Brought to you by Rockshore. Isle of islands. Do you love islands? Are you happiest when you have the sea air sweeping your face and a body of water between you and the mainland? Well, we have the perfect list for you. With Rockshore offering you the chance to win a holiday for you and […]

8 years ago

Sponsored by Bank of Ireland. It’s a fine line. None of us want to be the friend who legs it once it’s their round in the local, but we also don’t want to be the one in the corner necking cheap vodka from a hip-flask. Whether you’re saving for a big trip abroad or just […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Irish Life Health. These are not for the faint-hearted. Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a mountain goat, hopping from valley to peak and from mountainside to mountainside? Are you looking to get healthy and stay healthy? With the recent beautiful weather we’ve been enjoying, there is no better time […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Dubliner Cheese Is Cheese the most versatile food on the planet? In a recent study, 45% of Irish people said that can’t live without cheese. No wonder we’re always in good form! Nutritionally, cheese is a great source of protein and calcium. Muscles need protein, especially after exercise, so cheese is […]

8 years ago

It didn’t look good. At some stage in recent memory, you may have come across a clip of a Chicago Cubs fan seemingly stealing a baseball that had been thrown to a young fan in the crowd at Wrigley Field. It was rage-inducing stuff… When going to a baseball game, DON'T be this guy. pic.twitter.com/pAeiRN6Q2X […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Vodafone. We’ve narrowed it down to the last five. Irish people are renowned for our wit. We’ve produced so many hilarious comedians for such a small island, to the point that we’re known the world over for just how damn funny we are. And now we’re on the hunt for the next […]

8 years ago

How well do you know your Irish counties? We all know the names of the Irish counties. And those of you with a cúpla focail will probably know the names of the Irish counties as Gaeilge. The question is, do you know what the original Irish county names mean when they’re translated into English? Confused? […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Bord Gáis Energy. Calling all sports fans. If you’re a sports fan, you might just be wondering what you’re going to do with yourself for the next few weeks. The World Cup has ended, and so too has the constant stream of televised sports on an almost daily basis. So you may be […]

8 years ago

Halo and JOE teaming up again to offer a great prize! Not long to go now before the legendary Galway Races kick off again and Halo Nightlcub in Galway has teamed up with JOE to give one of our readers an amazing prize. The Galway Races is an event where the most dapper of gentlemen […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury. This is one way to improve your workplace. To celebrate Cadbury’s Inventor campaign, we’re giving offices and workplaces around the country a chance to win loads of delicious chocolate and a Go Madbury Inventor pack to make your very own chocolate bars. Simply tell us why your workplace deserves this […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Jobs.ie. The inside story from Irish hospitality figures. Ireland is famed for its hospitality so it’s no surprise that many people have pursued careers in the industry. The WorkShop, a new podcast series from Jobs.ie, decided to take a deep dive into the workings of the industry this week. We chatted […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Vodafone X Whatever your passion, here’s your chance to Fuel It! If you woke up tomorrow to find a cheque worth €1000 under your pillow, what would you do? You could use it to grab yourself a new mic, lay down a beat and forge that future number one. You could […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Cider. The BBQ Gods have been looking down on us kindly. It was a nice change using an umbrella for shade instead of shelter from a downpour. Grilling burgers whilst drenched in sweat rather than buckets of rainwater is something we embraced with open (sweat patch anguished) arms the […]

8 years ago

Don’t you hate when this happens? Some of us have trouble getting to sleep but others find they wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to the land of nod. Both are painfully annoying, particularly when you’re absolutely wrecked and your brain just will not switch off. For anyone who […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Liberty Insurance. Do it yourself or run for help? Remember all those things you watched your father or mother do around the house? It’s not so easy when you’re out on your own and your tap decides to turn into the Niagara Falls without any warning. When it comes to solving […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Halo Nightclub.  Make Sure You’re A Fashion Front Runner! The Galway Races are fast approaching the last corner and into that final stretch. We couldn’t be more excited! It’s nearly here and it’s certainly time to start thinking about what you’re going to wear. Be sure to look as dapper as […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Kylemore Karting.  Start your engines. Do you fancy yourself as a Sebastian Vettel when you get behind the wheel? Do you love challenging your friends in a bit of friendly competition? Do you have nine friends? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then we have the perfect prize […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by TG4.  Tá Gaeilge agat. Remember all those years you spent learning Irish in school? Most of us wrestled with the Modh Coinníollach at some stage. Some of you even spent a couple of weeks in fear of the Bean an Tí at whatever Ghaeltacht your parents shipped you off to. It may seem like […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Bushmills Irish Whiskey. ‘Black Bush Cured’ will see worlds of Irish whiskey and charcuterie combine. Rob Krawczyk, the man behind Ballydehob’s Chestnut restaurant, has made a name for himself as an award-winning chef. Growing up working in the kitchens of his family’s restaurant and salami business in West Cork, Rob decided […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Gymshark. Sink your teeth into this unreal comp. Does anyone else think all this sun is making rides of us all? Look past the sunburned noses and you’ll find a healthy flock of athletic individuals roaming the streets of our cities. Canal walks, bicycle tracks, gyms and parks are all filled […]

