By Katy Thornton While a Cork location was crowned Bar of the Year, Dublin spots cleaned up at the 2023 award ceremony. Last night (Monday, 21 August) the Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road hosted the Bar of the Year 2023 awards ceremony that celebrates the very best bars all over the country. And while a […]

2 years ago

She says that she can’t get a refund. A British holiday-maker has told how she lost her dream holiday because of a rule about passport issue dates. Kirsty Hawes, 28, booked an all-inclusive holiday to Mallorca, Spain, with her best friend through TUI. Teacher Kirsty had made sure to check her passport’s expiry date – […]

2 years ago

Charge your phone while you swing on a hammock quaffing champagne – what’s not to love? While many will be preparing to suit up festival style for Electric Picnic 2023, writes Katy Thornton, awaiting performances from the likes of Billie Eilish, Fred Again, and The Killers, seasoned EP-goers may be anticipating the long weekend that […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Media Opinions Ireland (TRP Research) Got some strong opinions you’d care to share? Here at Joe, we make no secret of our love for all things entertainment. Whether it’s the latest bingeable series, a blockbuster on everyone’s lips or an up-and-coming band’s album, our readers share our passion for media, and […]

2 years ago

There’s nothing worse than an exceptionally loud snorer

2 years ago

The mum and her husband “feel like prisoners”. A British mum-to-be who flew 4,000 miles across the world to give birth on a beach is now “stranded” off the coast of Grenada with her four month old baby. Iuliia Gurzhii, 38, and husband, Clive, 51, “feel like prisoners” after getting stuck unable to register her […]

2 years ago

‘I own that and I never sold it’ A man is taking legal action after he returned to land he had purchased to find a house already being built on it. Dr Daniel Kenigsberg bought the half-acre strip at 51 Sky Top Terrace in Connecticut in 1991. The land, just outside of New Haven, was […]

2 years ago

By Katy Thornton The building has stood empty since 2008. Since 2008, the Sentinel building in Sandyford, Dublin has remained empty and derelict; it was originally intended to be an office building, but has remained unused for 15 years now. On the 27th July, Dante Property Company Ltd applied for planning permission to turn the […]

2 years ago

By Katy Thornton A very scenic investment. When we first saw a tweet about The Conor Pass in Dingle being for sale, we thought it was surely a joke. However, after some research, and a quick email to the agent, it became clear this was in fact for real. If you so desire, and have […]

2 years ago

By Jody Coffey The Boomtown Rats singer praised Sinéad’s bravery. Bob Geldof has revealed that he received text messages “of despair” from Sinéad O’Connor prior to her passing. During a performance at the Cavan Calling festival, the Boomtown Rats frontman paid tribute to the late Nothing Compares 2 U singer who was found “unresponsive” in her […]

2 years ago

By Katy Thornton This comes following the assault of a US tourist on Talbot Street. The US Embassy has published a security alert for those travelling to Dublin following the recent surge in anti-social and violent behaviour, including the assault of an American tourist on Talbot Street last week. On July 25th they published the following: “With […]

2 years ago

By Joseph Loftus “It’s a case that’s gone unsolved and hopefully one day we can change that.” Authorities in Nevada have confirmed this week that they have served a search warrant of a house in connection with the 1996 killing of rapper, Tupac Shakur. Shakur, one of the most important figures in hip-hop and music […]

2 years ago

Gigi Hadid has been arrested in the Cayman Islands. Global supermodel, Gigi Hadid, has reportedly been arrested in the Cayman Islands, writes Joseph Loftus. The television personality, who has been named in the past as International Model of the Year, was arrested with a friend after landing at Owen Roberts International Airport in George Town […]

2 years ago

“I appreciate you Detroit. I love you.” This is the second time Ed Sheeran and Eminem have appeared on-stage together for a song, writes Joseph Loftus. While Ed Sheeran may have initially exploded onto the music scene as a bit of a marmite jam in the world of familiar faces, his every move these days […]

