IE Quiz 18/10

Paddy Moloney, founder of beloved traditional music group The Chieftains, passed away this week at the age of 83, following a lifetime of cultural ambassadorship. For example - at which of these modern Wonders of the World were they the first Western band to play?

This year's Budget was announced on Tuesday, with its merits still very much up for debate. But which of the three government parties doesn't have a minister involved in public finances?

Which Munster Rugby player made his 150th appearance against Connacht last night at Thomond Park?

Irish television presenter Angela Scanlon and her husband this week revealed they are expecting their second child - but which BBC show does she present?

The island of Derrynaflan, renowned for its architectural significance as the burial site of medieval master An Gobán Saor, is part of which county?

Oscar-nominated Irish film 'Arracht', finally in cinemas this week, sees Dónal Ó Healaí play a lone man on the run in which historic time of domestic crisis?

Fine Gael junior minister Colm Brophy was in hot water this week for misuse of Oireachtas resources - but why?

December's Champions Cup final brings Irish soccer together at Aviva Stadium, as teams from the Republic and the North compete for all-island glory. But who sponsors the event, and has let the prize pot for the winner and runner-up roll over from last year?

Which of these misfortunes has *not* befallen this year's Cork Jazz Festival, happening next weekend, possibly making things more difficult for travelling revellers?

The annual Hallowe'en parade that usually goes through Cork's northside every year - replaced next week by a treasure trail run by its organisers - is led by which mythical creature?