QuizEire010519

Question 1

1 Which Northern Irish journalist and activist was shot dead during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry on April 18 2019?

Answer 1

1 Lyra McKee

Question 2

2 Which Ukrainian comedian star of the popular television series ‘Servant of the People’ in which he plays the role of the President of Ukraine won the 2019 Ukrainian presidential election with over 70% of the vote defeating incumbent Petro Poroshenko?

Answer 2

2 Volodymyr Zelensky

Question 3

3 ‘3 May. Bistretz. Left Munich at 8:35 P.M.’ are the opening words to which novel first published in May 1897?

Answer 3

3 Dracula

Question 4

4 Which American golfer (born May 3 1990) won the US Open in 2017 and 2018 as well as the 2018 US PGA?

Answer 4

4 Brooks Koepka

Question 5

5 Who born May 5 1988 performed the theme song to the James Bond movie ‘Skyfall’ (2012)?

Answer 5

5 Adele

Question 6

6 Which 54 year-old Dutch politician was assassinated on 6 May 2002 by gunshot in Hilversum North Holland by Volkert van der Graaf?

Answer 6

6 Pim Fortuyn

Question 7

7 Born May 7 1943 in Texarkana Arkansas who wrote the book ‘One Upon A Secret’ (2011) about her affair with President John F. Kennedy while she served as an intern in the White House press office in 1962 and 1963?

Answer 7

7 Mimi Alford

Question 8

8 Which golfer who died on May 7 2011 won five Majors the 1980 and 1983 US Masters and the 1979 ‘84 and ‘88 British Open?

Answer 8

8 Seve Ballesteros

Question 9

9 Whose ironic last words before he was killed by a sharpshooter at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House on May 9 1864 were “They couldn’t hit an elephant at this distance”?

Answer 9

9 John Sedgwick

Question 10

10 Which battle took place on 10 May 1318 near Corofin County Clare? It was part of the Bruce campaign in Ireland. The Norman Richard de Clare (a descendent of Strongbow) attacked the Gaelic Irish chieftain Conchobhar Ó Deághaidh chief of the Cineal Fearmaic and ally of Muirchertach Ó Briain but he was defeated.

Answer 10

10 Battle of Dysert O’Dea

Question 11

11 On May 11 1985 a fire at which football team’s ground resulted in the deaths of 56 supporters?

Answer 11

11 Bradford City (Valley Parade)

Question 12

12 Who did the American paediatrician and philanthropist Priscilla Chan marry on May 19 2012?

Answer 12

12 Mark Zuckerberg

Question 13

13 Which American actor and playwright (April 22 1939 – May 13 2001) who received the 1973 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play ‘That Championship Season’ was widely recognized for his role as Father Damien Karras in the 1973 horror film ‘The Exorcist’ a role he reprised in ‘The Exorcist III’?

Answer 13

13 Jason Miller

Question 14

14 ‘The Virgin Suicides’ (1999) ‘Lost in Translation’ (2003) and ‘The Beguiled’ (2017) are notable works by which female film director born in New York on May 14 1971?

Answer 14

14 Sofia Coppola

Question 15

15 What is the name of the all-Ireland political party launched in January 2019 by former Sinn Fein TD Peadar Tóibín?

Answer 15

15 Aontú

Question 16

16 Which 46 year-old British athlete rowing champion and double Olympic gold medallist was part of the Cambridge crew that won the 2019 University Boat Race?

Answer 16

16 James Cracknell

Question 17

17 Which 17-year-old American singer-songwriter topped the charts worldwide with her debut studio album ‘ When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go?’?

Answer 17

17 Billie Eilish

Question 18

18 Which British fashion model born 18 May 1992 was voted Model of the Year 2017 by the fashion industry?

Answer 18

18 Adwoa Aboah

Question 19

19 Who born May 19 1992 performed the theme song to the James Bond movie ‘Spectre’ (2015)?

Answer 19

19 Sam Smith

Question 20

20 Which 20th-century poet laureate (28 August 1906 – 19 May 1984) regarded a teddy bear named Archie as one of his lifelong companions?

Answer 20

20 John Betjeman

Question 21

21 Which future President of Ireland (born May 21 1944) represented Trinity College Dublin in a 1966 episode of ‘University Challenge’?

