By Fiona Frawley. Kitchen sink in the hallway, anyone? As Dublin house prices continue to rise we’re rarely shocked by high price tags anymore, no matter how small or run-down the property may be. However, every now and then a gaff comes along with the ability to render even the most jaded home hunters speechless. […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton “This makes me feel old.” The Bernard Shaw on Richmond Street closed for good towards the end of 2019, and safe to say Dubliners everywhere were devastated. I remember it all too well, and I cherish the last evening I spent there, knowing it would be the last time (if you think […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley. The results may not be overly shocking to some. The price of a pint of Guinness is a hotly discussed topic among Irish people, and understandably so. For generations, the stout has been marketed to us as a liquid as vital to survival as water – prescribed to tired people, women lacking iron […]

3 years ago

Tá Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton agus Rob McElhenney ag tabhairt a bpodchraoladh go hÉirinn. Tá cruthaitheoirí agus réaltaí an sitcom íocónach “It’s Always Sunny i Philadelphia” ag tabhairt a bpodchraoladh grinn go hÉirinn. Tá an podchraoladh, dar teideal The Sunny Podcast, á óstáil ag Charlie Day (Charlie), Glenn Howerton (Dennis) agus Rob McElhenney (Mac), in […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley. The award-winning actor was barred from Maccarthy’s Bar in Castletownbere while filming a series there aged 19. Publican Adrienne Maccarthy has since lifted the barring order, after making amends with Colin Farrell when he returned to the area to film Ondine in 2009. Speaking to The Echo, Adrienne recalled the actor’s “outrageous” […]

3 years ago

There are only 11. Bored? Why not take this tough global geography quiz that is sure to have you scratching your head? We all love a bit of four-play, so with that in mind, we are asking you to name all the countries of the world that contain four letters. There are 11 in total, […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley. Listen. Bertie Ahern’s back, maybe the zero per cent deposit mortgages will be too. With the average price of a house in Dublin sitting at about €400k currently, many deem the concept of owning their own home in the capital as little more than a pipe dream. However, every once in a […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton. There’s something for everyone here. Looking to book your wedding venue in Ireland? Website Save My Day have just revealed their 2023 wedding venue award winners, no matter what’s important to you on your big day. They have the best venue for city weddings, country weddings, festival-style weddings, historic weddings, pet-friendly weddings, and a […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley. “Ireland as you’ve never seen it before”. Over the years, there have been some questionable iterations of the map of Ireland. First, there were the Brexit-era attempts at Britons drawing the Irish border. Then, a UK beer company released an “Irish” beer with a map on the can completely omitting the North. Now, American […]

3 years ago

Just when we thought we’d seen it all… No matter your living situation at the moment, you’ll no doubt be aware of the serious rental crisis we are seeing in this country, and in Dublin in particular. We hope no-one thought seriously of trying to rent this patched-up spot. As someone who’s been on the […]

3 years ago

You can start planning your time off for the rest of the year. Ireland has just had its first Saint Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday, a new public holiday and the country’s first February Bank Holiday. The public holiday day has been permanently added to the calendar and will be observed on the first Monday of […]

3 years ago

They plan to use DNA to give birth to animals that had once all died out. A company has raised hundreds of millions of dollars to bring back extinct species – and plan to start with the dodo and woolly mammoth. US genetics firm Colossal Biosciences are studying how to alter the DNA of existing […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Do not adjust your screens. A home under €200k in Dublin actually exists. As the concept of owning a house in Dublin is little more than a fantasy for many of us – a bit like the tooth fairy and obtaining a Coppers gold card – the contents of this property listing […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton. Dublin’s public transport system is set to get a makeover. On Tuesday (24 January), the National Transport Authority (NTA) revealed its plans for new Luas lines and the Metrolink. The proposed works would take 20 years to complete and cost approximately €25 billion. According to the published proposal, there will be a further […]

3 years ago

The new show is reportedly set to be on ITV1 The new series of Love Island started up this week as a new group of young individuals entered the villa looking for love. ITV have a new show planned, too, for older contestants. But although the show proves to be as popular as ever, the […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton. The decision will leave over 400 employees out of work. Argos is set to close all of its Irish stores by June 2023, including all online activity. This decision will affect over 400 employees across the 34 Irish stores. According to reports, staff were only informed of this decision this morning, Thursday […]

3 years ago

“We wanted to help people deal with alcohol issues safely without the need to use residential treatment.” Every new year often brings what many will feel is a clean slate or the chance for a fresh start. Community Response – a service based in Dublin – reached out to JOE to help spread the message […]

