57 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 04:17:08 PM
Connacht, Leinster, Munster, Ulster, Meath?

5 places in Dublin? Rialto is one, Portabello, Marino?

Phibsboro and Pimlico.

Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 04:26:29 PM
Pimlico
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 14, 2015, 04:36:26 PM
what is the sum of all the numbers on a roulette wheel?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 04:39:12 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 14, 2015, 04:36:26 PM
what is the sum of all the numbers on a roulette wheel?

The number of the beast
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 14, 2015, 04:39:38 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 04:39:12 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 14, 2015, 04:36:26 PM
what is the sum of all the numbers on a roulette wheel?

The number of the beast

indeed
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Declan on October 14, 2015, 04:46:18 PM
Which foot did Neil Armstrong first put on the moon
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: 5 Sams on October 14, 2015, 04:57:53 PM
Quote from: Declan on October 14, 2015, 04:46:18 PM
Which foot did Neil Armstrong first put on the moon

Both ;)
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: 5 Sams on October 14, 2015, 05:01:00 PM
Five counties in Ireland whose name begins with a letter no other county begins with...e.g. it cant be Down because there is Donegal, Dublin, etc.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 05:06:03 PM
Offaly
Fermanagh
Sligo
Galway
Roscommon
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 05:08:00 PM
The only county in Ireland that has no bordering county that touches the sea?

e.g not Tipperary, because Tipperary borders Clare, Limerick, Cork and Waterford, all touching the sea.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Clov on October 14, 2015, 05:20:20 PM
Longford?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Clov on October 14, 2015, 05:20:54 PM
Which country's internet domain is '.va'?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Clov on October 14, 2015, 05:21:45 PM
True or false - humans are the only animal species to have sexual intercourse face-to-face?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Clov on October 14, 2015, 05:25:16 PM
Which city has an underground railway station called Ranelagh?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: BennyCake on October 14, 2015, 05:39:57 PM
Quote from: Declan on October 14, 2015, 04:46:18 PM
Which foot did Neil Armstrong first put on the moon

Neither. He's never been to the moon.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: BennyCake on October 14, 2015, 05:40:28 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 05:08:00 PM
The only county in Ireland that has no bordering county that touches the sea?

e.g not Tipperary, because Tipperary borders Clare, Limerick, Cork and Waterford, all touching the sea.

Laois.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: MasterShake on October 14, 2015, 05:50:26 PM
Quote from: Clov on October 14, 2015, 05:25:16 PM
Which city has an underground railway station called Ranelagh?

Paris
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: gallsman on October 14, 2015, 06:56:41 PM
Quote from: Clov on October 14, 2015, 05:20:54 PM
Which country's internet domain is '.va'?

Vatican city?
Vanuatu?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: screenexile on October 14, 2015, 07:44:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 14, 2015, 06:56:41 PM
Quote from: Clov on October 14, 2015, 05:20:54 PM
Which country's internet domain is '.va'?

Vatican city?
Vanuatu?

Venezuela?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: JoG2 on October 14, 2015, 09:07:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 14, 2015, 07:44:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 14, 2015, 06:56:41 PM
Quote from: Clov on October 14, 2015, 05:20:54 PM
Which country's internet domain is '.va'?

Vatican city?
Vanuatu?

Venezuela?

Vengland?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: From the Bunker on October 14, 2015, 09:16:38 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 14, 2015, 05:39:57 PM
Quote from: Declan on October 14, 2015, 04:46:18 PM
Which foot did Neil Armstrong first put on the moon

Neither. He's never been to the moon.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUx1SURbb3g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUx1SURbb3g)
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Aaron Boone on October 14, 2015, 10:00:35 PM
What's the only country in South America that has English as official language?

What was Brazil's capital before Brasilia?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 14, 2015, 10:07:06 PM
Quote from: Aaron Boone on October 14, 2015, 10:00:35 PM
What's the only country in South America that has English as official language?

What was Brazil's capital before Brasilia?
Is Rio too obvious?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: armaghniac on October 14, 2015, 10:08:24 PM
Quote from: Aaron Boone on October 14, 2015, 10:00:35 PM
What's the only country in South America that has English as official language?

