Video footage of the attack went viral on social media. Five individuals have been charged in relation to an incident of assault that took place in Offaly last week. The incident took place in the Arden View residential estate in Tullamore on Wednesday, 6 July. Captured footage of the assault quickly went viral on social […]

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“He didn’t like that word. He didn’t like it at all.” Last weekend brought the sad passing of Tony Sirico, who was best known for his tremendous portrayal of Paulie Walnuts in revered crime saga The Sopranos. Tributes quickly poured in for the actor, who was 79 at the time of his death, with co-stars […]

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Big prizes look set to be won even if the €230 million jackpot goes a-begging… The largest-ever jackpot in a EuroMillions draw looms over us like the beaming sun itself, which has curiously gone away after a couple of days of making its presence felt. But I digress. We’re here to talk about money, not […]

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How does two years in Dubai sound? An award-winning bar based in Dubai is after Irish people for an “all expenses paid” job opportunity ahead of its forthcoming season. The Irish Village bar and restaurant is seeking 10 to 15 new members of staff to work in waitering and bartending roles. The positions available are […]

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Is it too hot for movies? It just might be, you know. And yet we carry on regardless, sifting through the TV listings to see what’s on this Monday evening, 11 July. With that in mind, let’s take a look… Lethal Weapon 2 – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm The second one. Commando – Film4 […]

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A new list ranks the capital on the lower end of the very best in the world, but the people are sound. Hey, remember a few weeks ago when renowned travel bible Lonely Planet threw Dublin under the bus? If you missed it, a feature that was originally published in March was updated to reflect […]

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Gardaí previously stated they had been keeping an open mind regarding the investigation. Two people have been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Lisa Thompson, whose body was found in unexplained circumstances earlier this year. Shortly before 3.30pm on Tuesday 10 May, Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of the […]

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The no confidence vote is imminent. Despite facing a vote of no confidence, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has proved quite bullish since opposition rival Mary Lou McDonald announced her party’s plans to challenge the current administration. On Tuesday, the vote will take place in Dáil Éireann – read our in-depth explainer of how we got to […]

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Can you ace the METALLICA ROUND? Hello. It’s that time of the week again. It’s JOE Music Quiz time. This week, we have a round on current events in the music world. We have another round where you get some information about a famous musician and you have to identify who they are. And, in […]

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Can you get every single question right? Hello there. Long time no see. Missed you. But enough about this increasing, strangely exciting connection we share with one another – you’re here for another reliably tricky JOE General Knowledge Quiz. 15 questions. Three minutes. One tough challenge. If the quiz isn’t displaying for you below, please […]

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Man, it’s a hot one. Hot out there today. And it’s only going to get hotter in the days ahead. You don’t want none of that, right? Nah. You want movies. On TV. Here’s how it looks on Friday, 8 July… Daddy’s Home – E4 – 9pm You bet he is! Daredevil – Film4 – […]

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The incident took place last summer. A worker for Irish Rail had a very lucky escape following an encounter with a train travelling at 142 kilometres per hour, according to a report carried out by Railway Accident Investigation Unit Ireland (RAIU). On Wednesday, 21 July, 2021, an Iarnród Éireann’s Chief Civil Engineer’s (CCE) Department employee […]

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“I know of plenty of situations where people recorded Gardaí and the Gardaí weren’t shown up in a good light.” Michael Healy-Rae has argued that members of An Garda Síochána should be afforded more protection in relation to members of the public recording videos of personnel while on-duty. The Independent Kerry TD raised a debate […]

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“Boris Johnson’s interaction with Ireland has been wholly negative,” said Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald. Though he didn’t actually utter the words ‘I’m resigning’, Boris Johnson is set to step down as UK Prime Minister following a week of intense pressure. On Thursday afternoon, the under-fire PM made a statement outside 10 Downing Street, […]

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A witness appeal has been issued. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the discharge of a firearm in Offaly earlier this week. At approximately 11.30pm on Tuesday night (5 July), Gardaí received reports that a number of shots had been fired at a property in Oakview, Clara. No injuries were reported as a result of […]

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It follows the individual’s arrest in 2020. A woman has been formally charged by Gardaí in relation to an investigation focusing on the misappropriation of funds at a Credit Union over a seven-year period. The woman, who is aged in her 60s, misappropriated funds to the amount of €1.2 million between the years of 2009 […]

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“I know that I did not break any law, do anything corrupt or even self-interested. That is now clear to any fair-minded person.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has accused his political rivals of exploiting his recent ‘leak’ scandal for the purposes of political gain while once again maintaining his innocence in the strongest of terms. On […]

