Good man, Kanye. Say what you want about Kanye West, but the guy is borderline genius when it comes to self-promotion. The Waves star (have you heard that he has a new album out?!) shocked many by claiming that he is $53 million in debt. I write this to you my brothers while still 53 […]

10 years ago

We want pretty much everything in this picture. Pizza is often a popular choice for many couples on Valentine’s Day, but we think that this fella has nailed it for single folk. According to Mashable, Reddit user milez1305 posted this image of their friend on Valentine’s Day, turning more or less everything around him into a […]

10 years ago

If you thought season one was good, well… Daredevil is one of the most watched shows on Netflix, all thanks to its incredible level of intensity. Well, it’s safe to say that fans will love this trailer for season two. The Man Without Fear has Frank Castle to contend with this time around, as well as […]

10 years ago

Paddy’s Day plans for Dubliners could be seriously disrupted. Luas employees are adding two more days to their recent strike action, including March 8 and St. Patrick’s Day. RTÉ has broken the news, with staff looking for pay increases between 8 – 53%; a figure seen as too high by their employer, Transdev. Bad news […]

10 years ago

“We’ll overcharge you”. The lads behind Foil, Arms and Hog have been flying it lately with some brilliant sketches, and they’ve hit the nail on the head again here with another cracker. This time, the trio have targeted the subject of cheesy and poorly produced adverts, particularly those ads that are starring and written by […]

10 years ago

We expected this reaction. Ricky Gervais is usually quick to defend the controversial, especially after his recent hosting of the Golden Globes, and now he’s doing so for a peer. You may have heard by now that Stephen Fry has quit Twitter after he offended a host of people at the BAFTA awards when joking […]

10 years ago

50% of the positions will be in the pharmaceutical industry. There will be 600 jobs created in Dublin, Cork, Tipperary, and Carlow by the end of the year. RTÉ has reported the fantastic news, which will see pharmaceutical company MSD create 200 jobs in total; 110 in Carlow, 50 in Cork and 40 in Tipperary. The jobs will […]

10 years ago

Oh to be single on Valentine’s Day. Like New Years Eve, Valentine’s Day puts a horrendous amount of pressure on people to make plans. If you couldn’t be arsed though, then the current #SingleLifeIn3Words trend should fit your bill nicely. We all know someone who fits under this category. Take a gander… #SingleLifeIn3Words GAA before […]

10 years ago

Wow. In Dublin around Paddy’s Day this year? Then you’re in serious luck, because Kodaline and Walking on Cars will be performing… and it will be absolutely free of charge. On March 16, the two huge Irish bands will play at The Academy as part of the Jameson Bow St. Sessions. Other acts, like Little […]

10 years ago

This truly interesting man will no longer take your guff. He’s had it with everyone now, especially you. The former Liverpool and Manchester United striker has taken to Twitter to voice his utter displeasure at what he perceives to be slanderous remarks made about him. Apparently, the BT pundit did not back Gary Neville to be the […]

10 years ago

He’s so hot right now. You can’t look left or right without seeing something about Bruce Springsteen at the moment, and he can’t enough of Dublin, which is great. He’s everywhere and now you’re about to get a whole lot more of him in the shape of his brand new autobiography; ‘Born To Run’. Bruce […]

10 years ago

Beautiful. The country may be in a perpetual state of freeze at present, but it’s videos like these that remind us of just how beautiful Ireland is. JOE reader Dean Tobin, of ProDrone.ie, created this stunning clip of Howth in Dublin from above and the footage is breathtaking. This is the type of stuff you see in […]

10 years ago

Yes, you read that headline correctly. The last person you’d expect to find someone missing for over three decades is the person themselves… but that’s exactly what has happened in Ontario, Canada. Image via North American Missing Person Network According to The Record, Edgar Latulip, who had a developmental difficulty, had been missing since he was […]

10 years ago

JOE’s very own Carl Kinsella will be joining Ryan Tubridy. Normally we’re impartial when it comes to reporting on The Late Late Show v Graham Norton, but this week our bias is very much with Tubs. That’s because JOE’s very own Carl Kinsella will be on the Valentine’s special of The Late Late Show. Safe […]

10 years ago

Milhouse as a fugitive will always be a favourite. We’re fairly sure that, even now, nothing compares to The Simpsons in its glory days – the 90s – and a massive reason for that was its regular and excellent movie references. Vimeo user cgmzz has created this masterpiece of all the times that Homer and the […]

10 years ago

Don’t you dare put those jackets away. For the love of God February, will you please just warm up a little bit. Met Éireann has reported the weather for the weekend, with Friday set to be largely cloudy but mostly dry, with temperatures ranging from 4 to 9 degrees. Saturday looks like it’s going to […]

10 years ago

Hundreds of Berkeley properties have water or moisture damage. The housing authority of the City of Berkeley have reported that 18% – over 400 hundred – properties are officially unsafe. According to RTÉ, compulsory building inspections have come into place since the Berkeley tragedy last summer. However, more properties in the area may actually fit into the […]

