Cork Table Quiz

The Cork version of SleepSwim's diabolical table quiz was held in the South County, Douglas last Thursday night, attracting an exotic array of very brainy swimmers, musicians, athletes, educators, card-players and friends.  Surmounting various interrogative hurdles as naming monotremes, the number of Michael Phelps' gold medals, the world's largest island or all five children visiting Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory, an intelligent "Poco Piu Mosso" won out against a tied "Team Viola" and one of the two confusingly-named Judean teams.  A monster raffle produced a number of lucky happy punters as well.

In total the night raised €1,132, a great achievement to all participants and to those who donated even if they couldn't attend.  All of this will go straight to Marymount Hospice and St Vincent de Paul, two very worthy charities.

Lots of thank yous again - Liam Maher for acting as question-master and taking the blame for the tough questions. The South County for the venue, food and raffle prize. Bernard Lynch at Centra Crosshaven, Cork Coffee Roasters, Bramley Lodge for sponsoring prizes, as did Fota Wildlife Park, Source Health & Fitness, Old Killarney Cottages, The Shelbourne Bar, Catherine Sheridan, Liam Maher and Alan Craughwell. The staff of Glounthane NS also did great fund-raising and I am very grateful for their support. I hope I didn't miss anyone there - a very well done to all.