Burton has been at the head of the Labour Party since 2014. The former Tánaiste and Dublin West TD Joan Burton is to resign as the Labour Party leader, according to reports. The Irish Times say that the announcement should follow a meeting of the parliamentary party, with Labour Party deputy leader Alan Kelly and Sean Sherlock, […]

10 years ago

“A game for those who seek to find a way to leave the world behind.” Jumanji was one of those movies that we watched countless times growing up, and now The Rock is taking on the remake as both an actor and a producer. As Johnson said himself, he has big boots to fill. In […]

10 years ago

It’s 20 years on, and people are still deeply impacted by the murder of Veronica Guerin. On Monday night, RTÉ reflected on the life of Veronica Guerin; The Sunday Independent journalist who was shot and killed in her car in the midst of the gangland violence she was reporting on in 1996. Veronica Guerin: A […]

10 years ago

If this is true, we’re pretty ecstatic. We here in JOE are massive Stone Roses fans, so when news emerged earlier this year that they were releasing new material, we got very excited. Now, there’s a lot of discussion that the iconic Manchester band are about to release a brand new single from this very […]

10 years ago

This guy has a serious future on the Irish dancing scene. JOE reader Alan O’Donnell would probably provide a lot of competition for men on a night out, because if you perform a traditional Irish dance routine to a modern tune and somehow pull it off, you’re going to get a lot of attention. And […]

10 years ago

“Call the f*ckin’ guards, then!” If you’ve ever played sport in Ireland then you’ll very much be able to relate to this scenario. It’s the morning of the big GAA match, and the team finds itself down to the bare bones of 15 players for the crucial encounter. That is until you receive that nightmare […]

10 years ago

If you’ve no plans on Monday night, you’d do a lot worse than checking this out. Veronica Guerin: A Legacy airs on RTÉ One on Monday night at 9.35pm and, judging by the brief trailer, it’s a fascinating and intriguing study into gangland violence in Ireland. The documentary centres around the tragic killing of the […]

10 years ago

Platini will not be allowed to participate in Euro 2016 at all. Michel Platini has stood down as the president of UEFA, in spite of his ban from football being reduced from six years to four. According to Sky Sports, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has shortened Platini’s suspension from the game, after the […]

10 years ago

*Experts have issued a vital warning to Irish people wishing to witness the phenomenon. An incredible celestial event it set to take place in our skies on Monday, as the planet Mercury passes between Earth and the sun. Experts, however, have warned people in Ireland not to look directly at the amazing occurrence with either […]

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We’d still pack a jacket, though. The weather was only mighty in many parts of Ireland on Sunday, but certain areas of the country witnessed a washout. That pretty much encapsulates the weather forecast for the nation over the coming days. Having said that, temperatures are set to be pleasant. According to Met Éireann, Monday […]

10 years ago

We played WWE’s most famous Game. His favourite ever WWE match, that unforgettable return in 2002, the fast-growing rise of NXT, and his views on one of the hottest prospects in the WWE – Wicklow’s own Finn Bálor. JOE spoke about all of the above with the living WWE legend that is Triple H. The era-transending cerebral […]

10 years ago

If you’ve ever been on the Luas… … We know, with all the strike action at the moment, such an occurrence is becoming less frequent, but Foil, Arms and Hog have really tapped into something that we always wondered with this brilliant sketch. You know when you hear those constant announcements on the Luas, like, […]

10 years ago

“It would have been like having sex with myself.” If you haven’t been watching First Dates Ireland on RTÉ, where have you been on Thursday nights? Each episode has been full of eventful pairs, cringeworthy moments, the odd emotional exchange and a handful of succesful matches, all getting a lot of people talking along the way. […]

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A glorious sight in the capital. Don’t say this too loudly now, but the Irish weather is taking a very slow turn for the better over the last while. Keep that to yourself though, we don’t want the secret getting out. This image, taken from the Pearse Street area of Dublin, overlooking the city, shows […]

10 years ago

We think that this dress would sell very well. Karenanne O’Neill is a teacher based in Abu Dhabi who is originally from Clare and has been sent the most insane amount of Irish goodies imaginable. The Miltown Malbay girl received so many delicious Irish snacks that she literally made a dress out of them. We’re talking […]

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After 70 days, this is what the country is left with over the next few years. Newly-elected Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced his Cabinet for the 32nd Dáil, and people have not held back with their views. The big talking points are that Frances Fitzgerald has been named as the new Tánaiste, while Leo Varadkar […]

10 years ago

Here is what the next few years of the Irish government will look like Enda Kenny has been re-elected as the Taoiseach, after securing 59 votes against 49. On Friday evening, Enda Kennty has announced his Cabinet for the 32nd Dáil. The big news is that Frances Fitzgerald has replaced Joan Burton as the Tánaiste, […]