10 years ago

We can’t wait for March 25. Many people had reservations when Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was announced, but after seeing this latest trailer, it looks like it’s going to be quality. With Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill reprising his role as Superman, the blockbuster movie looks in good hands, along with […]

10 years ago

Taoiseach Enda Kenny made the announcement today. 175 jobs are to be created over the next five years in Lochrea in Galway by Ireland’s largest indigenous pharmaceuticals manufacturer – Chanelle Group. Taoiseach Enda Kenny was in Galway today to make the announcement, which will see Chanelle invest €70 million that will help develop Lochrea’s headquarters. In Loughrea, […]

10 years ago

This is mad. RAG (Raise and Give) Week takes place across Ireland next week, and while many universities have strict rules in place, certain shops are cashing in on the big week. That’s definitely the case for Whittys Mace in Caherdavin in Limerick, where JOE reader Anthony Browne spotted this frankly ridiculous offer on their Facebook […]

10 years ago

Joe Schmidt has named a strong side to play France. The Kearney brothers and Sean O’Brien have been named in the Irish team which travels to France this weekend, but the injured Simon Zebo and Keith Earls haven’t made it. Here's the Ireland team to play @FFRugby on Saturday #RBS6Nations #ShoulderToShoulder pic.twitter.com/BUM80aTZhR — Irish Rugby […]

10 years ago

A man of many talents. As well as being a brilliant musician, Ed Sheeran also comes across as a pretty cool cat, even more so after this. The ‘Thinking Out Loud’ star put his guitar and dulcet tones aside on French site Clique TV and instead paid homage to the legendary rapper, Eminem. This is […]

10 years ago

We like showers as much as the next man, but this is mad altogether. Finding a place to live in Dublin is notoriously difficult right now, so you’ll probably have to compromise your preferences when looking. This place, though, would take a lot of wiggle room. JOE reader Paul Dilleen found this while browsing Daft.ie and sent it […]

10 years ago

A lot of fines for a lot of misdemeanors in UCC. Next week is RAG (Raise and Give) Week in a lot of Irish third level institutions, aka. many students’ favourite week of the year. We’ve already seen the strict rules put in place for IT Carlow students, and the guidelines laid out for their UCC […]

10 years ago

The video for ‘Cherry Wine’ will be a must watch. The two main stars of music and movies in Ireland – Saoirse Ronan and Hozier – are to come together in the video for Hozier’s new song, ‘Cherry Wine’, which highlights domestic abuse. Saoirse Ronan to star in Hozier’s new video highlighting violence against women. […]

10 years ago

A great start to a fascinating documentary. The first episode of 1916 aired last night on RTÉ One and proved to be a really interesting watch. Part one of the three-episode series focused on the build-up to the Easter Rising and the impact that these events had abroad, especially in the heavily Irish-populated New York. […]

10 years ago

Unbelievable. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will now play an extra night in Croke Park, on Sunday, May 29. Aiken Promotions have confirmed the fantastic news on their Twitter account this morning. EXTRA DATE ADDED & ON SALE NOW! @springsteen & The E Street Band @CrokePark Sun 29 May https://t.co/w5bLJBahTS pic.twitter.com/Bi7k8Urgep — Aiken Promotions […]

10 years ago

We love this. We don’t know if you’re aware that Gerry Adams, as in the leader of Sinn Féin, has released a book based on his tweets. No, seriously. In fairness, what ever you think about his politics, he’s not half bad on Twitter, as we saw in his reaction to that Pierce Brosnan lookalike picture. […]

10 years ago

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts I & II to be released this year. You may have thought that your days of being engrossed the world of Harry and friends were over, but 2016 is your lucky year. The script for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts I & II, which will be taking […]

10 years ago

Combining Dubsmash and face morphing in very creative way. It’s hard to be original on Snapchat anymore, but if you confidently Dubsmash your way through a few absolute classics while looking very strange at the same time, you’re going to stand out. That’s exactly what JOE reader Dwaine Fogarty, from Faugheen, Carrick on Suir in Tipperary, […]

10 years ago

Terrifying. This video of a couple in France has gone viral, after a barrage of waves overpowered the elderly couple. What starts off as a lighthearted video quickly takes a turn and it is actually quite difficult to watch, because for a few seconds it looks like the pair are in serious trouble. Take a look. […]

10 years ago

He’s some man all the same. This is great timing on Ryan Reynolds’ part, because we just wrote about 10 reasons why we love the Deadpool star. He’s on the money again here, after sharing this really kind story on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon about a superfan of Deadpool. The girl in question just had […]

10 years ago

“Should not drink alcohol during pregnancy… oh shit!” The funny guys and gals at Facts are back with another great Irish video. This time, our peers are tasting American craft beer. JOE has dabbled in a craft beer or two from across the Atlantic in our time and we were all about it, but it’s […]

