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How much do you know about Ireland's gig lineup this summer?

How much do you know about Ireland's gig lineup this summer?

The Journal25-05-2025
LOVELY DAYS LIVE took place at St. James' Gate this weekend, with Barry Can't Swim, CMAT, and Fontaines D.C. taking to the Guinness Storehouse stage. This is just the beginning of what's shaping up to be a stacked summer of Irish gigs and festivals.
Whether you're turning Malahide brat green, catching (another) farewell from The Wolfe Tones, or enjoying a bit of craic agus ceol with The Mary Wallopers, there's something for everyone this summer.
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Unfortunately we can't sort you out with an Oasis ticket, but here's a quiz instead.
Oasis may be having a Champagne Supernova, but what kind of supernova does Chappell Roan prefer?
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Aperol spritz
Cider
Red wine
Espresso martini
Which member of Boygenius is performing at The Iveagh Gardens this July?
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Phoebe Bridgers
Lucy Dacus
Julien Baker
Lana Del Rey is famous for her music – but what about her husband? What does he do?
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Greenkeeper
Fisherman
Professional birdwatcher
Alligator tour guide
Which of the following is NOT a song on Charli xcx's album Brat?
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I might say something stupid
Girl, so confusing
I think about it all the time
I don't know what's going on
Born Slippy by Underworld features on the soundtrack of which 90s film?
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The Truman Show
Trainspotting
Human Traffic
Empire Records
Which US state is Noah Kahan from?
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Vermont
Georgia
Florida
California
Finish the Train song title: Hey Soul
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Brother
Sister
Friend
Second cousin twice removed
What is the biggest selling album of all time in Ireland?
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Definitely Maybe – Oasis
White Ladder – David Gray
Can't Slow Down – Lionel Richie
Eyes Open – Snow Patrol
The Corrs and The Mary Wallopers are both from which Co Louth town?
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Drogheda
Carlingford
Dundalk
Termonfeckin
Believe it or not – Chappell Roan's first name isn't actually Chappell. What is it?
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Katie
Kayla
Kelsey
Kayleigh
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Almost full marks, but you're still welcome at the Pink Pony Club.
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Stop Crying Your Heart Out
Your knowledge is Half the World Away.
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You're Gonna Go Far (just not in this quiz)
Kahan you brush up on your facts in time for the gig?
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