3 years ago

Bookings are filling up fast. If you’re a fan of one-off, unique dining and or drinking experiences, this is one to add to the diary. Renowned NYC watering hole The Dead Rabbit is making its way to Dublin for one night only and is set to take up temporary residence at Bar 1661 of Green […]

3 years ago

The lucky Londis staff have say they feel ‘very famous’ after selling the winning ticket. The Londis, which is located on Ballyfermot Road in Dublin 10 was revealed on Tuesday as the selling location of the winning ticket in Sunday’s Daily Millions draw. The golden ticket was sold just in time, on the day of […]

3 years ago

“Thrilled to continue Wednesday’s tortuous journey into season two.” Fans of Wednesday will be thrilled to hear the show is returning for a second season, writes Kat O’Connor. All those search engine visits for Wednesday season 2 will now have some fruitful results! Netflix confirmed the record-breaking smash hit will return for a second season, […]

3 years ago

Renner is an honorary sheriff and is said to have made a “tremendous impact” on his community. Jeremy Renner was run over by a 14,000-pound (6350kg) Sno-Cat while talking to a family member on New Year’s Day, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has revealed. The two-time Oscar nominee suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopaedic injuries […]

3 years ago

A nice, novel Christmas gift for the party season, or for the beer aficionado in your life. An Irish brewing company has released a brilliant 12 beers of Christmas gift box, to go with their other, larger offerings. The White Hag, which is based in County Sligo, has come up with some smart gift boxes […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by Peroni House of Peroni Presents Sensory Supper is back at Café en Seine by popular demand. Live every moment with Peroni Nastro Azzurro this January as the House of Peroni Sensory Supper returns to Café en Seine. Their first event took place in April 2022, and given its huge success, they’re […]

3 years ago

Great news for all the nine to fivers… Whisperings of a four-day work week becoming the norm have been swirling for what feels like years. During the summer, over 3,300 workers at 70 different companies in the UK took part in a six-month trial whereby workers only worked four days, with no loss of pay. […]

3 years ago

Many on social media had sympathy for the Starbucks employee. A Starbucks barista has shared a video of themselves crying because of their working hours. The clip shows the employee sharing their thoughts on management and rude customers, but it was what the person said about their schedule that prompted a reaction online. The barista […]

3 years ago

The information is quite revealing as you would expect. Popular pornography website Pornhub has shed light on the top searches and categories preferred by its Irish visitors and the results are interesting, to say the least. According to the site, the most popular search term in Ireland was “Irish”, a common trend among the countries […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by DiscoverIreland It’s almost that time of year… It’s the most wonderful time of the year. So, why not immerse yourself in the festive spirit of things? Thankfully, you won’t have to travel far to celebrate to visit a winter wonderland, as we have loads of cracking Christmas markets and experiences right here […]

3 years ago

All action on the high seas… Brittany Ferries has launched its new ferry, the Salamanca, carrying over 1,000 passengers and accepting customers on foot and bike for the first time on the route. The “state-of-the-art” 214.5m “cruise-ferry” will depart from Rosslare on Wednesday and Friday mornings, with the journey taking 29 to 30 hours, and […]

3 years ago

‘I’m walking. Not just off Instagram Live, off the show!’ Ant McPartlin has threatened to walk off the show after I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here fans left him exasperated. His co-host, Declan Donnelly, needed all his skills to keep the ‘Instagram Live’ going. In the end, it was only Roy Keane talk […]

3 years ago

Always double check before checking out A Peter Kay fan has been left with egg on their face after splashing £377 (€430) on the wrong show in their haste to secure tickets for his tour. On Wednesday, fans of the comedian rushed online to secure their place at one of his shows over the next […]

3 years ago

The announcement appeared to crash his website… Peter Kay has announced his first live stand-up tour in 12 years – and he has some Irish dates on the agenda. The tour will kick off with dates in Manchester and Birmingham in December this year, but Kay won’t make it to the Emerald Isle until 2023. […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by VisitDublin.com Take a tasting tour of these Dublin whiskey distilleries. Ireland produces some of the best whiskey in the world, and a great way to wet your whistle is to do so in a working distillery. On a guided tour, you’ll discover the history of Irish whiskey and production techniques. Of […]

3 years ago

We got you. Heading off on a trip can be more stressful than we need. Between lugging suitcases through the airport, delayed flights and boarding passes that aren’t scanning, it can be a lot. And to top things off when we’re there, the water on display around Dublin Airport can be a nuisance if you […]

