Brought to you by AIG Ireland “Twenty of us in the red HiAce going down, all in our gear…” What makes GAA so special is that it brings communities together in a way few other sports can. No matter where it’s based, the local club is only as strong as the community that supports it. […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Warner Bros. Pictures Anything over seven would be terrifyingly good… Over the years, some of the best horror movies to hit cinema screens have revolved around people’s religious belief. Classic such as The Omen, Rosemary’s Baby, and The Exorcism all stand out that bit more due to the fact they’re rooted […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Grenade® To snacks! The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems… If there is a situation in life that isn’t made better with snacks, we haven’t encountered it yet. Whether you’re sitting on the beach in the middle of summer, watching a movie in winter or simply making your […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Xico Anyone fancy a trip to Mexico? Just head to Xico this Bank Holiday weekend… Mexico has never really gotten the credit it deserves. Without that beautiful nation, we wouldn’t have burritos, tequila, or tacos. If you ask us, a world without Mexican food is not one worth anything. Thankfully, there […]

7 years ago

Yes please… We’re sure you’ve heard the phrase, ‘the best things in life are free’, and it’s 100% true. Free stuff is great. So, do you fancy winning you and a friend two nights bed and breakfast plus one evening meal for two people at the CityNorth Hotel in Dublin? Of course you do, so step […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Spike Island has a dark (and fascinating) history. Cork might well be a place where tourists from all over the world would love to visit, but that wasn’t always the case. For those sentenced to serve time in the infamous Spike Island, the sight of the now idyllic coastal […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Colin Harmon told us why it’s not just hurling they’re good at down that neck of the woods. Kilkenny and Waterford might be one of the biggest rivalries in hurling, but they’re well able to go toe-to-know on places to eat. The cafes, coffee shops and restaurants in both […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Colin Harmon gives us his choice of restaurants in Galway. It’s not as if it’s a secret that Galway is a fantastic place to go, but that’s even more true now that it’s set to be the European Capital of Culture for 2020. A big part of Galway’s attraction […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Where would we be without that legendary dolphin? If Kerry is the Kingdom, Dingle is the jewel in its crown. Especially on a warm summer’s day, it makes you feel as if there is literally nowhere else you would rather be. Although he is a Clare man himself, founder […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Experienced climber John Burke tells us what hiking The Howling Ridge means to him. We may not be the largest island in the world, but we’re blessed with some truly incredible landscapes. As anyone who has climbed Carrauntoohil will tell you, the views around Ireland’s highest mountain would rival […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Culture writer Sarah Hanrahan spent some time in the Rebel County’s Buddhist temple. Don’t tell the people of Cork (they love the place enough as it is), but it truly is in a league of its own. From the lush green hills in the west to the coastal towns […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland You don’t always have to go to the same boring old places… Especially at the early stages of a relationship, the hardest part about going on a date is picking where to go and what to do. You could opt for the old reliable options of the cinema and […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Colin Harmon told us why Cork will certainly make short work of an empty stomach. If there’s one bad thing about heading down to Cork for a weekend, it’s not knowing where to go for food. That isn’t from a lack of good restaurants, in fact it’s more to […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland You’ll never leave Drogheda on an empty stomach. Drogheda really couldn’t possibly be in a better location. With a coast to the east packed with seafood and open countryside in every other direction, restaurants don’t exactly have to look far for local produce. Colin Harmon, the man behind 3fe […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by MINI Ireland Experienced climber John Burke says there aren’t many places quite like the Cliffs of Moher. They might be one of our most famous tourist attractions, but the Cliffs of Moher have a lot more going for them than that. Not only are they a photographer’s dream, but they are […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Wrigley’s Extra “You need to tell the story of who you are before you even say a word…” Last week, we introduced you to young up-and-coming spoken word artist Róisín Whelan. As part of our #TimeToShine campaign, we’re going to follow her journey as she learns to conquer any self-doubt she has […]

