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  • Take this quiz to discover which Easter Egg is a perfect match for you

    Take this quiz to discover which Easter Egg is a perfect match for you

    Brought to you by Cadbury.  For every egg a person and for every person an egg. Easter is coming. Finally, we can stuff our faces with our favourite chocolate eggs without anyone judging us. It’s the simple pleasures that get us. With that in mind, the only question now is which egg to get? We’re […]

    8 years ago

  • 11 types of punters you can expect to see betting on Cheltenham this week

    11 types of punters you can expect to see betting on Cheltenham this week

    Brought to you by skybet. It’s that time of year. Cheltenham is here and horse racing is suddenly dominating conversations in pubs and offices around the country. It’s arguably the biggest week in racing so it’s no surprise that you suddenly see all different types of punters coming out of the woodwork. We’ve looked at […]

    8 years ago

  • This was the most “right-swiped” man on Tinder in 2017

    This was the most “right-swiped” man on Tinder in 2017

    We suppose he’s good looking in an obvious kind of way… We didn’t even know this title existed, but here it is, Stefan-Pierre Tomlin was the most “right-swiped” man on Tinder during the year 2017. Cosmopolitan released the list of the 13 most right-swiped people on the dating app earlier this year and Tomlin was revealed […]

    8 years ago

  • The power is yours! 10 simple tips to help you go green

    The power is yours! 10 simple tips to help you go green

    Brought to you by SSE Airtricity. Going green doesn’t have to be difficult. We’d all like to be more environmentally-friendly but it can sometimes seem like a lot of effort. The truth is it’s easy to start making some simple but effective changes. Not only can you enjoy the smug feeling that comes from knowing […]

    8 years ago

  • Quit to Fit Week 5: Missing that old feeling and getting past it

    Quit to Fit Week 5: Missing that old feeling and getting past it

    *In partnership with NiQuitin. Woah, we’re halfway there! We’re now slap bang in the middle of our 10-week Quit to Fit challenge. Before we go any further, congratulate yourself for making it this far. Alright, enough back-slapping – now is no time to slow down. What to expect? Your cravings have subsided significantly as we […]

    8 years ago

  • A beginner’s guide to Cheltenham: Everything you need to know

    A beginner’s guide to Cheltenham: Everything you need to know

    Brought to you by skybet. Cheltenham is coming. Even if you’ve never placed a bet on a horse, you’ve probably heard of the Cheltenham Festival. It’s the biggest week in racing and it’s almost impossible to avoid. So what do you need to know ahead of the action in the Cotswolds? Here’s a quick summary […]

    8 years ago

  • QUIZ: Can you name these Tom Cruise movies from a single frame?

    QUIZ: Can you name these Tom Cruise movies from a single frame?

    Brought to you by Now TV. Cruise control. He’s played everything from a mixologist to a Mummy hunter. Tom Cruise has been arguably the biggest movie star in the world over the last three decades. Despite his reputation as a leading man of blockbusters, he’s managed to work with some of the very best directors […]

    8 years ago

  • Competition: Treat your friends with a special Easter egg surprise

    Competition: Treat your friends with a special Easter egg surprise

    Brought to you by Cadbury. Who’s egg-cited? Sigh… Easter is a fairly handy holiday in comparison with most others. You get to sit around with your feet up on a Sunday and eat chocolate. The most work you’ll have to do is buy an egg or two for someone else. Well, this Easter we want […]

    8 years ago

  • 9 of the best places in Ireland for hiking or hill walking

    9 of the best places in Ireland for hiking or hill walking

    In partnership with NiQuitin. Answer to a higher calling. Ireland is blessed with some spectacular places to enjoy a bit of hiking or hillwalking. Choosing just nine hiking routes was almost impossible but we decided to pick out a few of the best to get you started. This week’s Quit to Fit challenge is to […]

    8 years ago

  • “She was enjoying it” – Paddy Jackson takes to the witness stand in Belfast

    “She was enjoying it” – Paddy Jackson takes to the witness stand in Belfast

    Paddy Jackson has taken to the witness stand in Belfast. Ireland and Ulster rugby player Paddy Jackson told a jury on Wednesday how he would have “completely freaked out” had he known a woman left his house crying and upset. The 26-year old took to the witness stand for the first time, where he denied […]

    8 years ago

  • The Samaritans launch a brand new email service for anyone who needs to talk

    The Samaritans launch a brand new email service for anyone who needs to talk

    An invaluable service from the Samaritans for anyone going through a tough time. Samaritans Ireland has today launched a new dedicated email address to reach even more people in need of emotional support across Ireland. Young people in particular are expected to reach out to volunteers through jo@samaritans.ie, which is the latest initiative from the charity […]

    8 years ago

  • 5 new beers to try when Ireland’s largest craft beer festival comes to Dublin

    5 new beers to try when Ireland’s largest craft beer festival comes to Dublin

    Brought to you by the Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fair. Do you like craft beer? Well, you’re in for a treat when the Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fair comes to town. The Convention Centre Dublin will be transformed into a Mecca for craft beer lovers from Thursday, 8 March, until Saturday, 10 March. There’ll […]

    8 years ago

  • Quit to Fit Week 4: Day one of your smoke-free life

    Quit to Fit Week 4: Day one of your smoke-free life

    .*In partnership with NiQuitin. One month down! So you’ve reached week four of our Quit to Fit challenge. You can now really start classifying yourself as a non-smoker. Our life coach Raul Aparici describes this time as like ‘day one’. It’s the beginning of your real, new, non-smoking life. What to expect? “You’re taking control back and […]

