Brought to you by Electronic Arts Battlefield V is out now nationwide EA Games’ upcoming first-person shooter Battlefield V will put players right into the heart of World War II. With a huge single-player campaign to sink your teeth into before you’ve even touched the massive multiplayer gameplay you’d expect from Battlefield. The graphics are nothing […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by STRONG ROOTS Stock up the freezer ahead of Christmas Now that we’re coming into the coldest time of year, it’s important to make sure you’re keeping your kitchen stocked up with the right stuff. Coming home from work on a cold winter night can make ordering a takeaway seem a lot […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury Save your money for important stuff like selection boxes & advent calendars With Christmas just around the corner, wallets around the country are going to be taking a serious hit. Between stocking up the fridge ahead of the big day and buying presents for everyone, you could surely do with […]

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Brought to you by Durex Just to make sure you’re wrapping up this winter… As the nights get longer and temperatures drop, you’re going to want to spend a lot more time indoors. What you get up to to pass the time is no one else’s business, but it’s important to have the right stuff […]

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The game led to a lot of controversy. Tension surrounded last week’s 0-0 friendly draw between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Some Republic of Ireland fans were condemned as “idiots” by their own government ministers for booing a rendition of God Save The Queen at the start of the match. Furthermore, unionist activist […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Club Zero How quickly can you recognise a classic Christmas movie? One of the best things about Christmas is that it offers the chance for us to do absolutely nothing. It’s a chance to put your feet, enjoy some tasty food and drink, and watch some great movies. While there are […]

8 years ago

Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane have left their positions by mutual agreement, but what now for Irish football? Is this a good day for the national team? On The Football Spin, Dion Fanning, Paddy McKenna and Rob Redmond reflect on what the news means for Irish football, what should happen now and why is Sven-Goran […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Bushmills Irish Whiskey Here’s how to nab a place at these exclusive events… Irish candle maker Michael Morris gives new meaning to the phrase “follow your nose”. Blending every scent that goes into his candles by hand, he always makes sure the finished product is as authentic as possible. Michael has […]

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Ireland went out on a high. Or at least it wasn’t a crushing low. With the country talking about rugby, Ireland’s footballer had a chance to remind them that they too can ride a wave of popularity, but instead they managed to avoid defeat to Denmark, which had some people talking about positives. But are there […]

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Brought to you by STATSports The same devices are used by both the Irish rugby and football teams. Ever wondered why there is a small box located above the shoulder blades of modern sports players? Believe it or not, it’s actually a GPS tracking device. Devices like the Apex Athlete Series from STATSports give players […]

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Brought to you by Jobs.ie There are some great opportunities out there at the moment. We already helped people find jobs in construction, customer services and retail, so we’ve teamed up with Jobs.ie to show you some of the best positions available. The manufacturing & engineering sector is constantly developing and offering new opportunities, regardless […]

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Brought to you by Bank of Ireland Are you a stingy Grinch or an extravagant elf when it comes to money around Christmas time? Whether you love Christmas or can’t stand the whole thing, you can’t deny that there is something special about this time of year. From wandering around Christmas markets to just sitting at […]

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Brought to you by Carling There will also be a competition on the day for tickets to Liverpool vs Man Utd. Premier League titles may not be won in December, but they can most certainly be lost. There are only a few points separating the top four sides on the table, and this month’s clash […]

8 years ago

A man was shot dead in Kildare on Thursday night. – Update 12.30pm The victim has been named as Clive Staunton, with an address at Glen Easton Way in Leixlip. He was 50 years old. – Update ends Gardaí are investigating a fatal shooting in Leixlip, Co. Kildare on 15 November 2018. Gardaí and emergency services […]

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Brought to you by Science Foundation Ireland Were you paying attention during Junior Cert Science? It might be a few years since you’ve opened up a science book, but when did you last put your knowledge to the test? Even if you weren’t paying much attention at the time, you’d be surprised how much of […]

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The Brexit derby is getting tasty. The meeting of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland is just another drab friendly, but the Michael Obafemi developments and the Brexit deal which seems to be moving the island closer to unity has made it more interesting. On The Football Spin, Paddy McKenna and Dion Fanning discuss […]

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Brought to you by Voltaire Diamonds Do you think you should propose this Christmas? It’s no small thing to pop the question, but is there a better time to do it than at Christmas? Maybe don’t do it just after a feed of turkey and ham, but it’s a time to start thinking about whether […]

