“I was in one retailer recently and you had 620 gins.” Pat Rigney is the founder of The Shed Distillery, the creators of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin. The drinks industry, like most other sectors, has been undergoing huge change since COVID changed our lives in March, with supermarkets focussing on what he describes as a smaller […]

5 years ago

Brought to you by Flahavan’s Kickstart your healthy winter breakfast routine with Flahavan’s and enjoy a luxury weekend away in West Waterford. We’re sure most of you had the date circled in your calendar for months, but for those unaware, National Porridge Week kicked off this week. With winter on the horizon, there’s no better […]

5 years ago

Brought to you by Special Olympics Ireland, Can’t Stop Now Special Olympics athletes have come so far, the only thing they can’t do is stop! Special Olympics Ireland is calling on the people of Ireland to help raise €500,000 in vital funding for athletes all across Ireland. Led by Hollywood hero Colin Farrell, the ‘Can’t […]

5 years ago

“The hardest thing I‘ve ever watched.” Netflix has become known for its hard-hitting true-crime documentaries and its latest offering, American Murder: The Family Next Door, is no different. The film launched on 30 September, and over the weekend it has had a big reaction on social media, with viewers calling it “terrifying” and “disturbed”. American Murder: […]

5 years ago

Brought to you by Focus Ireland “My family can adjust to our new normal, but I don’t think I can bear an Ireland that allows homelessness to be a part of its new normal, because that just isn’t good enough.” Lockdown wasn’t easy. When it was first introduced, the constant uncertainty was a new and […]

5 years ago

You know what time it is… Do we even need to tell you? It’s JOE Pub Quiz time, of course. This week, there are rounds on general knowledge, driver theory, sport, TV pets and the year in which famous albums were released. Let’s see what you’re made of.

5 years ago

Brought to you by GoGroopie Staying at home is the new going out. Or at least that’s what we’re telling ourselves. The world’s landscape has changed and the new normal is still feeling a little bit abnormal. We all want to be back doing the things we love as we did in the halcyon days […]

5 years ago

If only… A jar of White Chocolate Nutella has appeared on Instagram, and you are probably very excited to try it. And judging by the comments on the post by Australian food blogger Bruce Super Convenience, you would not be the only one. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFVdzXNBulL/?utm_source=ig_embed We have bad news for you. It is not real. Well, […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Focus Ireland “It just feels like a never-ending nightmare…” The last six months or so have been tough for us all. Since the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic and the introduction of restrictions to everyday life, we’ve all had to adapt to what have been very challenging circumstances. Career insecurity. Not […]

6 years ago

Friday lunchtime can mean only one thing… Week 210 of the JOE Pub Quiz is here and we’re testing your knowledge of sport, general knowledge, fruit and veg, TV shows and capital cities. Tricky enough one this week if we do say ourselves, but we’re sure you’ll take delight in proving us wrong. Go!

6 years ago

Will it be last orders or time for another round? We’re still in the midst of unprecedented times, that’s for sure, and with that comes the forming of new norms and habits. Naturally, we all hope things can improve in the months ahead but it’s clear that over time we have become accustomed to a […]

6 years ago

This Advertorial is brought to you by CPA Ireland The CPA Ready to Face the Future of Accounting syllabus covers the core skills of a professional accountant as well as emerging technologies that will serve you well into the future. With the onset of technology, all professions have had to adapt and change to the […]

6 years ago

“Hopefully we have a new leader there…” Mary McKenna is the Founder and CEO of Irish travel company, Tour America. She has witnessed her industry undergo seismic change since she closed the doors on her physical office on 18 March and moved all their business online. She told Sonya Lennon, host of The Architects of […]

6 years ago

Think you know your European flags? Take this quiz and prove yourself.