8 years ago

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Brought to you by Maltesers.  This is a renter’s dream. So imagine your landlord turned up at your house and told you not to worry about paying the rent this month. The money you’d save would be enough to cover a pretty good holiday, to help you buy that console you’ve been eyeing up, or to […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Gymshark. We’re going to need a bigger gym bag. The Irish fitness scene is going from strength to strength (no pun intended). It’s fantastic to see the health revolution that kicked off in the last decade continue to inspire individuals to get out there and get fit. If you’re putting in all […]

8 years ago

Allez France! Allez Paul Pogba! France won their second World Cup in a Moscow final which contained some of the chaos, some of the VAR craziness and a little of the madness which has made the tournament so special. Croatia will feel they were unlucky but why couldn’t that sense of grievance help them as […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by McDonnells. Just how Irish are you? Irishness is about more than just a passport or a birthplace. It’s a state of mind. Some things are just inherently Irish, like a crisp sandwich or potato bread. They’re just part of who we are as a nation. Another meal that’s uniquely Irish is […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by HB Ice Cream. Football fever is firing up. This has been one of the most unpredictable, exciting and intense World Cups in a long time and here at JOE, we’ve been loving every minute of it! The games are on the telly, dusty old jerseys adorned with long-forgotten player names have […]

8 years ago

It’s a massive weekend of football-England take on Belgium in the 3rd place play-off. There’s also a World Cup final taking place and it’s time to figure out how Croatia did it and why England failed. Roy Keane had the answers and now England must wrestle with the same problem that has troubled Ireland for […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Rockshore Lager.  Ever wanted to stay on your very own island? The option of escaping to a private island off the west coast of Ireland is a tempting one. So we jumped at the chance to take up Rockshore’s invitation to test out the attractions of Collanmore Island Lodge in Clew […]

8 years ago

Baby don’t herd me. Residents of Clare Island off Mayo’s west coast were left in stitches when they discovered local man Christian Pinder getting into a bit of a twist with one of his neighbour’s rams. The day started off innocently enough when Pinder, joined by local pals, decided to go day drinking in the […]

8 years ago

They’re coming home. You could be harsh on England and say they went out of the World Cup to the first decent side they played…Croatia are in the World Cup final on Sunday after Gareth Southgate’s side failed to capitalise on their early lead and lost their heads. But is the criticism severe? England have […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by SPAR.  Football fever has well and truly taken hold. There are just three teams left. Only one team can win and they’ll enjoy bragging rights for the next four years if they can hold their nerve and put their opponents to the sword. Maybe you believe that France are heirs apparent, […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by theLotter.  What would you do with €290 million? In America, everything is bigger. The buildings, the cars, the food portions and especially the lottery jackpots. Yes, the Irish lottery and indeed the European lotteries offer handsome sums of money, but they pale in comparison when it comes to jackpot winnings available to […]

8 years ago

Allez les bleus! France are heading to the World Cup final after a mind-numbingly impressive performance against Belgium. Roberto Martinez’s side couldn’t find a way through the French defence and now England or Croatia will have to work out a way to break them down. Ahead of the biggest England game in 28 years, Paddy […]

8 years ago

What kind of Brexit does Gareth Southgate want? As the UK implodes, it’s left to Gareth Southgate to offer leadership for England but how much can he do when a country is tearing itself apart? Theresa May has channeled Southgate but she looks more like the England managers of old, hounded from game to game, […]