7 years ago

Marcelo Bielsa is the man English football needs right now. Hell, Marcelo Bielsa may even be the man England needs right now. Leeds United’s game against Aston Villa on Sunday looked like it was going to disintegrate into recrimination and rancour before Bielsa came along. His decision to order his side to concede a goal […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Boots Ireland Ten of their pharmacies across Ireland have introduced the new Travel Vaccination Service. The feeling of finally booking a trip away never gets old, especially when it’s somewhere particularly unique or exotic. Even on the grimmest days at work or college, having that light at the end of the […]

7 years ago

Who killed the Anfield pigeon? For some, the fact that many people were talking about the Anfield pigeon after Liverpool’s win against Huddersfield on Friday night demonstrated, once again, that there was something lacking in the title race. Nobody can dispute the excellence of the two teams but the charge is that the drama is […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by the new Travel Vaccination Service at Boots Ireland and USIT It looks like your travel bucket list is going to get longer before it gets shorter… Whether a holiday to you means chilling on a beach lounger or hiking up a mountain, there’s no better feeling than finally booking a trip […]

7 years ago

This is how to find it! You may or not be aware of the latest Avengers film. No? Not heard anything? Well, in any case, Avengers: Endgame has gone down a bit of a storm since it’s midnight release on Thursday. As a result, everyone’s favourite go-to engine – unless you’re one of those weird middle-aged […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by DiscoverNI If you’re thinking about a weekend away, you don’t need to hop on a plane… Weekends away are great fun and all, but not so much when you spend half the time in airports or sitting on a plane. The only way to go is to get the holiday started […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Budweiser Top scorers will be invited to a table quiz with a main prize of a trip to the FA Cup Final! Summer doesn’t really start until someone has lifted the FA Cup. Fans from all over the world will come together in the iconic Wembley Stadium to watch the final between […]

7 years ago

For a limited time only! If you fancy treating yourself this week (because why the hell not?), then head over to the Ryanair website as it just launched a massive seat sale. Whether you just want to get away with your other half, or you fancy going on a mad one with the gals, this is the […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Club Zero & Subway Ireland This year might not be a bad year for a trip to Japan (especially if you’re a rugby fan)… It’s not as if there is a bad time to visit Japan, but this year it’s definitely the place to be as thousands of enthusiastic rugby fans […]

7 years ago

In partnership with NiQuitin New me, who’s this? Well, you’ve only gone and done it. Ten weeks ago, you probably felt like you were staring down a long, dark tunnel and it looked like you would never see the light at the end. That said, the best is yet to come. Everything at the other […]

7 years ago

This year’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalists include business people from all four provinces. It’s not just true in a sporting sense that Ireland often punches well above its weight. Even with a population as modest as our own, we have a proud history of producing an incredible variety of successful and ambitious entrepreneurs. […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Wrigley’s Extra Know any talented young artists who have overcome a lack of confidence? Art is all about expressing yourself, and having the talent and confidence to do so with your craft. There is no talent without hard work, and there is no confidence without overcoming self-doubt. Through confidence, an artist can […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Grenade® Healthy snacking doesn’t have to be boring. Even if you’re eating three square clean-cut meals a day, much of that good work is often undone by the demon snack. It’s never as formal as a traditional meal to pop open a packet of crisps or whip up a sandwich, so […]

7 years ago

One of the owners of ASOS lost three of his children in Easter Sunday’s terror attack in Sri Lanka. Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen has confirmed that three of his four young children died in the atrocity. A spokesperson said that Mr Holch Povlsen, his wife Anne and one of their children survived the attack and […]

7 years ago

“The dead are already here”. Warning, if you haven’t seen the latest episode of Game of Thrones (Episode 2), then there may be some spoilers in this piece. Well obviously, it’s a trailer for the third episode… It appears that the army of the dead, led by the notorious Night King, has finally arrived at […]

7 years ago

Why is Ole at the wheel? Manchester United were humiliated at Goodison Park on Sunday and anger is understandably being directed at the players. But is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the right man to be in charge of the massive rebuilding job required at the club? There is nothing in his record to suggest he is. […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Batchelors The winner will also get to enjoy a night’s stay in the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan. Some people are as reliable as a plate of beans on toast. As you’ll see in the video below, they sure worked a charm for Rory’s Stories! With that in mind, Batchelors are looking for […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Avonmore Lactose Free Milk Being lactose intolerant doesn’t mean you have to make drastic changes to your life. Lactose intolerance is the inability to properly digest lactose, which is a naturally-occuring sugar found in milk and other dairy products. While only a small percentage of us will ever experience it to […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Punchestown Racecourse Four lucky punters will be treated like royalty at this year’s festival. The days are getting longer, the weather is (slowly) getting warmer and summertime suddenly feels like it’s just around the corner. That’s all well and good, but for many of us up and down the country there […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Flexi-Fi There’s nothing worse than not being able to buy something because you’re waiting for pay day. We’ve all been there. You’re out for a stroll through town, and you see that something you really want to buy is on special offer for one week only. The only problem is, you’re […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Discover Ireland From Portmagee to Malin Head, May the 4th Be With You Festival 2019 is set to be an epic weekend for Star Wars fans. If there is a movie saga that is as loved by as many generations as Star Wars, we’re yet to hear about it. For well […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Just Eat Sun’s out, Easter’s out, takeout! The Easter Bank Holiday weekend is upon us and we are all daydreaming of the time off and the chance to recharge the batteries before another summer comes our way. We’d rather not cook this weekend thank you, so we will be ordering takeout. […]

7 years ago

Think you know your stuff? Over the years, some of the greatest football players on earth have togged out for the Premier League. From bitter rivalries like that of Roy Keane and Patrick Viera to unforgettable moments like Sergio Aguaro’s 94th-minute title winning goal, it’s been one hell of a ride. Actually, it wouldn’t be […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by BrewDog Perfect for any beer fans in your life! They say that the best things in life come free, but we’d like to make a slight alteration to it. If you ask us, the best things in life come with free beer. Ahead of the opening of their first bar in […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Dtwo The Backyard BBQ at Dtwo launches next week, and would make for an excellent evening out with your workmates. To celebrate the fact that better weather is (hopefully) around the corner, Dublin’s DTwo Bar wants to give away 11 VIP passes to the launch of their ultimate Backyard BBQ on Friday, 26 April. perfect […]

7 years ago

VAR-What is it good for? Quite a lot, really. When the executive committee of UEFA announced last December in Dublin that they would be introducing VAR from the knockout stages of the Champions League this season, they started a process which culminated in a once-in-a-generation event at the Etihad on Wednesday night. VAR’s intervention to […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Centra Overnight oats are a lifesaver if you rarely have time to make breakfast. Breakfast may well be the most important meal of the day, but prepping a meal can often be the last thing on your mind first thing in the morning. Something that you can simply add in the […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by 3 Dental Now that’s a prize to sink your teeth into… It might not be your favourite place in the world to visit, but the feeling of coming out of a dentist after getting your teeth sorted is pretty unbeatable. Do you know what would make that feeling even better again? Having […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Wrigley’s Extra “It’s more than poetry. It’s more than just words.” If there’s one common talent in Ireland, it’s the “gift of the gab.” We’re natural storytellers, and some of us are born to share our gift with the world. One such talented person is Róisín Whelan, a young up-and-coming artist […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Wrigley’s Extra The lucky winner will be featured in a video and win €500. For a small island like Ireland, we haven’t half left our mark on the international music scene. From international icons like Bono and Sinéad O’Connor to the more recent success of Hozier and Niall Horan, millions of people […]

7 years ago

Desperate house-lives.

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Brought to you by DiscoverNI We already want to go back… Our little island might not be perfect, but it damn sure isn’t far off. Whether you’re in Cork or Cavan, we have everything that Northern Ireland has to offer just a bit up the road. On a recent trip up north, our own Justine […]

7 years ago

Welcome to The North Awaits, JOE’s own Game of Thrones podcast. Tonight, hosts Michael Fry and Carl Kinsella welcomed HBO’s flagship show back for the first episode of Game of Thrones’ eighth and final season. ‘Winterfell’ saw us reintroduced to all our beloved characters almost two years since we saw The Wall come down in […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Wrigley’s Extra We’ll be looking for young people who have achieved success by overcoming a lack of confidence. In an age where social media plays such a huge role, it can be easy to fall into the trap of not believing in yourself. To show you what’s possible with a little […]

7 years ago