How well do you remember 2016? Take our big fat family quiz of the year

How well do you remember 2016?

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On Jun 2, 2017
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David Bowie passed away on 10 January of this year. What was the name given to him at birth?

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What Irish actor played the role of Conor ‘Cosmo’ Lalor in the 2016 hit, Sing Street?

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The cleanest town in Ireland in 2015, announced in January, was…

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Which member of the Eagles sadly passed away in January of this year?

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What did Enda Kenny call the people of his home town of Castlebar at a pre-General Election campaign rally?

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The name of this hero on the Late Late is…

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Which of the Healy-Rae brothers is younger?

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Frank Kelly sadly passed away on February 28. To which institution was the character he played in Father Ted, Father Jack, sent to cure his hairy hands?

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No Googling now. St. Patrick’s Day fell on what day this year?

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Ireland wore a 1916 commemorative jersey in a friendly international on Good Friday. Who were they playing?

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Michael Fassbender missed out on a Best Actor award at the Oscars. For what film was he previously nominated for a Best Supporting Actor award in 2014?

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At what UFC event did Nate Diaz defeat Conor McGregor in Las Vegas?

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The winner of the 2016 US Masters was…

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Conor McGregor announced his ‘retirement’ from the UFC from which country?

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Prince sadly passed away on April 21. In what US city was he born?

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Which horse won the 2016 Aintree Grand National at odds of 33/1?

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In May, which pub in Athlone was named as one of the 25 most incredible bars in the world?

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Whose music was Enda Kenny famously ‘Dad dancing’ to at Croke Park?

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“God above is in charge of the weather and we here can't do anything about it.” Who said this?

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To what Irish town was a Boeing 767 transported to form the centrepiece of a glamping village?

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‘The Greatest,’ Muhammad Ali, passed away on June 3. In what year did he defeat George Foreman in ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’?

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What percentage of voters in the Brexit referendum voted to leave the European Union?

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Who scored the winner for Iceland against England at Euro 2016, causing Steve McLaren to play an unwitting role in one of the greatest moments in TV history?

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How many Irish players scored goals during Euro 2016?

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The European Capital of Culture for 2020, announced in July, is…

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Inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo's touchline encouragement, who scored the winner for Portugal in the Euro 2016 final?

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What character did The Simpsons bring back to mark the 600th episode of the show?

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Plans for a new town in south Dublin were revealed this summer. What is its name?

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What was the name of the Irish boxer expelled from the Olympics after failing a drugs test?

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Gary and Paul O’Donovan became national heroes after their exploits and memorable TV interviews during the Olympics. But which brother is older?

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Who is the Waterford player being consoled by Jennifer Malone in one of the sporting images of the year?

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Gardaí were summoned to an all-night open-air rave in which Mayo town earlier this year?

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“No one does it like the Irish.” Who had this to say about the Electric Picnic after a headline performance in Stradbally.

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From September 1, 2016, Irish fathers are entitled to paternity leave lasting...

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“We’re champions of fu**ing Ireland!” The man responsible for this quote was…

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CJ de Mooi was arrested on suspicion of murder in September. For which TV show is he best known?

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Who was man of the match in the All-Ireland Football Final replay?

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In what year did the late Anthony Foley captain Munster to a Heineken Cup title?

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Padraig Harrington won at the Portugal Masters in October. It was his first European Tour title since…

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Paul O’Connell ‘went viral’ for one of the best answers to a puzzle in the history of Question of Sport? Who was his team captain?

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Ireland famously defeated the All-Blacks for the first time in Chicago in November. Who scored our first try at Soldier Field?

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Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro passed away in November. In The Simpsons, what was the value of the bill he wouldn't return to Mr. Burns?

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Ireland launched their bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in November. Who provided the voiceover for the campaign video?

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In what county did a farmer dispose of enough cyanide to "wipe out most of the county"?

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In what county is the driving test centre with the highest pass rate in Ireland?

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Who won the 2016 X Factor?

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Planet Earth II enthralled viewers towards the end of 2016? In what year was the original Planet Earth broadcast?

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Finally, no Googling now, on what day will Christmas Day fall in 2017?

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