Answer 21

21 Mary Robinson

Question 22

22 ‘England Is Mine’ is a 2017 biographical drama film based on the early years of which singer born 22 May 1959?

Answer 22

22 Morrissey

Question 23

23 One of the most destructive conflicts in human history it resulted in eight million fatalities not only from military engagements but also from violence famine and plague which war was fought in Central Europe from 23 May 1618 – 15 May 1648?

Answer 23

23 Thirty Years’ War

Question 24

24 The first Eurovision Song Contest was held on 24 May 1956 in which Swiss city?

Answer 24

24 Lugano

Question 25

25 Which American actor (born May 25 1971) is best known for playing the object of the titular custody battle in the 1979 film 'Kramer vs. Kramer' a debut role that earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor when he was eight years old?

Answer 25

25 Justin Henry

Question 26

26 Which American astronaut (March 15 1932 – May 26 2018) who walked on the moon resigned from NASA in June 1981 to devote his time to painting depicting various space-related scenes and documenting his own experiences in space as well as that of his fellow Apollo program astronauts?

Answer 26

26 Alan Bean

Question 27

27 Which American musician and record producer (May 25 1927 – August 15 1984) is best known for his association with Buddy Holly and the Crickets who recorded in his studio?

Answer 27

27 Norman Petty

Question 28

28 Which American actress and director was born Sandra Louise Smith on May 28 1944 in Shelbyville Tennessee? She made her film debut in 1968 in 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter' for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She is perhaps best known for her partnership with a powerful Hollywood star and director with whom she appeared in a number of films. She died on November 3 2018.

Answer 28

28 Sondra Locke

Question 29

29 In which country did the former East German Head of State Erich Honecker die in exile on May 29 1994?

Answer 29

29 Chile 

Question 30

30 For which English Championship club does Republic of Ireland international footballer David Meyler (born 29 May 1989) play as a midfielder?

Answer 30

30 Reading FC

Question 31

31 Which Pope was born Achille Ratti in Desio in the province of Milan on May 31 1857 the son of an owner of a silk factory?

Answer 31

31 Pope Pius XI

Question 32

32 Which annual horse race held on the first Saturday in May in Louisville is known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports"? 

Answer 32

32 Kentucky Derby

Question 33

33 Which Celtic fire festival is roughly analogous to the modern-day May Day?

Answer 33

33 Bealtaine / Beltane

Question 34

34 The winner of what event held annually on the last weekend in May to coincide with Memorial Day is awarded the Borg-Warner Trophy?

Answer 34

34 Indianapolis 500

Question 35

35 At which racecourse in Baltimore Maryland is the American flat thoroughbred horse race the Preakness Stakes held on the third Saturday in May each year?

Answer 35

35 Pimlico Race Course

Question 36

36 Which a British actress writer radio announcer television personality game-show panellist and animal rights activist (29 May 1926 – 20 March 2018) is best known for presenting the Eurovision Song Contest on four occasions in 1960 1963 1968 and in 1974; the first three in London and the last presentation in Brighton England?

Answer 36

36 Katie Boyle

Question 37

37 'V.' (1963) 'The Crying of Lot 49' (1966) and 'Gravity's Rainbow' (1973) are some of the best-known novels by which notoriously reclusive American writer (born May 8 1937) noted for his dense and complex novels?

Answer 37

37 Thomas Pynchon

Question 38

38 In Prokofiev's 'Peter And The Wolf' the wolf is depicted by which brass instrument?

Answer 38

38 French horn

Question 39

39 Jimmy Carter (the sole remaining original member) Ben Moore Eric "Ricky" McKinnie Paul Beasley - guitarist and musical director Joey Williams and a keyboardist a bass guitarist and a drummer make up which American five-time Grammy Award-winning gospel group who first sang together in 1939?

Answer 39

39 Blind Boys of Alabama

Question 40

40 Cross in the Mountains also known as the Tetschen Altar (1808) Wanderer above the Sea of Fog (1818) and Chalk Cliffs on Rügen (1818) are among the notable works by which German Romantic artist (5 September 1774 – 7 May 1840) generally considered the most important German artist of his generation?