6 years ago

Brought to you by EBS This virtual First Time Buyers Masterclass will inform and entertain. Buying your first house is an incredible feeling, but it can seem a bit overwhelming when you are starting out. Add to that the ever-changing mortgage landscape that people are finding themselves in due to Covid-19, which can lead to […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Boojum The prize includes a bike, an XBox, a MacBook, an annual subscription to Netflix and €500 of delicious Boojum! This time of year is traditionally when students enjoy settling into the new college year and perhaps wait for a little while longer to get down to the serious stuff. This […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon Distilled Gin A spectacular Sicilian-style getaway in one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland. What’s not to like? You might not have ever heard it before the last few months, but ‘staycation’ has certainly been one of the buzzwords of 2020. Restrictions on travelling abroad means we […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Roe & Co Power House Bar Picture the scene. The colder, darker autumn evenings are falling. You’re working but at least it’s warm inside. And you know what? It’s nearly 5. You look up and your mates are there, giddy on the work chat. They know it’s nearly that time too. […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Roe & Co Distillery Missed out on a birthday party during lockdown? This is the perfect opportunity to make up for it. Life since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold earlier this year has been strange for us all and it’s taking time to get used to what will become the new […]

6 years ago

Keywords Studios employs over 8,500 people in 61 studios across the world. The Dublin-based gaming company creates, adapts, and supports some of the biggest video games in the world like Halo, Assassin’s Creed, and Fortnite. CEO Andrew Day, who joined Keywords Studios with 50 staff in 2009, says that his company is heading into a […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon Distilled Gin Extend that summer feeling… We are not saying arrivederci to the summer just yet. Thanks to Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon Distilled Gin we are offering you the chance to win the perfect Italian hamper. It’s been a hell of a summer and one which we won’t forget […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by BIC® Gel-ocity® Quick Dry Gel Pens A pair of wireless earbuds and some BIC® Gel-ocity® Quick Dry Gel Pens will have you all set for the new semester. Summer? What summer? The weather may have made it feel like we didn’t have a summer at all, but it’s officially at an […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Rockshore No better places for one last adventure before we’re ready to bid farewell to summer. And adventures in Ireland don’t come much better than the epic island-hopping experience available thanks to Rockshore Island Hop, which offers the ultimate adventure for you and your housemates to visit and explore four stunning islands […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon Distilled Gin A succulent slice of Sicilian culture has landed right here in Ireland. Current circumstances have denied us the opportunity to satisfy our longing for travel of late, a longing that is particularly strong during the summer months. But those of us missing out on a jaunt […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Burger King “2020… ‘Nuff said.” We’re not even into the last quarter of 2020 and already it feels like the longest year that ever existed. Pandemics, zoom quizzes, virtual pints; we’ve all grown pretty tired of it, quite frankly and Darren Conway, for one, has had enough. Darren has been summing […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by EBS This virtual First Time Buyers Masterclass will inform and entertain. Buying your first house is an incredible feeling, but it can seem a bit overwhelming at the beginning. For some, the impact of Covid-19 may mean a change in your situation and a rethink of your plans. For anyone considering […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by the Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor Centre All the ingredients for a well-earned night out. After weeks and months of zoom quizzes and virtual pints, everyone is back looking for more familiar ways of socialising. Restaurants and many pubs throughout the country have reopened, but we’re all (rightly) still taking baby steps on […]

6 years ago

Aalto Bio is amongst a number of companies working on a vaccine for COVID-19. The Dublin-based biotech company researches and develops proteins and reagents that are provided to pharmaceutical companies that in turn develop diagnostic tests for viruses. CEO of Aalto Bio, Philip Noone who has been working in the virus diagnostics space for twenty-five […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by The TEFL Institute of Ireland Be your own boss, work your own hours and set your own rates. What more could you ask for? The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has led many people to re-evaluate their working life and to think about what they want from their career. For example, […]

6 years ago

All you have to do is match the flag to the country it represents. Sounds easy, but it’s not.

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Brought to you by Circle K Ireland It’s been a hell of a year. The world has been put through the ringer and, as Ireland tentatively tries to get things back going again, there’s a backdrop of fear and instability and uncertainty. Reconnecting with the commute has been a joy that’s already come and gone […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Rockshore How does an epic trip to four stunning islands off the west coast of Ireland sound? Summer is very much still alive and we don’t want to miss out on what makes the season magic. Sure, we may not be inter-railing, taking city breaks, or island-hopping around the world, but […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Box of Wine Wine to suit your taste, delivered right to your door. In the current climate, staying in has very much become the new going out, as we all try to discover new ways of socialising while rarely leaving the house. If you’re fond of a glass of wine (there’s […]

6 years ago

“By 2030, we will have 70 per cent of our electricity coming from renewables.” John Mullins has made a successful habit of being able to spot emerging trends in energy production in Ireland, and across the world. Having worked with ESB and Bord Gais, the Cork native set up Amarenco Solar, with his business partners, […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by The Lotter As lifts go, $169 million would be a decent lift. Sure what would you spend it on, they’d ask. Well, that’s a problem worth putting up with. The biggest lottery jackpots in the world are to be found in America, but they can be won right here in Ireland, […]

