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  • COMPETITION: Win a brand new Xbox One S with a copy of Battlefield V

    COMPETITION: Win a brand new Xbox One S with a copy of Battlefield V

    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

  • COMPETITION: Win a full month’s supply of STRONG ROOTS food

    COMPETITION: Win a full month’s supply of STRONG ROOTS food

    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

  • [CLOSED]COMPETITION: Win €400 in cash to fill the coffers ahead of Christmas

    [CLOSED]COMPETITION: Win €400 in cash to fill the coffers ahead of Christmas

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win a hamper from Durex worth €150

    COMPETITION: Win a hamper from Durex worth €150

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • QUIZ: Can you recognise the Christmas movie from just one image?

    QUIZ: Can you recognise the Christmas movie from just one image?

    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

  • COMPETITION: Win a sports GPS tracking device worth €279

    COMPETITION: Win a sports GPS tracking device worth €279

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • This is where to find the latest jobs in Manufacturing & Engineering

    This is where to find the latest jobs in Manufacturing & Engineering

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • PERSONALITY TEST: How good are you with money around Christmas time?

    PERSONALITY TEST: How good are you with money around Christmas time?

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • Gardaí investigating after man shot dead in Kildare

    Gardaí investigating after man shot dead in Kildare

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • QUIZ: How well do you remember Junior Cert Science?

    QUIZ: How well do you remember Junior Cert Science?

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • Our 5 signs that you should propose this Christmas

    Our 5 signs that you should propose this Christmas

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win a month’s supply of STRONG ROOTS products

    COMPETITION: Win a month’s supply of STRONG ROOTS products

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • The Football Spin featuring the tired old excuses of Jose Mourinho, Manchester United’s latest crisis and Charlie Austin’s Parklife outrage

    The Football Spin featuring the tired old excuses of Jose Mourinho, Manchester United’s latest crisis and Charlie Austin’s Parklife outrage

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win yourself a free iPhone X in UCD

    COMPETITION: Win yourself a free iPhone X in UCD

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • There’s an exclusive sex party taking place in Dublin next month

    There’s an exclusive sex party taking place in Dublin next month

    “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 […]

    8 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win a whopping €10,000 towards your school’s Debs

    COMPETITION: Win a whopping €10,000 towards your school’s Debs

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • This Irish start-up began as Tinder’s greatest success story

    This Irish start-up began as Tinder’s greatest success story

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win a free iPhone in University of Limerick

    COMPETITION: Win a free iPhone in University of Limerick

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • COMMENT: Ireland has a chance to set an example to the world in how we treat drug users

    COMMENT: Ireland has a chance to set an example to the world in how we treat drug users

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • QUIZ: How well do you know your All-Ireland Football Final winners?

    QUIZ: How well do you know your All-Ireland Football Final winners?

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Show us your Movember attempt and win a massive hamper

    COMPETITION: Show us your Movember attempt and win a massive hamper

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • Snapchat announces five new unique Irish Shows for its Discover feature

    Snapchat announces five new unique Irish Shows for its Discover feature

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • This new video game lets you physically build your own starship

    This new video game lets you physically build your own starship

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • The scariest things to do in Ireland this Halloween

    The scariest things to do in Ireland this Halloween

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • Police investigate group of people dressed as Ku Klux Klan in County Down

    Police investigate group of people dressed as Ku Klux Klan in County Down

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win a €100 One4All voucher courtesy of Carry Out Off Licence

    COMPETITION: Win a €100 One4All voucher courtesy of Carry Out Off Licence

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • This terrifying VR experience is the stuff that nightmares are made of

    This terrifying VR experience is the stuff that nightmares are made of

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • Ireland Unfiltered: the most exciting and honest new show in the country is here

    Ireland Unfiltered: the most exciting and honest new show in the country is here

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • Our ultimate Belfast bucket list

    Our ultimate Belfast bucket list

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • The 5 stages of your first Movember prep

    The 5 stages of your first Movember prep

    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 […]

    8 years ago

  • What it would look like if there was an Assassin’s Creed based in Ireland

    What it would look like if there was an Assassin’s Creed based in Ireland

    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 […]

    8 years ago

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