We’re definitely going to be watching this. The Gleeson family is doing the country proud of late, with sons Domhnall and Brian starring in a host of quality films, and now the main man Brendan looks to be appearing in another really interesting flick. Empire has reported that the legendary Irish actor will play the lead […]

10 years ago

A very emotional Raw crowd. One of the most popular and talented WWE superstars of the modern era shocked wrestling fans last night by returning to Raw and announcing his retirement. Daniel Bryan, the multiple-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion and instigator of the much loved ‘YES’ chant, confirmed his retirement to a very emotional crowd […]

10 years ago

“I heard the voice of Robbie Keane” – an ominous quote indeed. Robbie Keane has always given off the impression of someone who likes to have a laugh. Stevie G does as well, he just hides it better. Anyway, the two LA Galaxy stars teamed up to prank another star teammate in the form of Gio […]

10 years ago

Few topics divide opinion like a General Election. With little more than two weeks to go until the General Election, you can expect a lot of canvassing by candidates at your doorstep over the next fortnight. A lot of folk don’t like to be bothered by politicians, and these people in Shinerone, Co. Offaly certainly […]

10 years ago

Two more food businesses are getting the chop. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have reported that Enforcement Orders for two Irish restaurants have been put in place for breaches of food safety legislation. A Closure Order, under the FSAI Act, 1998, has been served to Earl’s Delicatessen, School of Architecture, University College Dublin, Richview, Clonskeagh in Dublin 14. Meanwhile, […]

10 years ago

The Irishman is up for Best Director for Room. We’re sure you’ve heard by now that Lenny Abrahamson, who JOE had the pleasure of interviewing recently, has been nominated for Best Director at the Oscars, thanks to his fantastic film, Room. To celebrate the incredible success of Room, which the Academy has also nominated in the […]

10 years ago

“I’m know, I’m your special little boy.” Bridget & Eamon got off to a flyer last week, and by the looks of things the second episode of the odd couple looks like another cracker. The hilarious couple are finding themselves right in the middle of the era-defining Divorce Referendum, while tension is in the air throughout. […]

10 years ago

Kilkenny and Waterford have produced some serious singing talent. Irish amateur musicians have proved to be extremely gifted of late, and this Adele duet all the way from the UAE is no different. JOE reader Stef Murphy sent us in a video of her pals covering ‘When We Were Young’ at an open mic night in […]

10 years ago

Wow. This rough Irish weather doesn’t look like it’s abating anytime soon, and while it’s wreaking havoc on some people’s lives, it’s also providing opportunities for incredible imagery. JOE reader and Galway photographer Conor Ledwith captured the harshness and beauty of the storm in Inishgalloon in Achill island and the results are stunning. Take a look […]

10 years ago

No camels were harmed in the taking of this. We here in JOE are all about free love and all that, but even we were taken aback by this image. JOE reader Mark Anthony Dillon sent us in this picture of his friend Paddy Conway, from Mayo, getting, eh, acquainted with a camel he met […]

10 years ago

Some laugh. James Corden is knocking it out of the park with these Carpool Karaoke videos. His recent one with Coldplay’s Chris Martin was great, and this one is just as fantastic. The lads give it absolute socks here, going through some of Elton’s classics, like; Your Song, I’m Still Standing and, of course, Circle […]

10 years ago

Keep those winter jackets with you for the time being. There is a Status Orange wind warning this morning for Kerry and Cork until midday today, with winds ranging from 100km/h to 130 km/h forecasted. Met Éireann also issued a Status Yellow warning for Wexford, Cork, Waterford and Limerick until 12pm today, with winds of 90 […]

10 years ago

The skinny teenage winger who became an unstoppable goalscoring machine. August 16, 2003 Cristiano Ronaldo, referred to as simply ‘Ronaldo’ by the Old Trafford stadium announcer, takes to the field for the first time as a second half substitute against Bolton Wanderers. He has a knowing smirk on his face when he replaces Nicky Butt, […]

10 years ago

Will you be signing this? Dogs are much loved in Ireland, but one place they are not so welcome in this country are in pubs and cafes. That could be about to change if the strength of one national online petition makes the desired impact. There has been a petition posted on change.org which wishes to make […]

10 years ago

This is so funny. The best thing about riddles is how much they confuse people, and this student in Cork gets quite flustered indeed. These construction plant fitting apprentices in C.I.T. decided to challenge each other when Cathal Davis, from Galway, asked Connor Walsh from Carlow one simple riddle. The question? There are four sisters, […]

10 years ago

This is some quality Dubsmashing by a couple of talented players. GAA and Dubsmash mixed together; you’d think that wouldn’t work, but my word, it really does. Setanta Sports’ Allianz League Extra has issued a Dubsmash challenge to its football players, with Kerry’s David Moran and Mayo’s Diarmuid O’Connor stepping up to the plate. First […]