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A nostalgia-fuelled quiz for you. Hey kids, remember Hey Arnold! Of course you do. The artful cartoon ran from 1996 until 2004, throwing a couple of films in for good measure. Many characters populated the cult favourite, and so we’re going to test your knowledge of them today. Can you pick 10 of them out […]

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Dublin Airport Authority says that the current “ultra-low” passenger charge is “unsustainable” if the airport wants to move forward. A price hike for passengers at Dublin Airport is looming on the horizon as the capital’s airport looks to the future and an expansion plan to the tune of almost €2.5 billion. Dublin Airport Authority (daa) […]

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Metro boomin’. The sky is blue. Water is wet. MetroLink is in development. Ireland’s much-vaunted ambitious transport plan is back in the news on Tuesday (5 July) as yet another green light flashes, signalling the Government’s intention to make its “transformative” project a reality. First announced under the name of Metro Dublin all the way […]

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How was it for you? Dublin Airport has been in the news quite a bit so far throughout 2022, and not always for the best reasons. Last week – and this week, so far at least – saw a fresh spate of air travel-based chaos in the form of numerous cancellations as a result of […]

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At least 24 people have been hospitalised. Police in the US state of Illinois are responding to an active shooter situation as of Monday evening following an incident during a Fourth of July parade that has left at least six people dead and a further two dozen hospitalised. The mass shooting took place during the […]

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You know the one. It’s the fourth of July, so that must mean that tonight’s movies on TV are nothing but wall-to-wall American patriotism, right? Wrong! There is at least one very obvious/sensible selection, though. Let’s see how it all looks, shall we? Made in America – Film4 – 6.45pm Ted Danson and Whoopi Goldberg […]

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It’s crunch time. Welcome, welcome to a most mouth-watering quiz. The name of the game is crisps. Specifically, brands of crisps with their packets subject to some pain-staking visual distortion. In other words? There are 10 crisp packets below with the logos blurred out. All you need to do is pick the right one from […]

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Three men are being sought by Gardaí in connection with the incident. A man has suffered serious injuries following a home invasion that took place in Carlow over the weekend. The incident, referred to An Garda Síochána as an aggravated burglary, took place on Saturday (2 July) in Graiguecullen. At approximately 11pm, a man in […]

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Are you not entertained? Hello to you, dearest quiz enthusiast. It’s time for us to once more unleash a tough general knowledge quiz upon you – and this one is pretty darn tricky, if we do say so ourselves. Sure, there’s a couple of ‘gimmes’ in there but that’s really more to lull you into […]

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Can you be number one in JOE Music Quiz one-one-one? It’s that time again, gang. Time to test yourself with 15 music-themed questions. This week, you have a round on current events, a round on Westlife in honour of their upcoming Aviva Stadium gig, and a round in which we give you some unique information […]

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News! Movies! Music! TV! Sport! How much have you been paying attention so far this year? We’re at the midway point of 2022 and so it’s time to test you on just how well you’ve been tuned into the year so far. This quiz consists of 30 multiple choice questions broken into six categories, namely […]

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A boost for those availing of parental leave. Irish people taking parental leave may now avail of seven weeks of paid Parent’s Leave and Benefit under new Government measures that have officially come into play as of Friday, 1 July. Parent’s Benefit is payable to parents who take leave from work. It is available in […]

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Very sad news. A teenager has died following a fatal road collision that took place in Kildare on Wednesday, 29 June. The collision occurred at approximately 11.55am on Aghards Road in Cellbridge. The pedestrian, a male in his teens, was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown following the incident, but later passed away as a result of […]

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A woman has been arrested in connection with the incident. A cyclist has been seriously injured following a hit-and-run incident that took place in Limerick on Thursday, 30 June. Shortly after 7.15pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted after the cyclist was discovered on the R522 between Drumcolliher and Feohanagh near Newcastle West. The cyclist, […]

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A difficult week for air travel in Ireland continues. Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel another batch of flights as a difficult week for the airline continues as a result of a Covid-19 outbreak amongst its staff. On Sunday, 13 Aer Lingus flights to and from Dublin Airport were cancelled due to both the […]

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Varadkar says the UK government “has not been even-handed” in its treatment of the Northern Ireland Protocol. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has declared that relationships between Irish and UK ministers have never been as poor as they are now, at least as far as his own “political lifetime” is concerned. Speaking on The View on BBC […]

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The Green Party leader said he doesn’t agree with rivals calling for an immediate Budget, however. Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said that he would not be opposed to this year’s Budget taking place earlier than its planned October date. However, the Minister rejected calls from […]

