Holly Bough Podcast 2: We talk to the man behind the Diffney Quiz

In a special festive podcast, the editor of the Holly Bough John Dolan chats to Gerry Diffney - the man behind the famous Diffney Quiz - and we even get a clue to one of this year's toughest questions!
Holly Bough Podcast 2: We talk to the man behind the Diffney Quiz

The Echo gets thousands of entries to the Holly Bough Diffney Quiz and crossword every year.

The Diffney Quiz published in the  Holly Bough has become a firm fixture of the Christmas festivities.  Whether you do it alone, as a family, with your work colleagues, or friends... it has become a much loved tradition enjoyed by many Corkonians... at home and abroad, year in, year out.

In a special festive podcast, editor of The Holly Bough, John Dolan chats to the man behind the quiz, Gerry Diffney.

Listen here...

If you cannot see the sound file above listen here

The Holly Bough has been a tradition on Leeside for 124 years. Inside the Holly Bough are 164 pages bursting with wonderful stories, festive tales, and fascinating photos, as well as a bumper sports section, pages of puzzles for the children, and festive food tips from two Cork Michelin-star chefs.

The Holly Bough has been a Christmas institution in Cork since 1897 and is on sale now, price €5, in all good newsagents. You can also order your copy by calling 021 4274455, or online at echolive.ie/hollybough.

Read More

more Holly Bough articles

Pictures: Holly Bough reader pictures from around the world  Pictures: Holly Bough reader pictures from around the world 
The stories behind our Holly Bough reader pictures  The stories behind our Holly Bough reader pictures 
Tale of the famous actor mistaken for sailor on Moby Dick set in Youghal Tale of the famous actor mistaken for sailor on Moby Dick set in Youghal

More in this section

My Weekend: 'I'm a social butterfly and would spend the rest of my days at a gig' My Weekend: 'I'm a social butterfly and would spend the rest of my days at a gig'
Cork's former health spa that was envy of the world Cork's former health spa that was envy of the world
TV: Recalling the musical traditions around 1798 TV: Recalling the musical traditions around 1798

Sponsored Content

CS ESB Networks Oct 2026 Got a smart meter? Time to unlock its value with an ESB Networks online account
 ‘I don’t feel like myself any more’. Why Irish women are missing the signs of menopause ‘I don’t feel like myself any more’. Why Irish women are missing the signs of menopause
New build, renovation or replacement? Seven window and door decisions to make before comparing quotes in Ireland New build, renovation or replacement? Seven window and door decisions to make before comparing quotes in Ireland
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more