Las Malvinas
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 14, 2015, 10:19:33 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 14, 2015, 10:08:24 PM
Quote from: Aaron Boone on October 14, 2015, 10:00:35 PM
What's the only country in South America that has English as official language?

Las Malvinas
British overseas territory rather than country?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: whitey on October 14, 2015, 10:20:23 PM
What County has the shortest Coastline?

There is one house in the Reupblic that gets its mail delivered by the Royal Mail-where is it and why does the Royal Mail deliver to it?

There's a famous church in Ireland that has mummies in the basement-where is it and what's it called?

Name the player who won consecutive AISF championship winning medals who played under an alias for one of the victories?

Name the oldest player to ever score during a senior championship game in a Croke Park?

What about  the "Old License Plate codes"? I'm sure that would trip up the GenY and Millenials big time
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: FermGael on October 14, 2015, 10:25:09 PM
Quote from: whitey on October 14, 2015, 10:20:23 PM
What County has the shortest Coastline?

Leitrim
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: whitey on October 14, 2015, 10:29:07 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 14, 2015, 10:25:09 PM
Quote from: whitey on October 14, 2015, 10:20:23 PM
What County has the shortest Coastline?

Leitrim

4 miles of coastline if I recall my Geography
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: armaghniac on October 14, 2015, 10:37:30 PM
Quote from: whitey on October 14, 2015, 10:20:23 PM
What County has the shortest Coastline?

There is one house in the Reupblic that gets its mail delivered by the Royal Mail-where is it and why does the Royal Mail deliver to it?

I'm sure this is an interesting story, but I know of several people around Cross' in this situation!
Probably the British Embassy!

What's an Euro worth in (Irish) pounds, shillings and pence? 
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: whitey on October 14, 2015, 10:44:35 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 14, 2015, 10:37:30 PM
Quote from: whitey on October 14, 2015, 10:20:23 PM
What County has the shortest Coastline?

There is one house in the Reupblic that gets its mail delivered by the Royal Mail-where is it and why does the Royal Mail deliver to it?

I'm sure this is an interesting story, but I know of several people around Cross' in this situation!
Probably the British Embassy!

What's an Euro worth in (Irish) pounds, shillings and pence?

There's a house that's half in Monaghan and half in Fermanagh. They get post from both an Post and Royal Mail....one comes in the morning....the other in the evening
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 14, 2015, 10:46:48 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 05:08:00 PM
The only county in Ireland that has no bordering county that touches the sea?

e.g not Tipperary, because Tipperary borders Clare, Limerick, Cork and Waterford, all touching the sea.
Laois.

BennyCake got it, but I didn't check! :)
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: ballinaman on October 14, 2015, 10:47:54 PM
If it took a man a week to work a fortnight, how many apples in a barrel of grapes?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 14, 2015, 10:51:17 PM
The only football league club in England not to have any of the letters 'MACKEREL' in its name...
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: BennyCake on October 14, 2015, 10:54:30 PM
What's the only English league club that you can't colour in any of it's letters?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: ONeill on October 14, 2015, 10:57:51 PM
What's an ear that goes vroom vroom?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 14, 2015, 10:59:50 PM
How many American states have 'New' something or other in them?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: dec on October 14, 2015, 11:03:03 PM
Quote from: Aaron Boone on October 14, 2015, 10:00:35 PM
What's the only country in South America that has English as official language?

Guyana
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: whitey on October 14, 2015, 11:04:21 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 14, 2015, 10:59:50 PM
How many American states have 'New' something or other in them?

3

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New York
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: BennyCake on October 14, 2015, 11:06:14 PM
4. New Mexico
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 14, 2015, 11:07:18 PM
Amount of American states with 2 words? That's what I meant!
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: whitey on October 14, 2015, 11:07:25 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 14, 2015, 11:06:14 PM
4. New Mexico

Forgot about that one...
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Olly on October 14, 2015, 11:08:06 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 14, 2015, 11:07:18 PM
Amount of American states with 2 words? That's what I meant!

California
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: whitey on October 14, 2015, 11:10:05 PM
Name the highest mountain in each of the 4 provinces
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 14, 2015, 11:11:09 PM
Quote from: whitey on October 14, 2015, 11:10:05 PM
Name the highest mountain in each of the 4 provinces
Carrauntoohil, Slieve Donard, Lugnaquilla, Mweelrea?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: thewobbler on October 14, 2015, 11:11:56 PM
Swindon Town is one.

