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  • The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 98

    The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 98

    Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 98 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 98. If the JOE […]

    2 years ago

  • Tallaght house available to rent for an eye-watering €9k a month

    Tallaght house available to rent for an eye-watering €9k a month

    By Katy Thornton. The Dublin property will set its tenants back €9,350 per month. Anyone who has ever tried to rent in Dublin knows the situation is fairly dire. Daft is often a place where dreams often go to die, whether that’s a landlord trying to pass off a black bin bag as a wall, […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 95

    The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 95

    Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 95 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 95. If the JOE […]

    2 years ago

  • Iconic Galway nightclub to reopen after closing two years ago

    Iconic Galway nightclub to reopen after closing two years ago

    By Katy Thornton. “The rumours are true…” Iconic Galway nightclub Electric, which shut down just over two years ago, will seemingly make a comeback in 2024. The venue was multi-purpose, with an arcade bar, rooftop garden, clubbing, and event space. The good news comes from Create Real Estate, who shared it on their Instagram page, […]

    2 years ago

  • Planning a trip? Here are our top three destinations for 2024

    Planning a trip? Here are our top three destinations for 2024

    Brought to you by Emirates. From sea adventures in Mauritius to the vibrant night markets of Thailand, these are some of our top picks. We’re heading into 2024 with renewed energy, brand new goals and a drive to tick some items off our travel bucket list. Indeed, with grey skies and rainy days on the […]

    2 years ago

  • Here is a list of every Bank Holiday in Ireland in 2024

    Here is a list of every Bank Holiday in Ireland in 2024

    You can start planning your time off for the rest of the year. January is here and to beat the blues, just keep in mind that there isn’t long to go until the next Bank Holiday. St Brigid’s Day falls on Monday, February 5, and it will be the second of 10 Bank Holidays in […]

    2 years ago

  • Luke Littler’s girlfriend sends message to 16-year-old as he reaches semi finals

    Luke Littler’s girlfriend sends message to 16-year-old as he reaches semi finals

    The saga continues Luke Littler has secured himself a six-figure payday by reaching the semi-finals of the Darts World Championships. The 16-year-old breezed past Brendan Dolan 5-1 in the quarter-finals at the Alexandra Palace, becoming the youngest player to reach the tournament’s last four. Along with taking another step on the way to what would […]

    2 years ago

  • Lewis Capaldi issues statement after taking indefinite break from music

    Lewis Capaldi issues statement after taking indefinite break from music

    By Sophie Collins New music is on the way from the singer-songwriter. Lewis Capaldi has issued an update to fans just months after making the difficult decision to temporarily step away from music due to health issues. The Scottish singer-songwriter is struggling with Tourette syndrome and he revealed last summer that it was beginning flare […]

    2 years ago

  • Full line-up revealed for The Late Late Show’s New Year’s Eve special

    Full line-up revealed for The Late Late Show’s New Year’s Eve special

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • JOE’s definitive ranking of Ireland’s 40 best chocolate bars

    JOE’s definitive ranking of Ireland’s 40 best chocolate bars

    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 are ‘cancelling Amazon Prime subscriptions’ after major subscription change

    People are ‘cancelling Amazon Prime subscriptions’ after major subscription change

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 89

    The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 89

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Ricky Gervais leaves viewers in shock after ‘brutal’ James Corden joke

    Ricky Gervais leaves viewers in shock after ‘brutal’ James Corden joke

    “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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Lee Sun-kyun, star of Oscar winner Parasite, found dead aged 48

    Lee Sun-kyun, star of Oscar winner Parasite, found dead aged 48

    “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. […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 87

    The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 87

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • There’s a clear No.1 as Irish people name their favourite Celebrations

    There’s a clear No.1 as Irish people name their favourite Celebrations

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • 21 of the most memorable Irish news stories from 2023

    21 of the most memorable Irish news stories from 2023

    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, […]

    2 years ago

  • Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre redevelopment approved by Dublin City Council

    Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre redevelopment approved by Dublin City Council

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Pornhub has released its most searched for categories in 2023

    Pornhub has released its most searched for categories in 2023

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Nicorette Motivation Hub Terms & Conditions

    Nicorette Motivation Hub Terms & Conditions

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Met Éireann has released its forecast for Christmas week and New Years

    Met Éireann has released its forecast for Christmas week and New Years

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Can you get 10/10 in this tricky comedy quiz?

    Can you get 10/10 in this tricky comedy quiz?

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Government set to approve large benefits cuts for Ukrainian refugees

    Government set to approve large benefits cuts for Ukrainian refugees

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Phillip Schofield reportedly set to make his broadcasting comeback

    Phillip Schofield reportedly set to make his broadcasting comeback

    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, […]

    2 years ago

  • Guinness and Pellador announce limited edition jumper collab, just in time for Christmas

    Guinness and Pellador announce limited edition jumper collab, just in time for Christmas

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Guinness Storehouse voted the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction for 2023

    Guinness Storehouse voted the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction for 2023

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Fans furious at the ‘outrageous’ rumoured cost of GTA 6

    Fans furious at the ‘outrageous’ rumoured cost of GTA 6

    ‘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 […]

    2 years ago

  • A new Graham Norton comedy series is hitting screens very soon

    A new Graham Norton comedy series is hitting screens very soon

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Popular American TV host mocked for bizarre theory on cause of Dublin riots

    Popular American TV host mocked for bizarre theory on cause of Dublin riots

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Disney has reached out to Tim Allen and Tom Hanks for Toy Story 5

    Disney has reached out to Tim Allen and Tom Hanks for Toy Story 5

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • PlayStation 5 gamers could be set to receive a substantial payout from Sony

    PlayStation 5 gamers could be set to receive a substantial payout from Sony

    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. […]

    2 years ago

  • Paul Lynch becomes the fifth Irish author to win the Booker Prize

    Paul Lynch becomes the fifth Irish author to win the Booker Prize

    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, […]

    2 years ago

  • Pamela Joyce explains why she left Today FM

    Pamela Joyce explains why she left Today FM

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Once cancelled show is now one of Netflix’s most-watched ever

    Once cancelled show is now one of Netflix’s most-watched ever

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Trainee chef, 17, praised for intervening in Parnell Square school attack

    Trainee chef, 17, praised for intervening in Parnell Square school attack

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Patrick Kielty reveals The Late Late Toy Show theme for 2023

    Patrick Kielty reveals The Late Late Toy Show theme for 2023

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Dublin 2 restaurant offering free meals for first responders all weekend

    Dublin 2 restaurant offering free meals for first responders all weekend

    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, […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘My team are scared’ – Dublin businesses remain closed following last night’s riots

    ‘My team are scared’ – Dublin businesses remain closed following last night’s riots

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Bus and Luas set on fire amid unrest in Dublin city centre

    Bus and Luas set on fire amid unrest in Dublin city centre

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Live updates: Five people injured in Dublin city centre attack

    Live updates: Five people injured in Dublin city centre attack

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Jenna Ortega exits Scream 7 after firing of Melissa Barrera over Palestine posts

    Jenna Ortega exits Scream 7 after firing of Melissa Barrera over Palestine posts

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Girls Aloud has confirmed a reunion tour is coming in 2024

    Girls Aloud has confirmed a reunion tour is coming in 2024

    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 […]

    2 years ago

  • Forbidden Fruit have announced their first headline acts for 2024

    Forbidden Fruit have announced their first headline acts for 2024

    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

  • 5 things I wish I knew before moving out of my parents’ house

    5 things I wish I knew before moving out of my parents’ house

    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, […]

    2 years ago