3 years ago

Frightening. A new crime drama movie titled The Good Nurse has dropped on Netflix this week and is inspired by true events. Starring Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne, the film tells the story of the crimes that were committed by Charles Cullen across New Jersey and Pennsylvania over a 16-year period. Based on Charles Graeber’s […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by DiscoverIreland  Celebrate the autumn season in Ireland’s Ancient East. Fancy escaping for a refreshing few days before the clocks go back and the nights draw in? Embrace the great outdoors and the crisp autumn weather with an activity-filled getaway. From hiking to hauntings, Pùca celebrations to pints, here are some brilliant […]

3 years ago

Two well-known Dublin premises were included on the list. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that seven Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of September. The enforcement orders were issued for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by DiscoverIreland  Fall in love with the Wild Atlantic Way this Autumn. Autumn is a terrific time to embrace the great outdoors in Ireland as the landscape and wildlife are stunningly vibrant. The shimmering autumnal colours make everything seem even more picturesque, and this time of year is peak whale-watching season on […]

3 years ago

Rise and shine, it’s Pub Quiz time! That admittedly lame Cool Runnings reference doesn’t really work unless you’re taking the quiz first thing in the morning and if you are, good luck to you. And good luck to everyone else too, because we think this is one our most generous pub quizzes in some time, […]

3 years ago

The series has caused some controversy. Jeffrey Dahmer’s dad thinks he knows what might be to blame for his son becoming a serial killer. The story of Jeffrey Dahmer has fascinated those interested in true-crime for years and now the horrific deeds of the serial killer are coming back into the limelight due the Netflix […]

3 years ago

This might be our toughest edition of this quiz yet. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, they say, so after a while without one of our trademark tricky non-capital city quizzes, we’ve decided to bring it back with a bang. We say bang, in this instance, as in our opinion as quizmasters, it’s one of […]

3 years ago

Here we go again. You know the drill by now. And if you don’t, there’s any amount of editions of the JOE Pub Quiz over here to bring you up to speed. Let’s crush it.

3 years ago

So you think you know your Irish geography? It rarely happens nowadays, but if you run out of signal on your phone and your Google Maps won’t load, making your way to a random Irish town based on nothing more than a good hunch and questionable signage is a triumph of the human spirit if […]

3 years ago

It’s the latest in a string of deaths of Vladimir Putin allies. Vladimir Sungorkin, editor-in-chief of pro-Kremlin tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda, has died at the age of 68. According to a report by the state-run Interfax news agency, the 68-year-old journalist suffered a stroke while on a business trip to the Khabarovsk territory in Russia’s far […]

3 years ago

“I’m not meant to say that, am I?!” Very few gameshows have captivated TV viewers quite like Who Wants to be a Millionaire? as phrases like 50/50, use your lifeline and phone a friend have become a part of the popular lexicon. The show has gone from strength to strength since its rebirth in recent […]

3 years ago

“It took a long time for my brain to start working again.” Eminem has opened up about nearly losing his life after suffering a drug overdose years ago. During a recent episode of Paul Rosenberg’s podcast, the Grammy-winning rapper spoke about his near-fatal overdose on methadone 15 years ago. “It took a long time for […]

3 years ago

“You know it’s true. Girls, I’m sorry.” The dating game is a wild and wondrous thing, is it not? So too, the complexities of a relationship. Social media has brought so many together but the politics of social media once two lovers find each other? That’s a whole different story, my friends. Take the every-day […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by Apache Your favourite time of the week has arrived. That’s right, it’s the JOE Friday Pub Quiz, the first edition of the autumn. “But autumn started in August,” we hear you cry. Not according to Met Éireann it didn’t, and who are we to argue with the national forecaster? Anyway, it’s […]

3 years ago

This is admittedly a tough one. Let’s not beat about the bush here, the United States of America has 50 states and we want you to try to beat the clock and name all 50. We’re giving you 10 minutes. Go!

3 years ago

The number one spot is also believed to be the 26th most dangerous city in the world. A new survey has revealed the most dangerous city in Europe – and it’s pretty close to home. Published twice a year, Numbeo’s Crime Index gathers together crime-related data relating to incidents such as theft, attacks and robberies […]

3 years ago

First impressions count. Think about the greatest songs of all time and the chances are that many of them have serious lyrical hooks at the start. Whether it’s Bob Dylan singing about rolling stones or Ice Cube introducing himself on ‘Straight Outta Compton’, many a classic tune starts with a killer line. “Now this is […]

3 years ago