Answer 40

40 Caspar David Friedrich

Question 41

41 'Sleepless in Seattle' (1993) 'You've Got Mail' (1998) and 'Julia & Julia' (2009) are notable films directed by what female film director (May 19 1941 – June 26 2012)?

Answer 41

41 Nora Ephron

Question 42

42 According to Douglas Adams the 'Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life the Universe and Everything' was 42 but which chemical element has the atomic number 42? 

Answer 42

42 Molybdenum

Question 43

43 Which spirit is mixed with orange liqueur and lemon juice to make a sidecar cocktail?

Answer 43

43 Brandy

Question 44

44 The tall (221 cm) English actor Peter Mayhew (born 19 May 1944) is best known for portraying which character on film?

Answer 44

44 Chewbacca

Question 45

45 From which Indian state did vindaloo curries originate?

Answer 45

45 Goa

Question 46

46 What was the surname of wrestler André the Giant (May 19 1946 – January 27 1993)?

Answer 46

46 Roussimoff

Question 47

47 Beatrice and Benedick appear in which Shakespeare play?

Answer 47

47 Much Ado About Nothing

Question 48

48 Mount Catherine (2629 m) is the highest point of which African country?

Answer 48

48 Egypt

Question 49

49 Which cartoon character was created by John Hubley (May 21 1914 – February 21 1977) in 1949 and voiced by Jim Bacchus?

Answer 49

49 Mr. Magoo

Question 50

50 Before the introduction of the Euro the Kroon was the unit of currency of which EU country?

Answer 50

50 Estonia

Question 51

51 Where in the human body would you find the procerus muscle?

Answer 51

51 Nose

Question 52

52 'Over the Moors to Meet Maggie' is the theme tune to which RTÉ Radio One programme?

Answer 52

52 Liveline

Question 53

53 Who married Lord Guildford Dudley at Durham House on May 25 1553?

Answer 53

53 Lady Jane Grey

Question 54

54 Which Atlantic island is sometimes known as 'the island of eternal spring'?

Answer 54

54 Tenerife

Question 55

55 Which Old Testament prophet is credited with writing the Book of Lamentations?

Answer 55

55 Jeremiah

Question 56

56 Born on 6 May 1856 who is the author of the 1899 book 'The Interpretation of Dreams'?

Answer 56

56 Sigmund Freud

Question 57

57 Which font was developed in 1957 by Max Miedinger with Eduard Hoffman in Münchenstein Switzerland?

Answer 57

57 Helvetica

Question 58

58 Which professional cyclist born on 24 May 1956 now retired won the 1988 Vuelta a España?

Answer 58

58 Sean Kelly

Question 59

59 Under what stage name did the Limerick-born Rebecca Quinn find fame as a WWE wrestler?

Answer 59

59 Becky Lynch

Question 60

60 With his recent win in the 2019 US Masters Tigers Woods has now won 15 Major Championships second only to Jack Nicklaus' eighteen. But which golfer comes in third with his tally of 11 professional majors?

Answer 60

60 Walter Hagen

Question 61

61 Which British singer songwriter and actor (born 28 May 1961) was the lead singer of the band Fine Young Cannibals who rose to fame in the mid 1980s?

Answer 61

61 Roland Gift

Question 62

62 Which horse owned by Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown House Stud trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Davy Russell won the 2018 Aintree Grand National at an SP of 4/1? 

Answer 62

62 Tiger Roll

Question 63

63 And which horse trained by Willie Mullins under jockey Ruby Walsh won the 2019 Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse at 6/1? 

Answer 63

63 Burrows Saint

Question 64

64 Born May 13 1964 in Monroe Louisiana and considered by many as the greatest bodybuilder of all time which professional bodybuilder now retired from competition won the Mr Olympia bodybuilding title for eight years in a row from 1998 to 2005 inclusive? 

Answer 64

64 Ronnie Coleman

Question 65

65 'As the Beast Sleeps' 'The Force of Change' and 'In a Little World of Our Own' are among the notable works by which Northern Irish playwright (born 3 May 1965) from a working-class loyalist background?

Answer 65

65 Gary Mitchell

Question 66

66 In April 2019 representatives of the singer Adele announced that she had separated from her charity entrepreneur husband after more than seven years together. Which Old Etonian married Adele in 2016?

