A great line-up to take us into the New Year! If you’re not headed out tomorrow night to ring in 2024, ‘The Late Late Show’ is hosting their New Year’s Eve special, which should keep you entertained. Tomorrow night, writes Jody Coffey, Patrick Kielty will welcome a host of interesting and established guests on the […]

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Our list needed to be updated after No.7 was… discontinued. It probably goes to show you that Drifter wafers were on their way out when it took some folks five years to notice the chocolate bars were not on shelves any more. An online flurry, prompted by some reminiscing on social media, led to Nestle […]

2 years ago

People aren’t happy. Some Prime Video users around the world have been left outraged by the streaming giant’s latest announcement. The service, which has just released the viral sensation Saltburn to home audiences, announced the changes just one month before they are due to come into effect. And the announcement relayed to customers in an […]

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Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 89 of the JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz. Each day, we will give you 15 general knowledge questions and three minutes to complete the quiz. You can do the quiz below. Good luck, and let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 89. If the JOE […]

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“I asked one question myself on this… ‘Is James Corden in it?’” Ricky Gervais’ new Netflix special is finally here, and viewers have been left stunned after his ‘brutal’ joke about fellow comedian James Corden. The show, called Armageddon, had been making headlines for weeks before its release after a preview clip caused a huge […]

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“There is no way to contain the sorrow and despair.” Lee Sun-kyun, one of the stars of the Oscar-winning movie Parasite, has died at the age of 48. South Korean news agency Yonhap reports that, at 10.30am on Wednesday (27 December), the actor was found dead in a car near a park in central Seoul. […]

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Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 87 of the JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz. Each day, we will give you 15 general knowledge questions and three minutes to complete the quiz. You can do the quiz below. Good luck, and let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 87. If the JOE […]

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Let’s see if the nation’s No.1 is the same as your No.1. Mars Ireland has released the results of a poll on the question we all want answered, this holiday season – what is the most popular Celebrations chocolate? To mark 40 years of operations in Ireland, the company asked a research company to conduct […]

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Life is all about balance – even more so at Christmas. Here are some tips for minimising the impact of the festive food indulgence

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By Fiona Frawley It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. When rumours began circulating about a former Saturdays singer engaging in a throuple way back in early January ’23, who could have possibly predicted the pop culture rollercoaster we’d proceed to embark on this year? ATMs spewed out free cash, […]

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By Fiona Frawley. Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for a €100m revamp of Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre. The proposed redevelopment would see the shopping centre’s landmark exterior completely transformed. DCC has granted planning permission to stockbroker and wealth manager Davy, who had been expected to redevelop the centre after paying a reported €175 […]

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Just in case you were wondering… It’s December, and yes that means Christmas and festivities and food and drink, but it also means Pornhub releasing their most searched for categories of 2023. The Canada-based adult website is among the most popular in the world for x-rated content, and is also one of the most-visited websites […]

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Nicorette Competition Ts&Cs The promoter of the competition is JOE.ie (“Promoter”). The competition opens on 18th December 2023 and closes at 11.59 on 31st December. Competition will be live on joe.ie/nicorette. Entrants must submit a form via the competition page and describe in no more than 70 words either why they want to quit smoking […]

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By Jody Coffey Jack Frost may be on his way! Met Éireann’s weather predictions for Ireland have suggested that a frosty Christmas may be in store. Over the last few weeks, Ireland has experienced a wave of unsettled weather conditions, including two back-to-back storms over the weekend and a localised tornado in Leitrim. While conditions […]

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Brought to you by Disney+ Reckon you’re a Modern Family mastermind or a super-fan of The Simpsons? While we may associate Disney+ with gripping new thrillers, blockbuster movies and a huge selection of animated classics, the streaming platform is also home to some excellent comedy series. With 11 seasons of Modern Family, 34 seasons of […]

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Welfare payments will be cut under the proposals. The Irish government are set to approve reductions in benefits paid to refugees fleeing Ukraine, according to reports. Roderic O’Garman, the Minister for Integration, will reportedly table a proposal that would see welfare benefits cut for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland. Under the measures, state-provided accommodation would be […]

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By Jody Coffey The former host stepped down from his presenting duties on This Morning in May. Phillip Schofield is reportedly set to make his comeback to the broadcasting world – this time, on the airwaves. The former This Morning host stepped away from his presenting role on the mid-morning talk show earlier this year, […]

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Some Italia ’90 vibes going on. A Guinness Christmas jumper that wraps in footy nostalgia? Tell us more! We’re a week into December, writes Fiona Frawley, and the Christmas present panic has well and truly set in. For every smug online shopping whizz who’s had everything ordered and wrapped since October there’s a frazzled, last minute […]

