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8 years ago

Had he lived, Kurt Cobain would have turned 51 on Tuesday 20 February, 2018. On April 5, 1994 the musical world, the whole world in general, lost an unforgettable talent and icon of the era. Nirvana were forever tied with heading the Grunge movement, but their influence far exceeded one genre. In the early 1990s, […]

9 years ago

Instead of longing for a reunion, we should cherish the past. It will never be like that again. It couldn’t possibly be. Can you imagine if Definitely Maybe debuted today? Maybe it would revitalise music, just like it did in 1994, but it would almost Definitely get lost in the white noise of the contemporary industry landscape. The digital […]

10 years ago

Even if you were on the Blur side, you’re going to want to watch this film… “It is a big question… and it deserves a big answer”. Noel Gallagher’s quest to explain how, in three short years, Oasis ruled the world and transcended music to become a cultural phenomenon. Directed by Mat Whitecross, Supersonic is the […]

10 years ago

He’s having the time of his life here. While Kodaline were busy entertaining thousands of adoring fans at Marlay Park in Dublin on Friday evening, there was an additional attraction to be found. Revellers queued for some refreshments, only for an employee of the Delta Security Group to break traditional character and have some fun of […]

10 years ago

Over 200,000 likes in less than 24 hours. Selfies are a dime a dozen these days, so it takes something truly special to standout. With that in mind, this beaut is right up there with the best. Gareth Bale’s one of Wales’ Euro 2016 homecoming celebrations is certainly a contender, but the new Spider-Man himself, […]

10 years ago

There’s going to be some party in Wales this weekend. There is no doubt about it that Wales have been the good news story of Euro 2016, the zenith of which came with their simply fantastic victory over Belgium in the quarter-final. Chris Coleman’s men returned to Cardiff on Friday afternoon as heroes after losing […]

10 years ago

When the big stars got just a little grumpy. There is nothing like seeing the best and brightest musicians absolutely ripping it up during a live performance… unless, of course, they suddenly lose their sh*t during the gig and blow their fuse. That’s exactly what we’re looking at here; the times when iconic artists created […]

10 years ago

An entertaining back and forth between the pair. We were never more impressed with Emily Ratajkowski than when she visited Ireland in 2015, but this moment, involving Piers Morgan, is certainly right up there. The model and actress to Twitter took to post her risqué photoshoot, as seen here… Such an honor to be photographed as Lady […]

10 years ago

It will be very interesting to hear what he has to say about Ireland’s Euro 2016 campaign. TV3 has secured a coup ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2016 final, with Ireland manager Martin O’Neill appearing on the panel for the match. O’Neill’s analysis and views on the final itself are reason enough to tune in, but every […]

10 years ago

Impressive. Many fans, from Ireland and abroad, have visited the parochial house over the years to pay homage to the iconic Father Ted, but few have recreated the famous theme tune right outside it. That’s exactly what this family from Dublin did when they stopped off at the famous location. JOE reader Damhnait Uí Ruairc sent […]

10 years ago

A legendary encounter that usurped all other underdog victories. Tennis is not my favourite sport, but my favourite sporting moment involves tennis. It involves a whole match, actually. I have never been more enthralled, engrossed and unfathomably involved on an emotional level in a sporting occasion as I was when Goran Ivanisevic took on Pat […]

10 years ago

Try not to cry. You can tell when someone is on Snapchat without seeing their phone screen just by the pose they’re striking, but it’s not as clear to discover which scallywag has blocked or deleted you. According to TechInsider, there is a method to find out what most would rather not know, and it’s fairly […]

10 years ago

We just can’t help ourselves. One in every five Irish people would rather sacrifice two days of time with their friends and family, than go without their phone or the internet. That is according to a survey conducted by Durex as part of their #DoNotDisturb campaign, which is attempting to get Irish people to turn off […]

10 years ago

Take note the next time you go to a gig. There is no doubt about it; that sweet, sweet morning coffee is the drug many of us need to get through the day but, according to research, consuming caffeine after being exposed to loud noises can have an adverse impact on your hearing. A study was conducted at […]

10 years ago

The athlete has been sentenced on Wednesday morning. Oscar Pistorius has been jailed for six years for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The BBC have posted this video of the moment the judge hands out the sentencing, including Pistorious’ reaction to the jail term. The moment #OscarPistorius hears his 6-year murder sentence – and the court's reactionhttps://t.co/o5GqkpHpe7 https://t.co/KQ68JaQAi0 […]

10 years ago

I see trouble up the road… Ocean Colour Scene, a band which played a major role in the vibrant Indie scene of the 1990s and who supported Oasis in the history-making Knebworth gigs in 1996, are coming to the capital. The band will play at the Olympia in Dublin on December 5 as part of […]

