Brought to you by MINI Ireland The Enclave at Body & Soul 2019 will be hosting a series of interesting talks throughout the festival. A few months back, MINI Ireland put out the call for collaborators, artists, designers, or anyone who shares MINI’s philosophy of Creative Use of Space to design a stage for Body & Soul 2019. There […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by The Shark Awards The best idea will win a 4-day VIP trip to The Shark Awards 2019 that includes all transport and accommodation. Ireland may only be a small island, but we’ve never exactly been short of creative people. That doesn’t look set to change with the next generation either, so […]

7 years ago

This Advertorial was brought to you by the LVA and Jameson Jameson and the LVA got together to show what makes Dublin pubs the best in the world. There is a long list of great pubs in Dublin, and we’d likely be here all day if we tried to name half of them. Whether you’re looking […]

7 years ago

You really should be getting more than 26/32. Maps, geography and common sense are all coming together for our latest quiz. You might know the names of the 32 counties, but can you identify them by just looking at their shape?

7 years ago

Brought to you by Rockshore Rockshore have you covered this festival season. Packing for festivals can be tricky. Have I packed enough to keep warm at night? Do I have all the campsite essentials? This Summer, Rockshore want to take all the stress out of festival season. They’ve prepared the ultimate festival pack. It’s all […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Rockshore The Kingdom awaits on this epic trip to Kerry… It’s no secret that we absolutely love Kerry. Not only is it one of the most scenic parts of the country, but there’s always somewhere new to explore. As much as we’re sure you love reading about how much we love […]

7 years ago

Three people were arrested during the searches. An Garda Síochána have shared the details of a series of searches in the Ratoath Road area of Finglas conducted earlier today (18 June). The operation began this morning with a number of searches assisted by number of local units, including local uniform, community policing, drugs unit members […]

7 years ago

KNEW. IT. If you’ve ever been vaguely near a dog before, you’ll be more than aware of their ability to lash out the puppy dog eyes every now and again. Scold them for being bad? Puppy dog eyes. Withhold a treat from them? Puppy dog eyes. Refuse to bring them for their eightieth walk of […]

7 years ago

Brought to you by Audi Aftersales If you reckon you could cut it as a mechanic, you should be getting full marks here. A lot of people like to think of themselves as an expert when it comes to cars. Maybe they passed their driving test on the first go, or just watched one too […]

7 years ago

Following a seven-week trial the eight men and four women spent 14 hours and 25 minutes considering their verdicts. By Eoin Reynolds Warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. A jury has convicted two 14-year-old boys of murdering “lonely and vulnerable” schoolgirl Anastasia Kriegel, whose naked body was found in an abandoned […]

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Brought to you by Guinness Enter below for a chance to win tickets to the foodie event of the year It’s the event that everyone is talking about. Guinness X Meatopia will return to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery at St. James’s Gate for a third year on Friday 5-7 July. It’s an absolute must for any […]

7 years ago

Love Island’s been on for a whole two weeks now. During that time, a lot of things have happened. Hearts have been broken, cakes have been thrown, and problems have been solved exclusively by Curtis, the island’s professional ballroom dancer. Despite all of this bangin’ content, there is never enough Love Island to go around […]

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Brought to you by Rockshore The Rockshore Detour is sure to put you back in flying form if you’re in Bundoran this weekend… It’s the last day of the festival, you’re absolutely wrecked and dreading your return to work. Instead of spending the morning fumbling around with a tent, imagine ending the weekend in style. […]

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Brought to you by Keogh’s Farm Crinkle Cut It’s officially BBQ season, time to impress your friends and family by throwing the best party of them all You’ve been preparing for this all year. The walls have been painted, the flowers watered, and the decking varnished. Now, at long last, you can plan the BBQ […]

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Brought to you by The Wine & Cheese Festival Brand new Wine & Cheese Festival 2019 sounds like a truly unique experience Do you love a good cheese board and a big glass of vino? If you’re not keen on fancy restaurants with an intimidating vibe, Dublin’s Wine & Cheese Festival might be exactly what […]

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Brought to you by EBS Not only will you get to enjoy one of the biggest films of 2018, but it’s the perfect opportunity to kickstart your mortgage. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again; setting foot in your first home is one of the best feelings you’ll ever have. Before you get […]

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Brought to you by Guinness Ahead of his appearance at Guinness X Meatopia, Michelin star chef Malcolm Lee gave us this incredible grilled snapper recipe (it also works great with chicken or prawn). Despite the weather we’re having at the moment leading us to believe otherwise, it is officially BBQ season. Whether you’re a novice […]