Hull City the other.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: whitey on October 14, 2015, 11:26:22 PM
Name the 2 Premiership teams whose stadiums are closest in distance?


Where was the Nally stand relocated to during the refurbishment of Croke Park?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: ballinaman on October 14, 2015, 11:39:43 PM
Quote from: whitey on October 14, 2015, 11:26:22 PM
Name the 2 Premiership teams whose stadiums are closest
Tottenham and Spurs
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 14, 2015, 11:53:53 PM
Quote from: whitey on October 14, 2015, 11:26:22 PM
Name the 2 Premiership teams whose stadiums are closest in distance?
Liverpool / Everton.

Where was the Nally stand relocated to during the refurbishment of Croke Park?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: BennyCake on October 15, 2015, 12:39:46 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 14, 2015, 11:53:53 PM
Quote from: whitey on October 14, 2015, 11:26:22 PM
Name the 2 Premiership teams whose stadiums are closest in distance?
Liverpool / Everton.

Where was the Nally stand relocated to during the refurbishment of Croke Park?

Carrickmore.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: BennyCake on October 15, 2015, 12:40:30 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on October 14, 2015, 11:11:56 PM
Swindon Town is one.

Hull City the other.

Yup, can't colour in any of Hull City.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: whitey on October 15, 2015, 12:53:13 AM
Names the 2 clubs, from the one county, who contested an AIB Senior Club Football Provincial Championship in recent years

(This one will lead to trouble)
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: BennyCake on October 15, 2015, 12:59:50 AM
Quote from: whitey on October 15, 2015, 12:53:13 AM
Names the 2 clubs, from the one county, who contested an AIB Senior Club Football Provincial Championship in recent years

(This one will lead to trouble)

Was Ballaghadreen involved?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Lar Naparka on October 15, 2015, 02:05:23 AM
Quote from: whitey on October 14, 2015, 10:20:23 PM
What County has the shortest Coastline?

There is one house in the Reupblic that gets its mail delivered by the Royal Mail-where is it and why does the Royal Mail deliver to it?

There's a famous church in Ireland that has mummies in the basement-where is it and what's it called?

Name the player who won consecutive AISF championship winning medals who played under an alias for one of the victories?

Name the oldest player to ever score during a senior championship game in a Croke Park?

What about  the "Old License Plate codes"? I'm sure that would trip up the GenY and Millenials big time
St. Michan's
Billy Fitzpatrick (Mayo) kicked a point against Dublin in (I think) 1985 when he came on as a sub.He was 42 at the time.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 08:37:51 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 14, 2015, 10:57:51 PM
What's an ear that goes vroom vroom?

Let me anticipate your follow up question.

What's an ear that goes vroom vroom, how are you keeping, vroom vroom, lovely weather we're having, vroom vroom?

:P

Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: illdecide on October 15, 2015, 09:04:07 AM
There was one like...

Which two brothers played in middle of the field on all Ireland final day...
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Clov on October 15, 2015, 09:10:12 AM
Quote from: MasterShake on October 14, 2015, 05:50:26 PM
Quote from: Clov on October 14, 2015, 05:25:16 PM
Which city has an underground railway station called Ranelagh?

Paris

Oui
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Clov on October 15, 2015, 09:10:51 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 14, 2015, 06:56:41 PM
Quote from: Clov on October 14, 2015, 05:20:54 PM
Which country's internet domain is '.va'?

Vatican city?
Vanuatu?

Vatican City
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Clov on October 15, 2015, 09:12:03 AM
Quote from: FermGael on October 14, 2015, 10:25:09 PM
Quote from: whitey on October 14, 2015, 10:20:23 PM
What County has the shortest Coastline?

Leitrim

Is the stretch of Armagh along Narrow Water to Omeath technically coastline?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: 5 Sams on October 15, 2015, 09:38:43 AM
Quote from: illdecide on October 15, 2015, 09:04:07 AM
There was one like...

Which two brothers played in middle of the field on all Ireland final day...

