First prize: Two nights B&B in a luxury room, plus dinner at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Co Galway, worth €1,000
Like a fairytale castle in the woods, staying at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel means staying in luxury, history and style. Surrounded by 700ac of pristine wooded grounds and one of Connemara’s oldest landscaped gardens, the striking Victorian country house and estate is known for its excellent service and impeccable attention to detail, as well as the many rewarding experiences to be had.
Enjoy a two-night stay in a luxury room with breakfast and dinner in the handsome Owenmore Restaurant. With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the river and the rolling green landscape, the menu showcases the most authentic ingredients the area provides.
While you’re there take advantage of the stunning location with a guided walk of the estate as part of your package and enjoy complimentary bicycle hire to explore the Connemara Greenway.
T&Cs: Subject to availability, prize valid for 12 months excluding bank holidays and 24 December to 3 January
Cliff at Lyons
Second prize: Cliff Christmas
Gift Voucher, worth €600
Win a Cliff Christmas Gift Voucher worth €600 for an exceptional countryside spa break for two people at Cliff at Lyons Hotel & Country Retreat in Kildare. Enjoy a two-night break away in the 18th-century village with breakfast on both mornings, dinner on one evening and a spa treatment each in The Well in the Garden Spa.
Just 30 minutes from Dublin city centre, Cliff at Lyons is the ideal location for a relaxing break away with a range of activities from yoga, natural spa treatments, strolls on the canal and barge trips along the canal. This Christmas, Cliff have perfect presents of luxury available from their wide array of gift vouchers. You can select from a Michelin-star gourmet experience with a stunning coastal view in Cliff House Hotel Ardmore, a pampering spa break in Cliff at Lyons Hotel & Country Retreat in Kildare, or dine on delicious seafood in Cliff Townhouse on St Stephen’s Green.
Ice House
Third prize: Two nights B&B plus dinner at the Ice House Hotel, Co Mayo, worth €500
Overlooking the River Moy and the woodlands beyond, the Ice House is an escape from the ordinary with a bounty of beauty, adventure and history right on its doorstep.
The Ice House is in the perfect location to wrap yourself in the wilderness of the west coast of Ireland, all the while enjoying the fantastic food, soothing spa, bubbling hot tubs and super service that this award winning boutique hotel offers.
From cliff walks to sea stacks, spa treatments to seafood trails, the north Mayo section of the Wild Atlantic Way has lots to inspire. The prize includes a two-night stay for you and a guest in this beautiful hotel with dinner on one evening and breakfast on both mornings.
T&Cs: subject to availability
51 In which county is the Irish Farmers Journal’s beef farm located?
52 If there is only one ‘L’ in Charolais, is it a breed of sheep or cow?
53 What was the theme of this year’s Late Late Toy Show?
Q56 - What presenting gig do Gay Byrne, Marty Whelan, Ryan Tubridy and Dáithí O’Sé all have in common?
54 Which Irish show jumper has a model-turned businesswoman sister?
55 Who sings the first line in the original version of Feed the World?
56 What presenting gig do Gay Byrne, Marty Whelan, Ryan Tubridy and Dáithí O’Sé all have in common?
57 What was the original date for UK to withdraw from the EU before the first extension?
58 Where would you find Poll na bPeist and Dún Aonghasa?
59 What were Claas tractors previously branded as?
60 What nationality is Janusz Wojciechowski the new EU Commissioner for Agriculture?
61 In the animated film, which island did Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman wash up on to?
62 Which country has the longest coastline?
A: Australia B: Norway C: Canada 
Q57 - What was the original date for UK to withdraw from the EU before the first extension?
63 What is the minimum length of time needed to mature an Irish whiskey?
64 Which one of these is not part of the ‘Three Sisters’?
A: Suir B: Nore C: Slaney D: Barrow65 Neven Maguire’s MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion celebrated how many years in business this year?
66 Who sang the Little Drummer Boy with Bing Crosby?
Q63 What is the minimum length of time needed to mature an Irish whiskey?
67 What major event occurred in the city of Pripyat in 1986?
68 Where is Teagasc HQ?
69 Who is the current minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment?
70 “If you build it, he will come” is a quote from which movie?
71 Who is headlining the New Year’s Eve countdown in INEC in Killarney this year?
72 What is the estimated gestation period of a sow?
73 What is President Michael D Higgins middle name?
Q65 - Neven Maguire’s MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion celebrated how many years in business this year?