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“F*cking peaked – slagged off by Noel Gallagher!” Noel Gallagher has a new album out, so naturally the publicity around it has been the former Oasis tune writer laying into anything and everything, including weighing-in on Brexit. Targets thus far have included Jeremy Corbyn – “fucking student debater, fucking captain fishy, craggy old fucking donkey -, […]

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Elma Pazar entered Love Island mere days ago but already, fans are forming strong opinions. There’s no denying that the reality show has upped its game in the last couple of days and a lot of the drama is down to the arrival of new contestant Maura Higgins who has certainly livened things up. Although […]

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Stand by for the Lampard era. Hiring a club legend to manage an ego-laden team, what could possibly go wrong? Now that Chelsea have brilliantly manage to pawn off Mauricio Sarri, the manager with 2nd best first season win record in the history of  the club onto the unsuspecting 9-in-a-row Serie A Champion, Juventus, they […]

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It’s that time of the week again. Sure, we know the Junior and Leaving Cert was taking place all week, but the only test of your knowledge that matters is this one, the JOE Friday pub quiz. This week, we’ve got rounds on TV marriages, sport, nursery rhymes, lead singers and general knowledge. If the […]

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Brought to you by Guinness Ahead of his appearance at Guinness X Meatopia, award winning chef Will Bowlby gave us his delicious lamb chop recipe You might think you know it all when it comes to the grill. But there’s much more to BBQ than just overcooked burgers! This Summer season, take the opportunity to […]

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Brought to you by Club Orange Where would you go with a €2,000 holiday voucher? Looking out the window you might not believe that summer is here, but that’s only all the more reason to go on holiday. Whether you’re up for trekking through jungles, exploring cities or navigating your way to the poolside bar, […]

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Brought to you by Boost Protein+ Peanut These indoor activities are ideal for any grey day or rainy afternoon Everyone loves enjoying the great outdoors during Summer, but sometimes Irish weather can make it a little tricky. We’ve all gone through the heartbreak of planning a beach trip, only to find out that thunder and […]

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Brought to you by Jervis Shopping Centre That’s Father’s Day sorted for this year anyway! In case you’ve completely forgotten, Father’s Day is only around the corner (Sunday, 16 June). It’s only right that the “auld fellas” across the country are rewarded for all the good work they do throughout the rest of the year. […]

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Brought to you by Rockshore Here’s the reasons why Kerry is known as ‘the kingdom’ If someone told you they’re going to ‘see the stars’, where would you assume they’re going? Hollywood? Space? Well think again. County Kerry has so much to offer when it comes to stars, in every sense of the word! Whether […]

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THEY’RE HERE! And they’re going to shake things up like there’s no tomorrow. Love Island was full of drama on Tuesday night. Seriously, with Sherif leaving, Amy and Curtis being half-boyfriend-half-girlfriend, and Molly-Mae seriously testing all of our patience, it’s been a whirlwind of an hour. And the ending made it even that bit more […]

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Brought to you by Jameson Distillery Bow St. Raise a glass to the man who raised you with this Father’s Day gift in Jameson Distillery Bow St. Heads up everyone, next week is Father’s Day. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! This year, forget about buying another pair of novelty socks. Consider buying something you and […]

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Brought to you by Wrigley’s Extra After spending his childhood in residential care, Irish street artist Liam Grennan has overcome a lack of self confidence to learn how to master his art. After spending his childhood in residential care, Irish street artist Liam Grennan has overcome a lack of self-confidence to learn how to master […]

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Just the baddest man in Irish football. Majestic man-mountain Shane Duffy can do it all. Having kept Ireland in the game with a succession of bone-jarring reducers and full-blooded blocks, inevitably it would be his phenomenal forehead that would rescue a point for Mick McCarthy and his improving Irish team. This wasn’t a great Irish […]

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Brought to you by Guinness Guinness X Meatopia, the three day beer and food festival, is back and better than ever! On Friday 5-7 July, the Guinness Open Gate Brewery at St. James’s Gate is set to transform for the third year in a row. For three days, Guinness X Meatopia will bring a team […]

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Brought to you by Budweiser Budweiser is bringing Tomorrowland 2019 to Dublin for one night only 2019 will be the biggest year yet for the famous Belgian festival. The theme of its 15th anniversary celebrations will be ‘the Book of Wisdom: the Return’. Organisers say this means a brand new chapter in the festival’s history, […]

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Brought to you by Flexi-Fi This certainly wouldn’t make for a bad Father’s Day present! The “auld lad” probably isn’t the easiest one to buy a good present for, but it’s only right that he gets rewarded on Father’s Day. Seeing as it’s coming up (Sunday, 16 June in case you’d forgotten), we thought we’d help […]

