Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 105 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 105. If the JOE quick-fire […]

2 years ago

Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 105 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 105. If the JOE quick-fire […]

2 years ago

Macaulay Culkin is one of the most recognisable former child stars ever. Culkin began acting when he was just four years old. He went on to become an internationally recognisable star after he starred as Kevin McAllister in Home Alone. However, behind the scenes he was going through a tough time. He famously ‘divorced’ his parents when he […]

2 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Garlic cheese chips have entered the chat. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the culinary comings and goings at Dublin Airport (the kind of cutting edge news we personally live for), you’ll know there’s been a few changes in recent months. Actual drinkable coffee has landed in the form of Cloud […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Disney+ If you’ve yet to enjoy The Bear, two entire seasons are waiting for you right now. As the curtain fell on the 81st Golden Globes, one television show dominated the conversation on social media, and for good reason. The Bear, was the talk of Hollywood and beyond, as the cast and […]

2 years ago

By Katy Thornton There’s your 2024 summer hols planned for you now. Waterford has been getting heaps of praise as of late. Last month it was named the European City of Christmas, largely down to its annual Winterval festival, and the month before it joined Wexford on a Condé Nast Traveller list of Best Places […]

2 years ago

By Fiona Frawley. Clooney joked that he had to ‘take my liver out and wash it’ after a trip to Ireland. George Clooney has been speaking about his experience of visiting Ireland. Hearing Americans wax lyrical about their time visiting Ireland never gets old. We love to hear stories of our fanny pack-clad brethren tracking […]

2 years ago

By Katy Thornton. There was a 105.2% increase in grants permitted. It will come as no surprise to the young people in this country that last year saw the largest amount of people emigrating to Australia. Most of us could have deduced this by our dwindling friend groups, and Instagram showcasing the location tag Melbourne […]

2 years ago

Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 99 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 99. If the JOE […]

2 years ago

Mattresses, bedding materials, and personal hygiene items were all found. A total of 10 businesses were served closure orders according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland in November. This included food businesses in Kerry, Dublin, Kilkenny, Cork, Louth, Sligo, Tipperary, Meath, and two in Limerick. The reasons for the closures ranged from inadequate pest […]

2 years ago

By Fiona Frawley. The site is to be redeveloped for “thousands of homes.” Plans to redevelop an industrial estate in Glasnevin, Dublin will see the construction of thousands of homes, all serviced by rail and Luas, to be completed by the end of this year. According to The Irish Times, Dublin City Council will meet […]

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There’s a new hit show on Netflix. With people now staring down the barrel at a bleak January and February, we all need something to keep us occupied during the long nights. Thankfully, Netflix has come through with its latest offering – a six-part crime series called The Golden Hour from The Netherlands. Starring Nasrdin […]

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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

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, […]

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You can now start mapping out your time off work over the next year. The January blues have fully set in for many, but there is hope on the horizon. By being clever, and mapping out your annual leave entitlement, you could end up with up to 70 days away from work. Of course, this […]

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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

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

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 […]

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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

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

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

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 […]

2 years ago

“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

“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 […]

2 years ago

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

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, […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

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

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 […]

2 years ago

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

‘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 […]

2 years ago

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

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

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 […]

2 years ago

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

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

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 […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago