Brought to you by Vodafone X Who do you think should win? Last month, we announced that Vodafone was offering one lucky JOE reader the chance to win €1,000 to fuel their passion. It could be anything from makeup design to impersonating celebs, but we wanted to hear about what gets you up in the […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by HPRA.  “My heart could have stopped.” When you think of steroids, you probably think of Lance Armstrong’s barefaced denials and impossible performances on a bike. Older generations might recall the 1988 Olympics and Ben Johnson’s bulging muscles as he surged past Carl Lewis to smash the 100m record. Both men would […]

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Brought to you by Jobs.ie Plenty of great jobs in customer service & language If helping people through customer service or in a call centre is something you can see yourself doing, there is no shortage of opportunities in Ireland. Particularly for people who have the ability to speak several languages, some of the most reputable […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by SuperValu “It’s the guys that tune in and go after it that get that extra per cent.” Already with six All-Ireland medals, 12 Leinster titles, and four All-Stars to his name, Bernard Brogan could be forgiven for wanting to step away from the game. A new crop of talented young players […]

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Brought to you by Ubisoft A prize worthy of a master assassin. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, the latest title in the award-winning franchise, is available for download today, and in stores nationwide. To celebrate, Ubisoft has teamed up with Sam’s Barbers to offer 15 lucky winners a copy of the new game, as well as a […]

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Brought to you by Dyson Back to your roots. If it was always easy to have good hair, everyone would have it. If you’re willing to take the time to use the right tools and products, you’ll soon notice a huge difference in your luscious locks. 1. Visit your barber often Don’t leave it until […]

8 years ago

Would make for a nice weekend Since it was founded in 1886, Coca-Cola has always been a winner. We’ve seen new additions like Diet Coke and Coke Zero Sugar, but you can’t go wrong with any of them really. For the next six weeks, we will be giving one lucky reader the chance to start their weekend off […]

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Brought to you by Just For Men “Real men don’t chase.” Making a good first impression is rarely as daunting as it is on a first date. For those of us who have facial hair, it can either help or hinder our efforts. In association with Just For Men, we spoke to Ethan Miles of […]

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Who do you think did the better job? Some superheroes never really take off until they find the right actor to fill the role, like Robert Downey Jnr as Iron Man. We can’t really imagine anyone else filling the role any time soon, and when they do, the original actor will always be the benchmark. […]

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Brought to you by Chicago Town Takeaway Build your own New York adventure. Do you want to stay in Midtown or in SoHo? Climb the Empire State Building or the Top of The Rock? Go to a basketball or baseball game? Chicago Town Takeaway is giving you the chance to choose what you want. Just […]

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Brought to you by Bison Bar & BBQ, and Bulleit Bourbon A finger-licking good prize… Love BBQ and Bourbon whiskey? Then boy, is Louisville, Kentucky the place for you! Known as the Bluegrass State and famed for being the ultimate road-stop for Bourbon whiskey and food lovers in the US, you’d be hard set to find […]

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Brought to you by Comic Con Ireland Calling all superheroes and supervillains! On Saturday and Sunday, 13 & 14 October, Comic Con Ireland 2018 will be taking place in RDS Simmonscourt. As ever, you can expect plenty of top guest speakers, props from movies and TV shows, photo ops, and much more besides. It’s set to be an […]

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Brought to you by Iarnród Éireann It’s a bit of a rollercoaster… Your first semester in college can be a daunting time. It’s exciting, but there are a lot of things that people don’t really tell you about your first year. As those of us who can look back on our days as a fresh-faced fresher […]

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Brought to you by the Irish Cancer Society “Men can be reluctant to talk or to get support but it does help.” In 2016, 30-year-old Michael Reynolds had noticed a lump on his chest and went to see his doctor, who referred him for further tests. Eventually, he was sent to Galway University Hospital for a […]

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“Where the f**k is everybody?” By Dan Murphy In Part Two of Dan Murphy’s trip to Turkmenistan, he gets lost on the deserted (but squeaky clean) streets of the capital city, Ashgabat, visits a five-star ghost resort, camps out at the ‘Gates of Hell’ and makes an impromptu appearance on Turkmen TV. Check out Part […]

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Brought to you by The Nightmare Realm Think you can you handle it? It’s that wonderful time of year again where everyone is looking to find the best place to get the living bejaysus scared out of them. Look no further than The Nightmare Realm, returning to the RDS from Friday, 5 October to terrify the […]

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How well do you really know The Gang?