The Fureys
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 10:20:51 AM
The second highest mountain in Ireland?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 15, 2015, 10:24:08 AM
I used to love the which we can't use any more since the minors of 1995,

Name the two Westmeath men that played centre field in Croke Park on All Ireland day?




Foster and Allen
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: LeoMc on October 15, 2015, 10:41:06 AM
Quote from: whitey on October 15, 2015, 12:53:13 AM
Names the 2 clubs, from the one county, who contested an AIB Senior Club Football Provincial Championship in recent years

(This one will lead to trouble)

Errigal v Ballinderry?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: BennyCake on October 15, 2015, 10:42:20 AM
Quote from: Clov on October 15, 2015, 09:12:03 AM
Quote from: FermGael on October 14, 2015, 10:25:09 PM
Quote from: whitey on October 14, 2015, 10:20:23 PM
What County has the shortest Coastline?

Leitrim

Is the stretch of Armagh along Narrow Water to Omeath technically coastline?

Remember this been debated before. You could well be right.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 15, 2015, 10:44:47 AM
I remember we had a big row about that back then. There were google maps, ordinance survey maps, satellite imagery and everything used. And like a lot of things here, I can't remember the outcome :)
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: 5 Sams on October 15, 2015, 11:11:47 AM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 10:20:51 AM
The second highest mountain in Ireland?

Brandon?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 12:57:06 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on October 15, 2015, 11:11:47 AM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 10:20:51 AM
The second highest mountain in Ireland?

Brandon?

No luck 5 Sams - next door neighbour of Carrauntoohill.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Billys Boots on October 15, 2015, 01:37:39 PM
Cnoc na Péiste?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 02:25:41 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 15, 2015, 01:37:39 PM
Cnoc na Péiste?

No luck Bill - that's a wee bit more to the East.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 02:27:56 PM
The highest free standing mountain in the world is Mount Kilimanjaro. What is the tallest free standing mountain in Ireland?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Clov on October 15, 2015, 02:34:39 PM
Is Errigal free standing?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Billys Boots on October 15, 2015, 02:39:41 PM
Croagh Patrick?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: From the Bunker on October 15, 2015, 02:46:30 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 15, 2015, 10:44:47 AM
I remember we had a big row about that back then. There were google maps, ordinance survey maps, satellite imagery and everything used. And like a lot of things here, I can't remember the outcome :)

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=18522.15 (http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=18522.15)
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 03:08:57 PM
Quote from: Clov on October 15, 2015, 02:34:39 PM
Is Errigal free standing?

Not really, although Errigal is smaller than the answer anyway - same with Croagh Patrick Billy - not really free standing but still smaller in height than the mountain in question. 
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 15, 2015, 03:14:09 PM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 03:08:57 PM
Quote from: Clov on October 15, 2015, 02:34:39 PM
Is Errigal free standing?

Not really, although Errigal is smaller than the answer anyway - same with Croagh Patrick Billy - not really free standing but still smaller in height than the mountain in question.

Is it Paul O'Connell?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: leenie on October 15, 2015, 03:16:23 PM
This is an oldie but not everyone may know it ...

It's a good one to ask people when the consumption of alcohol is involved ..

There are four counties in Ireland that contain a letter in their spelling that no other county has ..
It's four different counties with four different letters....

What are the four counties and what are the four letters?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 03:21:24 PM
Quick guess on three of them

Cavan
Dublin
Tipperary
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Clov on October 15, 2015, 03:24:58 PM
WeXford
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: TheOptimist on October 15, 2015, 03:27:40 PM
Quote from: leenie on October 15, 2015, 03:16:23 PM
This is an oldie but not everyone may know it ...

It's a good one to ask people when the consumption of alcohol is involved ..

There are four counties in Ireland that contain a letter in their spelling that no other county has ..
It's four different counties with four different letters....

What are the four counties and what are the four letters?

Cavan
Dublin
Tipperary
Wexford

???
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Clov on October 15, 2015, 03:27:47 PM
That reminds me - what is the highest scoring letter on the Gaeilge version of scrabble?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 15, 2015, 03:28:21 PM
Wexford (X) unless you are an old timer and say Leix
Cavan (V)
Dublin (B)
Tipperary (P)
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Keyser soze on October 15, 2015, 04:42:27 PM
Cavan
Dublin
Tipperary
Wexford

Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 15, 2015, 06:41:04 PM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 03:08:57 PM
Quote from: Clov on October 15, 2015, 02:34:39 PM
Is Errigal free standing?

