Win big with the Limerick Leader/Limerick Live quiz of the year

Were you paying attention during 2023? Answer quizmaster David Hurley’s 50 questions from the past 12 months and you could win this year’s special, tasty prize!

1. The current Mayor of Limerick announced, in November, that he is to step away from politics next summer. Who is he?

2. The 2023 International Rose of Tralee, Roisín Wiley, has strong Limerick connections. What city did she represent in the annual festival?

3. Who was named Man of the Match in the All-Ireland SHC final last July?

4. Name the 2022 Limerick Person of the Year, as announced in April?

5. Limerick native Dermot Whelan left his popular show on Today FM in September, Name his former co-host?

6. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar officially opened a new exhibition at Foynes Flying Boat Museum in October? It features memoabilia from which Hollywood icon?

7. Which players lifted the Liam MacCarthy Cup in Croke Park following Limerick’s All-Ireland victory in July?

8. When completed, what two locations will be connected by the €1 billion N/M20?

9. Name the overall winner of the 2023 Limerick Going for Gold competition?

10. Name the Limerick author who won the 2023 Booker Prize?

11. A Limerick Lotto player had a dream start to 2023 when they won a jackpot of €11,106,438. Name the store which sold the winning ticket?

12. Name the Limerick soccer legend who celebrated his 80th birthday in January?

13. What reality TV series did Limerick boxer Lee Reeves feature on during October and November?

14. A former Munster Rugby player was heralded a hero in his native South Africa in February for catching a shoplifter in the act - name the player?

15. Former Limerick TD Tom Neville and his wife, Jenny Dixon, had reason to celebrate in February. Why?

16. A Limerick native will take over the lunchtime slot on Today FM from early January - who is she?

17. Makeup mogul Charlotte Tilbury enjoyed a break with family and friends in Limerick in September. Where did she stay?

18. The arrival of a giant crane to Limerick in October made headlines - what development is it working on?

19. Name the Irish singer-songwriter who performed for three nights at Thomond Park in July 2023?

20. Name the former Love Island winner who visited Limerick in April to promote her BPerfect Cosmetics Tik Tok viral collection?

21. What major restaurant chain closed its outlet in Limerick city centre in July?

22. Name the telecommunications company that announced, in December, that it’s to create hundreds of jobs in Limerick over the coming years?

23. Who is the current chief executive of Limerick City and County Council?

24. Name the former RTÉ broadcaster who will present a new weekend radio show on Live 95 from early in 2024?

25. How many times did Keith Earls play for Munster Rugby before he announced his retirement after the Rugby World Cup?

26. GAAGO has announced it will have exclusive live coverage of one of Limerick’s Munster SHC round robin games next year - against which county?

27. Limerick City and County Council won a major award in November - what was it?

28. Who won the 2023 Limerick SFC?

29. What town hosted Fleadh Cheoil Luimnigh in June?

30. What band played a sell-out concert at TUS Gaelic Grounds in August?

31. Name the Limerick player who was part of the Republic of Ireland squad for the Fifa Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia?

32. In early December, it was announced that Limerick Aileen Magner has been appointed to a senior garda role in the region. Where will the garda chief superintendent be stationed?

33. Name for former Taoiseach who was 'spotted' in Ballylanders during the 2023 St Patrick's Day festivities?

34. Some of the biggest names in world rugby, including All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick, Bryan Habana of South Africa, former England captain Martin Johnson and former Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton, all visited Limerick in May - why?

35. Name the global doughnut chain which will open its first store in Limerick in January 2024?

36. Who is the current president of Limerick Chamber of Commerce?

37. A Hollywood movie, featuring Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe, which was partly-filmed in County Limerick, grossed over $80m in the box office following its release over the summer - name the movie?

38. The newly-appointed regional executive officer of the HSE Mid-West health region, took up the role just before Christmas. Who is she?

39. The Body Coach Joe Wicks dropped into two schools in Limerick, in September, as part of his tour of schools across Ireland. Can you name one or both of the schools?

40. Name the Limerick native whose appointment as managing director of Virgin Media Television was announced in October?

41. Name the celebrity charity golf tournament that took place at Adare Manor in May?

42. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar turned the sod on a new €190 million private hospital in February. Where, in Limerick, will the Bon Secours facility be located?

43. Which discount retailer opened a new store on the Dock Road in Limerick city in April 2023?

44. Limerick influencer Louise Cooney and her boyfriend Mark Sweeney had their first baby in November. What is their son’s name?

45. €80 million plans to transform a former Limerick hotel were announced in December. Name the hotel?

46. Munster Rugby ended its 12-year trophy drought in May with a thrilling victory in the URC grand final. Where was the final played?

47. The first Mid-West Tourism ball made a return in April for the first time since Covid-19. Where in Limerick did it take place?

48. Which Limerick player was named the 2023 Hurler of the Year at the All-Star awards?

49. One of RTÉ's top stars presented his popular radio show live from Mungret St Pauls GAA Hall in June - name the presenter?

50. There were celebrations in March when the Children’s Grief Centre officially opened its new premises following a €3.5m investment. Where is the premises located?

In Pictures: Relive Limerick's 2023 All-Ireland hurling final win over Kilkenny

This year's prize

To celebrate the opening of their newly refurbished restaurant/bar space, the Greenhills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick are delighted to sponsor this year’s Big Quiz of 2023.

The winner will receive a 3-course meal for 2 persons from their brand new evening à la carte menu - the Greenhills Hotel, looking after the people of Limerick since 1969.

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

Entries must be received by close of business on Friday, January 19, 2024. Make sure to include your name and contact details. [T&Cs apply]. The winner, to be picked at random, will be announced at the end of next month.