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#Political Animals
# political-animals - Sunday 20 March, 2016
QUIZ: Were you paying attention to the general election?
Three weeks on, how much do you remember about the election for the 32nd Dáil?
# political-animals - Tuesday 29 December, 2015
QUIZ: Bertie going grey and 19 other questions about the year that was
How well do you remember the political year that was?
# political-animals - Sunday 19 July, 2015
QUIZ: Who said Greece needed Brian Cowen's steady hand? Test your knowledge of the week...
… in which there were more Nama revelations and Bertie went before the banking inquiry…
# political-animals - Sunday 21 June, 2015
QUIZ: Which politician couldn't write their own speech? Test your knowledge of the week...
… in which we remembered the botched attempt to overthrow Enda Kenny…
# political-animals - Saturday 13 June, 2015
Who did an interview entirely in emoji? Test your knowledge of the week...
… in which Enda Kenny faced a tough crowd in the Dáil…
# political-animals - Sunday 31 May, 2015
QUIZ: Who did or didn't play golf with Brian Cowen? Test your knowledge of the week...
… in which Averil Power left Fianna Fáil with a bang…
# political-animals - Sunday 17 May, 2015
QUIZ: Which of our TDs was compared to Julius Caesar? Test your knowledge of the week...
… in which the same-sex marriage referendum campaign entered the final stretch…
# political-animals - Sunday 10 May, 2015
QUIZ: Who's thankful for selfies? Test your knowledge of the week…
… in which the UK election and comments by Michael Noonan had everyone talking…
# political-animals - Saturday 2 May, 2015
QUIZ: Who needs to get off the stage? Test your knowledge of the week...
… in which the Spring Statement didn’t exactly set pulses racing…
# political-animals - Saturday 25 April, 2015
QUIZ: Who wouldn't pay a fine to save their life? Test your knowledge of the week...
… in which we all became very worried about a company called Siteserv…
# political-animals - Saturday 18 April, 2015
QUIZ: Who really thinks there is no alternative? Test your knowledge of the week...
… in which the Dáil sat for just a day and a half…
# political-animals - Saturday 28 March, 2015
QUIZ: Who threatened whom with a wedgie? Test your knowledge of the week...
…In which there were Simpsons references in the Dáil and a final, final deadline for Irish Water registration
# political-animals - Saturday 21 March, 2015
QUIZ: What was Hulk Hogan wearing when he met Enda? Test your knowledge of the week...
… in which Enda went to Washington, John Perry hired his wife, and James Reilly went for Big Tobacco (again).
# political-animals - Saturday 14 March, 2015
QUIZ: Why did Mick Wallace wear headphones in the Dáil? Test your knowledge of the week…
… in which ecstasy was temporarily legalised and Bill Clinton made a startling revelation.
# political-animals - Saturday 7 March, 2015
QUIZ: Who gave Matt Carthy a 'kick in the backside'? Test your knowledge of the week…
…In which people in Mayo had a dig at Enda and the president gave us a canine insight.
# political-animals - Saturday 28 February, 2015
QUIZ: What burn did Shatter dish out to Varadkar? Test your knowledge of the week…
In which a Fine Gael TD paid back money for calls to Kenya and we heard the Taoiseach is performing at a music festival (well, sort of).
# political-animals - Saturday 21 February, 2015
QUIZ: Which rugby player is Michael Noonan most like? Test your knowledge of the week...
In which the finance minister sported a black eye and James Reilly was threatened with being sued…
# political-animals - Sunday 15 February, 2015
QUIZ: What does Eamon Dunphy really think of Ireland? Test your knowledge of the week...
In which a TD was arrested, Eamon Dunphy got schooled by a minister and Labour suffered more internal woes…
# political-animals - Saturday 7 February, 2015
QUIZ: How well do you remember the week in politics?
In which Seán Barrett saved his job, Alan Shatter came back to haunt the government and the Dáil debated abortion (again)…
# political-animals - Saturday 31 January, 2015
QUIZ: How well do you remember the week in politics?
The week when Joan and Gerry went head-to-head, the government considered selling Aer Lingus, and protests were back in the news…
# political-animals - Saturday 24 January, 2015
QUIZ: How well do you remember the week in politics?
The week when Leo came out, as did the wording for the same-sex marriage referendum, and Gerry Adams made a startling admission…
# political-animals - Saturday 17 January, 2015
QUIZ: How well do you remember the week in politics?
The week when the government got a poll boost, jobs were on the agenda and ‘Charlie’ had us all talking…
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Poll: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
WELL, IT’S BEEN a week of blue skies across the country, with little rain in sight.
While it’s forecast to be colder over the weekend than in recent days, conditions, for the most part, are due to remain dry and sunny.
Temperatures today are to range between 9 and 15 degrees.
With little to no rain in sight at the moment, we’re wondering – are you itching for a rainy day? Or are you loving the sunshine?
So, today we want to know: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
Poll Results:
Sunshine, definitely (9735)
I like both (1760)
Rain, for sure (776)
I actually prefer snow more than anything (535)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Larry Donnelly: Kennedy vs Markey could be the last throw of the dice for the Irish American dynasty
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
The Kennedy vs Markey battle is the distraction from Covid-19 we all need, says Larry Donnelly.
Opinion: Economic activity is primed to resume after Covid-19. In the meantime, it’s about survival
By Robert Sweeney
A 'virtual birthday' and an over-walked dog: One Irish mammy's experience of Covid-19 distancing
By Amanda Magnier
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