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A new online quiz has raised thousands of euro for charity while keeping quizzers entertained in the comfort of their own homes during Ireland’s Covid-19 ‘lockdown’ period.

Set up and presented live by Cork natives, Patrick Ahern and Colm Lougheed, the quiz runs twice weekly, inviting participants to join as teams, pairs or individuals every Tuesday and Friday night through Facebook or YouTube.

The hosts deliver the questions and answers live alongside a running commentary of banter and chat. Quizzers can also interact with each other live via a chat room displayed beside the questions, offering a chance to be social while social distancing.

Last week almost €5000 was raised for Marymount Hospice.

“The response from the public has been much bigger than anything we expected and we hope to be able to help out with some of the places that are most under pressure at the moment. We ask for text donations on the night of the event and or send people to a donation link.” said co-presenter, Patrick Ahern.

This Tuesday night’s quiz will raise money for the Cope Foundation. You can join the fun at 8.15pm tonight Tuesday, April 7th or on Friday, April 10th on YouTube here or on Facebook here. Quizzers will be emailed a code and a set of instructions.

Patrick and Colm also run a ticketed online quiz on Friday nights. Tickets for that one are €6 and available here.