Win a citybreak for two: our Christmas quiz concludes today with questions 61-80
THE PRIZE
The winner will win a weekend citybreak for two worth €1,000, to any of four European destinations (Paris, Rome, Amsterdam or Prague) including flights, accommodation, dinner on one evening, and tickets to a show or city tour.
Name the stories behind these headlines:
61. "If I don't tour they'll kill me." ( The Sun, June 27)
What the Sunsaid he said before his shock death. Who?
62. "Never been kissed."
( Scotland's Daily Record, October 25) What Scot became the world's most famous virgin?
63. "House of Frauds"
( Times online, May 17)
How were duck islands, moat cleaning and wisteria pruning funded?
64. "Six-day odyssey on state jet" ( Sunday Tribune, August 2) Which Minister?
65. "______ gets a lift from Twitter" ( The Sun, February 4) Which media luvvie created a flurry from a lift in London?
66. "Penis rumours below the belt" ( The Daily Telegraph, September 4) Name the lady in question?
67. "Back to Blake" ( Newser, October 26th) Who's back with her bad boy ex husband?
68. "It could happen to anybody" ( Daily Mirror, November 5) Which umbrella-loving pop star bravely spoke out about being attacked by her boyfriend?
69. "______ gives Pete a quickie" ( News of the World, May 31st) What divorcing celebrity said get me out of here?
70. "Hand of Frog", "French Knickers", "Hand Gaul" ( everywhere, November) Who did a Diego on November 18th?
TODAY'S QUESTIONS
(All on Business, 2009)
71. What was the name of the shop Gayle Killilea opened in the former Jury's Hotel in Ballsbridge?
72. Who was dubbed a "dissident" investor in Independent News and Media?
73. Which developer, who said architects were "only interested in designing penthouses for fellows with Mercs", saw his empire come tumbling down this year?
74. As bank stocks collapsed, which company cemented its position as the "heavyweight" of the Irish Stock Exchange?
75. What Irish chief executive flew into turbulence this year when cabin crew threatened to strike over Christmas?
76. What was thrown at AIB chairman Dermot Gleeson at an egm in May?
77. What communications consultant was awarded €1.87 million in a high-profile libel trial in June?
78. What loud-mouth businessman became a pro-Lisbon Treaty campaigner during the summer?
79. What international coffee shop chain announced the closure of five of its "stores" in November?
80. Who headed the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure?
HOW TO ENTER
Email answers to all 80 questions, numbered 1 to 80, along with your contact details to 2009quiz@irishtimes.com.
The first 40 questions were published on Christmas Eve in our Christmas Entertainment magazine, questions 41-50 appeared in Monday’s paper, 51-60 on Tuesday, and 61-70 yesterday. Today’s are the final 10 questions.
CLOSING DATE
Closing date for entries is noon Jan 6. Answers and winners will be announced in The Irish Times Magazineon Saturday, Jan 30.
T ERMS AND CONDITIONS
Entrants must be over 18. Prizes are non-transferable. The judge’s decision is final. For full terms and conditions, email marketing@irishtimes.com
