Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 18-4-2019: The Republic

18th April, 2019

Yep: I’m nervous.

I’ve got an interview, today.

For a social landlord in Pitsea, would you believe?   Doing the same sort of job that I was doing in Chelmsford: at a slightly better salary.

It’s one I dearly want.

I’m hoping two things.

Firstly?

That the trip — to get to Pitsea, I have to go towards London — doesn’t get held up by climate protestors.

Secondly?

That I get the job … 

Here’s hoping … 

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Badwolf*, Olga†, and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with all three scoring five out of five.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video … 

Q1) The Republic of Ireland Act came into force on the 18th April.   In which year?

Q2) The act defined who as Ireland’s executive head of state?

Q3) Ireland’s legislature is in Ireland’s capital.   What is Ireland’s capital?

Q4) Ireland’s legislature has an upper and a lower house.   Name that Upper House.

Q5) Ireland’s legislature has an upper and a lower house.   Name that Lower House.

Q6) Finally … ?   Leo Varadkar is the Irish equivalent to Theresa May: Britain’s Prime Minister.   What’s Mr Varadkar’s title?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) The UK’s first national park was founded on 17th April, 1951.   What park is it?

A1) The Peak District.

Q2) The existence of the first Earth sized planet in a star’s habitable zone, was confirmed on 17th April, 2014.   By which space telescope?

A2) The Kepler Telescope.

Q3) 17th April is World Malbec Day.   The day celebrate’s wines from which country … ?

A3) Argentina.

Q4) 17th April, 1974, saw the birth of Victoria Beckham.   She rose to fame as a member of which band … ?

A4) The Spice Girls.

Q5) 17th April, 1961, saw the start of the Bay of Pigs Invasion.   The incident was an attempted US invasion … of where?

A5) Cuba.

Here’s a quote …

“It is hereby declared that the description of the State shall be the Republic of Ireland.”

From Section Two of the Republic of Ireland Act.

And a song …

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Have a good day.

*        Morning, Badwolf!

†        Good luck with what you’re doing, Olga: I hope it goes well!   (Gila sounds fascinating: I’ll try and keep my eyes peeled for English translations … )

‡        Oh, yes, Debbi!