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Brought to you by Bord Bia It should really be a Leaving Cert subject. Boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew… Potatoes have long been a staple of the Irish diet, and it’s rare a kitchen you’ll find in the country that isn’t well-stocked with spuds. Whether you think of spuds as the […]

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Brought to you by Vodafone All you have to do is take a selfie… After already giving away a free iPhone in DkIT, Vodafone will be hitting Griffith College in Dublin tomorrow. If there is an iPhone-shaped hole in your life, just make sure you’re on campus on Wednesday afternoon. Whether you think there’s still life in […]

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Brought to you by Sony Pictures It feels good to be bad. Heroes might get most of the credit, but the simple fact is they’d be nothing without a good villain in their way. Some actors (Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes, Christopher Hopkins, etc) were born to play the role of a villain, and Tom Hardy […]

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However, there are ways for us to change the way we treat those diseases for the better. While it’s true that dogs and cats in Ireland are generally being treated better than before, that doesn’t come without consequences. Integrating your dog or cat into the family does improve their standard of life, but also means […]

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Remakes aren’t always a bad thing. Particularly when the original is already held in high regard, remakes can be a risky business. There will always be hardcore fans who will never think anything will topple the first edition, but sometimes Hollywood does get it right. It isn’t always the case, but here is a list […]

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Brought to you by Just For Men It’ll tell you all you need to mo’… You really can learn a lot about a man just from looking at his facial hair. You’ll know how much effort he puts into his appearance, as well as whether or not he is the descendant of a Greek god. […]

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Think you’re the big dog who knows all about big dogs (and some small dogs too)? Think again…

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Brought to you by Best Parties Ever Ever been to a party with a four-course meal AND bumper cars? It might seem a bit early to start thinking about Christmas, but there’s no harm in finding out what will be going on over the festive season. September is the most popular month to book a […]

8 years ago

Getting hammered drunk off wine distilled with dead snakes in North Korea, watching a man’s legs melt at a fire on the banks of the Ganges river and random boxing matches in the Soviet Republic of Transnistria… these are no ordinary holidays. By Dan Murphy Dan Murphy is singer and guitarist with Irish band Hermitage […]

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Brought to you by Goodfellas Game on. You don’t always need to have a know-it-all to win big on a game show (just look at Winning Streak). Ireland’s next game show will be hosted live on JOE’s Facebook from this Thursday, 27 September at 1 pm. Emmy Award-winning radio host and TV personality Baz Ashmawy will be […]

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Brought to you by Vodafone Who doesn’t like free stuff? The good people of Dundalk Institute of Technology are in for a treat on Wednesday, 26 September. Vodafone is giving away a free iPhone X, and all they’re asking you to do is take a selfie. There will be a giant ‘X’ hidden somewhere on […]

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Brought to you by Jobs.ie. Not what you need to hear. Nobody likes being out of work. Not only do you have to spend all your time looking for work but you also have to put up with well-meaning but annoying questions from your friends, family or complete strangers. There are just some things that […]

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Brought to you by HB Who will win the grand pr-ice of €500? Not long ago, we asked you to come up with your finest ice cream puns to be in with the chance of winning €500. Well, you folks sure whipped up some hilarious puns that sent us into a Loop the Loop. We were […]

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Brought to you by the Irish Heart Foundation It’s important to keep moving. Last week, these warning posters popped up around Dublin telling people that “chairs can kill.” Seeing as how sitting down for too long will drastically increase your risk of everything from heart disease to stroke and affect the body’s ability to burn […]

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Brought to you by Irish Cancer Society A powerful brew. It’s something many of us need to even be able to say hello to other people, but the simple act of buying a coffee next month could help save lives. The Irish Cancer Society is encouraging people to get involved in their Cups Against Breast Cancer […]

8 years ago

This isn’t the most difficult quiz in the world, but with the clock ticking down, the pressure is on to get all 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland right. Most of the answers below are painfully obvious to anyone with even a slight grasp of Irish geography. That said, one or two counties might […]

