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100

The element represented by the symbol 'Au' on the periodic table

What is Gold?

100

This Irish mixed martial artist became the first fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight divisions simultaneously.  

Who is Conor McGregor?

100

This patron saint of Ireland is known for legends such as banishing snakes from the island

Who is Saint Patrick?

100
Writer for the acclaimed 'Game of Thrones'

Who is George R.R Martin?

100

This country is currently the global leader in total installed offshore wind capacity.  

What is China?

200

This American inventor is credited with creating the first practical light bulb and establishing the concept of a research laboratory.

Who is Thomas Edison? 

200

This legendary boxer, known as "The Greatest," famously proclaimed, "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."

Who is Muhammad Ali?

200

This ancient Celtic festival, celebrated on October 31st, is considered the precursor to Halloween.

What is Samhain?

200

Name of the fictional African country where the Marvel superhero Black Panther hails from

What is Wakanda?

200

This Irish project aims to be one of the largest offshore wind farms in Ireland, located off the east coast, with a potential capacity to power 1.2 million homes upon completion.

 What is the Codling Wind Park?

300

This is the only planet in our solar system not named after a god or goddess.

What is Earth?

300

This martial art, which translates to "gentle way" in Japanese, is a modern combat and Olympic sport that emphasizes throws and groundwork.

What is Judo?

300

First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean

Who was Amelia Earhart?

300

Name of the Beatles' debut album

What is "Please Please Me"?

300

This European country was home to the world's first offshore wind farm, established in 1991.

What is Denmark?

400

This French phrase, meaning "let do," refers to an economic system with minimal government intervention.

 What is laissez-faire?

400

This legendary Irish rugby player holds the record for the most tries scored in the Six Nations Championship.

Who is Brian O'Driscoll?

400

This 16th-century naval commander, also known as the "Pirate Queen," was a powerful figure in Irish folklore and history.

Who is Grace O'Malley (GrĂ¡inne Mhaol)?

400

Name the actor who has portrayed James Bond in the most films

Who is Sean Connery?

400

This is the name of the European-funded project that includes Ireland and aims to develop a coordinated approach to the planning, design, and construction of offshore wind farms.  

What is the Atlantic Area Marine Energy Research Cluster?

500

This ancient library, one of the largest and most significant of the ancient world, was part of a larger research institution in Egypt.

What is the Library of Alexandria?

500

This Irish athlete, known as the "Flying Housewife," won three gold medals in track and field at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

Who is Ronnie Delany?

500

Name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620

What was 'The Mayflower'?

500

Name of the kingdom where the 2013 animated movie "Frozen" is set

Where is Arendelle?

500

This is the name of the Irish-led research project that received European funding to explore the environmental impacts of offshore wind farms on marine biodiversity.

What is the EcoWatt2050 project?