74 Who won the 2019 Actor in a Leading Role Oscar for his role in Bohemian Rhapsody?
75 What liver enzyme breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen?
76 What was the name of the hurricane turned storm that hit the west coast of Ireland in October 2019?
77 For the first time in history, Ireland has qualified three equestrian teams for the Olympics next year. Show jumping and eventing are two of the disciplines. What is the third?
78 What does ICFTA stand for?
79 What country do Merino sheep originate from?
80 In the song Santa Baby, the singer nearly forget to mention one little thing? What was it?
81 Which main Disney character is able to fly and doesn’t want to grow up?
Q73 - What is President Michael D Higgins middle name?
82 Who is the current ASA president?
83 How many bean-rows does Yeats reference in his poem The Lake Isle of Inisfree?
84 Who is Tottenham Hotspur’s new manager?
85 What was the deadline date for slurry spreading?
86 When is Nollaig na mBan or Little Christmas traditionally celebrated in Ireland?
87 Which four chemical elements make up protein?
88 What did Prince Harry and Megan Markle name their baby boy?
89 Name the two counties where the Wild Atlantic Way starts and ends?
90 Name RTÉ’s new agricultural correspondent.
91 Little Women will be released in cinemas on St Stephens Day. What is the surname of the four sisters?
92 In farming terms, what does ANC stand for?
93 In which county is the TV series Young Offenders set?
94 What was the name of the man Fionn MacCumhaill was sent to live with in the tale of the Salmon of Knowledge?
95 True or false: Mistletoe is a parasite that survives by sucking the nutrients from trees.
96 “Time moves on, I’ve done it for 24 years and to be honest I want to do something else over the next 24 – I’m just not sure what.” What famous sportsperson created a shock when saying those words on 1 May?
97 The Irish women’s hockey team are off to the Olympics in 2020. Who will there opening match be against?
98 Typically, what colour is a Kubota tractor?
99 Name the singing competition that Irish Country Living ran at this year’s Ploughing.
100 Fleetwood Mac played in the RDS this summer and opened with their 1970s classic The Chain. What is the first line of the song?
First prize: Two nights B&B in a luxury room, plus dinner at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Co Galway, worth €1,000
Like a fairytale castle in the woods, staying at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel means staying in luxury, history and style. Surrounded by 700ac of pristine wooded grounds and one of Connemara’s oldest landscaped gardens, the striking Victorian country house and estate is known for its excellent service and impeccable attention to detail, as well as the many rewarding experiences to be had.
Enjoy a two-night stay in a luxury room with breakfast and dinner in the handsome Owenmore Restaurant. With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the river and the rolling green landscape, the menu showcases the most authentic ingredients the area provides.
While you’re there take advantage of the stunning location with a guided walk of the estate as part of your package and enjoy complimentary bicycle hire to explore the Connemara Greenway.
T&Cs: Subject to availability, prize valid for 12 months excluding bank holidays and 24 December to 3 January
Cliff at Lyons
Second prize: Cliff Christmas
Gift Voucher, worth €600
Win a Cliff Christmas Gift Voucher worth €600 for an exceptional countryside spa break for two people at Cliff at Lyons Hotel & Country Retreat in Kildare. Enjoy a two-night break away in the 18th-century village with breakfast on both mornings, dinner on one evening and a spa treatment each in The Well in the Garden Spa.
Just 30 minutes from Dublin city centre, Cliff at Lyons is the ideal location for a relaxing break away with a range of activities from yoga, natural spa treatments, strolls on the canal and barge trips along the canal. This Christmas, Cliff have perfect presents of luxury available from their wide array of gift vouchers. You can select from a Michelin-star gourmet experience with a stunning coastal view in Cliff House Hotel Ardmore, a pampering spa break in Cliff at Lyons Hotel & Country Retreat in Kildare, or dine on delicious seafood in Cliff Townhouse on St Stephen’s Green.
Ice House
Third prize: Two nights B&B plus dinner at the Ice House Hotel, Co Mayo, worth €500
Overlooking the River Moy and the woodlands beyond, the Ice House is an escape from the ordinary with a bounty of beauty, adventure and history right on its doorstep.
The Ice House is in the perfect location to wrap yourself in the wilderness of the west coast of Ireland, all the while enjoying the fantastic food, soothing spa, bubbling hot tubs and super service that this award winning boutique hotel offers.