7 years ago

Derek McGrath, Lar Corbett, highlights, match-ups and a tactics board. As hurling preview shows go, Corbett and McGrath’s Big Build-Up is a must-watch. SportsJOE and Centra have teamed up for the All-Ireland senior hurling championship and, throughout the summer, we’re bringing you one hell of an analysis series. Waterford manager for five years, Derek McGrath […]

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Brought to you by theLotter Play in lottery draws (like the Mega Millions) all over the world with fun lotto website theLotter What are your summer plans? Well what if you were $530 million richer? That Spanish holiday wouldn’t let such a big dent in your savings anyway! TheLotter is an ‘online lottery ticket courier […]

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Brought to you by Skill Zone Think you’re good enough to get a top score in Dublin’s only indoor multi-sport arena? It’s all well and good wanting to try your hand at a few different sports, but more often than not we simply don’t have the weather for it here in Ireland. Just a short walk […]

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Brought to you by Cadbury Boost+Protein Peanut There’s certainly no shortage of fun things you could do this summer! You know what, maybe it’s a good thing that Ireland isn’t blessed with non-stop sunny weather during summer. As ridiculous a statement as that may be, hear us out. Irish people have a tendency to make the […]

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Brought to you by AIG Insurance These city break destinations are perfect for a road trip with a rental car! Summer is here at last, but sadly the Irish weather is yet to realise. If you’re sick of rainy commutes and awaiting the next heatwave, why not book a road trip? With AIG now offering […]

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Brought to you by Deep RiverRock We’re “recycling” our logo just for today, so here are some ways you can play your part as well. As anyone who has watched Our Planet will tell you, sustainable living is more important than ever. That said there are plenty of ways we can do our bit without having […]

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Brought to you by Wrigley’s Extra “I was told ‘girls don’t do Thai boxing, they do ballet.’” Even if you’re born with heaps of natural talent, the road to success in sport is never a straightforward one. When you’re a quiet young girl trying to compete in a male-dominated and physical sport like Thai boxing, […]

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Brought to you by Rockshore In a Kingdom far, far away… Kerry is the only place in Ireland that you can accurately describe as “out of this world.” Since Skellig Michael was used to film Star Wars, the entire county will always be a place for star gazers from all over the world. It isn’t […]

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Brought to you by Balscadden FC You can get two-for-one tickets if you book now, and the winner will also receive €10,000 cash to make their brand-new Dublin house a home! Nothing quite beats the feeling of knowing you’ve just saved money by getting yourself a great deal on something. As great as that may […]

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Brought to you by Samsung There’s probably an Android app for that. It’s hard to imagine a life without smart phones anymore. From keeping on top of our workout routine to ordering food, watching movies or learning a new language, those pocket-sized devices pack a hell of a punch. If it wasn’t for all those […]

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This sounds traumatic. A 35-year-old British man fell off a moped and believed he had been lucky to escape serious injury. The only injury he initially thought he suffered was bruising to the perineum (the area between the scrotum and the anus), but he presented himself to hospital nine days later after noticing some other […]

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Right now, it seems like Divock Origi’s world. The rest of us just live in it. Divock Origi scored the second goal in the Champions League final in Madrid on Saturday night. After Mo Salah’s early penalty, Liverpool went into their shell. Tottenham completed twice as many passes and had more possession. Alisson Becker kept […]

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Brought to you by Discover Ireland We certainly won’t be short of summer arts festivals this year! We may only be a small nation, but Ireland has certainly left its mark on the global arts scene. Between painters like Francis Bacon and writers such as James Joyce and W.B. Yeats, we have a lot to […]

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Brought to you by Discover Ireland Not long to go now until Sea Sessions 2019! Sea, sun and sand. For many, they’re three little words that help make the perfect Irish summer’s day. But what makes it even better? Throw in some brilliant live music and you’re onto a winner straight away. That was the […]

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Brought to you by Discover Ireland Plenty more summer festivals to choose from this year, no matter your interests! Get into the spirit of summer with festivals that will expand your mind, tickle your funny bone, satisfy your sonic cravings and sate your inner foodie — and make a proper break of it in some […]

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Brought to you by Discover Ireland Plenty of great music and craic to be had in Drogheda at Fleadh Cheoil 2019. There’s nothing like a good festival to make your break, and if you’ve never experienced Fleadh Cheoil, you’re missing out — big time. Last year, an estimated 500,000 people descended on Drogheda for the week of […]

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This Advertorial was brought to you by the LVA and Rockshore If there’s one thing we’re not short of in Dublin, it’s great pubs. It’s not as if we’re blessed with a tropical climate in Ireland, so it was only natural that we were going to venture indoors. Once you add a few mates, a drink […]

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