By Fiona Frawley “This is just one of many milestones”. Fingal County Council and the National Transport Authority called yesterday a “milestone occasion” as they launched two completed projects in Church Fields, Dublin 15. The Church Fields Link Road and accompanying cycle-friendly roundabout are part of the larger Church Fields Masterplan, through which the Council […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton The June banker is a busy one. Dublin is absolutely packed with events this June bank holiday weekend, from Forbidden Fruit to Bord Bia Bloom Fest to the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon. Naturally, that means there are going to be some traffic diversions and road closures, and if you don’t want to […]

3 years ago

The 49-year-old got more than she bargained for as she showed off her canary yellow dress Heidi Klum perfectly styled out an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. The German supermodel wore a daring dress to the event that revealed more than just a hint of underboob. But she got more […]

3 years ago

Fast and Furious is just ‘like the MCU but with cars’ Fast and Furious star Michelle Rodriguez is being mocked after a clip resurfaced of her talking about the number of Marvel movies that have been made. The actress, who has appeared in several of the 10 Fast films, was at ComicCon in 2022 to […]

3 years ago

Brought to you GGPoker Time to up your game. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Nevada may have arrived, but if you just want to level up your poker skills, you don’t need to travel all the way there. You can play a wide range of online poker games and tournaments from the comfort […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The return of the idiot sandwich is imminent. After a decade away from America’s grimiest walk-in fridges, Gordon Ramsay is bringing back his Kitchen Nightmares series. Deadline confirmed the news of the reboot, which will air on Fox in the US and be produced by Studio Ramsay. The show was originally produced by […]

3 years ago

Kielty will take over from Tubridy. Patrick Kielty has been announced as the new host of The Late Late Show, RTÉ has confirmed. The 52-year-old stand-up comedian will replace Ryan Tubridy, who will step away from the role following the end of the current series. Tubridy will present his final show on Friday, May 26th. […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘No one could understand what you sang’ Mae Muller has said she is disappointed “but proud” after the UK finished second from bottom at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Sweden’s Loreen won after a strong challenge from Finland’s Käärijä, who was a fan favourite at Liverpool Arena. Loreen’s win means Sweden equals […]

3 years ago

The item is listed as ‘used’ but in ‘excellent condition’ Contact lenses that have seen Taylor Swift’s Eras tour have been put on sale on Depop… for $10,000! A fan of the popstar took to the marketplace after being blown away by her latest concert, which features performances of ‘Anti-Hero’, ‘Blank Space’ and ‘Cruel Summer’. […]

3 years ago

We all remember the glorious ‘so sh*t they’re good’ stinkers, but what about the songs that are actually, well, decent? It’s nearly that time of year again: the time when we break out the beer and a bottle of wine, maybe order a cheap, greasy, yet utterly delicious takeaway and spend a Saturday night, when […]

3 years ago

Reports have claimed that Schofield’s relationship with Holly Willoughby has distanced Philip Schofield is reportedly concerned that he will be ‘fired from This Morning’ amid ongoing rumours about his relationship with Holly Willoughby. Earlier this week it was revealed that the daytime TV presenting duo are “not as close as they once were” and are […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert We’re back! That’s right – JOE has returned with another iteration of our legendary Friday Pub Quiz. Given the weekend that is in it, we’ve prepared a special Eurovision round. There’s also another one on pop music in films, inspired partly by Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in cinemas now. Hopefully, […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The scheme will provide extra seating, new lights and granite pavements alongside the historic cobblestones. Works have gotten underway to improve one of the busiest tourist destinations and the home of 2,000 residents in Dublin – Temple Bar. According to Dublin City Council, the creation of a more useable space for people of […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Works are to begin in the area at the end of this month. A new Pathfinder Project for Dublin’s city centre will see more space for pedestrians and extended bus corridor hours at College Green. Dublin City Council (DCC) will implement traffic management measures and on-street enhancements at College Green and Foster […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton Contactless payments on public transport have been an available option in London for almost a decade. Towards the end of 2022, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said that contactless card and phone payments on public transport were a top priority for him and that trials would be rolled out in the first […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton We’re all going to want a pizza this now. Dublin restaurant Little Pyg has been named the best pizzeria in Ireland and the 27th best pizzeria in Europe at the 50 Top Pizza Europa Awards, which were held in Barcelona this week. Little Pyg is the only pizzeria in Ireland that serves […]