10 years ago

Some tune. We’re big fans of The Late Late Show with James Corden, especially his brilliant series of Carpool Karaokes, so when our very own Glen Hansard was on the show, we were naturally delighted. The Frames and The Commitments legend didn’t disappoint, performing a haunting version of ‘Winning Streak’ from his album, Didn’t He […]

10 years ago

This looks genuinely interesting. If ever you wanted to know more about our famous history, then RTÉ’s new documentary, 1916, is for you. Narrated by Liam Neeson, who so memorably starred in Michael Collins, the first episode in a three-part series kicks-off tonight at 9.35 on RTÉ One, and looks at the impact that the […]

10 years ago

Great stuff. The country is just about coming to terms with Paul O’Connell’s retirement. Kind words have been flowing in, from his nearest and dearest, and this latest tribute is bound to make the great man smile. JOE reader James O’Donovan, a caricature artist from Clonakilty Cork, has created this absolutely fantastic drawing of the iconic former […]

10 years ago

Those figures make for sweet reading. Enterprise Ireland are supporting the creation of 1,500 jobs over the next three years in 105 ‘high potential start-up’ (HPSUs) companies. RTÉ has reported the fantastic news on the back of the Enterprise Ireland Start-Up Investor Day, where research conducted by Amárach Research, on behalf of Enterprise Ireland, showed that 90% […]

10 years ago

This is seriously, seriously slick. Time-lapse videos of Irish cities are always impressive, but when it’s put to the intro music of House of Cards, well, you’re onto a winner there. This time-lapse was originally created by Irishman Darragh O’Doherty, with Snollygoster Productions putting together this latest Frank Underwood-inspired version. With our own General Election just around […]

10 years ago

This has not gone down well. Kanye West really needs to get off that fence more and say what he really thinks. The self-proclaimed Great One has been trying his best to offend a lot of people lately (it’s almost like he has an album coming out) and this tweet in relation to his stance […]

10 years ago

Legitimately beautiful. Some parts of the country woke up to snow this morning, but you’d be hard pressed to find a sight as beautiful as this one in Gosford Forest Park in Armagh. JOE reader Michael McElhone took a couple of photos of a group of red deer in the spacious park, famous for its rare breed […]

10 years ago

This is very unsettling at first glance. The internet is getting stranger and stranger, or maybe it’s just people’s very, eh, unique talents that actually are. JOE reader Eric Keane, from Lixnaw in Kerry, is working over in Perth and sent us this short but sweet clip of his friend, Daniel, sounding exactly, and we mean […]

10 years ago

A handy and long overdue addition. The phenomenal popularity of Instagram continues apace, so it’s no surprise that the app is about to implement an update for users that have more that one account. MTV has reported that a single Instagram user will now be able to run multiple accounts at the same time, rather […]

10 years ago

We expected a good one and we haven’t been let down. It’s been a sad day for Irish sport with Paul O’Connell announcing his retirement, and the tributes have been plentiful in supply. The great man had his own say on the decision this morning, and we imagine he’s happy that a former teammate and […]

10 years ago

Both men look in great shape. UFC 196 is just around the corner, where The Notorious will look to add the Lightweight belt to his Featherweight crown when he takes on Rafael dos Anjos on March 5. Last week, we shared UFC’s official promo, and this one from MMA Junkie is just as slick, in a different […]

10 years ago

That lion looks quite sombre next to that sign. To be fair, it’s been a sombre today for sport in general following the Paul O’Connell news, and that seems to have spread to the new Premier League logo. This is the design, as of 2016/17. Image via Sky Sports The fresh badge will come into play […]

10 years ago

What a man. Irish rugby hero and all round icon Paul O’Connell announced his retirement from all forms of rugby today. The Munster and Ireland hero, whose move to Toulon never got going following an international career-ending injury picked up at last year’s World Cup, has taken medical advice and reluctantly called time on his […]

10 years ago

The Irish legend has been forced to call it quits. Irish rugby great Paul O’Connell has announced his retirement from all forms of rugby. The former Ireland captain retired from international duty after last year’s World Cup, but he has now called time on his career full stop. O’Connell has released this statement following the […]

10 years ago

The national average rent between October and December was €979. Nationwide rent rose by an average of 9% in 2015, according to a report by Daft.ie. It turns out that rent inflation has impacted counties outside of Dublin the most, but the capital is particularly suffering from from a lack of renting availability. Cork city […]

10 years ago

This is an actual presidential campaign. By now, Donald Trump has gone far beyond parody. In fact, the best thing you can say is that he really doesn’t seem to care what people think… which is funny, for a presidential candidate. Speaking in New Hampshire about Ted Cruz – the Texas Senator who actually just […]

10 years ago

The tragedy has occurred near Bad Aibling in south-east Germany. It has been reported this morning that that two trains have collided between Rosenheim and Holzkirchen in Germany, killing several and injuring over a hundred. The crash happened at about 6am Irish time, with the German news agency DPA saying that one of the trains derailed in the […]

10 years ago