Offaly Cumann na mBunscol quiz

Congratulations to St. Joseph’s N.S., Ballinagar who became the 2024 winners of the first ever Offaly Allianz Cumann na mBunscol sports quiz which took place in the County Arms Hotel, Birr on Monday 25th November. Twenty-nine schools took part, with teacher and Radio Three presenter M.J. Cleary acting as quiz master.

A high standard was on show with the top three teams scoring 59 points out of a possible 60. After four tie breaker rounds, St Joseph’s N.S. Ballinagar emerged victorious, closely followed by Dromakeenan N.S. in second place and Scoil Eoin Phóil II Tullamore in third place. The deciding questions that decided the tie- breakers were “Who refereed the 2024 All Ireland Senior Football Final?” and “What cup is awarded to the winners of the Offaly GAA Senior Football Championship?”.

Ballinagar N.S. will know go forward to represent Offaly at the All Ireland Allianz Cumann na mBunscol quiz final in the Tullamore Court Hotel on Sunday 23rd March 2025. Well done to all involved!