CLR Political Quiz Number 4 .. The Answers October 5, 2012
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1. “Let’s put our Strengths to Work” was a slogan used by which candidate in the 2011 Presidential Election?
Sean Gallagher
2. In the 2011 General Election , which candidate had “A Message of Support from Paul McGrath” (The soccer player) in their leaflet?
Victor Boyhan an Independent in Dun Laoghaire
3. In the 1977 General Election Campaign, Fianna Fail had a campaign song. Name the song and the singer.
‘Your Kind of Country’ by Colm CT Wilkinson
4. Which of the following Irish ‘Comedians’ Brendan O’Carroll, Frank Kelly, Dave McSavage and Ardal O’Hanlon did not have a parent a TD?
Frank Kelly.
5.Fine Gael TD Jimmy Deenihan won four All Ireland Medals in his time playing with Kerry, how many National League winners medals did he win?
He won 4 National League Medals
6. Who was the last former Irish Rugby International to serve in the Dail?
Former Fianna Fail Dublin North TD Jim Glennon
7. What year did the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis vote to allow their elected representatives take seats in Leinster House?
1986
8. From 1982 to the present what was the lowest figure for Labour in an MRBI or Red C Poll ?
4% in 1986
9. The Recent Constituency Commission Report recommended a reduction in the number of TDs to what?
157
10. Who is the mystery woman below?
Its Charles Haugheys Mother.
Of course, should have guessed 10. Brilliant stuff IELB!
Its a great photo, taken after Haughey was elected Taoiseach in 1981 with Albert Reynolds and Ray McSharry congratulating her.