Not really, although Errigal is smaller than the answer anyway - same with Croagh Patrick Billy - not really free standing but still smaller in height than the mountain in question.
Nephin?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: bridgegael on October 15, 2015, 07:02:07 PM
what is the tallest man made structure in Ireland?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 07:12:22 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 15, 2015, 06:41:04 PM
Nephin?

100% correct.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: BennyCake on October 15, 2015, 07:43:31 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on October 15, 2015, 07:02:07 PM
what is the tallest man made structure in Ireland?

The Spire?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: bridgegael on October 15, 2015, 07:47:34 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 15, 2015, 07:43:31 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on October 15, 2015, 07:02:07 PM
what is the tallest man made structure in Ireland?

The Spire?

No
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: 5 Sams on October 15, 2015, 07:49:37 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on October 15, 2015, 07:47:34 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 15, 2015, 07:43:31 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on October 15, 2015, 07:02:07 PM
what is the tallest man made structure in Ireland?

The Spire?

No

Thon Obel Tower in Belfast.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: maddog on October 15, 2015, 07:53:57 PM
Is it a radio or tv mast?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: bridgegael on October 15, 2015, 07:57:15 PM
Quote from: maddog on October 15, 2015, 07:53:57 PM
Is it a radio or tv mast?

yep. tv mast
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: moysider on October 15, 2015, 09:24:45 PM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 07:12:22 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 15, 2015, 06:41:04 PM
Nephin?

100% correct.

Nah. Part of the Nephin range surely.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: moysider on October 15, 2015, 09:29:10 PM
Quote from: Lar Naparka on October 15, 2015, 02:05:23 AM
Quote from: whitey on October 14, 2015, 10:20:23 PM
What County has the shortest Coastline?

There is one house in the Reupblic that gets its mail delivered by the Royal Mail-where is it and why does the Royal Mail deliver to it?

There's a famous church in Ireland that has mummies in the basement-where is it and what's it called?

Name the player who won consecutive AISF championship winning medals who played under an alias for one of the victories?

Name the oldest player to ever score during a senior championship game in a Croke Park?

What about  the "Old License Plate codes"? I'm sure that would trip up the GenY and Millenials big time
St. Michan's
Billy Fitzpatrick (Mayo) kicked a point against Dublin in (I think) 1985 when he came on as a sub.He was 42 at the time.

Would the alias fella be Peter Quinlan/Peter Quinn?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 15, 2015, 10:01:18 PM
Quote from: moysider on October 15, 2015, 09:24:45 PM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 07:12:22 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 15, 2015, 06:41:04 PM
Nephin?

100% correct.

Nah. Part of the Nephin range surely.

Nephin stands alone 'in front' of the Nephin Beg range.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: moysider on October 15, 2015, 10:42:37 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 15, 2015, 10:01:18 PM
Quote from: moysider on October 15, 2015, 09:24:45 PM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 07:12:22 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 15, 2015, 06:41:04 PM
Nephin?

100% correct.

Nah. Part of the Nephin range surely.

Nephin stands alone 'in front' of the Nephin Beg range.

I suppose. Ye can drive around/cycle around it. There used to be a race around it.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: armaghniac on October 15, 2015, 10:51:29 PM
What is the southernmost county in the wee 6?

What is the speed limit for a hovercraft on a public road in Northern Ireland?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: moysider on October 15, 2015, 11:03:24 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 15, 2015, 10:51:29 PM
What is the southernmost county in the wee 6?

What is the speed limit for a hovercraft on a public road in Northern Ireland?

Armagh.

Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: whitey on October 16, 2015, 03:21:29 AM
Name the Mayo Senior footballer who won an AISF with another county.

In what  month does the Oktoberfest start?

What was the last model of car to ever be assembled in The Republic of Ireland?

Looking at the list of international players who have represented Republic of Ireland in Soccer what is the most common surname you would find? 

Name Michael Davitts most significant physical characteristic?