10 years ago

They’re a match for the Boys in Green fans here. It’s the biggest occasion in Welsh football history on Wednesday night, as Chris Coleman’s men prepare to take on Portugal in the Euro 2016 semi-final. If Wales can repeat their heroics against Belgium then expect the whole nation to go on a bender of seismic […]

10 years ago

He didn’t need asking twice. The build-up to Conor McGregor’s much anticipated rematch with Nate Diaz, set for August 20 at UFC 202, is well underway and The Notorious’ appearance on ESPN’s 2016 Body Issue will get a lot of eyes before the big fight. The UFC featherweight champion, who has released the first episode […]

10 years ago

A brave act met with an unexpected response. One of the finest elements of the unforgettable Attitude Era in the WWE were the copious amounts of Stone Cold stunners that The Texas Rattlesnake inflicted upon more or less anyone who stood in his way. While every wrestler was game for making it look like the coolest […]

10 years ago

“My pass is also amazing without pressure.” Jose Mourinho has a plan for the England captain; Wayne Rooney will not be playing in midfield as long as The Special One is in charge at Old Trafford. Our new boss at the Theatre of Dreams… #mufc pic.twitter.com/vMZykH8jdS — Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 5, 2016 Mourinho gave his […]

10 years ago

The highly talented Australian let it all out after his defeat to Andy Murray. If you’re a fan of tennis, either ardent or casual, you’ll know that Nick Kyrgios can be as difficult between points as he can be fantastic during them. The 21-year-old went down in straight sets to home favourite and world number two […]

10 years ago

The incident occurred in the north side of the capital on Tuesday morning. A man is believed to have been shot multiple times in Dublin on Tuesday morning. An Garda Síochána’s press office has informed JOE that the incident took place before 10am on Tuesday, in the Dun Emer estate in Lusk, in North Dublin. The […]

10 years ago

The Notorious’ rematch with Nate Diaz can’t come soon enough. It was originally scheduled for this weekend; McGregor v Diaz Part II, but then all of that happened, and now we have to wait until August 20 at UFC 202 for one of the most anticipated rematches in MMA history. For fans of The Notorious, […]

10 years ago

He’s not a happy man. Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz gave a passionate and acerbic response when asked about Nigel Farage’s decision to step down as the leader of UKIP in the aftermath of Brexit. Waltz, who burst into mainstream consciousness as the despicable Col. Hans Landa in the superb Inglourious Basterds, branded Farage as the “head rat” […]

10 years ago

Would you and your other half have the balls to do this? RTÉ are rolling out a new relationship reality show called Then Comes Marriage? and they’re for looking for Irish couples to get involved. The show will see three couples in a luxury location embark on the “ultimate relationship bootcamp” under the tutelage of relationship experts. It […]

10 years ago

We just love this chant. Iceland endeared themselves to all of Europe and the watching football world thanks to their fantastic Euro 2016 adventure, the highlight of which saw the country beat England in the last 16 and perform one of the most memorable celebration rituals in memory. It turned out that literally nearly everybody […]

10 years ago

The poor man never saw it coming. You know when you’re bored and you fancy a game of buckaroo to get you going and use your sleeping brother to get the show on the road?… Yeah, us neither. That’s exactly what JOE readers Brian Gaffney and Shane Gaffney did to their poor brother Ciaran, though, […]

10 years ago

A fascinating watch. RTÉ aired Luke Kelly: Prince Of The City on Monday evening, showcasing The Dubliners icon’s life, from his restless upbringing in Dublin, to his star status as one of Ireland’s finest ever musicians. Concluding with chronicling Kelly’s untimely death in 1984 at the age of 43, the documentary made for joyous and emotive […]

10 years ago

Ben Farrell is a massive Batman fan who was diagnosed last Christmas with a rare form of kidney cancer known as Wilms’ tumour and his family are currently seeking donations for treatment in America, which will cost €260,000. Irish comedian and impressionist maestro Al Foran decided to bring along a few special friends to audition for […]

10 years ago

Oh, to have the Attitude Era back again… If you were raised in the right era, AKA. the Attitude Era (late 90s, early 00s) and you were in any way in touch with popular culture, then you grew up watching WWE… and you probably loved it. From unforgettable wrestler entrances, to breathtaking promos and matches, WWF […]

10 years ago

What a gent. Tennis fans around Wimbledon and beyond were thoroughly looking forward to the fourth round contest between super talents Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet… only for the latter to retire with injury after just six games. Trailing 4-2 in the opening set, the mercurial Frenchman Gasquet was forced to call it a day early […]

10 years ago

If you have no plans tonight… RTÉ used Luke Kelly’s ‘Raglan Road’ as the backdrop for their goosebump-inducing promo ahead of Ireland’s Euro 2016 knockout match against France, so we can only imagine how great this documentary is going to be. Luke Kelly: Prince Of The City airs on RTÉ One at 9.35pm on Monday evening, and […]