3 years ago

By Callum Boyle Hello and hi there, it is me again. Once again I’ve been parachuted in to make sure that you are provided with your weekly dose of the greatest quiz in the world (not my words, honest…). Have fun, stay hydrated and get a good mark. Related links: The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton It’s the end of an era, people. Gamers everywhere will be gutted to learn that GameStop is officially leaving the Irish market. The retailing giant took to its social media accounts to share the news with their followers, stating: “We are disappointed to announce that GameStop Ireland will be closing. But while […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert Another week, another quiz. Can you smell that? It’s the smell of summer. It’s not quite here yet, but it’s on the horizon, teasing us with its barbecues and festivals. April is almost over, we’re a third of the way through the year, and it’s a bank holiday weekend with the very […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley. The Office of Public Works have announced a public consultation to consider a new parking strategy for Phoenix Park. A consultation process, which is seeking the views of people on the future of parking in the Phoenix Park begins today and will last for five weeks. Parking charges and a multi-storey carpark […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton. “This may be one of the few places in London where you can actually get a decent pint of plain.” Skehan’s Free House, based in Nunhead in South London, has been named the best pub in London by media giant Time Out Magazine. The pub is owned by Limerick man Bryan Fitzsimons […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert I’m so quizzy my head is spinning. Afternoon quizzers. I hope we’re all feeling ready to go for another piping hot pub quiz, straight out of the oven. Good quizzing fare this week. The usual general knowledge, sport and entertainment, followed by a history round and then a round all about singers […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Emergency services were called to the scene at Dublin Airport. An Aer Lingus flight to Chicago made an emergency landing at Dublin Airport yesterday after the plane reportedly flew into a flock of pigeons on take-off. Passenger Dave O’Connor tweeted: “My Aer Lingus flight EI123 from Dublin to Chicago just had a bird strike […]

3 years ago

Ryan Tubridy is set to be joined in studio by some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names. With the entire nation glued to the coverage of US President Joe Biden’s visit this week, Friday’s Late Late Show is offering viewers a break from Mr. Biden’s whistle-stop tour of Ireland. First up on what is certainly […]

3 years ago

“A hell of a rugby player, he beat the hell out of the Black and Tans…” Joe Biden made a slip during a speech in Dundalk, where he appeared to mistakenly mention the Black and Tans. The US President was speaking at Windsor Bar in the Co. Louth town during a visit to the region […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley. “Can you see any fire or smoke?” Audio has emerged from the moment a Ryanair flight experienced a “minor issue” with its landing gear at Dublin Airport. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon and resulted in a full emergency being declared. A video uploaded by VASAviation on YouTube shares the moment when […]

3 years ago

As if we needed another reason to ditch our morning workout. We all know that exercising is extremely important. It is beneficial to your heart health and even strengthens your bones (among a whole host of other things). However, scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago are warning that if you exercise too much, it could be […]

3 years ago

Out with FIFA, in with EA Sports FC EA Sports has shared the first look at their new football game, EA Sports FC, writes Tom Todhunter. The game, which will be EA’s first since cutting ties with FIFA in 2022, has divided the opinion of gamers in recent months, with many wondering what the finished […]

3 years ago

Good Friday. Good quiz. We’re back with another pub quiz. Enjoy!

3 years ago

Henry Street is on the up, and the long-awaited recovery of retail in Dublin 1 is well and truly underway. Shuttered shop fronts, and red-lettered ‘to let’ signs have unfortunately become a fixture of our main shopping streets, none more so than once our busiest of thoroughfares. While attention has been cast on Grafton Street, […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley. He will be discussing his memoir. International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD) has announced its lineup for this year’s edition of the event, which will run from 19 – 28 May. Now in its 26th year, the festival returns to its Literary Village home in Merrion Square Park with its biggest-ever programme of […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The Department of Foreign Affairs has listed a number of safety concerns for Irish people visiting Spain to be aware of. As holiday season draws closer, many Irish people will be preparing to jet off and Spain is always a popular destination for us. If you are Costa-bound this year, however, the […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Sadly, Jenny the Donkey will not be available to purchase. An auction at Adams in Dublin next week will see a number of props from the Oscar-nominated The Banshees of Inisherin go up for sale, giving fans of the film the chance to add some of the pieces to their own personal collection. […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The remote island was lauded for its unspoiled beauty and uniqueness. Global travel site Big 7 Travel has named Skellig Michael as one of the 50 most remote and beautiful places in the world, alongside destinations such as White Desert Whichaway Camp, Antarctica and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, China. The Ultimate Bucket List of Remote […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley. The Room to Improve house is on sale. A home that featured in an episode of Dermot Bannon’s Room To Improve has hit the market for €495,000. Obviously, for half a million quid they’re not exactly giving it away, but still – that’s usually around the cost of his refurbishments alone, never […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Is it still an April Fools if they actually make and sell the product? Dublin 8 distillery Stillgarden is no stranger to an inspired April Fools prank. Last year they nearly had us going with their Hair of the Dog Spirit (made with locally and sustainably sourced dog hair), and who could forget […]