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By Katy Thornton. The Dublin brewery beat attractions such as the Taj Mahal and Niagara Falls. The Guinness Storehouse has been named World’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2023, as well as the World’s Leading Beer Tour Visitor Experience 2023 at the prestigious World Travel Awards, which was held in Dubai, UAE on Friday, December 1st. The […]

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‘For that price, the game better be able to let me do whatever I want’ GTA 6 is probably the most highly-anticipated video game of all time. With the release of the game’s trailer last night, gamers are more excited than ever about the next instalment of the franchise. And big things are expected given that […]

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By Jody Coffey The show will also feature some of Ireland’s biggest and best comedic talent. LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland, a new comedy series hosted by Graham Norton, is coming to Prime Video very soon. Also featuring some of Ireland’s biggest and best comedic talent, the series show puts an Irish spin on a […]

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His comments have received a backlash. US conservative political commentator Tucker Carlson has shared a bizarre theory about the cause of the Dublin riots last week. Last Thursday, a knife attack occurred outside Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire in Parnell Square East that left a woman and three children injured, of which a five-year-old girl remains in […]

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By Anna Martin Attention: we might be getting Toy Story 5! Disney CEO, Bob Iger, announced earlier this year he had plans to commission a fifth instalment of the beloved movie franchise Toy Story and it seems the wheels are turning. While a spinoff flick Lightyear was released, with Chris Evans voicing Buzz, it looks […]

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Here are all the secret codes for hidden genres on Netflix. Trying to choose what to watch next on Netflix can be difficult. You scroll and scroll, watch trailers, add movies to ‘My List’, and still keep browsing. Before you know it, it’s too late to actually watch something. Well, if you want even more […]

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Sony could be facing a $7.9 billion lawsuit PlayStation 5 owners could be in line for significant financial compensation from Sony, with reports suggesting refunds of up to £500 (€576.61). The news comes reports that the Japanese electronics company may be facing a multi-billion pound lawsuit after a ruling by the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal. […]

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By Katy Thornton. The Limerick-born author was one of four Irish authors long-listed for the award. Irish author Paul Lynch has won the Booker Prize 2023 for his fifth novel Prophet Song, which makes him the fifth Irish author to secure the coveted award. Lynch was shortlisted for the prize alongside fellow authors Paul Murray for Bee Sting, […]

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High praise. Ever since Game of Thrones finished, there has been somewhat of a hole in many people’s viewing habits. Although the show’s spinoff House of the Dragon fills that to some extent, viewers think they have found one of the best series ever that fits the ‘GOT style’ bill even better. The Last Kingdom […]

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By Jody Coffey “It took me a few months to actually make the decision.” Pamela Joyce shocked listeners when she suddenly stepped away from her role at Today FM earlier this month. The beloved broadcaster, who presented the daily lunchtime show, left our airwaves without warning after five and half years on air. The Galway […]

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Netflix can be trigger-happy with the cancellations. Netflix are known for unceremoniously cancelling some of their more popular shows to save costs, to fans’ dismay. But they also have good form for saving shows from the brink of oblivion and giving them a new lease of life. Some of Netflix’s most popular shows were acquired […]

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By Jody Coffey Last night, Patrick Kielty presented his first Late Late Toy Show and it’s safe to say, it was a roaring success. Kielty stepping into the Buddy The Elf’s yellow tights was just the beginning of what would be a Toy Show to remember, and it brought back what the show is all […]

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By Katy Thornton “We are extremely heartbroken.” Muslim Sisters of Eire – a volunteer organisation that provides a range of support services for homeless people, women and youths – have been forced to cancel their weekly soup run due to the knife attack in Parnell Square East and the subsequent riots that took place in […]

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By Fiona Frawley. Alan Loren-Guille is just 17 years old. Dublin 8 restaurant Spitalfields have praised a brave young “superhero” chef on their staff, who they say intervened in yesterday’s in yesterday’s Parnell Square school stabbing and disarmed the attacker. 17-year-old Alan Loren-Guille is a French stagiaire (trainee) in the Spitalfields kitchen, and is said to […]

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By Anna Martin The team behind the annual show have gone for an absolute classic. The Toy Show night is here and at last, we have a theme! And this year the team behind the Toy Show’s Christmas magic went for an absolute classic. Host Patrick Kielty announced that they decided to draw inspiration from […]