10 years ago

This new record sounds like it’s going to be a cracker. Radiohead have been in the headlines of late for wanting precisely the opposite to that, but their self-imposed internet “disappearance” has certainly worked a charm. It was not long ago that Thom Yorke and the boys announced that their online presence was to be […]

10 years ago

Take note if you’re travelling over to support the Boys in Green. Eurostar, the high-speed train service, are set to impose an alcohol ban on several trains travelling between London and France during Euro 2016. According to RTÉ, alcoholic beverages will be both banned from being sold and confiscated from those who attempt to bring […]

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Kenny has received 59 votes in favour of 49 against. It has been 70 days since the General Election, and Enda Kenny has been reinstated as Taoiseach, at the fourth attempt of asking. Enda Kenny elected Taoiseach with 59 votes in favour and 49 votes against. pic.twitter.com/lqK4pNGM2C — RTÉ (@rte) May 6, 2016 Kenny required […]

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“You’re a big girl.” First Dates Ireland once again captivated a lot of the nation on Thursday evening, with loads being fit into one glorious hour of TV. There was Tony and Sunita bonding over Tony The Tiger, Kirk and Carolyn’s very direct appoach, Stacey and Neil’s differing views, Lucy and Shane Sean and, of course, […]

10 years ago

What a performance from Klopp’s men. Liverpool are through to the Europa League Final after beating Villarreal 3-0 on the night and 3-1 on aggregrate in the semi-final, in what was an emotional night at Anfield. A Bruno own goal in the first half, followed by Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana strikes in the second […]

10 years ago

This flag will definitely go on a necessary journey. Irish football fans are known for being one of the greatest set of supports in the world. We’re also developing a reputation as being extremely creative with our national flags. That is certainly what we have seen in JOE, with some cracking examples sent into us, […]

10 years ago

Electric atmosphere. Liverpool are playing at Anfield on Thursday evening for the first time since the landmark findings from the Hillsborough tragedy, with supporters from both sides providing a stirring rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’. Of course, it’s already a huge night for the club, as Liverpool take on Villarreal in the second leg […]

10 years ago

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower should be visible over the whole nation. There is set to be an amazing sight throughout the skies of Ireland on Thursday evening, with the Eta Aquarid meteor shower scheduled to illuminate the night’s view. See, even Tom’s excited. According to RTÉ, and pending clear weather conditions, the occurrence should […]

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Are we finally making headway? The Dáil will vote on electing a new Taoiseach when they meet at 12pm on Friday. The Dáil has adjourned until 12pm tomorrow, when it will vote on electing a taoiseach. — RTÉ News (@rtenews) May 5, 2016 According to RTÉ, the move has been proposed by Paul Kehoe, the Chief Whip, […]

10 years ago

If you’re one of the lucky ones to get an Electric Picnic ticket for September, you’re going to want to check this out. Electric Picnic’s 2016 lineup got many tongues wagging when the likes of Chemical Brothers, LCD Soundsystem, New Order and Lana Del Ray were announced, and tickets sold out in next to no […]

10 years ago

It would be some laugh being the fifth person in this car. Carpool Karaoke, the immensely popular segment from The Late Late Show with James Corden, is becoming more watchable with every new clip. This one, featuring No Doubt icon Gwen Stefani, manages to capture the main element of Carpool Karaoke’s success with a couple of classic […]

10 years ago

You don’t see this sight too often in Dublin. Don’t you just love it when you’re walking down the streets of Ireland and Deadpool goes running by, possibly off to the pub or retrieving his lost keys. Wait, what? Well, that’s exactly what JOE reader Andrea Carrick, from Blackrock in Dublin, seemed to spot when […]

10 years ago

There is no messing around in this clip. Road to Rio is an Irish-made six-part series about 11 Irish Olympic hopefuls filmed over two years ahead of the Games in Rio… and it takes a no sh*t approach in the commitment required to make it at the top level. JOE has been sent this extended […]

10 years ago

“God above is in charge of the weather and we here can’t do anything about it.” Danny Healy-Rae, the Independent TD from Kerry who was elected to the Dáil for the first time at the General Election, has some very interesting views on climate change. As reported by The Irish Times, one half of the Healy-Rae […]

10 years ago

“It’s been seven hours and 13 days.” At 10.07 pm GMT on Wednesday evening, Prince will have passed away exactly seven hours and 13 days ago. As a result, radio stations globally will play the classic tune, made famous by Sinéad O’Connor, at that time to commemorate the legend. https://youtu.be/DevUYhrTlLk Clip via The best live music […]

10 years ago

The businessman has moved a step closer to becoming the next leader of America. John Kasich – the sole remaining Republican vying for the party’s nomination as the next US President – is officially dropping out of the running. This leaves only Democratic hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in the way of Donald Trump […]