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It follows the cancellation of 13 flights by the airline last weekend. Aer Lingus cancelled 12 flights on Wednesday (29 June) following an outbreak of Covid-19 cases among its staff. The airline had previously cancelled 13 flights to and from Dublin Airport on Sunday, citing “system pressures” caused by air traffic controller strike action and […]

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A series of search operations targeted an East European crime outfit operating in Ireland. Classic cars, a Tesla vehicle and high-price watches are among the most eye-catching items seized by An Garda Síochána following a multi-county raid operation carried out on Wednesday, 29 June. The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) conducted searches in Kildare, Waterford, Laois […]

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The Dublin Airport Authority is treating the measure as an emergency last resort scenario. Following news on Tuesday afternoon that the Defence Forces are on standby for deployment at Dublin Airport to assist with ongoing management issues, the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) has moved to provide quick clarification on the matter. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan […]

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The man has appeared in court. A man has been arrested in relation to the murder of Nora Sheehan that took place in Cork 41 years ago. Sheehan, who was 54 years old at the time of her death, was found in Innishannon on 12 June, 1981 – almost one week after she disappeared. The […]

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The incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday morning. A teenager is in critical condition following a single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred in Cork on Tuesday, 28 June. The incident took place at approximately 12.20am on the R586 Dunmanway Road in Dromovane, Enniskeane when the vehicle left the road and hit trees […]

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Social Justice Ireland is calling for major changes. The minimum wage in Ireland should increase to just under €13, while social welfare ought to significantly rise, according to the assessment of an independent think-tank. Social Justice Ireland (SJI) argues that the forthcoming Budget, due in October, must address the current cost of living challenges faced […]

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Be advised. So much for summer, it’s time for yet another round of rainfall. That’s the message from Met Éireann on Monday morning (27 June) as three separate Status Yellow warnings come into play, with five counties affected. According to the national forecaster, spells of heavy rain are set for Galway, Mayo, Kerry, Cork and Waterford. All three […]

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Reid said it is “the hardest decision he had ever made” during his career. CEO of the Health Service Executive of Ireland Paul Reid will step down from his role later year this year, the HSE has confirmed. In a statement issued on Monday morning (27 June), Reid said that he made the call “with […]

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The airline cited strike action and an outbreak of Covid cases among staff as reasons for the disruption. Aer Lingus has issued an apology following the cancellation of multiple flights at Dublin Airport on Sunday (26 June). The airline pointed to “system pressures” after 13 flights to and from the capital were shelved due to […]

3 years ago

100% here and you’ve earned our respect… It’s time for another JOE General Knowledge Quiz. 15 questions in front of you with just three minutes on the clock to get it all done. Do you believe in you? I believe in you. Go! If the quiz isn’t working properly below, hit this link instead.

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Bright lights, big quizzy… It’s time for another JOE Music Quiz. Three rounds as always – one on current events, one on general knowledge and one sandwich in between all about pop-punk bands in honour of Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer finally pitching up to Dublin a little under three years after they […]

3 years ago

Let us quiz. Hello there. You know what this is all about – it’s time once again to test your general knowledge skills so let’s do it to it before it does it to us, shall we? 15 questions. Three minutes. One tricky quiz. If the tricky quiz isn’t displaying for you below, simply click […]

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The Finance Minister has admitted that a Europe-wide recession is a risk, though he’s sounded a note of optimism. Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has acknowledged the dreaded ‘R’ word as a grim forecast for the economy of Ireland – and wider Europe – comes into focus. Donohoe was speaking in his capacity as President […]

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The fugitives posed a risk to local communities. Gardaí have made a string of individual arrests following a days-long operation targeting wanted fugitives that posed a considerable risk to local communities in Ireland. Between Tuesday and Thursday of this week, the Extradition Unit at the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation conducted the operation, ultimately […]

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F R I D A Y. Hey kids, it’s Friday. The weekend is here. So too are many movies on the TV for your viewing pleasure or indifference. The choice, truly, is yours. Here’s how it looks on Friday, 24 June… Transformers: The Last Knight – Film4 – 5.55pm The fifth one. Kingsman: The Golden […]

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Rowling’s spokesperson has called the prank “distasteful”. Controversial wizard enthusiast J.K. Rowling fell victim to a very modern prank when she was tricked into believing she was in conversation with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. In actual fact, Rowling was speaking with a pair of Russian pranksters; comedy duo Vovan and Lexus, who have considerable form […]

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