10 years ago

Ya see? Watching TV is healthy. It turns out that having good taste in TV and movies makes you 13% more attractive to a potential partner. 98FM has reported the findings, with a survey conducted by Netflix revealing that films and TV make for the most popular first date conversation, ahead of the likes of sport, work […]

10 years ago

We could listen to this all day. The 2016 Six Nations is just days away and as well as looking forward to Ireland’s opener against Wales, we now have a revamped version of RTÉ’s Six Nations title music to get excited about. This clip sees composer John Walsh from The Carnival Brothers and The Strypes’ very own Evan Walsh […]

10 years ago

He’s taken (eh?) a turn since then. Back before he was the most badass middle-aged action star to come out of County Antrim, Liam Neeson used to play hurling in his hometown of Ballymena. The 63-year-old turned out for St. Patrick’s College in Ballymena back in the day, and the proof is here after this brilliant […]

10 years ago

This is very harsh, and not for the easily offended. The morning after one-night stands are often awkward affairs (so we’ve been told), but this really does take the biscuit. JOE reader Stephen O’Regan sent us this Facebook post of the woman in question publicly confronting the man, after he sent several derogatory texts to […]

10 years ago

“Vote for me and I’ll buy ya a pint.” Foil, Arms and Hog are knocking it out of the park at the moment. They recently did a great sketch about Skype interviews, and now they’re back with an excellent pisstake about the General Election. The video sees Councillor Barry Goodman and Independent TD Jim Everyman […]

10 years ago

You really won’t believe this. A researcher and coach at the University of Washington has claimed that playing 5-a-aside on astroturf pitches may cause cancer. Amy Griffin, a former goalkeeper, is studying the possibility that artificial surfaces can cause cancer, as the rubber underneath the pitches can be made up of dangerous elements, like; lead, benzene, […]

10 years ago

Peter Mathews has decided to run in the General Election after learning of his cancer diagnosis. The Dublin-Rathdown Independent TD Peter Mathews will still contest the upcoming General Election, after discovering that he has oesophageal cancer last month. The former Fine Gael TD for Dublin South has released a positive statement, saying that he expects […]

10 years ago

Roll on March 5. We’re only a month away from Conor McGregor’s massive fight with Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 196, where The Notorious will be looking to add the Lightweight Championship to his Featherweight crown. You’ll have seen a few previews of the Vegas fight already, but the UFC has released its own official one […]

10 years ago

This is harsh, but possibly fair. Screen Junkies do one thing really well; hilarious, no bullsh*t, Honest Trailers of blockbuster movies. This time, Bond himself is getting the interrogation. Spectre divided audiences and made a lot of people wonder if Daniel Craig was really that into the idea of Bond… especially as he said he […]

10 years ago

We’ll take 20. Valentine’s Day is probably the most clichéd day on the calendar, so any original ideas for February 14th are always welcomed, especially when they’re as good as this one in Sligo. JOE reader Siobhán Geraghty, from Carney in Sligo, has sent us this image advertising the Valentine’s Day Tractor Run, starting at […]

10 years ago

This is quality. Acoustic covers of great songs are a dime a dozen these days, so it takes a lot to stand out from the crowd. This Belfast man has just done that. JOE reader Stuart Lunn recorded himself covering Shut Up and Dance, by Walk The Moon, and the result is fantastic. The original […]

10 years ago

“BP stands for Blood Pressure.” Jimmy Kimmel Live regularly knocks it out of the park, and the host did it again when he brought together everyone’s two favourite TV doctors. George Clooney and Hugh Laurie appeared on Jimmy Kimmel’s show to reprise their roles in E.R. and House, and it made for hilarious viewing. The […]

10 years ago

Fast & Furious 9 and 10 is happening. This is the franchise that just keeps on giving, as Fast & Furious 9 and 10 have now both been confirmed. With Fast & Furious 8 up first for release in April 2017, number 9 in the installment will be due out in April 2019, with the […]

10 years ago

This is great. Ireland’s greatest ever rugby player getting dumped tackled in his formative years is always worth a look, and it’s made even better when the legend himself responds to it. Irish radio DJ Declan Pierce,  who actually played in the match, posted this excellent clip of a very young Brian O’Driscoll getting taken out of it, […]

10 years ago

Back when MySpace was king. It’s hard to imagine a world without Facebook these days, but people are trying their hardest to remember just that at the moment. We’re all for it. #BeforeFacebookl is trending and is bringing us back to a time where poking someone could end up with you in hospital. Take a gander, […]

10 years ago

Strike action is taking place around Ireland. 14 of Ireland’s Institute of Technologies will be closed today as staff are protesting. RTÉ has reported the news, with employees halting their work for one day over concerns in funding cuts. While the number of IT students in Ireland has increased by a third over the last eight […]

10 years ago

JOE’s Spoiler Series… The Room. Welcome to JOE’s Film Flashback, where we take you behind the scenes of some of the finest motion pictures ever made. This is your *SPOILER ALERT* warning, no more excuses now. Ready? Then follow us as we find out all there is know about the modern day classic from 2003, The […]