What is the most common eye color in the world?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: seafoid on October 16, 2015, 04:25:21 AM
Quote from: whitey on October 16, 2015, 03:21:29 AM
Name the Mayo Senior footballer who won an AISF with another county.
carney

In what  month does the Oktoberfest start?
Sept

What was the last model of car to ever be assembled in The Republic of Ireland?
Ford

Looking at the list of international players who have represented Republic of Ireland in Soccer what is the most common surname you would find? 
Kelly

Name Michael Davitts most significant physical characteristic?
Lost a limb

What is the most common eye color in the world?
Green
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: ludermor on October 16, 2015, 08:48:49 AM
Quote from: whitey on October 16, 2015, 03:21:29 AM
Name the Mayo Senior footballer who won an AISF with another county.

2 mayo men played for Louth in 57 Dan O'Neill and Seamie O'Donnell
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 16, 2015, 08:58:28 AM
Name the European cities to have 2 football teams reach a European cup/Champions league SF
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: imtommygunn on October 16, 2015, 09:07:22 AM
Milan
Madrid
London

not sure on other ones?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: illdecide on October 16, 2015, 09:10:45 AM
Is that one true about Alonso winning an all ireland medal (schools medal) as there was a question floating around about a player who had won multiple champions league medals etc and this same guy won an all ireland medal too. Ive also heard it is bullshit...who knows this?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: johnneycool on October 16, 2015, 09:12:07 AM
Quote from: illdecide on October 16, 2015, 09:10:45 AM
Is that one true about Alonso winning an all ireland medal (schools medal) as there was a question floating around about a player who had won multiple champions league medals etc and this same guy won an all ireland medal too. Ive also heard it is bullshit...who knows this?

Sure everyone knows thats bullshit. It was Socrates who has the AI medal (Sigerson)  ;)
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: ludermor on October 16, 2015, 09:42:38 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 16, 2015, 09:07:22 AM
Milan
Madrid
London

not sure on other ones?

Glasgow & Dundee
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 16, 2015, 09:43:36 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 16, 2015, 09:07:22 AM
Milan
Madrid
London

not sure on other ones?

Just another 7 to go some are a bit surprising to say the least
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 16, 2015, 09:45:19 AM
Quote from: ludermor on October 16, 2015, 09:42:38 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 16, 2015, 09:07:22 AM
Milan
Madrid
London

not sure on other ones?

Glasgow & Dundee

;D Well done Dundee lol
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Mikhailov on October 16, 2015, 09:55:02 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 16, 2015, 09:45:19 AM
Quote from: ludermor on October 16, 2015, 09:42:38 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 16, 2015, 09:07:22 AM
Milan
Madrid
London

not sure on other ones?

Glasgow & Dundee

;D Well done Dundee lol

Munich?
Lisbon?
Rome?
Turin?
Vienna?

All guesses but no doubt all wrong!!
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 16, 2015, 09:58:58 AM
Rapid and Austria Vienna. The remaining 4 cites are old eastern bloc
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: ludermor on October 16, 2015, 10:05:55 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 16, 2015, 09:45:19 AM
Quote from: ludermor on October 16, 2015, 09:42:38 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 16, 2015, 09:07:22 AM
Milan
Madrid
London

not sure on other ones?

Glasgow & Dundee

;D Well done Dundee lol
Remember it coming up on a quiz before, its a strange one alright!
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 16, 2015, 10:10:05 AM
one clue, 3 of the remaining 4 cities begin with the same letter
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Owenmoresider on October 16, 2015, 10:32:07 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 16, 2015, 10:10:05 AM
one clue, 3 of the remaining 4 cities begin with the same letter
Belgrade, Bucharest, Budapest presumably.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 16, 2015, 10:34:09 AM
Moscow must have as well? Between Dinamo, CSKA, Spartak
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: ballinaman on October 16, 2015, 10:42:09 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 16, 2015, 10:34:09 AM
Moscow must have as well? Between Dinamo, CSKA, Spartak
Torpedo fans on the board won't be happy with you AZ....
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 16, 2015, 10:44:28 AM
True. I didn't know there were Torpedo fans mind you. A fair few Scuds alright..
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: ballinaman on October 16, 2015, 10:49:48 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 16, 2015, 10:44:28 AM
True. I didn't know there were Torpedo fans mind you. A fair few Scuds alright..
U and me boat that's for sure...
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: whitey on October 16, 2015, 10:54:50 AM
Quote from: ludermor on October 16, 2015, 08:48:49 AM
Quote from: whitey on October 16, 2015, 03:21:29 AM
Name the Mayo Senior footballer who won an AISF with another county.

