Test out your local knowledge with the Limerick Leader/Limerick Live end-of-year quiz

WERE you paying attention during 2022? Can you answer 50 questions from the past 12 months? If so, you could win this year’s special, tasty prize (see details of the prize and how to enter below).

1. Name the professional golfer who won the JP McManus Pro-Am in July?

2. Name the Limerick native who is a co-presenter of the Six O’Clock Show on Virgin Media One television?

3. What pharmaceutical company announced plans, during 2022, for a new €400m facility in Limerick?

4. Who did Cllr Francis Foley succeed following his election as mayor of the city and county of Limerick?

5. A new chief superintendent was appointed to the Limerick garda division in November - who is he?

6. Name the music star who will play three concerts at Thomond Park next summer?

7. Name the Hollywood actor who touched down in Shannon Airport in January having flown his own plane from Florida?

8 Average speed-detection cameras were rolled out on a busy Limerick road during 2022 - which road are they located on?

9. Which Limerick village won the County Award in this year’s SuperValu Tidy Towns competition?

10. Name the former Limerick hurler who has been unveiled as an analyst by the GAA GO streaming service for its coverage of Championship 2023?

11. Name the village which was named overall winner of Limerick Going for Gold in November?

12. Limerick City and County Council was fined €110,000 by the Data Protection Commissioner in January. Why?

13. Limerick hockey player Roisín Upton reached a significant milestone earlier this month - what was it?

14. Name the Limerick man who made headlines during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar for his “Je suis une baguette” interjection on French media.

15. Which Hollywood star accompanied JP McManus to Semple Stadium, Thurles and Croke Park to see some hurling matches over the summer?

16. What new Limerick attraction, backed by JP McManus, is set to open its doors to the public early in 2023?

17. Who was appointed as general manager of Limerick Racecourse in September?

18. Name the American Instagram influencer who was married at Adare Manor during August?

19. Which Naval vessel proved popular with Limerick people when it visited the city in May for the Riverfest weekend?

20. Name the Limerick broadcaster who secured a regular slot on Today FM in September 2022?

21. Who was named the Limerick Person of the Year at a ceremony in April?

22. What company was named the overall winner at the 2022 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards?

23. Who was appointed as president of University of Limerick during 2022 having previously held the role on an interim basis?

24. Name the Limerick politician who was hospitalised following a road accident on the M7 motorway in February?

25. During a visit to the Limerick Leader in October, the then Taoiseach Micheal Martin revealed which of the Limerick hurlers he who would ‘transfer’ to Cork if such a system was in place - name the hurlers.

26. All-Ireland winner Shane Dowling had an extra reason to celebrate this Christmas - why?

27. Name the former World Champion boxer who graduated from the University of Limerick in July having completed a masters of science in sport, exercise and performance psychology?

28. Name the Hollywood superstar who made a surprise visit to Charlie St George’s pub in Limerick city in September?

29. Which Limerick hurler was named Man of the Match in the 2022 All-Ireland SHC final?

30. What TV talent show did Limerick woman Niamh Nolan feature on during October?

31. Rosie Foley, the sister of the late Munster Rugby head coach Anthony Foley, made headlines in June. Why?

32. 2022 got off to the perfect start for Michael Ambrose from Ardagh after he won a house in a raffle. In what Kerry town is the house located?

33. Former Limerick TD Tom Neville and his wife, actor Jenny Dixon made a major announcement in November, What was it?

34. What US-based company opened its European Headquarters, Manufacturing and Operations Centre in Newcastle West in September?

35. The first-ever female editor of the Limerick Leader was appointed in September. Who is she?

36. Name the Munster Rugby player who was married at Kilkea Castle, County Kildare in August?

37. What major Limerick road project received planning permission in August?

38. What major tourism attraction did Limerick City and County Council take ownership of in April 2022?

39. Name the Danish furniture retailer which opened a second store in Limerick city last April?

40. Who was elected to succeed John Cregan as chairman of Limerick County Board at the annual convention earlier this month?

41. What low-cost airline began operating between Shannon Airport and Paris Orly during 2022?

42. What private hospital group received planning permission early in 2022 to develop a new hospital on the outskirts of Limerick city?

43. Limerick TD Kieran O’Donnell was appointed as a Minister-of-State in mid-December. Which Department has he been assigned to?

44. Which club did Na Piarsaigh defeat in the final of the 2022 Limerick Senior Hurling Championship?

45. Name the former Galway All-Ireland winning hurler who was married at an intimate ceremony in Limerick at the end of November?

46. In October, the Limerick Leader revealed that a feasibility study is to be carried out to examine the possibility of building a major new facility in the city. What kind of facility is being mooted?

47. The Minister for Education, Norma Foley, visited a number of schools in County Limerick in October. At which school did she turn the sod on a multi-million euro development.

48. Top 14 French side, Toulouse, beat Munster Rugby in a penalty shoot-out following a 24-all draw in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter final last May. What was the score in the penalty shoot-out?

49. What popular sports retailer announced, earlier this year, that it is to open a new store in Limerick - its first outside Dublin?

50. It was announced earlier this year that Ireland will have an additional bank holiday, starting in 2023. On what date will it fall in 2023?

This year's prize!
The winner of this year’s Limerick Leader/Limerick Live New Year Quiz will receive a voucher for a three-course dinner (for two people) at the award-winning Off The Bone gastropub in Raheen.

Off The Bone is passionate about wonderful food and great vibes. From the origin and freshness of its artisan menu to its paired selection of craft beers, wines, speciality spirits and cocktails, it creates the most memorable of dining experiences.

To be in with a chance of winning, post your answers to: Limerick Leader Quiz, Limerick Leader, 29 Glentworth Street, Limerick.

Entries must be received by close of business on Friday, January 13, 2023. Make sure to include your name and contact details. [T&Cs apply]