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By Katy Thornton Happy’s reopened on Friday afternoon after closing on Thursday evening. Aston Quay restaurant and bar Happy’s are offering free meals for first responders this entire weekend to show their appreciation for what they faced amid the riots in Dublin on Thursday (November 23). While many businesses in the affected areas have remained closed, […]

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By Fiona Frawley As a major clean-up gets underway following last night’s destruction, many businesses in the city centre are making the decision to remain closed. Cafés and delis in the city centre have expressed concerns for their staff’s safety, and noted that workers are scared to travel into town after last night’s riots. Following […]

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The incident occured on O’Connell Bridge in the city centre. A bus and a Luas has been set on fire amid unrest in Dublin city centre, footage shows. The double-decker bus was filmed on fire on O’Connell Bridge in the centre of the city. Public transport has been suspended throughout the city. A Dublin Bus […]

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Follow live updates below. Five people, including three children, have been hospitalised with injuries sustained in a “serious incident” in Dublin city centre. The incident happened outside Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square East, as children were coming out of school at around 1.40pm. The road was closed off to the public while emergency services […]

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Ortega had starred alongside Barrera in the fifth and six Scream movies. Jenna Ortega will reportedly not be reprising her role for Scream VII. Multiple US outlets have stated that the actor has dropped out of the horror sequel due to scheduling conflicts with the second season of her hit Netflix series, Wednesday, which will […]

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By Jody Coffey This comes after weeks of speculation. Girls Aloud has announced they will reunite next year for a tour across the UK and Ireland. The four bandmates – Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts – will reform in memory of their lost member, Sarah Harding, who tragically passed away from breast cancer […]

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By Katy Thornton What are the chances of Timbaland coming out as a guest? 90s and noughties babies, 2024 is set to be our year, with nostalgia act after nostalgia act set to perform gigs in Ireland (Busted, S Club, a possible Girls Aloud reunion… need I go on). Just when we thought it couldn’t […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Gas Networks Ireland From knowing your neighbours to the value of a Big Shop, here’s what we wish we knew. While we may relish in the comfort of a fully stocked pantry, there comes a time in every young person’s life to step out on their own and embrace independence. Sure, […]

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The Crumlin pub reportedly recorded a loss of around €432,000 last year. New reported figures for the company that operates Conor McGregor’s Black Forge Inn pub indicate that it has continued to rack up losses. According to newly-filed accounts for Jemi Ventures, reported on by RTÉ News, the company recorded post tax losses of around […]

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By Fiona Frawley. The latest phase in the redesign of Dublin’s bus network. Commuters will see eight new bus routes rolled out across south Dublin next week, with several existing services due to be scrapped from November 26th. The new routes are part of BusConnects, the National Transport Authority’s programme to improve bus services in […]

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By Nina McLaughlin Many have taken to social media to lavish praise on the series. A new Netflix thriller has become a huge hit with viewers who have said they watched the entire show in a single day. Titled Pact Of Silence, the series is from Mexico and focuses on Brenda Rey (Camila Valero), a […]

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By Nina McLaughlin The series is based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Netflix’s series All the Light We Cannot See hit the streaming service last week and viewers are already obsessed. Starring big names such as Hugh Laurie and Mark Ruffalo, the show is based off of Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 2014 novel of the […]

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“They were telling me I’m done.” Jonnie Irwin has vowed to make it to his 50th birthday after doctors told him months ago that he had just days to live. The A Place In The Sun presenter has been fighting terminal cancer since being diagnosed with the disease in 2020. The 49-year-old went public with […]

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By Anna Martin. Tubridy is close to securing his new job, according to reports. Former RTÉ star Ryan Tubridy is expected to announce a new role with a British broadcaster, according to reports. According to Extra, the popular presenter is expected to announce a new deal with Virgin Radio, a station owned by Wireless Group – […]

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By Katy Thornton. “Makes it harder to find.” Amongst one of our favourite Irish cultural moments was when a sign for The Cut was installed, only for the very unfortunate (or fortunate, depending on whether you’re glass half full or half empty) font choice making it seem like it spelt something different entirely, something many […]

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By Nina McLaughlin Based on a graphic novel series, the movie holds an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score. With the nights drawing in, it’s safe to say that we are all looking for something else to keep us occupied in the evenings. And Netflix’s latest release is about to fill that hole and then some as […]

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By Nina McLoughlin “I’ve been through a lot of s**t with cancer, but I’m getting sorted at the end of next month.” James Martin has revealed he will take a career “break” after sharing an update on his cancer diagnosis. The Saturday Morning presenter earlier this year revealed that he had undergone treatment for cancer […]

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