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Brought to you by STRONG ROOTS Just as delicious as they are healthy. Eating healthy doesn’t mean your dinners must consist of boiled cardboard and a glass of water. There is no shortage of options out there that are packed full of nutritional value, but don’t leave your taste buds screaming out for something from […]

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Jose Mourinho says Manchester United didn’t play badly against Manchester City. By the standards set by Mourinho at the club, maybe he is right. Maybe United were unlucky. They certainly are unlucky to have Mourinho as manager while Pep Guardiola transforms the Premier League at Manchester’s other club. United lost to City with a performance […]

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Jose Mourinho is back! What a win for Manchester United, what a free kick by Juan Mata and what a performance from, eh, Jose Mourinho. If anyone had any doubt about Jose Mourinho’s ability to enrage opposition supporters and thrill his own then his full-time performance in Turin should have ended them. Mourinho turned a […]

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Brought to you by Vodafone Any day with a free iPhone X is a good day indeed. Students in UCD are in for a treat this week, as Vodafone is giving away a free iPhone X on campus. Just by being at the right place at the right time ready to take a selfie, you’ll […]

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“Live out your fantasies.” An exclusive sex party is taking place in a luxury country estate in South Dublin on 8 December (a holy day and all!). The party is being held by Killing Kittens, a site which describes itself as a place “where gentlemen are gentlemen and women can be whatever they want”. The […]

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Brought to you by Vodafone X Would make for one hell of a Debs do. You work hard, put up with the long hours of studying and start planning what you want to do once you finally get to throw your uniform in the bin. The Debs are a shining light at the end of […]

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Martin McVicar is one of Ireland’s most driven entrepreneurs, and his Combilift business has come through some tough times to become a market leader across the world. Who says you need to have gone to university to become successful in business? Martin McVicar is proof that you can succeed regardless of your qualifications. The Monaghan […]

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Brought to you by Jobs.ie “I started swiping right on every single woman in Dublin.” When Elva Carri changed her profile settings on Tinder to come up as “male,” we doubt she knew it was the first step on her journey of becoming an entrepreneur. The original idea was to get a few girls together […]

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Matic’s kit on Saturday did not feature a poppy

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Liverpool were top of the league on Saturday night, but Unai Emery’s Arsenal were the story. Arsenal came from behind to get a point at the Emirates and make a significant statement about Emery’s work. On The Football Spin, Paddy McKenna and Dion Fanning discussed the work Emery has done and whether Liverpool can consider the […]

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Brought to you by Vodafone All you’ve to do is take a selfie. Especially if your current phone is on its last legs, a free iPhone would make anyone’s week that bit better. Unless you’re refusing to let go of an old phone that has seen you through many a dark day, we can’t see […]

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Criminalising people for possession of drugs for personal use is damaging, stigmatising and wasteful and should be avoided. By Tony Duffin, CEO of the Ana Liffey Drug Project The Misuse of Drugs Act 1977/84, with subsequent amendments, is the primary source of drug-related policy in Ireland. 41 years of an enforcement-led approach has not reduced […]

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Brought to you by SuperValu Die-hard fans should be looking to get 15/20 here. The PwC All-Star Awards 2018 take place in the Convention Centre this evening (Friday, 2 November), so we got to thinking about the many counties to have won All-Irelands over the years. Since the first All-Ireland Football Final in 1887 (we […]

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Who is to blame if Ireland lose Declan Rice? It is beginning to seem inevitable that Declan Rice will choose England over Ireland. Rice will brace himself for the abuse he will receive if he makes that decision, but is the abuse helpful and are bigger issues with Irish football a contributory factor? On The […]

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Brought to you by Movember A Mo’ stash, if you will… The days are getting shorter, but men’s facial hair is getting longer. Whether it’s your first attempt at Movember or your 10th, over 100,000 Irish men have gotten involved in the past decade. It’s become an annual tradition for many men all over the […]

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Unique Irish content is coming to Snapchat. On Wednesday, Snapchat announced the arrival of unique Irish content on Snapchat Discover, offering users “more choice, more perspectives and a more localised experience”. New partners include JOE, the Irish Independent, Off The Ball, comedy troupe Foil Arms & Hog, MetDaan and eir Sport. Each show averages five […]

