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Which of these players has not been named to start for Ireland's World Cup warm-up game against Italy?
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Chris Farrell
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Dave Kearney

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Johnny Sexton
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Jean Kleyn
Kieran McGeeney has been handed a two-year extension as Armagh manager. When was he first appointed?
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2014
2015

2013
2016
Which former England rugby player scored a 65-yard touchdown in a pre-season game for the Buffalo Bills?
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Jason Robinson
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Ugo Monye

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David Strettle
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Christian Wade
The Ireland U20 women's basketball team reached the European Championship semi-final after defeating which country?
Basketball Ireland
England
Croatia

France
Spain
Which of these Ireland international stars has been appointed as Liverpool's vice-captain?
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Megan Campbell
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Amber Barrett

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Niamh Fahey
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Katie McCabe
The Cork footballers stunned Dublin to clinch the All-Ireland U20 last weekend. How many points did they win by?
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8
4

6
2
Dundalk lost out to Slovan Bratislava in the first leg of their Europa League third round qualifier. Where will the second leg take place?
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Oriel Park
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Dalymount Park

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Tallaght Stadium
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Aviva Stadium
Why has former Ireland rugby captain Claire Molloy decided to take a sabbatical from rugby?
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To get involved in more volunteer work
She's had problems with injuries

To focus on her training in medicine
She wants to start her own business
Which of these Irish players did not link up with a new club during the British summer transfer window?
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Robbie Brady
©INPHO/Gary Carr
James McCarthy

©INPHO/Ryan Byrne
Stephen Ward
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Callum Robinson
Former Kerry star Paul Galvin is set to take over as the new senior football manager of which county?
©INPHO/Cathal Noonan
Kildare
Wexford

Tipperary
Fermanagh
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