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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 16, 2009 22:30:49 GMT
In this thread, or the one at DM, you'll find the set of daily questions for the Irish scavanger hunt. The set can be submitted at any stage during the competition, but the final deadline is Sunday 29th March 2009. Please remember to email your answers to shen_an_calhar@hotmail.co.uk or PM them to me!
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 16, 2009 22:54:24 GMT
Day 1 (Monday 16th March 2009) To start off, below are 10 anagrams of famous places of interest (geographical, geological, historical and cultural). Answers are in yellow1. Carat Hour Lion Carrauntoohil2. Bed Of Bent Honey Bend of the Boyne3. Slob Elf Kook Book of Kells4. Camels Leg Hi Ilk Skellig Michael5. Micro Shelf Off Cliffs of Moher6. Iguana Casts Yew Giant's Causeway7. Van Siren Horn River Shannon8. Able Clan Tyres Blarney Castle9. Vanilla And Ties Valentia Island10. Scam Coin Lone ClonmacnoiseTOTAL MARKS: 10
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Post by Sir Felicur on Mar 16, 2009 23:59:08 GMT
Oh now this is embarrashing...thanks Corki!
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Post by Sir Imperium on Mar 17, 2009 7:34:47 GMT
Looks like our Irishman isn't going to be very helpful!
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Post by Sir Felicur on Mar 17, 2009 11:37:26 GMT
...it depends wht he asks...
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 17, 2009 21:34:57 GMT
Day 2 (Tuesday 17th March 2009) Next up is a round to test your musical knowledge of Ireland. Answers are in yellow1. Name the famous flautist born in 1939. Sir James Galway2. Who released the number 1 UK and Ireland single "C'est Le Vie" in 1998? B*witched3. Sinéad O'Connor sang Nothing Compares 2 U. But who originally wrote the song? Prince4. Bob Geldof was the lead singer to which Irish group? The Boomtown Rats5. Riverdance was first performed where and in what year? (2 marks available) ]WHERE: Eurovision Song Contest, Dublin YEAR: 19946. Which motor company used Clannad's Theme From Harry's Game in their adverts, helping them break into America? Volkswagon7. Which Irish group supported Celine Dion on her Falling into You tour? The Corrs8. Which musical festival takes place at Punchestown Racecourse in County Kildare? Oxegen9. Find a picture of a fiddle. Those submitted were fine.10. Name the top 5 selling Irish acts of all time (1 mark per name). U2, The Corrs, Van Morrison, The Cranberries, EnyaTOTAL MARKS: 15
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 19, 2009 23:34:36 GMT
Because my internet has been playing up the last 2 nights (now is the first time I have been able to get on normally), I will be extending the deadline for the Irish Scavanger Hunt.
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Post by Snin on Mar 20, 2009 5:24:03 GMT
Out of curiosity, when is it due. You have two dates listed. On this page i believe it says the 22nd. On the original page, i believe it says the 24th. Eitherway, I think it said two different dates, please let me know!!
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 20, 2009 9:03:29 GMT
Really? Right.
It will now be Sunday 29th March 2009. I will go and change all dates now.
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 22, 2009 23:09:32 GMT
Day 3 (Sunday 22nd March 2009) Next up are 10 questions relating to Irish sport. Answers are in yellow1. Name the home of Gaelic Football in Ireland. Croke Park2. Who scored the winning drop goal against Wales to allow Ireland to win the Grand Slam in this year's Rugby Union Six Nations? Ronan O'Gara3. When was the last time Ireland won the Grand Slam before this year? 19484. Who did the Irish cricket team shock on St. Patrick's Day in the 2007 Cricket World Cup? Pakistan5. In which year did Pádraig Harrington win 2 major golf tournaments? 20086. The FAI and IFA control which sport? Football/soccer7. Shelbourne Park is home to what? Greyhound racing8. The Belfast Giants play which sport? Ice Hockey9. The Irish Champion Stakes is held where? Leopardstown10. Who play at Thomond Park? Munster RFCTOTAL MARKS: 10
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 22, 2009 23:30:40 GMT
Day 4 (Sunday 22nd March 2009) After music and sport, it's time for some history. Answers are in yellow1. What did the Romans call Ireland? Hibernia2. Between 1649 and 1653, who reconquered Ireland for the English Commonwealth? Oliver Cromwell3. When King John of England came to the throne, what Irish title did he gain? Lordship of Ireland or Lord of Ireland4. Who lead the first English Invasion of Ireland in 684 AD? King Ecgfrith5. Which Invaders' powers dwindled after the Battle of Clontarf? The Vikings6. The learning of which language drew many people to Ireland during the 5th and 6th century AD? Latin7. In what year does tradition state that St. Patrick arrived in Ireland? 432 AD8. Who did Fineen MacCarthy defeat at the Battle of Callann? The Normans9. According to some traditions, Fenius Farsa was the creator of what? Gaelic Language10. What did Galway receive in December 1484? Muncipal CharterTOTAL MARKS: 10
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 24, 2009 23:43:44 GMT
Day 5 (Tuesday 24th March 2009) Time to tickle those taste buds with a round on Food and Drink. Answers are in yellow1. In what year did Guinness brew their last porter? 19742. What 4 ingredients make up an Irish Coffee? Please Note: One mark is available for each ingredient Coffee, Sugar, Whiskey, thick cream3. Drisheen is a type of what? Black pudding4. What shape is a farl traditionally? Triangular5. Jonathan Swift's favourite dish was supposedly what? Coddle6. Find a recipe for Irish Stew. www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1698/irish-stew or en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_stew7. Dulse is an important source of what? Fibre8. What is the main ingredient of Boxty? Potato9. What is "goody" and when is it traditionally eaten? Please Note: There are 2 marks available here desert; St. John's Eve10. Name the liqueur that is made from "aged Irish whiskey, heather and clover honey, aromatic herbs, and other spirits" that is supposedly blended together according to an ancient recipe 1,000 years old? Irish MistTOTAL MARKS: 15
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 25, 2009 0:10:45 GMT
Day 6 (Tuesday 24th March 2009) Time for a picture round. Just guess where these locations are. Answers are in yellow1. Trinity College, Dublin2. Blarney Stone3. Rock of Cashel4. Mount Stewart (Gardens)5. Lansdowne Road6. Stormont7. Giant's Causeway8. Aughnanure Castle9. Newgrange10. O'Brien's TowerTOTAL MARKS: 10
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 26, 2009 0:14:46 GMT
Day 7 (Wednesday 25th March 2009) Below are the last set of questions for the Irish Scavanger Hunt. This category is general knowledge. Answers are in yellow1. How many land mammals are there in Ireland? 262. Where was the explorer Ernst Shackleton born? Kilkea, County Kildare3. John Tyndall discovered the Tyndall effect. But what is the Tyndall effect? Why the sky is blue4. Which golf course held the 2006 Ryder Cup? The K Club5. What is the name of the national airline for Ireland? Aer Lingus6. How tall is the Clonycavan Man? I accept either in metres or in feet/inches. 1.57m or 5ft 2 in7. What is Bono's real name? Paul David Hewson8. Irishman Dara Ó Briain and Welshmen Griff Rhys Jones were part of the BBC's Three Men in a Boat. But who was the third? Rory McGrath9. Football Roy Keane managed which English side until he resigned in December 2008? Sunderland10. Finian Maynard is a 5 times world champion in which sport? speed windsurfingTOTAL MARKS: 10
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Post by M-G Corki on Mar 29, 2009 17:09:29 GMT
Don't forget to get your answers to me by the end of today.
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