Answer 66

66 Simon Konecki

Question 67

67 Born in Oxford and now living in Vancouver which former software developer and former actor is the author of the Cal Rogan Mysteries comprising 'Junkie' 'Oboe' and 'Lockstep'?

Answer 67

67 Robert P French

Question 68

68 Nicknamed the Valley Isle what is the second largest of the eight main islands of Hawaii ?

Answer 68

68 Maui

Question 69

69 An Garda Siochana recently launched a new recruitment campaign and particularly welcomes applicants from ethnic minority groups. Sikhs with uncut or long hair (Kesh) and a turban will be accepted. However no decision has been made with regard to the traditional dagger carried by Sikhs. Which one of the Sikh five Ks is the name given to this dagger?

Answer 69

69 Kirpan

Question 70

70 The Scottish minister theologian and writer John Knox wrote to William Cecil the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I in 1570 advocating the execution of Mary Queen of Scots and signed himself John Knox With One… (the next four words please)?

Answer 70

70 One Foot In The Grave

Question 71

71 'My Brother's Name Is Jessica' is the latest book from which Irish novelist (born 30 April 1971)?

Answer 71

71 John Boyne

Question 72

72 Which Pope was born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti on 13 May 1792 in Senigallia on Italy's Adriatic coast?

Answer 72

72 Pope Pius IX

Question 73

73 Which now retired English professional darts player (born 10 May 1973) was known as known as "Hawaii 501" since 2000 a play on the title of the popular television series Hawaii Five-O due to the Hawaiian shirts he started wearing in 1998 for a bet and 501 being the start score of a leg of darts?

Answer 73

73 Wayne Mardle

Question 74

74 Swan Song Records was a record label launched by which English rock band on 10 May 1974?

Answer 74

74 Led Zeppelin

Question 75

75 Which Hungarian cardinal became a prisoner inside the American embassy after the failed Hungarian rising in 1956? He lived there for the next 15 years until he was allowed to leave Hungary in 1971. He died in exile in Vienna on 6 May 1975.

Answer 75

75 József Mindszenty

Question 76

76 Which English rock musician best known as the lead vocalist and harmonica player for the Yardbirds was electrocuted while practising at home on May 14 1976.

Answer 76

76 Keith Relf

Question 77

77 What name was given to the original shipment of British convicts that left Portsmouth for Botany Bay Australia in 11 ships on 13th May 1787?

Answer 77

77 The First Fleet

Question 78

78 Their only win in the competition to date which team beat Arsenal 1-0 to win the FA Cup Final in 1978? 

Answer 78

78 Ipswich Town

Question 79

79 Which country's national team are the current reigning Olympic and World handball champions?

Answer 79

79 Denmark

Question 80

80 Which cyclist (born 21 May 1985) has the nickname 'the Manx Missile'?

Answer 80

80 Mark Cavendish

Question 81

81 Who are the two current presenters of the RTE One television programme 'Fleadh Cheoil'?

Answer 81

81 John Creedon & Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh

Question 82

82 Which two islands claimed by both Egypt and Saudi Arabia lie in the Red Sea at the entrance to the Gulf of Aqaba?

Answer 82

82 Tiran & Sanafir

Question 83

83 Which two actors played the title roles in the 1997 film 'Batman and Robin'?

Answer 83

83 George Clooney & Chris O'Donnell

Question 84

84 Which two stars played the title roles in the 1979 film 'Kramer vs. Kramer'?

Answer 84

84 Meryl Streep & Dustin Hoffmann

Question 85

85 Which two astronauts walked on the moon as part of the Apollo 15 mission?

Answer 85

85 David Scott & James Irwin

Question 86

86 Who are the two Red Bull drivers in the 2019 FIA Formula One World Championship?

Answer 86

86 Max Verstappen & Pierre Gasly

Question 87

87 Which two US states each border eight other states including each other?

Answer 87

87 Missouri & Tennessee 

Question 88

88 For which two studio albums did Adele (born 5 May 1988) win Grammy Awards for Album of the Year?

Answer 88

88 '21' (2012) & '25' (2017)

Question 89

89 Which two letters don’t appear in the official names of chemical elements?

Answer 89

89 J & Q

Question 90

90 The Kwacha is the monetary unit of currency of which two African countries?

Answer 90

90 Malawi & Zambia