“Keeping her could make my wife miserable.” The internet has been left shocked by one couple’s decision to put their daughter up for adoption. A husband anonymously took to Reddit to explain the situation that led to them putting their daughter up for adoption after just three months. He explained in a post that his […]

2 years ago

Looking back, with some distance behind the 2010s, Fleabag and Better Call Saul may have been hard done by. Back on December 31st, 2019 – when times were simpler – we published a list of the best TV shows of the 2010s. ‘The last 10 years,’ Paul Moore wrote, ‘have seen a seismic shift in […]

2 years ago

Mayo is in mourning. Tributes have flooded in as the mother and two daughters who were killed in a road crash in Mayo have been named. Una Carlin Bowden (47) and daughters Ciara (14) and Saoirse (10) were killed on Tuesday, March 26, when their vehicle struck a lorry on a section of the N17 […]

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Contact has been made with the father who was working away from home. A woman and her two young girls were killed in a horrific Mayo crash on Tuesday, March 26. The collision happened along a section of the N17 between Knock and Claremorris shortly after 2pm, and involved a lorry and a car on […]

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Tributes have been pouring in for Lorcán Branagan following his tragic death in Australia. The Branagan family from County Down have been left reeling following the death of a talented, young GAA player in Australia. The body of Lorcán Branagan was recovered in New South Wales on Monday (March 25). A statement from Sydney Police […]

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A rich reward for his impressive showings, so far. Mayobridge man Charlie Smyth is on the brink of joining an NFL team. Smyth will work out with the New Orleans Saints later this week, per Michael McQuaid of Pro Football Ireland. Smyth, who was an Ulster Under-20 winner with Down, has been in America as […]

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“It was Agatha Christie’s favourite play.” With the lives of the Knives Out series, a return to the big screen for Agatha Christie classics and the Harlan Coben run on Netflix, murder mysteries are enjoying quite the resurgence. An Irish theatre company celebrating a big anniversary, this year, is leaning into that genre with a […]

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It features one of Hollywood’s biggest stars making the biggest fool out of himself… in a good way! Released in cinemas when people were still mostly trying to avoid them, The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent was probably the funniest movie released in 2022, and one of the funniest movies released in the last few […]

2 years ago

Who would’ve thought? This Morning took on a groundbreaking biological experiment during their show a few years back, led by the inquisitive Professor Eamonn Holmes who found out, once and for all, a definitive answer to one of life’s most perplexing questions. Do dogs, who are the world’s most abundant land-based carnivore, prefer meat or […]

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Brought to you by McDonald’s Lunchtime just got a whole lot more fun. Over the past few years, we’ve been fully invested in McDonald’s Monopoly. Will our side of fries come with cash prize? Could we win some cool gadgets with our McFlurry? Is this week’s cheeseburger a winner? This year, however, the folks at […]

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The gig with a cause is back, and tickets are already on sale. Rock Against Homelessness, in aid of Focus Ireland, returns for its ninth year in May, with a stellar line-up on the cards. Singer / songwriter and Grammy award winner Corinne Bailey Rae is headlining the event, with Ireland’s own Laura Whitmore MCing […]

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The Monaghan goalkeeper is turning plenty of heads with his impressive kicking feats. Rory Beggan went 10 from 10, on Wednesday, in a kicking challenge in front of scouts from 31 NFL teams. Pro Football Ireland’s Michael McQuaid reports on a busy evening in Tampa for JOE: Almost three weeks ago, four Irish athletes from […]

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Well that’s that. James Bond bosses have spoken out over the rumours that the iconic spy role was formally offered to a British actor this week. The question of who will be the next James Bond has swirled around the world of film ever since Daniel Craig fell on his sword in No Time To […]

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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 after reports that the Japanese electronics company may be facing a multi-billion pound lawsuit after a ruling by the UK Competition Appeal […]

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She has posted on Instagram for the first time in years Meghan Markle has made her return to Instagram six years after she deactivated all of her social media accounts when she got engaged to her now-husband, Prince Harry. This time, the Duchess of Sussex’s online presence is an account by the name of American Riviera Orchard (@americanrivieraorchard), complete […]

