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Finalists Chosen for VFI National Pub Quiz - Champions Progress to All-Ireland Final in Tullamore

11-November-2009

All 25 finalists have been decided to participate in the final of the National Rehab/ Powers Whiskey Pub Quiz which will take place on Friday, 20 November at the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore following a series of county finals

25 counties will battle it out for ten rounds which will consist of six questions covering topics of general knowledge, history, sport, TV and film, music and current affairs. Legendary GAA commentator, Micheal O Muircheartaigh will feature as a special guest quizmaster at the national final. All proceeds raised from the night will go towards further development of Rehab services nationwide.

Val Hanley, VFI President, said: "We at the VFI are thrilled at the success of the County Rehab/Powers Whiskey Pub Quiz. There has been a tremendous response from our members and their customers to this initiative and we anticipate the same success for the National final."

"The pub is at the heart of the community and brings people together and what better partnership than this which helps raise money for such a worthy cause that benefits the whole community."

Suzanne Lawlor, Senior Brand Manager, added: "Powers Whiskey is delighted to support such a great initiative. Congratulations to the county and individual pub winners and we would like to wish all the remaining contenders the very best of luck at the National Pub Quiz."

Participating VFI Pubs in National Pub Quiz:

Carlow, Conways Bunclody
Cavan, Micsin's Pub, Kilcogy Village
Clare, The Creamery, Bunratty
Cork, The Nook Bar, Youghal
Donegal, Glencar Inn, Letterkenny
Galway, The Beautiful Bird, Ballinasloe
Kerry, The Grand Hotel, Tralee
Kildare, Cunningham's, Kildare Town
Kilkenny, Silverweir Inn, Paulstown
Laois, Kavanaghs, Portlaoise
Leitrim, John James Pub, Mohill
Limerick, Scoby's Bar, Hospital
Longford, Fallons Pub, Newtowncashel
Louth, The Sportsman, Ravensdale
Mayo, Flanagans Claremorris
Meath, Farrelly's, Oldcastle
Monaghan, Dignam's Bar, Castleblayney
Offaly, Hugh Lynch's, Tullamore
Roscommon, Waldrons, Athleague
Sligo, Crossbar, Gurteen
Tipperary, Rocky O Sullivans, Nenagh
Waterford, Saratoga Bar, Woodstown
Westmeath, Cosgroves, Mullingar
Wexford, Foleys Bar, Crossabeg
Wicklow, Toomey's Bar, Donard