Let’s quiz again, like we did last summer… It is still summer, though. Might not feel like it right now. Depends on the day and the conditions thereof, really! But look, you’re not here for an Irish weather quiz, are you? Wait, are you? If you are, there’s one right here. As for the JOE Music […]

3 years ago

Give it all you’ve got! It’s time to get down to the sacred practice of quizzing. You know how this works by now. It’s a general knowledge quiz! 15 questions for you here, with three minutes on the clock. Let’s go. If the quiz isn’t displaying for you below, refresh the page or click here. […]

3 years ago

A huge headliner for one of the biggest names in music. Harry Styles, man of the hour, is having a major moment right now, given the sheer supernova level of his fame and the numbers he racks up on streaming services. The man is a superstar, and a superstar needs the biggest of gigs, right? […]

3 years ago

Very sad news. A woman has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Cork on Friday, 26 August. At approximately 10.30am on Friday morning, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a single-vehicle collision that took place on St Mary’s Road in Midleton. The driver and sole occupant of the car, a woman aged […]

3 years ago

Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler talks Bono, Bowie, Cohen, The Clash and, but of course, Electric Picnic 2005… Win Butler, frontman of enduring cinematic Canadian outfit Arcade Fire, is no stranger to blockbuster moments. Take, for example, his near-miss with the late, legendary Leonard Cohen. Many moons ago, the younger Butler saw Cohen strolling along […]

3 years ago

“These sorts of incidents can occur at ceremonial events where Defence Forces personnel are standing to attention for prolonged periods of time.” An Irish Defence Forces soldier is recovering after appearing to faint and collapse during a televised speech by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Sunday (21 August). A ceremony to mark the centenary of the […]

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An investigation has been opened. Gardaí are investigating “all circumstances” following the recovery of the body of a man from the Royal Canal in Dublin. The body was taken from the water of the canal at Ballybough Bridge on Sunday afternoon (21 August) at approximately 12.30pm. The deceased was later removed from the scene and […]

3 years ago

“You have no idea what loss is.” Highly-anticipated Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon premiered overnight on HBO Max – no spoilers, don’t worry! – so now is clearly as good a time as any to put out a highlight reel of what the show’s parent network has on offer. Among the projects […]

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Can you stay in time with our drummer round? Hello and welcome to another JOE Music Quiz! Three rounds as ever but for the first time in quite some time, we have done away with the ‘current events’ round. Why? Just a ‘whim’ thing, really. It will return. But for now… You have a round […]

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You won’t get full marks here. Back at it once more with a JOE General Knowledge Quiz. 15 questions and just 180 seconds to tackle them all. Deep breath. Have faith. Go for the gold. If the quiz isn’t displaying below, click here instead. If you’re after more quizzes, we have a LOT of them […]

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“Here was Trump, who instructed people to commit acts of violence, and he was pointing the finger at me and saying I was responsible for the death.” Alec Baldwin has expressed his fears that supporters of former US President Donald Trump would target him for a fatal assault following the Rust shooting incident that took […]

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F R I D A Y. Hey guys, it’s Friday. Time to see what movies are available to watch on the ‘ol television – new televisions also apply – on the evening of Friday, 19 August… Lethal Weapon – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm The very first one. Second Act – Virgin Media One – […]

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“Everyone has a right to live safely.” A little under 500 hate crimes were recorded in Ireland throughout the year 2021, according to new statistics released by An Garda Síochána. In total, 448 hate crimes and hate-related incidents – the latter classified as “non-crime” – were recorded in 2021; breaking down to 389 hate crimes […]

3 years ago

Tate has attracted major criticism for his comments about women. Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has officially been banned from Instagram and Facebook after parent company Meta deemed he was violating its policies. It follows a Twitter ban for the former Big Brother contestant and kick-boxer, who has attracted significant criticism for his comments about women. […]

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You don’t see that every day, do you? Michael Collins is coming back to the big screen, thanks to an interesting ally. Neil Jordan’s acclaimed biopic of the Irish revolutionary will live again at Omniplex cinemas throughout the country following a team-up between the cinema chain and the Fine Gael party. The event will mark […]

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A name has been selected, but it needs your approval… And that auld triangle went jiiiiiiiiiiiingle-jaaaaaaaaaaaangle, all along the banks of the Royal Canaaaaaaaaaaaaal. A classic, no doubt. And a storied part of Dublin’s fair city, of course. But let’s talk about a very specific adjacent fixture – the bridge that crosses said canal. Dublin […]

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Tragic news. An infant has died following a collision with a jeep in Roscommon on Friday, 19 August. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the fatal road traffic collision that took place near Ballinagare shortly after 9am on Friday morning. The infant, a male, received treatment at the scene but was later pronounced […]

