Presenter Claire Byrne presents the series finale. Who will be named Ireland’s Smartest?
The three finalists are:
44-year-old Niall Duddy, a maths teacher from Galway
31-year-old electrical engineer Patrick Carthy from Longford
56-year-old Brian Craythorne, a civil servant from Belfast
Series overview:
Ireland’s Smartest starts with a general knowledge round followed by a category round, with a chance of a bonus point each time a contestant buzzes in early with an answer. Answering quickly or waiting to see the options makes for a game that balances speed against strategy. The lowest-scoring contestant is eliminated before the final quickfire round, which sees the last two contestants face off in a head-to-head. This round uses a distinctive time-trial that sees the first contestant set a time that the other contestant must beat. Can their rival stop the clock before it hits zero – and win the show?
This is a show that’s not just about knowledge – it’s about holding your nerve as well! It’s a delicate balance between speed and strategy. In front of an enthusiastic studio audience, the three final contestants competed throughout the Heats, the Semi-Finals and the Final – in a battle to be crowned the series champion.
Ireland’s Smartest is a Green Inc originated format, produced for RTÉ.
The series is commissioned by Alan Tyler, RTÉ Group Head of Entertainment and Music with Commissioning Executive Brian Páircéir.
The Series Producer is Jude McCaffrey, the Studio Director is Bob O’Brien and the Executive Producer is Stephen Stewart.