    8 years ago

  • COMPETITION: Win €1000 worth of Bitcoin in this amazing giveaway

    COMPETITION: Win €1000 worth of Bitcoin in this amazing giveaway

    Brought to you by the Lords of Crypto. Get on board the Bitcoin express. It seems like everyone’s talking about Bitcoin these days. And everyone seems to know someone who got in on the ground floor and made a killing. We’re happy for them. We really are… Well, you could soon be casually mentioning your Bitcoin […]

    8 years ago

  • COMPETITION: You could win a delicious feed from Mao for you and 5 mates

    COMPETITION: You could win a delicious feed from Mao for you and 5 mates

    Brought to you by Mao at Home. Treat your mates with this great prize. There’s nothing like the feed you get after a big match or a heavy training session. A delicious meal always feels even more satisfying after you’ve had a serious workout. Well, the good people at Mao at Home are giving you […]

    8 years ago

  • 11 brilliant black comedies that should be on everyone’s watchlist

    11 brilliant black comedies that should be on everyone’s watchlist

    Brought to you by Warner Bros. Pictures. How many have you watched? There’s nothing quite like laughing at something you know you shouldn’t laugh at. It’s like getting the giggles in school or trying not to to smile at a funeral. There’s something about that release of nervous tension that makes people love black comedies. […]

    8 years ago

  • This Englishman’s story about Ireland shows why Brexit should worry us all

    This Englishman’s story about Ireland shows why Brexit should worry us all

    I first visited Ireland in the early 1990s after my mum’s parents moved back there, to County Limerick, 40-odd years after having emigrated to the north of England. I loved Ireland immediately and do still. By Michael, in London Since that first visit I’ve gone back at least three or four times each year; for […]

    8 years ago

  • 5 simple but tasty recipes that you can cook in 15 minutes

    5 simple but tasty recipes that you can cook in 15 minutes

    In partnership with NiQuitin. Ready, steady, cook! We’ve reached the third week in our Quit to Fit challenge. Congratulations on making it this far. At this point, your taste buds should be returning to their full functionality. This week we’re challenging our five JOE teams to take a cooking class. Join in by taking a […]

    8 years ago

  • Quit to Fit Week 3: Celebrating your success to date

    Quit to Fit Week 3: Celebrating your success to date

    *In partnership with NiQuitin. Three is the magic number! So we’ve made it to week three. Well done! Things are looking up but this type of life change can take its toll. Our life coach Raul Aparici says you’ve turned a corner and that you’ll be rediscovering simple pleasures that you’d forgotten as a smoker. What to expect? […]

    8 years ago

  • QUIZ: Can you beat your friends in this seriously tricky IQ test?

    QUIZ: Can you beat your friends in this seriously tricky IQ test?

    Brought to you by McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes.  This is all about bragging rights. We all love a bit of friendly rivalry. Just think of the milleage you can get out of beating your best friend on FIFA. We’re simple creatures, after all… With that in mind, we thought we’d lay down the ultimate challenge for […]

    8 years ago

  • Here’s why you should never reheat plastic takeaway containers

    Here’s why you should never reheat plastic takeaway containers

    We’re all guilty of reheating leftover Chinese in its plastic container. But we think we are going to reconsider that move in future after reading a new study from the Harvard Medical School. In a feature they published entitled ‘Microwaving food in plastic: Dangerous or not?’, they stated that many plastic containers can actually leak toxins […]

    8 years ago

  • Paddy Jackson “shocked and horrified” by rape allegations, court hears

    Paddy Jackson “shocked and horrified” by rape allegations, court hears

    The latest from Belfast Crown Court. Irish rugby international Paddy Jackson told police he was “shocked and horrified” by allegations he had raped a woman in the bedroom of his south Belfast home, a court heard on Friday. The 26-year-old was arrested two days after a woman claimed she was raped from behind by Jackson, […]

    8 years ago

  • Galway students! You could win a brand new iPhone 8 in GMIT on 27 February

    Galway students! You could win a brand new iPhone 8 in GMIT on 27 February

    Brought to you by Vodafone X. We’re going West. It’s been a good year for Galway people. They finally ended their All-Ireland drought and picked up the Liam McCarthy Cup for the first time in 29 years. And now we’re giving them a chance to win a brand new iPhone 8. Vodafone X are coming […]

    8 years ago

  • It looks like this is going to be Liverpool’s home kit for next season

    It looks like this is going to be Liverpool’s home kit for next season

    Liverpool’s home kit for next season has been leaked, and it looks to be the real deal. This is the time of the year when images of new football jerseys emerge, and Footy Headlines tend to be very reliable for news of leaked kits. The website have got their hands on an image of a […]

    8 years ago

  • We’re hiding an iPhone 8 somewhere on the Dundalk IT campus on 21 March

    We’re hiding an iPhone 8 somewhere on the Dundalk IT campus on 21 March

    Brought to you by Vodafone X. Do you have what it takes? Louth may be synonymous with Cuchulainn’s legendary adventures but we’ll be looking for a modern-day hero when we come to Dundalk IT on 21 March. Do you have what it takes to claim this amazing prize? Vodafone X will be hiding a brand […]

    8 years ago

  • Feeling lucky? We have an amazing €250 One4all voucher to give away

    Feeling lucky? We have an amazing €250 One4all voucher to give away

    Brought to you by Londis. All for one and One4all! The people at Londis are a sound bunch of lads. Not only do they make lovely chicken fillet rolls, they also cater to the specific needs of each community that they’re in. They’ve managed to work out that people in Donegal buy more lightbulbs than […]

    8 years ago