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The incident took place on Wednesday night. A man has been arrested following the armed robbery of a premises in Dublin earlier this week. At approximately 8.15pm on Wednesday (17 August), a lone male entered a shop on Kimmage Road Lower and threatened staff with a knife, demanding the contents of the registers in the […]

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The musician and actor found fame in the early 2000s. Darius Campbell Danesh, who shot to fame following his appearance on Pop Idol, has died suddenly at the age of 41. Danesh was found dead in his apartment in America on Tuesday (15 August), according to a statement released by his family shared by BBC […]

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A mix of movies to kick-start your week. It’s Monday. It’s raining. It’s Movies on TV. Here’s how it looks on Monday, 15 August… Fire Down Below – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm Living personification of empathy itself Steven Seagal challenges pollution-themed terrorism. The Princess – Sky Showcase – 9pm Documentary on the life and […]

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An investigation has been opened. An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body of a woman in unexplained circumstances in Kerry on Monday, 15 August. At approximately 1.15pm, the body of a woman aged in her 70s was found in a residential property in Ardshanavooly, Killarney. At the time of writing on […]

3 years ago

From everyday occurrences to iconic moments in Irish weather history – it’s time to heat things up… Hello there. En route to the office today I was hit with an out-of-nowhere blast of cruel, treacherous rain. Minutes upon landing, soaked to the bone, blistering sun smashed into view outside my window, mocking every fibre of […]

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Know a kid who wants to steal the show? Late Late Toy Show enthusiasts, assemble. The next edition of the festive TV institution is but a handful of months away at this stage, and as such it’s time to get into that most exciting of activities – admin! That’s right; the application process to get […]

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Man, it’s a hot one – so we’ve got a heatwave round for you… Hello there, dearest JOE Music Quiz enthusiast. It is a pleasure to command your attention for another music-themed challenge. As ever, you will face three rounds. The first round centres on current events in music. The second round is a heatwave […]

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12 out of 15 would be respectable here. 15 out of 15, though? That’s the stuff of legends, mate. It’s time yet again for a reliably tricky and notoriously difficult – okay, a few of these are easy because we like to have balance in this life – JOE General Knowledge Quiz! Three minutes on […]

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“They never seem to be for anything, only against everything,” said Healy-Rae of people who object to placing a goat into a cage in the middle of a heatwave and hauling it into the air. Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae has lashed out at those who take issue with the Puck Fair in his native Kerry, […]

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A man has been arrested. A woman has died following a fatal assault that took place in Meath on Friday morning, 12 August. Gardaí responded to a call of an unresponsive woman at a house in the Rathmore area of Athboy in the early hours of Friday. National Ambulance Service personnel also attended the scene. […]

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A big boost. Major US healthcare company Abbot Laboratories is set to significantly expand its operations with the creation of 1,000 new jobs in two Irish counties. Kilkenny and Donegal are in the frame as part of an overall €440 million investment, with a brand new greenfield manufacturing plant set for the former and a […]

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Not sure that’s an adjective but some of these look nice, in fairness… Nothing beats cruising in the cool summer breeze on an endless open road with all of your stresses in the rear-view mirror, am I right? Truthfully, I have no idea as I don’t drive. Sure looks cool in movies and that sort […]

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“We are saddened beyond words.” Darryl Hunt, long-time bassist with The Pogues, has died at the age of 72. The band confirmed Hunt’s passing on Tuesday afternoon in a short statement shared on social media, noting: “We are saddened beyond words. Our Darryl passed away yesterday afternoon in London. Darryl Gatwick Hunt 04/05/1950 – 08/08/2022.” […]

3 years ago

Step up to the microphone and scream it loud… It’s the JOE MUSIC QUIZ~! Oh baby. Yes yes, it’s time for another tricky music-focused quiz. 15 questions await across three rounds; one on current events, one on The Spice Girls, and one on general knowledge. Now go!

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15 out of 15 is possible here… but only if you’re good. Roll up, roll up – it’s JOE General Knowledge Quiz time. We’ve gone pretty pop culture heavy on this one, so if you’re into the entertainment world it should be a breeze. Or maybe you’ll freeze up and the three-minute time limit will […]

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Two people have been arrested. Gardaí have seized almost €8.5 million worth of cocaine following an operation carried out in several counties on Thursday, 4 August. It is understood that a private plane was used to transport the drugs into the country. As a result of ongoing investigations targeting drug-related organised crime activity under Operation […]

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A major change. Lidl Ireland is set to remove the mandatory retirement age clause for its employees, allowing for the opportunity to continue working beyond the age of 65. The German-owned supermarket chain is touting itself as the first company in Ireland to do away with the clause, which will be officially introduced in the […]

