Win a citybreak for two: our Christmas quiz continues today, with questions 41-50
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.
TODAY’S QUESTIONS
(All on the subject of Culture and entertainment 2009)
41. A film based on a story by which Irish writer was nominated for a best live action short Oscar in January?
42. Unflattering portraits of whom were hung in the National Gallery and Royal Hibernian Academy in March?
43. Which Irish poet turned 70 in April?
44. What conversational cranium sang in the National Concert Hall in April?
45. What great Irish tenor went for €404,600 in May?
46. What Cork art gallery was flooded in November, with damage to several paintings?
47. What barely visible reunited band came to Oxegen this year?
48. The 10th anniversary of which great Irish actor's death fell on July 17th?
49. There's a tiger in the bathroom and nobody feels too good. What did lots of people enjoy in the cinema this summer?
50. Which Irish writer won America's National Book Award in November?
HOW TO ENTER
Email your answers to all 80 questions, numbered 1 to 80, along with your name, address and telephone number to 2009quiz@irishtimes.com.
The first 40 questions were published on Christmas Eve in our Christmas Entertainment magazine. Sections on Sport, Celebrities and Business will appear on the Features page on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week.
CLOSING DATE
Closing date for entries is noon on January 6th. Answers and winners will be announced in The Irish Times Magazineon Saturday, January 30th.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Entrants must be over 18.
Prizes are non-transferable.
Judge’s decision is final.
For full terms and conditions, email marketing@irishtimes.com.