10 years ago

An Irish sport app that is making serious waves at home and abroad. As part of JOE’s Start-Up series, we speak with Greg Coleman, co-founder of the Irish sport app, ClubApp. With a number of key figures on board, we spoke to Corkman Greg about the exciting future of ClubApp and the multiple major club endorsements […]

10 years ago

The Importance of Being Pep. By now you’ll have heard the news that Pep Guardiola will be replacing Manuel Pellegrini as Manchester City manager in the summer, so it was inevitable that two of the club’s biggest fans would have something to say. The former Oasis pair haven’t disappointed, with Noel posting a very, eh, […]

10 years ago

The Harry Potter spin-off looks like it’s going to be a cracker. You’ll have to wait until the end of the year for its release, but Colin Farrell’s new film has an air of brilliance about it, just from watching the preview below. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is written by J.K. Rowling […]

10 years ago

No better man to induct himself into the Hall of Fame. Conor McGregor is only five weeks away from his massive fight with Rafael dos Anjos for the UFC Lightweight Championship on March 5 at UFC 196. The Notorious isn’t lacking in the self-confidence department, we’re not sure if you’ve noticed that, so the latest tweets […]

10 years ago

A fairly incredible view. 2016 has, so far, been pretty grim on the weather front throughout Ireland, but these pictures have reminded us that every cloud really does have a silver lining. JOE reader Jonathan Scales took these amazing snaps this morning in Dundalk, Co. Louth, of Nacreous clouds. Check these stunning images out. Jonathan told […]

10 years ago

Eric Rogan fell asleep on a train track when walking home drunk. A 22-year-old man was almost killed after passing out on the tracks between Rush and Lusk railway station in North County Dublin at 12.20am. According to the Herald, disaster was only averted because the train driver spotted Eric Rogan, who was on a night out with […]

10 years ago

Good grief, this is something else. We’re not sure what’s louder here; the huge lighting strike or the reaction of the Australian lads who witness nature’s angry side. Reddit user SailorJerry95 has uploaded this short clip of a massive bolt of lightning, as the Aussies watching get an equally big surprise. This is very funny, but […]

10 years ago

This summer in Marlay Park is set to be a cracker. The Stone Roses have already been confirmed for July 9, and now Kerry band Walking on Cars will be joining Irish sensations Kodaline at Marlay Park on July 8. The Dingle natives confirmed the brilliant news on their Twitter account today. WE HAVE SOME NEWS!!! Watch […]

10 years ago

The sneaky bast*rds. We assume that all you fantastic folk immediately have all your Facebook friend requests accepted, but if you’re the type to hold off on confirming a friendship on Zuckerberg’s page, then you’re about to be found out. The Independent has reported a clever way to discover who exactly has been ignoring your friend request. […]

10 years ago

We live in a crazy world. The American presidential race is really heating up now, so, inevitably, Donald Trump is stepping up the publicity drive. With that in mind, he’ll probably be delighted with this latest stunt. As reported by the Mirror, SayItWithACondom.com and Fish Eddys have launched a set of Donald Trump condoms, which will […]

10 years ago

This has not gone down well. The world is still very much coming to terms with the passing of the legendary broadcaster Terry Wogan on Sunday, with the Irishman on the front of most newspapers this morning. One front page headline that has not been received well though is the UK Daily Star’s, whose tribute has been […]

10 years ago

He didn’t look like your average teenager, did he? Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson must have seen what John Cena did this week and decided to get in on the fun himself. Apparently, superstar wrestlers posting images of their 19-year-old selves are all the rage at the moment, and The Rock has topped it by sharing […]

10 years ago

We love how people eventually just start taking the piss here. American broadcaster Chris “Mad Dog” Russo doesn’t have that funky nickname for no reason; he’s a fairly excitable chap, y’see. “Mad Dog” wanted to know the answer to what he perceived to be an easy NFL question. When the answer didn’t arrive as simply […]

10 years ago

Which will you be watching? The linueps for The Late Late Show and Graham Norton are here, and we reckon we know which show will be attracting eyes tonight. A lot of people are getting paid today of course, but if you’re saving yourself for tomorrow night then have at this. Here are the lineups. The Late […]

10 years ago

We can barely type with the excitement. How do you eat yours? Well, now you can try out loads of different ways by testing out the brand new Creme Egg Café in Dublin. Yes, yes it is, Barack. The delicious café is set to open on Thursday, February 16th, at Lock 6 on Canal Road, […]

10 years ago

How well do you know your happy sack? Deadpool looks like it’s going to be like no other comic book movie you’ve seen in a long time, and we mean that in a good way. There has been a host of publicity doing the rounds ahead of its big release in February, and now those […]

10 years ago

Prepare to be thrown all over the shop by that wind. You’ve probably noticed by now that Storm Gertrude hit overnight and has affected the power of thousands of homes and businesses. Status Yellow warnings remain in place for counties such as Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo until midday today, with winds expected at about […]

10 years ago