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A man and a woman died after getting into difficulty in the water at Ballybunion beach on Thursday. Local residents have spoken of their shock and upset following the deaths of two people in Kerry on Thursday evening (4 August). At approximately 6pm on Thursday, Gardaí and emergency services including the Irish Coast Guard were […]

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“What I did to those families was wrong. But I didn’t do it on purpose.” Alex Jones, host of controversial far-right American news service Infowars, has been ordered to pay $4.1 million in damages over repeated conspiracy claims that the Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax. It had been argued that Jones, 48, had […]

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One to watch with your favourite sibling. Right. Apart from true crime documentaries and increasingly throwaway blockbusters with extravagant budgets, Netflix is pretty well-established as a go-to destination for reality and dating shows. Love Is Blind was a huge hit. The understated and underrated Dating Around deserves another season so can we commission that one, […]

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One county recorded a decline of over 30%, while another just 1.4%. The amount of pubs in Ireland has decreased by a considerable amount in the past couple of decades, per a new study carried out by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI). According to the report, there are now 1,829 less pubs in […]

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Don’t get caught out. Be warned – fake money is out there, waiting for you to be tricked into using it. Gardaí have issued a warning to the public following an investigation into the circulation of counterfeit €2 coins that saw a number of searches carried out in Dublin at the end of July. During […]

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“There is nothing whatsoever wrong with it.” Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae has argued in favour of the continued practice of hare coursing in Ireland, putting forward the argument that it’s actually quite humane. Animal rights activists have reacted strongly to the granting of a licence for hare coursing to carry on into 2023, calling for […]

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Woodstock ’99 revisited in all its ultra-grim glory… Upon the release of Netflix’s 2019 documentary on the jaw-dropping fiasco that was Fyre Festival, we described it as “the first great horror film” of that year. And it really was peer-through-your-fingers stuff at times. We do love a festival though, don’t we? Complete and total disaster […]

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All aboard… Good news for those who prefer their travel of a sea-faring nature; a new ferry route from Rosslare to Dunkirk is set to be made available for passengers this week. In January of 2021, pan-European ferry company DFDS began operating on the route, though it was reserved exclusively for freight services. Now, that’s […]

3 years ago

Thorpe was asked to repeat the oath, which she did… with a notable level of sarcasm. A new senator in Australia caused a stir during her formal swearing-in ceremony as she strayed from the script in order to label Queen Elizabeth II as a coloniser. Aboriginal politician Lidia Thorpe, who represents the Australian Greens, stood […]

3 years ago

Very sad news. A man has died after suffering a fall at the Devil’s Chimney waterfall in Glencar, Sligo. The incident occurred on Monday evening (1 August). Gardaí and emergency services engaged in an operation to rescue the man but he was pronounced dead at the scene after being located. The search operation, carried out […]

3 years ago

The popular journalist was “hit by the Kia Boyz”, it seems. He stole hearts and minds with his viral coverage of the US insurrection on a fateful day in January of 2021, but popular CNN journalist Donie O’Sullivan has fallen victim to a high-profile theft of strange design. On Monday, O’Sullivan revealed via Twitter that […]

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Take note. Update – 9.03am Met Éireann has cancelled the extension of the Status Yellow warning detailed below. There are no further warnings in operation at this time. Update ends Welcome to the end of the summer – August is underway and we’re already dealing with a deluge of rain-focused weather warnings. Tuesday has kicked […]

3 years ago

Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda, has been killed. Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda who took over following the assassination of Osama Bin Laden, has been killed following an operation carried out by American forces. Al-Zawahiri, who took charge of al-Qaeda in 2011, served as Bin Laden’s deputy and oversaw the terrorist attacks that […]

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Fans of classic Irish albums, come on down! Hello. It’s time for another JOE Music Quiz. This week, we have a round on current events in the music world – but then, we always do that one, don’t we? Round two sees the return of the ‘Who Am I?’ round, which pretty much explains itself […]

3 years ago

Take your very best shot! Hello dear friend, welcome to another JOE General Knowledge Quiz challenge. 15 questions. Three minutes. Can you give ’em the ‘ol razzle-dazzle? Let’s find out… If the quiz isn’t displaying for you below, please click here. And for more fun but tricky quizzes – we have a LOT of them […]

3 years ago

It’s Friday. It’s Bank Holiday Friday, no less. You’re probably out there in the world, doing cool social things. But if you aren’t doing that and would rather stay in and watch a movie, let’s see what’s available on the ‘ol television on Friday, 29 July… The Green Hornet – Comedy Central – 7.45pm Don’t bother. […]

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