From cliff walks to sea stacks, spa treatments to seafood trails, the north Mayo section of the Wild Atlantic Way has lots to inspire. The prize includes a two-night stay for you and a guest in this beautiful hotel with dinner on one evening and breakfast on both mornings.
T&Cs: subject to availability
51 In which county is the Irish Farmers Journal’s beef farm located?
52 If there is only one ‘L’ in Charolais, is it a breed of sheep or cow?
53 What was the theme of this year’s Late Late Toy Show?
Q56 - What presenting gig do Gay Byrne, Marty Whelan, Ryan Tubridy and Dáithí O’Sé all have in common?
54 Which Irish show jumper has a model-turned businesswoman sister?
55 Who sings the first line in the original version of Feed the World?
56 What presenting gig do Gay Byrne, Marty Whelan, Ryan Tubridy and Dáithí O’Sé all have in common?
57 What was the original date for UK to withdraw from the EU before the first extension?
58 Where would you find Poll na bPeist and Dún Aonghasa?
59 What were Claas tractors previously branded as?
60 What nationality is Janusz Wojciechowski the new EU Commissioner for Agriculture?
61 In the animated film, which island did Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman wash up on to?
62 Which country has the longest coastline?
A: Australia B: Norway C: Canada
Q57 - What was the original date for UK to withdraw from the EU before the first extension?
63 What is the minimum length of time needed to mature an Irish whiskey?
64 Which one of these is not part of the ‘Three Sisters’?
A: Suir B: Nore C: Slaney D: Barrow65 Neven Maguire’s MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion celebrated how many years in business this year?
66 Who sang the Little Drummer Boy with Bing Crosby?
Q63 What is the minimum length of time needed to mature an Irish whiskey?
67 What major event occurred in the city of Pripyat in 1986?
68 Where is Teagasc HQ?
69 Who is the current minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment?
70 “If you build it, he will come” is a quote from which movie?
71 Who is headlining the New Year’s Eve countdown in INEC in Killarney this year?
72 What is the estimated gestation period of a sow?
73 What is President Michael D Higgins middle name?
Q65 - Neven Maguire’s MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion celebrated how many years in business this year?
74 Who won the 2019 Actor in a Leading Role Oscar for his role in Bohemian Rhapsody?
75 What liver enzyme breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen?
76 What was the name of the hurricane turned storm that hit the west coast of Ireland in October 2019?
77 For the first time in history, Ireland has qualified three equestrian teams for the Olympics next year. Show jumping and eventing are two of the disciplines. What is the third?
78 What does ICFTA stand for?
79 What country do Merino sheep originate from?
80 In the song Santa Baby, the singer nearly forget to mention one little thing? What was it?
81 Which main Disney character is able to fly and doesn’t want to grow up?
Q73 - What is President Michael D Higgins middle name?
82 Who is the current ASA president?
83 How many bean-rows does Yeats reference in his poem The Lake Isle of Inisfree?
84 Who is Tottenham Hotspur’s new manager?
85 What was the deadline date for slurry spreading?
86 When is Nollaig na mBan or Little Christmas traditionally celebrated in Ireland?
87 Which four chemical elements make up protein?
88 What did Prince Harry and Megan Markle name their baby boy?
89 Name the two counties where the Wild Atlantic Way starts and ends?
90 Name RTÉ’s new agricultural correspondent.
91 Little Women will be released in cinemas on St Stephens Day. What is the surname of the four sisters?
92 In farming terms, what does ANC stand for?
93 In which county is the TV series Young Offenders set?
94 What was the name of the man Fionn MacCumhaill was sent to live with in the tale of the Salmon of Knowledge?
95 True or false: Mistletoe is a parasite that survives by sucking the nutrients from trees.
96 “Time moves on, I’ve done it for 24 years and to be honest I want to do something else over the next 24 – I’m just not sure what.” What famous sportsperson created a shock when saying those words on 1 May?
97 The Irish women’s hockey team are off to the Olympics in 2020. Who will there opening match be against?
98 Typically, what colour is a Kubota tractor?
99 Name the singing competition that Irish Country Living ran at this year’s Ploughing.
100 Fleetwood Mac played in the RDS this summer and opened with their 1970s classic The Chain. What is the first line of the song?
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