10 years ago

“If it does well, I stand to make millions.” Most celebrities would deliver a message advising people against film piracy in a very dry and sincere manner, but if you ask Ricky Gervais to help you out with such an issue, he’s going to put his own brilliant spin on things. And that’s exactly what […]

10 years ago

It’s safe to say that there is one prominent view out there. While several fans of the legendary motor show desired and, at some stage, expected it, many will be shocked at Chris Evans’ sudden announcement that he is quitting the series. Despite the 50-year-old claiming that the new look show was doing well, a plethora […]

10 years ago

It’s a decision that won’t surprise many. When Chris Evans took over as co-host of the new look Top Gear along with former Friends star, Matt LeBlanc, there was a lot of pressure on the duo to succeed. While LeBlanc has impressed in spells in his new role, the TFI Friday stalwart Evans has infuriated […]

10 years ago

He’s going nowhere… for now. He has been on the receiving end of intense criticism and huge pressure to resign as leader of the Labour party since the Brexit vote, but Jeremy Corbyn has published this video on his Twitter account which intimates that he is going nowhere. Despite several Labour politicians resigning in the […]

10 years ago

We’re gone, but we won’t be forgotten in a hurry. At Euro 2012, Irish supporters left a massive impact on the tournament, but the players fell someway short. Four years later, and both the fans and the squad leave with their heads held high. The country is both gutted and proud in equal measure after […]

10 years ago

The definition of a game of two halves, as France beat Ireland 2-1. It was all going so well for the Boys in Green after a terrific first half display put us 1-0 up and in the driving seat at half-time. However, France came out a different team in the second period, as did Ireland. […]

10 years ago

This is going very well. Ireland are 1-0 up against hosts France in Lyon and we’re looking confident, very confident. Robbie Brady continued his heroics from the Italy game by converting a very early penalty, after Shane Long was brought down in the area… and a whole nation shouted in pure joy. #Ireland 1up Only […]

10 years ago

Perfect to have with the match. You see all sort of shenanigans and bits and bobs up for sale on DoneDeal, but we don’t think we’ve ever seen a breakfast roll… scratch that, a jumbo breakfast roll from Mayo, on the well known site. We have to say, this looks extremely appetising, and for a […]

10 years ago

Martin O’Neill has picked his side. There has been a lot of talk about whether Martin O’Neill would name the same starting XI as the one that beat Italy and the answer is yes. The team remains unchanged, with Semaus Coleman staying as skipper. BREAKING: The Ireland team to face #FRA has been announced! #COYBIG […]

10 years ago

They’ve got this bang on. RTÉ really do know their way around a promo to get the juices flowing before a big match, and they’ve really captured the mood with this effort for the France game. Set to the backdrop of Luke Kelly performing ‘Raglan Road’ with several clips from great moments on and off […]

10 years ago

We don’t think we’ve ever seen such ingenuity and pro-activity from a group of Irish supporters. Like many of us, Irish supporters Sean Hynes, Mark Keane and Thomas Kevin Gallagher got a sudden urge to head to France after that Italy result, but unlike most of us, they went for it. The thing is, they […]

10 years ago

It’s one of the major sporting days in Irish history. We’re not quite sure if you’re aware, but Ireland are taking on France in Lyon on Sunday in the last 16 of Euro 2016… and, it’s safe to say, that one or two people excited. If Martin O’Neill’s men pull this one off it will definitely […]

10 years ago

The Gary Breen part has to be the biggest highlight. We’ve seen Irish supporters engage in a lively trad session while flying over to France for Ireland’s big match this week, but we never expected the pilot himself to get involved. That’s exactly what happened in this brilliant video though, filmed by 2FM DJ Declan […]

10 years ago

“He’s Jeff Hendrick, can I be Jeff Hendrick too?” Jeff Hendrick is currently one of the darlings of Irish football, especially among JOE readers, judging by this poll. Well, Irish fans were out in force on the streets of Lyon on Saturday night, as we have already seen, and certain fans got particularly creative. Brian […]

10 years ago

Fantastic co-ordination exhibited here, considering the time of the night morning. Most of Ireland, both at home and abroad, will be blaring out Amhrán na bhFiann before kick-off against France on Sunday, but these Irish supporters in Lyon beat the rest of us too it in the wee hours of Sunday morning. JOE reader and Dublin native […]

10 years ago

Lyon was rockin’ on Saturday courtesy of the Boys in Green supporters. Ireland take on France in the last 16 at Euro 2016 on Sunday afternoon in the country’s biggest football match in quite some time, and nerves have consumed the nation as fans wake up on Sunday morning. You would never think that though, […]

10 years ago

This is not bad work, if you can get it. You might recall a couple of months back that we shared a clip with you of young Irish comedian Seán Burke interviewing big name celebrities, while making it as awkward and, as a result, brilliant as humanely possible. In fact, it was a pilot commissioned […]

10 years ago