6 years ago

Just the 12 this time…. Quizzes are easy when you know the answers. You probably know, for example, all the countries in Europe which contain the letter ‘M’. However, if we know all these countries, why is it not so easy to document them all at once? It’s that dastardly countdown timer again, the pressure […]

6 years ago

Start off your Bank Holiday weekend by acing the latest edition of your favourite quiz. This week, there are rounds on general knowledge, British sitcoms, famous buildings and sport and there’s even a round on fishing for all you angling enthusiasts. Have a great Bank Holiday weekend all, but first, take the damn quiz…

6 years ago

Nice wee break for you and one other. It’s nearly August; 2020 flew, whilst somehow simultaneously feeling like it has been going on forever. As confused as we are about time perception and in need of a wee break to recharge the batteries? File this way. With thanks to Select Hotels we have a break […]

6 years ago

Sonia Deasy founded her skincare company Pestle and Mortar in 2014, selling just one product. The bold move turned heads and caught the attention of several parties including QVC USA, the biggest home shopping network in the world. Deasy told Sonya Lennon, host of The Architects of Business, made in partnership with EY Entrepreneur Of The […]

6 years ago

The incident occurred at 11am this morning. Gardaí investigating a fatal shooting in Ballyfermot this morning (27 July) are looking for anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident. A man in his 50s was killed at around 11am when he was shot after answering the front door of […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Huawei Snappy out. Calling on Irish Huawei users who love to use their smartphone to take uplifting and inspirational images and videos, the global Huawei NEXT-IMAGE 2020 photography and video competition is open for entries. The competition has received a record number of submissions, with a total of 882,000 entries globally, […]

6 years ago

A video of the incident was shared widely on social media. Gardaí are yet to make any arrests in connection with an apparent assault on two bin men in Dublin at 10.10am on Friday morning (17 July). The incident occurred on Holywell Road, Donaghmede. A video of the incident was shared widely on social media, […]

6 years ago

“Come to Leitrim – it could change your life!” The words of the Leitrim-based writer, Michael Harding, in a new video which showcases the stunning, unspoiled beauty of Leitrim. The creator of the video, Edwina Guckian of Dreoilín Productions, wanted to show that the county with a population of just 30,000 is a place not […]

6 years ago

Liam Griffin was speaking to Sonya Lennon on the Architects of Business show. The Wexford hotelier, who managed the county to All-Ireland glory in 1996, is the Chairman of the Griffin Group which owns and runs the Monart Spa, Hotel Kilkenny and the Ferrycarrig Hotel. He told the show, made in partnership with EY Entrepreneur Of […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Just three out of 10 men would considering going to counselling. Dublin football star and mental health advocate Philly McMahon has teamed up with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) to launch the Look After Yourself campaign. The campaign seeks to address a […]

6 years ago

Goes down well with a pint and a substantial meal… While plenty of you may have got to taste an actual pint in an actual pub in the last week after a wait of at least three months, the pub quiz has been a constant source of comfort in that difficult time. This week, it’s […]

6 years ago

This advertorial is brought to you by LottoGo *18+. New players only. BeGambleAware.org. LottoGo.com T&Cs Apply. Each bet is a 1/50th share. Irish punters have had their fair share of good luck on lottery games over the years. One of the most popular, the EuroMillions, has been making millionaires since 2004 and has fast become […]

6 years ago

Never, ever take sport for granted again. Remember? The days of no sport? Having to find different ways to pass your evenings and weekends. Having to think of something else to talk about with friends and in-laws. You can tell your grandkids about this but they’ll never believe that you filled the silences without resorting […]

6 years ago

The relationship with New York City began in 2016. Diona is a tech solutions company for Health and Human Services agencies around the world which was co-founded by Dubliner, Graham Stubbs in 2012. He told The Architects of Business show, made in partnership with EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™, details of how they have acquired large-scale […]

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Brought to you by Momenti Pizza from Dr. Oetker We’re back, baby! Remember the days of no sport? Me neither because we don’t need to worry anymore. Sport is on TV again. A lot of it. And you have nothing to do but kick back and relax. Even with just two Premier League games this weekend, there’s […]

6 years ago