2 mayo men played for Louth in 57 Dan O'Neill and Seamie O'Donnell

Actually I was thinking of Sean Lowry.....I forgot about those 2
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 16, 2015, 10:56:00 AM
Yep, Moscow, Belgrade, Budapest and Bucharest complete the list
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: MasterShake on October 16, 2015, 12:49:56 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 16, 2015, 10:42:09 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 16, 2015, 10:34:09 AM
Moscow must have as well? Between Dinamo, CSKA, Spartak
Torpedo fans on the board won't be happy with you AZ....

And not forgetting Lokomotiv...
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: seafoid on October 16, 2015, 12:53:16 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 16, 2015, 10:56:00 AM
Yep, Moscow, Belgrade, Budapest and Bucharest complete the list
From the good old days when Eastern teams were on the same level as the others. 
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 16, 2015, 02:18:04 PM
I really want that wee anecdote about Alonso to be true...
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 16, 2015, 02:18:43 PM
Can anybody tell me what the black spot on the crossbar represents?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: AZOffaly on October 16, 2015, 02:27:23 PM
The middle of the goals I presume?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on October 16, 2015, 02:33:12 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 16, 2015, 02:18:43 PM
Can anybody tell me what the black spot on the crossbar represents?

Wasn't it a link to the Famine?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 16, 2015, 03:52:41 PM
'twas indeed, marked in memory of the famine.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: rosnarun on October 16, 2015, 04:07:50 PM
Quote from: moysider on October 15, 2015, 10:42:37 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 15, 2015, 10:01:18 PM
Quote from: moysider on October 15, 2015, 09:24:45 PM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on October 15, 2015, 07:12:22 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 15, 2015, 06:41:04 PM
Nephin?

100% correct.

Nah. Part of the Nephin range surely.

Nephin stands alone 'in front' of the Nephin Beg range.

I suppose. Ye can drive around/cycle around it. There used to be a race around it.
organised by a Belgian from  Latherdane the race went by the title , Walking Nephin's bottom' his English wasn't great . Itwas grand before he moved there
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: muppet on October 16, 2015, 04:56:35 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on October 14, 2015, 04:25:57 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 04:17:08 PM
Connacht, Leinster, Munster, Ulster, Meath?

5 places in Dublin? Rialto is one, Portabello, Marino?

Phibsboro and Pimlico.

Casino?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: seafoid on October 16, 2015, 05:08:47 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 16, 2015, 04:56:35 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on October 14, 2015, 04:25:57 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 14, 2015, 04:17:08 PM
Connacht, Leinster, Munster, Ulster, Meath?

5 places in Dublin? Rialto is one, Portabello, Marino?

Phibsboro and Pimlico.

Casino?
Deco and Franko
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: armaghniac on October 16, 2015, 05:59:04 PM
Quote from: moysider on October 15, 2015, 11:03:24 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 15, 2015, 10:51:29 PM
What is the southernmost county in the wee 6?

What is the speed limit for a hovercraft on a public road in Northern Ireland?

Armagh.

No, nor is it Antrim.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Square Ball on October 16, 2015, 08:51:46 PM
How long does it take light to travel to earth from the nearest star?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Mourne Rover on October 16, 2015, 09:06:19 PM
Surely the most southerly county in NI is Down, specifically at Cranfield.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: armaghniac on October 16, 2015, 09:38:49 PM
Quote from: Mourne Rover on October 16, 2015, 09:06:19 PM
Surely the most southerly county in NI is Down, specifically at Cranfield.

Correct and right.

Quote from: Square Ball on October 16, 2015, 08:51:46 PM
How long does it take light to travel to earth from the nearest star?

We are 4 light years away from our nearest neighbours.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Square Ball on October 16, 2015, 09:48:28 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 16, 2015, 09:38:49 PM
Quote from: Mourne Rover on October 16, 2015, 09:06:19 PM
Surely the most southerly county in NI is Down, specifically at Cranfield.

Correct and right.

