A lot can be done with €150… Earlier this week, the Architects of Business podcast spoke to Java Republic founder David McKernan about what you shouldn’t put into your coffee. After spending the best part of the last 30 years in the coffee business, he’s something of an expert on the subject. Since the early days […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Quest Adventure Series. The world’s biggest outdoor adventure race Running, hiking, kayaking and cycling your way through the gorgeous mountains and lakes of County Kerry, Quest Killarney is amongst the most challenging and exciting outdoor events on these shores. Anyone who manages to cross the finish line will have earned the right to […]

8 years ago

We’re gonna need a bigger quiz… A legend of the big screen, Jason Statham has been known as the ultimate ‘ard man for as long as we can remember. After getting the better of so many baddies on land, it was only a matter of time before he began conquering the seas as well. In celebration of […]

8 years ago

Just how well do you know your Irish films? Would you be able to recognise The Field from a single line of Richard Harris dialogue? Or to identify Into the West from a single blurry picture? If so, this is the quiz for you. All you have to do is identify the Irish cult classics, […]

8 years ago

Gardaí are looking into an apparent shooting incident. A statement from An Garda Síochána on Thursday evening read: “Shortly after 8pm Gardaí were alerted when a 19-year-old woman presented at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown with an apparent gunshot wound to her leg.” “It’s understood the injury was sustained during an earlier incident in the Shangan area […]

8 years ago

Holy smokes… Gardaí have shared a photo of quite a haul discovered earlier on Thursday when a vehicle was pulled over. According to the Gardaí, the vehicle was originally pulled over for driving without its insurance details and tax disc. However, once Gardaí inspected the vehicle more closely, they discovered that it was being used […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Hair Restoration Blackrock. Hair loss doesn’t need to be permanent. What do Bono, Al Pacino and Elton John all have in common? Apart from an affinity for the dodgiest sunglasses on the planet, in recent years each man has made the effort to slow the retreat of their hairline and keep […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by SuperValu. Not a bad way to spend a weekend… After comfortably topping their group in the maiden season of the Super 8s, Dublin face a Galway side looking for their first Senior All-Ireland since 2001. With Croke Park likely to be packed with supporters from both sides, tickets won’t be easy […]

8 years ago

Drive safely… Naas Roads Policing arrested a driver this weekend after they were detected driving more than twice the 80km/h speed limit on the R402. The speeding was so severe that it has entered the rankings for the largest breaches of the speed limit seen so far this year. Two months ago, Gardaí revealed the five […]

8 years ago

By Gordon Deegan She had been answering emails after hours. A business executive at a subsidiary of meat producer, Kepak has been awarded €7,500 over being required to deal with out-of-hours work emails, including some after mid-night, that led to work in excess of 48 hours a week. At the Labour Court, Kepak Convenience Foods Unlimited Co has been […]

8 years ago

We’ve all had those nights where, for some unknown reason, you just cannot get to sleep. Your brain seems to be perfectly happy to carry out a full analysis of every single thought you had that day and a replay of every conversation you had to boot. But if you frequently have trouble getting to […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Rockshore. Some brilliant outdoor activities are right on your doorstep. As Irish people, there are very few things we enjoy as much as packing our bags and flying as far away as possible. But sometimes, there really is no need. We have a whole host of enjoyable outdoor activities that don’t […]

8 years ago

How would you even get up to this speed? Anyone who has ever driven along the Liffey’s quays knows that it can be jammed at the very best of times… But some drivers still find a way to reach serious speeds. On Monday morning, Gardaí shared a photo of a speed gun, which clocked a […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Liberty Insurance Are you King/Queen of the Road? Imagine this: you’re driving down the motorway, the tunes on the radio are sounding good and you’re looking forward to some post-work sunshine when all of a sudden a mysterious symbol appears on your dashboard! It looks like a leaky teapot. That’s weird… What […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Cadbury I never met a chocolate I didn’t like. All of JOE’s devoted chocolate lovers have certainly been drooling over their keyboards recently. We’ve had so much fun giving you an inside look into us gifting a bunch of delicious chocolate to some lucky offices. The delicious creations some of Dublin’s inspired […]

8 years ago

The Gardaí have very little time for this kind of horseplay… On Friday morning, the Garda Síochána Twitter account shared a photo of a van that was stopped in Dublin for not displaying any insurance. However, it turned out that the Gardaí who stopped the van ended up finding a lot more than they bargained […]

8 years ago

If you like the sound of being a contestant on a new dating show and having the chance of finding that special someone at the same time, just fill in the form below. There is the added bonus of having all this happen without even having to leave your house. We know the technology is […]

8 years ago

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