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Rock around the clock! while their songs will always sound good, it’s a simple fact of life that musicians get old. There are artists that manage to stick around for a generation. While some are eternal in their coolness, others are only around for a short time (we’re looking at you, Cheeky Girls). Then there […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Viking Splash Make a splash on your next work trip. If you can tell us about another way you can yell at passers-by without being arrested, we’re all ears. A regular sight in Dublin city centre, the Viking Splash Tour is one of the most fun ways to tour Dublin, whether you’re […]

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Brought to you by STX It was hard to narrow it down to five. There aren’t many actors in Hollywood as reliable as Mark Wahlberg. Whatever movie he’s in, people know to expect some solid acting alongside at least a handful of scenes where he looks like a total badass. He’s come a long way […]

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Brought to you by Vodafone How do you them Apples? If you like the sound of free stuff, we reckon you’ll like the sound of a free iPhone even more. That’s exactly what you’ll be in with the chance of winning if you head to Maynooth University later this week. Vodafone is giving away an […]

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Brought to you by Dublin Business School Plenty of great courses to choose from. College is one of the most exciting times of your life, but making the decision of what course you want to go for can be difficult. Even if most of your friends have seemed to know what they wanted to do […]

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“We own the two most complained about adverts ever.” Paddy Power is celebrating its 30th birthday this year, and to celebrate, the iconic betting company has launched its Museum of Mischief opposite St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin for one week only. The museum chronicles the company’s best known marketing stunts, such as the Paddy Power pants […]

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Brought to you by Cadbury Think you can figure these out? The chances are, we’ve all experienced the dreaded afternoon slump during a workday. The average time it hits us is around 2:58 pm, when our brain power takes an unexpected hit. Jobs that we were able to fly through earlier in the day take […]

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Brought to you by HB Ireland Feast your ice on this… Calling all smart arses! We’re looking for someone to come up with the best ice cream puns, and win themselves €500 in the process. That’s a lot of ice cream… We have teamed up with HB Ice Cream as part of their #GoodbyeSerious campaign to […]

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Brought to you by Goodfellas These scenes always deliver Ah, pizza. It’s hard to think of a food that is as universally adored by families and hungover 20-somethings alike. Whether you opt for a meaty mess with pepperoni and sausage, or if you’re a weirdo and put pineapple on it, there are toppings out there […]

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Brought to you by Industry Entertainment Be there for McGregor’s comeback. It’s been the best part of two years since the Dublin legend that is Conor McGregor has stepped inside the octagon, but now we’re only three weeks away from his comeback fight in Vegas. Undefeated Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov is what’s standing between McGregor and […]

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Brought to you by Irish Rail Fancy a free trip? With summer 2018 all wrapped up, colleges and universities are all back into the full swing of things. You’ll soon get to see your friends again, as well as have the chance to make even more. While a new semester brings with it a world of […]

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Brought to you by Dublin Sportsfest It ain’t easy staying fit in the city. It’s incredibly easy to fall into a bad routine when you live and/or work in the city centre. Your commute probably takes up a lot of your day, and when you get home there’s nothing better than just crashing on the […]

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Brought to you by Guinness Open Gate Brewery Sign us up! As part of the Belgian Beer Weekend kicking off tomorrow, 13 September, Guinness Open Gate Brewery has announced there will be a brand-new beer crafted especially for the event. With the help of their fellow beer makers over in Belgium, the beer will be […]

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Pillars of society. Whether it’s the Eiffel Tower, Golden Gate Bridge or the “Welcome to Muff” sign in Donegal, one of the first things we do when we get to a new place is take a few snaps for social media of the local landmarks. Most of the world’s most iconic sights only get better […]

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Just stop it FFS… Once again there’s a sating trend doing the rounds, and while this one has been around for a while, it’s recently reared it’s head on social media. It’s called ‘orbiting’, and it’s basically next level stuff from our old friend, ‘ghosting’. Ghosting is what cowards do, it’s basically when someone you’ve been […]

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Brought to you by Jobs.ie Something for all experience levels Anyone looking for a career in childcare should be caring and understanding, as well as being patient with children of all ages. You’ll be helping children to learn in a social environment, as well as providing an invaluable service to their parents. Whether it’s what […]

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Brought to you by Irish Rail The uni-dulterated truth It isn’t a myth, college really will give you some of the best years of your life. It’s a huge change from secondary school though, and at times it feels like a rollercoaster of emotions. Especially if you’re going somewhere far away from home, it can be […]

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