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It’s not good news for Bayern… Bayern Munich fans will be banned from Arsenal’s Emirates stadium for the Champions League game. It comes amid the Champions League draw having been made. Reigning champions Manchester City will be taking on Real Madrid as they continue their quest to defend their Champions League crown. Meanwhile, Arsenal have […]

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History will be made at this year’s festival, but not everyone is chuffed with the acts… The Glastonbury lineup for 2024 has been confirmed, including all three headliners. Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA will headline the iconic festival this year, meaning it is the first time in the festival’s history that there have been two […]

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The character’s name was officially changed worldwide for the first time since 1985. The Super Mario Bros. Movie was filled to the brim with some great nods towards the long and detailed history of the Nintendo game series – including mentions of Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out to mention of Jump Man, which was Mario’s game title before the […]

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By Katy Thornton Over half of the FSAI closure orders were served to businesses in the capital. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have released their monthly list of closure orders from the period of February 2024, of which there were 10 in Ireland. Five were under the FSAI Act, 1998 and the other […]

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Brought to you by Golden Bake Get ready to feel patriotic (and hungry!) For the people of this great nation, one very important mid-March day occupies a special place in our hearts and minds. This day of national significance fills us with pride and serves as a reminder to honour our ancestors and remember what […]

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“I’m a very proud Irishman.” Cillian Murphy has become the first Irish-born actor to win the Best Actor Oscar. At the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday night in Los Angeles, the Corkman won the prestigious award for his role as J Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. In his acceptance speech, Murphy thanked Nolan and […]

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Martin Lewis has advised people to do a simple calculation before cooking. Air fryers have been around for more than a decade but it is only in the last year or two that they’ve become very popular. The Airfryer brand was introduced by Philips in 2010. But the term started to be used generically around […]

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Working with Cavill, unsurprisingly, is nothing like the set of Stranger Things. Millie Bobby Brown has opened up about her relationship with Enola Holmes co-star Henry Cavill, saying he is “very strict” when it comes to setting boundaries with her. The 20-year-old first worked with Cavill on Netflix’s mystery movie in 2020, and the pair returned […]

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The inspirational Late Late Toy Show star has passed away following a long illness. Late Late Toy Show star Saoírse Ruane has passed aged 12. Saoírse, who inspired the Late Late Show Toy Show appeal, passed away on Tuesday morning following a long illness. Her family announced the devastating news on Thursday morning. Saoírse was diagnosed with […]

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Headphones could be a good idea for this one… Since they released the trailer for the raunchy series back in January, viewers have been waiting on tenterhooks for the series to drop. Before you go any further, I’ll warn you: even though this is just a trailer, you probably won’t want your parents catching you […]

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Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 154 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 154. If the JOE […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Disney+ With plenty of Irish stars and deadpan humour by the bucketload, there’s a lot to love about this series, now streaming exclusively on Disney+. We’re all too familiar with the chore of finding your next binge watch. Sometimes we scroll through options for what feels like hours, and before we […]

2 years ago

‘Can I just confirm that you’ve got someone there with you?’ There were some awkward scenes on an episode of Who Wants to be a Millionaire after one contestant decided to phone his wife to help with a question. Morgan was a contestant on the ITV quiz show hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, and was faced […]

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Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 151 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 151. If the JOE […]

2 years ago

Eoghan McDermott returned to social media with a health update. Former broadcaster, Eoghan McDermott returned to social media with a health update this week. The RTÉ presenter confirmed he has been suffering from lung issues since he started vaping. During a run, the former radio host started to cough up blood. Alongside a photo of […]

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Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 146 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 146. If the JOE […]

2 years ago

The broadcaster has come under fire for its “impartiality rules”. From pissing off UK tabloids, to rave reviews for their feature film at Sundance, Kneecap have been making headlines for all the right reasons lately. The Belfast rap group have been making waves wherever they go, and their appearance on last week’s Late Late was […]

