| R3 Q1 |
Which 17th/18th century Irish politician leader was nicknamed 'the Liberator”? |
Daniel O'Connell |
In a repeated error from last season, Daniel O'Connell was an 18th/19th century politician (1775-1847) |
| R3 Q7 |
In which Irish town is an International Oyster Festival held each year? |
Galway |
As Pat Gibson pointed out on the night, his birthplace is a city, not a town. |
| R5 Q7 |
Which wild flower is also known as the knapweed? |
Cornflower |
The Cornflower is only one of up to 600 species that makes up the genus Centaurea, known as the knapweeds, so there are a multitude of alternative answers that should be acceptable. |
| R7 Q1 |
In which American city do the Timberwolves play basketball? |
Minnesota |
As has been pointed out before, Minnesota is a state, not a city. The correct answer should be Minneapolis |
| R8 Q! |
"The Smoke that Thunders" is the local name for which Geographical feature? |
Victoria Falls |
As has also been pointed out before, the local name is Mosi-oa-Tunya, which translates in English to the printed answer |