2 years ago

By Her.ie What would you do? A dad has opened up about having to keep a painful secret from his children for three decade to protect his wife. Writing to US-based advice column Ask Prudence, the anonymous man explained that his wife of 30 years had been married before and that she had had a daughter. […]

2 years ago

By Katy Thornton Truly the end of an era. It’s a very sad week for Dublin nightlife as cult favourite spot TRAMLINE took to Instagram on Wednesday (July 5) to announce the news of their closure. The D’Olier Street venue was somewhat of an institution for the people of Dublin; it was a music venue, a […]

2 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Gardaí are currently investigating the incident. The Three Store on Dublin’s Henry Street suffered a break in early this morning, which saw a Mercedes reverse through the shop front’s window and shutters. A Garda spokesperson said in a statement: “Gardaí are investigating an incident of burglary and criminal damage at a business […]

2 years ago

By Katy Thornton Due to circumstances beyond their control. Several Irish shopping centres have confirmed that they are no longer accepting or selling own-branded gift cards. According to RTÉ News: “Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and The Square Tallaght in Dublin and Mahon Point Shopping Centre in Cork have all confirmed they are currently not accepting their […]

2 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The owner insists the animal is shy and not a threat to humans. A hybrid wolf or “wolfdog” named Axel is at large in the Cork countryside after escaping from an open farm last week. Axel is a cross between a German Shepherd and a Carpathian Grey Wolf, and went missing from […]

3 years ago

Oh fuck off. Swearing is cool and fun and everybody should just fucking get on board with it because it’s the ruddy future. A few years back, Ofcom issued their categorisation of swear words in terms of offensiveness and it was a bit fucking timid to be honest. So, let’s get down to it. We’ve picked […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton. The famous site is getting the worldwide recognition it deserves. Ireland’s Kilmainham Gaol Museum has been named the world’s 13th top attraction. With over 27,000 Tripadvisor reviews, the former jail was named by reviewers from across the world as a ‘must see’ and ‘moving’ and ‘insightful’  experience. Kilmainham Gaol’s incredible place in Irish history means […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The lavish vessel, complete with helipad and onboard aquarium is owned by one of the richest women in the world. A 110-metre, €300 million yacht reportedly owned by billionaire Walmart heiress Nancy Walton was spotted yesterday morning moored in Scotsman’s Bay, off Dún Laoghaire. Images of the opulent interiors have been doing […]

3 years ago

A rose by any other name… A phrase that many of these celebrities probably didn’t hear before they decided to change theirs. Yes, many of our favourite A-listers are not who we think they are, having changed their names before they hit the big time. From Hollywood legends like Marilyn Monroe to rap artists like […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley “If you order a 99, you want a good solid flake in it.” Ice cream van drivers and sellers are complaining that Cadbury Flakes are no longer up to the job of 99 topper, since their production has been moved to Egypt. An essential part of the summer experience, a 99 only […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert We’re called the JOE Friday Pub Quiz and this is quizzing. “Who likes quizzing? Nine people. Brilliant. “We’re having to quiz ourselves because that was so pathetic. Will you quiz for us? Will you quiz? Even he’s quizzing. What does that say about YOU?” I take a swig of tequila before spitting […]

3 years ago

It’s certainly a statement wall A three-bedroom home has gone up for sale with an interesting feature – a wall with a huge Peaky Blinders mural. The property is located in Darnell Green, Middlesbrough, and looks like any other home from the outside. On close inspection, the end-of-terrace house has a feature wall in the living room […]

3 years ago

By Katie Thornton Prevent some literal and metaphorical fires before they even start. Much as barbecue vibes are immaculate, achieving said vibes can invite a lot of stress into the Head Barbecuer’s life. Whether it’s food cooking too fast, too slow, or not realising its full potential in the absence of herbs and spices, there’s, […]

3 years ago

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