3 years ago

By Callum Boyle What an honour. Well, this is a first. Charlie is away this week therefore someone needed to step into his shoes to ensure you lovely people got your weekly pub quiz fix. I am that person. Having been at JOE for a fair while now I know how important this quiz is. […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley. A war of the takeaways is getting underway in Ballyfermot, as a son is opening a restaurant next door to his dad’s after a family falling out. Lam’s takeaway has been in business on Dublin’s Ballyfermot Road for 32 years and this week Jonathan Lam, son of owner Ken, has launched his […]

3 years ago

Five in, five out. McDonald’s is having a shake-up as fast-food fans will have five new items on the menu to try, as of today (Wednesday, March 29). Some food items, including burgers and ice creams, were removed as part of the changes to the menu. The change comes as part of McD’s regular menu […]

3 years ago

We all know someone who needs this Kellogg’s has produced a coffee-flavoured breakfast cereal – offering mocha fans a double-whammy in the morning. The cereal brand has launched a Barista Edition Chocolate Mocha Flavour of its classic Crunchy Nut Granola, which is infused with the taste of the coffee bean. A team of food developers […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The bar first opened in 2019. The Virgin Mary on Capel Street in Dublin city centre has closed its doors for the final time this month. Speaking to The Times, a representative from the bar confirmed the closure, adding that “spiralling costs were a big factor for us”. Pubs, cafés and restaurants […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins Joe Goldberg will be back for one final chapter. Netflix’s hit show You will be returning for a fifth season next year, though it will be its last. The streamer confirmed on Friday (24 March) that Penn Badgley’s serial killer Joe Goldberg will be back for more episodes but that the series […]

3 years ago

‘I’ve not been very well.’ Lewis Capaldi is battling Vertigo with the performer revealing he hasn’t been “very well”. The 26-year-old said he thought he was dying for a “couple of days” while suffering from the symptoms of the condition, which make people feel like everything around them is spinning. According to a report by […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert This week’s quiz is here. As Ronan Keating famously sang – you say it best, when you say nothing at all. So, with those words front and centre of my mind, and time not my friend as I write this up, here’s this week’s JOE Friday Pub Quiz. Related links: The Ultimate […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by Heineken  WIN tickets for Electric Picnic, Malahide Castle and Marlay Park and LOADS more amazing festivals and events. Another winter is in the rearview and we have longer days and warmer weather to look forward to, as well as a stack of great music festivals and events. With so many incredible […]

3 years ago

The movie is set to be brought to life by a live orchestra. A Love Actually concert has been announced for Dublin’s Bord Gais Theatre, with the show set to take place on November 29th later this year. The Christmas classic it to be shown on the big screen, accompanied by a live full orchestra, bringing the […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley You’re going to get one hour less of sleep this weekend. Springing forward, falling back – you might find yourself wondering why we bother with all this carry-on as you prepare yourself for an hour less in bed this Sunday morning. Daylight saving time in Ireland will begin (go forward an hour) […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by GGPoker  A great excuse to put your poker skills to the test. Fancy yourself a bit of a pro when it comes to poker? Whether you regularly top the leaderboard at your friends’ poker evenings or fancy trying out the game for the very first time, we might have found a […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert Pour yourself a pint of the black stuff, it’s a St Patrick’s Day pub quiz! Before you enjoy the craic of this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, how about a pub quiz to kick off proceedings? Hopefully here you won’t be relying too much on the luck of the Irish. Related links: The […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert The celestial event will take place later this month. It looks like the next few months are going to be a treat for stargazers, with several planetary alignments on the way in 2023. A planetary alignment can be one of two events. according to the astronomy app Star Walk. The first is […]

3 years ago