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The song written by Prince and made world famous by Sinéad O’Connor. Prince’s legacy will live far beyond the songs he just performed, as he wrote a series of legendary tunes that he passed onto other artists as well. ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’, which was played worldwide during one specific time, is one of the more […]

10 years ago

When The Wind That Shakes the Barley meets Star Wars. May the 4th be with you and all that. With the Star Wars tributes flying around from all corners of the globe, you’ll go a long way to find one as dedicated and polished as this effort by a Cork superfan. Michael Fitzgerald, an aerospace engineer, […]

10 years ago

Were they trolling all of us? Well, it would be very like them. Radiohead are not a band to play by the rules or conform to the modern day standards of musicians. They have certainly proved that over the last few days. The iconic group announced their total disappearance from the internet over the weekend, […]

10 years ago

Once you see the parking job, you’ll understand the anger. It’s honestly one of the most frustrating things in the world and every driver out there can relate. You’re trying to find a parking space in a busy shopping centre and just when you see a sweet one available, some *expletive* has taken it up […]

10 years ago

Flo Rida himself would be proud of these moves. The majority of us fancy ourselves as being a bit of a mover on the dance floor after a few scoops. But, in reality, we don’t look too dissimilar to this… However, JOE reader Kevin Prendergast can certainly convert confidence to feet and prove his moves […]

10 years ago

This is going to be great. Without doubt, one of the major reasons that James Corden has stood out as a presenter in America on The Late Late Show is down to the consistently memorable Carpool Karaoke sessions. There has even been a ranking of the 10 most popular Carpool Karaokes on Twitter, with the […]

10 years ago

Davitt Walsh saved baby Rionaghac-Ann from the tragedy in Buncrana. The Buncrana tragedy is still very raw and fresh in the minds of the nation, when Sean McGrotty, his young sons Mark and Evan, his mother-in-law Ruth Daniels and her daughter Jodi Lee Daniels all lost their lives, after the car they were travelling in slipped off Buncrana […]

10 years ago

A wonderful tribute to the legendary broadcaster. JOE has been sent some brilliantly-themed Irish flags ahead of Euro 2016, like the Shane Long and Robbie Brady ones, for example. Still, we’re fairly confident that this particular effort is right up there with the very best. Like many Ireland fans, Galway native Darren Sheridan is off […]

10 years ago

Hangin’ out, down the street, the same ol’ thing, they did last week decade… In its run from 1998 – 2006, That ’70s Show was one of the most loved sitcoms, as it followed a group of mismatched teenagers and all their stoner-related escapades. The programme did a lot to launch the stars of Ashton […]

10 years ago

Talk about celebrating in style. There is nothing quite like marking a massive victory with a mammoth singalong in a packed fast food place on a Saturday night in Offaly. We can confidently say that after watching this video. We’re big fans of impromptu sessions, whether it’s sporting or stag-related, so when JOE reader PJ Daly […]

10 years ago

“That. Was. Deadly”. When stars like The Hoff are coming to the capital for the special occasion, you know that the Gumball 3000 rally is worthwhile. But, in case you have any doubts, these clips from Bravado Media will definitely sway you towards all the excitement in Dublin. The company have put together this really […]

10 years ago

The incredible dream is about to be realised. Leicester City’s fairytale is nearly complete, after a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford against Manchester United means that anything other than a Tottenham victory away to Chelsea on Monday night will see Claudio Ranieri’s men officially crowned champions. In a pulsating match, the visitors didn’t start the […]

10 years ago

From Westport to Tullamore, where the craic is mighty. We imagine there are a number of great impromptu sessions happening up and down the country this Bank Holiday weekend, but you’ll go a long way to find one as good as this. JOE reader Damo Kearns was on his way back to Tullamore in Offaly […]

10 years ago

A picture to capture your average day in this country. Ireland is regularly blessed with four seasons in a day, and we can think of just a few examples in recent times that will back up that thought. David Costello, a photographer from Dublin, perfectly captured what it means to spend time in Ireland during […]

10 years ago

This guy’s as mad as a bag of squirrels. Doc Brown was way ahead of his time in Back to the Future… or was he behind his time?… Either way, whatever time he was in, we’re sure he would be very impressed with this innovation. Mashable have shared this video of the renowned and highly unorthodox […]

10 years ago

Peter Fagan was inspired to create this after seeing Captain America: Civil War. JOE got to meet up for a chat with the directors of Captain America: Civil War, the Russo Brothers, who, along with being a couple of sound siblings, shared one or two fun facts with us. If you’ve yet to catch Civil […]

10 years ago

We want one. There’s nothing like whipping out your hurl at a house party and playing some classic riffs to get the crowd going. Of course, it’s usually air guitar and we’re often then told to please leave, without causing a fuss. Anyway, Limerick man Mike Hogan is the real deal and lived the dream here […]

10 years ago