The team, which consisted of Nora Cushen, Siobhán Walsh, Anne Marie Ging, and Ciara O’Donovan, came out on top seeing off fellow midlanders Ferbane who came second and Mitchelstown who finished third.

Portlaoise finished first with a score of 45 out of 60 ahead of Ferbane on 43 and Mitchelstown on 42.

Quizmaster on the night was Irish Farmers Journal news editor Patrick Donohoe.

Nora Cushen, who was part of the winning Portlaoise team, recently featured inMy Farming Weekwhere she discussed her dairy, beef and tillage operation.

Test yourself

For your viewing pleasure, here is one of the rounds from the quiz, a cattle breed anagram round. All the cattle are animals on the island of Ireland. Send your answers to pdonohoe@farmersjournal.ie and check back to www.farmersjournal.ie over the weekend for the answers. Those who answer all the questions correctly are entered into a draw for the chance of winning some Irish Farmers Journal merchandise. Good luck!

Example Liable Begun = Belgian Blue

1. Colas Hair

2. Belatedly Aglow

3. Idiom Relish

4. Born Tut

5. Bandage Ensure

6. Thorns Rho

7. Baa Cur

8. Lame Mints

9. Mini Soul

10. Regained Worn