Kids roar for national schools quiz

OVER 25,000 children are set to compete in the countrywide regional rounds of the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) 25th Annual All Ireland Schools Quiz.

The quiz is one of the most exciting events in the primary school calendar, consisting of two knock out stages at local and regional level and culminating in a national final in Dublin’s RDS in April 2016 where 100 qualifying teams will compete under the watchful eye of quiz master RTE’s Marty Whelan.  

The quiz that seeks to encourage teamwork among young children under the age of 13, will be run throughout communities all over Ireland by volunteers from over 300 credit unions.

The questions are compiled by primary school teachers and will cover a vast array of topics such as geography, history, music, literature and sport.  

Speaking at the launch of the quiz, President of the ILCU Brian McCrory said: “We are absolutely delighted to launch our 25th Annual Credit Union Schools Quiz. For the past 24 years, the quiz has been hugely popular throughout the country and we expect this year to be no exception.

“We look forward to seeing our young qualifiers in the RDS next April, for what promises to be an exciting final and we wish everyone who takes part in the local and regional qualifiers the very best of luck.”

Registration for the 2016 Schools Quiz is now open. For registration forms or further information, contact your local credit union or visit the ILCU website at www.creditunion.ie. Teams must submit their official entry form by Friday, January   15