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A vigil will be held at 8pm this evening. Tributes have poured in after a well-known woman sleeping rough in Dublin passed away over the weekend. Ann Delaney was discovered on Sunday near the Tesco supermarket on Aungier Street in the capital. A beloved figure among many, Ann was believed to have been a nurse […]

2 years ago

By Mark Coan If the cost of living has you to the pin of your collar, these five tips from money expert Mark Coan of moneysherpa might help. Saving money doesn’t have to mean giving up your morning latte. What it does mean though is making sure you get bang for your buck, by claiming […]

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Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 142 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 142. If the JOE […]

2 years ago

The incident was alleged to have happened in October 2023. A former All-Ireland winner was arrested and questioned, on Monday [February 19] about an alleged attack on a 12-year-old boy, last year. It was reported by The Daily Mail that the boy was among a group that were trespassing on a private property in the West […]

2 years ago

Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 138 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 138. If the JOE quick-fire […]

2 years ago

Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 134 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 134. If the JOE quick-fire […]

2 years ago

Warning: Graphic Content A footballer has been tragically killed after he was struck by lightning during a game in Indonesia. A chilling video shared online caught the moment the lighting bolt struck the player, who immediately collapsed at Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung, West Java. He was later identified as Septain Raharja, 35, who was competing […]

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The film did not get a cinema release in Ireland and the UK, but you can catch up on it now. It is fair to say that Devotion went by almost completely unnoticed when it was released in cinemas in the United States in November 2022. The movie didn’t even get a cinematic release in many […]

2 years ago

Not quite the payday some were expecting You’d think a Super Bowl halftime show would be a pretty decent payday. An awful lot of work will go into the performance, not to mention the logistics and staffing costs associated with a huge event like this. But, apparently, Usher won’t get paid a dime for his […]

2 years ago

“A truly remarkable soul.” A Place in the Sun and Escape to the Country presenter Jonnie Irwin has died aged 50, his family has said. The star was diagnosed with terminal cancer back in 2020, and shared much of his health journey in the years since. A statement on his Instagram read: “It is with […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Citroën This north Dublin road was the perfect spot for a ‘Test Glide.’ Have you ever wondered which road in Dublin has the most speed bumps? You’re definitely not alone! To attempt to narrow down the Dublin roads with the most speed bumps, we called upon our Instagram followers. In partnership […]

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The winner of a massive €14.6million Lotto jackpot is yet to claim their prize. The National Lottery has revealed that the winning ticket for the incredible €14.6 million Lotto jackpot was bought online in Dublin. Players of this week’s lotto have been urged to check their tickets as the winner is yet to reveal themselves […]

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The six-part series is streaming across the world right now. Netflix has just released Griselda, a new crime drama series from the creators of Narcos and Narcos: Mexico. And sticking with their focus on the drug trade, the show is described by Netflix as a “fictionalised dramatisation” inspired by the life of Colombian drug lord […]

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“My childhood best friend.” Tributes have poured in for a 25-year-old woman who was killed in a crash in Co Louth during Storm Isha, reportedly just days after her birthday. Kate Keenan died in the early hours of Monday morning when a vehicle she was a passenger of collided with a tree at approximately 1.50am. […]

2 years ago

Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 112 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 112. If the JOE quick-fire […]

2 years ago

He stopped to take the snap on the way to see his girlfriend. The photographer behind the world’s “most-viewed” picture was on his way to visit his now-wife when he snapped the iconic image. Rather than spending days, weeks, or even years trying to snap the perfect frame, Chuck O’Rear just happened to be at […]

2 years ago

Let’s go. 15 quick-fire questions but only a mere three minutes to answer them. Think you have what it takes? Well then play below and let us know how you do. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 108. If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is a […]

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The boy was rushed to hospital but later died A 5-year-old boy has died after having his milk teeth taken out. The Mirror reports that Marianna Vakhniak and her partner Viktor Pashnyk brought her son to a dentist in Lviv in Ukraine in December last year. However, when they arrived, the boy was nervous, and […]

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