8 years ago

No, maybe it really is coming home. England might have been in the better half of the draw, but nobody imagined them reaching the semi-final of the World Cup with such ease. But that’s where this World Cup is now and as England rejoices in the unlikely dull victory against a brutal Sweden team, it’s […]

8 years ago

A tactical masterpiece. Not Roberto Martinez’s words, but the words of a TV interviewer after Belgium’s stunning victory against Brazil on Friday. But Martinez will be hailed as a tactical genius for the way in which the favourites were undone in Kazan. Neymar is in danger of ruining his legacy with his commitment to diving […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury. What’s your flavour of choice? It would be a boring world if we all liked the same thing. One man’s meat is another man’s poison, as they say. One of the great unifiers in life is chocolate. Do you know anyone who doesn’t like chocolate? We’re not saying that they’re […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by NOW TV. Good things come in franchised packages! Film franchises rule the box office. From the Matrix trilogy to the Toy Story series, there’s a franchise for everyone. New franchises are being created all the time and people love nothing more than catching up with their favourite characters in a new […]

8 years ago

“Dangerously defective” is one way of putting it. Earlier this week, Gardaí shared a photo of a car that had been driving around Cork with half of its windscreen missing. Gardaí policing the roads in Ennis have gone one better today and shared a photo of a car that had been driving with half… well, […]

8 years ago

After two horrible rest days, the World Cup is back. Can Uruguay survive without Edinson Cavani? What is Kylian Mbpappé capable of and are Sunderland the real winners of the 2018 World Cup? Brazil look like the strongest team in the competition but can Belgium’s golden generation do better than other golden generations or are […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Tesco. Cancel your plans for Saturday morning. How would you like to win a whopping €10,000 worth of Tesco Clubcard points? Sorry for the stupid question – who wouldn’t? That’s a lot of shopping or points that you can spend on restaurants, activities and more with one of Tesco’s many partners. […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Avantcard. Things are heating up in Russia. We’re finally down to the business end of the World Cup. Football fans can expect narratives, heroes, villains, shocks and a couple of classic encounters as the remaining teams battle it out in the knock out stages. To celebrate the great rates being offered […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by First Choice Financial Services. Separating the mortgage truths from the mortgage myths. Buying a house is the biggest investment you’ll ever make so it’s understandable if you find the process a little bit intimidating. There are all sorts of mortgage myths so it’s hard to work out what’s true and what’s […]

8 years ago

It’s coming home. England somehow won on penalties and now there will be no stopping the sense of destiny. But why shouldn’t England celebrate? Sure, they had written off Colombia but when the weight of history and penalties was on their shoulders they managed to overcome it all. Danny Murphy and others thought victory was […]

8 years ago

Neymar is warming up, but what will happen next? After another day of chaos, anything can happen at the World Cup before, of course, England ultimately win it. Belgium seem to have succumbed to a classic performance from manager Roberto Martinez before they turned round a game in a manner not seen since West Germany […]

8 years ago

Who wants to win the World Cup? Well, actually, why are they bothering? At the end of another dramatic weekend, it seems certain that it’s England’s tournament. That’s certainly the view of one supporter who has tattooed ‘England 2018 World Cup Winners’ on his midriff in anticipation of the great day. But Russia are now […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Tesco.  Want. This. Prize. So. Much. We’ve given away some big prizes in our time but this is pretty huge. We have €10,000 worth of Tesco Clubcard points up for grabs for one lucky winner in our 1 Million Points Drop. Tesco are holding their first annual Clubcard Day on 7 […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Rockshore. What would you do if you owned your very own island? Well, this is your chance to test the theory. Rockshore are giving one lucky winner and 11 friends the chance to win an unforgettable island experience for three days in August. With temperatures soaring and everyone looking to hit […]

8 years ago

England are nearly there. After heroic defeat to Belgium, England can now start planning for the World Cup semi-final against Croatia or Spain. Maybe Thursday was the day when England lost the run of themselves. The group stage had been characterised by England’s innocent glee as they scored goal after goal but the moment they […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by The Curragh. The perfect weather for a big weekend of racing. You couldn’t have planned this any better. Summer has landed just in time for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival, which takes place from Friday, 29 June, to Sunday, 1 July. Get that sun cream out, give yourself a […]

8 years ago