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Brought to you by Ubisoft You don’t even have to go to a galaxy far far away… Especially for those of us who grew up watching Star Wars and Star Trek, space travel is something we’ve always dreamed of. We might be a few years away from heading to work in an X-Wing fighter, but Ubisoft’s […]

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Brought to you by Fanta It’s not Halloween until you get the bejaysus scared out of yourself. There really is something special about Halloween. The costumes, the sweets, the movies and songs all bring out our inner child. That’s exactly what will happen should you visit these scary places. They’ll bring out your inner child […]

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Mauricio Pochettino won’t be any happier after Monday night. Manchester City defeated Spurs at Wembley to move back to the top of the Premier League, but so much about the game told the story of Tottenham’s season. On the Football Spin, Paddy McKenna and Dion Fanning discuss the future for Spurs and what next for […]

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The Police Service of Northern Ireland is investigating the appearance of a group of people dressed as the Ku Klux Klan as a hate incident. Photos emerged on social media of several people wearing white robes and pointed hoods, nearby an Islamic cultural centre in Newtownards in County Down. The pictures are from Saturday, but […]

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Although the colour of it won’t win it any new fans…

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Brought to you by Carry Out A nice Halloween treat from the kind folks at Carry Out. Carry Out Off Licences are bringing their trademark leaflets to life this Halloween with a new and exciting augmented reality feature and to celebrate, they’re giving away a €100 One4All voucher to one lucky JOE reader. As can […]

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Barry Keoghan has told his story before, but not like this. On the opening episode of Ireland Unfiltered, Keoghan told Dion Fanning about the harrowing moment he first went into foster care and the bond he has with his brother, Eric. Keoghan is one of Hollywood’s hottest talents but his upbringing in Dublin wasn’t glamorous, […]

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Brought to you by Fanta And we thought VR would only ever be used for good… The utterly sadistic team at The Nightmare Realm promise to push you well outside your comfort zone through their mastery of the dark arts of fear. If you think you’re brave enough to make it through the Nightmare Realm […]

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Brought to you by TG4 These aren’t the type of places you’ll find in your average travel brochure. You won’t find too many people in Ireland as well-travelled as Hector ó hEochagáin, but the broadcaster will be setting foot in parts of the world unknown even to him in a new TG4 travel series. In […]

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Mo Salah is back – if he ever went away. Salah reached 50 goals for Liverpool in record time at Anfield on Wednesday night as Jurgen Klopp’s side overcame Red Star Belgrade, while those who had doubted him were reminded of all he has already achieved during his time at the club. On the Football […]

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Honest conversations with Ireland’s most interesting people. Get ready for your favourite new show – Ireland Unfiltered. Presented by Dion Fanning, the weekly show will feature stripped-back, honest conversations with some of the biggest names in Irish entertainment, sport, politics and media. Fanning will also speak to notable international figures on some of the most important […]

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Brought to you by Visit Belfast A city on the rise. Listed by Lonely Planet as the number one city to visit in 2018, Belfast is the place to go this year. Best thing is, it’s not even two hours up the M1 from Dublin. It’s the city that brought the Iron Throne and Titanic […]

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Brought to you by Just For Men It takes serious dedication. Whether it’s your first ever attempt at Movember or your tenth, growing out your facial hair can be a serious undertaking. From the awkward stages at the beginning to the many moments that make you question why you’re bothering with it at all, it’s […]

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Brought to you by Ubisoft Imagine making a leap of faith off The Spire in an Assassin’s Creed based in Ireland… Before Assassin’s Creed Odyssey came out, we got to thinking about what an Assassin’s Creed based in Ireland would look like. The game’s creators seemed open to the idea as well, so you never […]

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And it’s all for a great cause. Fancy an enthralling evening in the company of some of Ireland’s greatest and most decorated sportsmen? If you do, we’ve got good news as we have four pairs of tickets to give away to An Evening With, taking place in House on Leeson Street in Dublin on Wednesday (24 […]

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Brought to you by Select Hotels.  Do you need a break? Have you had a long week? You could probably do with a weekend away in a country mansion with a spa and fitness club. Maybe you’d like to be with 10 minutes of a stunning natural beauty spot like the Cliffs of Moher. Perhaps […]

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Don’t shithouse a shithouser. Jose Mourinho could have told Marco Ianni that. Ianni bit off more than he could chew when the second assistant at Chelsea chose to twice celebrate in front of Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Mourinho used the moment to rise graciously above the fray while making a few verbal […]

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