Quote from: Square Ball on October 16, 2015, 08:51:46 PM
How long does it take light to travel to earth from the nearest star?

We are 4 light years away from our nearest neighbours.
Nope, incorrect
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: armaghniac on October 16, 2015, 09:50:55 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on October 16, 2015, 09:48:28 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 16, 2015, 09:38:49 PM
Quote from: Mourne Rover on October 16, 2015, 09:06:19 PM
Surely the most southerly county in NI is Down, specifically at Cranfield.

Correct and right.

Quote from: Square Ball on October 16, 2015, 08:51:46 PM
How long does it take light to travel to earth from the nearest star?

We are 4 light years away from our nearest neighbours.
Nope, incorrect

Fair cop, gov! I should have read the question.
Eight and a half minutes.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Square Ball on October 16, 2015, 10:08:29 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 16, 2015, 09:50:55 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on October 16, 2015, 09:48:28 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 16, 2015, 09:38:49 PM
Quote from: Mourne Rover on October 16, 2015, 09:06:19 PM
Surely the most southerly county in NI is Down, specifically at Cranfield.

Correct and right.

Quote from: Square Ball on October 16, 2015, 08:51:46 PM
How long does it take light to travel to earth from the nearest star?

We are 4 light years away from our nearest neighbours.
Nope, incorrect

Fair cop, gov! I should have read the question.
Eight and a half minutes.
Asked that in a quiz and managed to get anywhere between 2 seconds and a 1000 light years
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: muppet on October 16, 2015, 10:41:13 PM
How long does it take light to travel from the sun to Neptune?

The Andromeda galaxy is just about visible to the naked eye. Is it getting bigger or smaller?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: ONeill on October 16, 2015, 11:02:36 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 16, 2015, 10:41:13 PM

The Andromeda galaxy is just about visible to the naked eye. Is it getting bigger or smaller?

If ye live long enough it'll be on top of you.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: armaghniac on October 16, 2015, 11:19:17 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 16, 2015, 11:02:36 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 16, 2015, 10:41:13 PM

The Andromeda galaxy is just about visible to the naked eye. Is it getting bigger or smaller?

If ye live long enough it'll be on top of you.

How many Armagh championships will Cross have won by then?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: StGallsGAA on October 17, 2015, 01:47:00 AM
Quote
How many Armagh championships will Cross have won by then?

All of them.  Least competitive championship in Ulster by a country mile.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: BennyCake on October 17, 2015, 02:53:20 AM
Quote from: StGallsGAA on October 17, 2015, 01:47:00 AM
Quote
How many Armagh championships will Cross have won by then?

All of them.  Least competitive championship in Ulster by a country mile.

Strange statement from a Galls fan.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: muppet on October 17, 2015, 09:41:47 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 16, 2015, 11:02:36 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 16, 2015, 10:41:13 PM

The Andromeda galaxy is just about visible to the naked eye. Is it getting bigger or smaller?

If ye live long enough it'll be on top of you.

Correct.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 19, 2015, 08:52:16 AM
A 2 inch square peg can fit into a 3 inch diameter hole...

but can a 3inch square peg fit into a 4 inch hole....??
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: illdecide on October 19, 2015, 08:55:22 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 19, 2015, 08:52:16 AM
A 2 inch square peg can fit into a 3 inch diameter hole...

but can a 3inch square peg fit into a 4 inch hole....??

i give up...can it?
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Billys Boots on October 19, 2015, 09:02:13 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 19, 2015, 08:52:16 AM
A 2 inch square peg can fit into a 3 inch diameter hole...

but can a 3inch square peg fit into a 4 inch hole....??

Presuming that it's a circular hole, then the answer is no.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: gallsman on October 19, 2015, 10:20:12 AM
Quote from: illdecide on October 19, 2015, 08:55:22 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 19, 2015, 08:52:16 AM
A 2 inch square peg can fit into a 3 inch diameter hole...

but can a 3inch square peg fit into a 4 inch hole....??

i give up...can it?

Back to 3rd year in school for you.
Title: Re: Best Quiz Questions
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 19, 2015, 10:22:57 AM
and here it is boys... whenever the stroppy teenager ever complains "when am I ever guna need 'pyfagorus' anyway?!?!" show them this.

Bravo.