Welcome to Day 217 of the JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz. Each day, we give you 15 questions and three minutes to complete the quiz.

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“There were fist fights in training.” Joe Brolly had everyone in the RTE studio in stitches when answering a rather leading question from Patrick Kielty about Mickey Harte. Brolly was on the Late Late Show as they celebrated the world of the GAA, and despite previous falling outs with the broadcaster, the Derry native made […]

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“D’ya like dags?” A couple of years ago, when JOE sat down to exclusively chat to Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie about their roles in Quentin Tarantino’s epic Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood, we had to bring up two things. One: When we previously chatted to Margot Robbie (for Suicide Squad) and she revealed […]

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They are due to perform on Tuesday, May 7. News emerged on Saturday that Ireland’s Eurovision entry for 2024, Bambie Thug, had been hospitalised with food poisoning just days before their scheduled performance at the Eurovision Semi-Finals. The Cork singer was forced to cancel a planned meet-and-greet performance in Malmo, Sweden on Friday night after […]

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She’s believed to have been a Belgian student. On Saturday, May 4, a woman in her 20s died after falling from the Cliffs of Moher in Co. Clare. The incident happened when the woman reportedly ‘lost her footing’ and fell from the top of the popular tourist attraction. It is understood that the woman was […]

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Miriam Margolyes has said she ‘worries about Harry Potter fans’, admitting that she doesn’t really understand the appeal of the franchise. A legend of British stage and screen, to many Margolyes is best known for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films. But in an interview with New Zealand’s 1News, she spoke of […]

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Welcome to Day 209 of the JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz.

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Maddie was just three years old when she vanished on a family holiday in Portugal on this day in 2007. The parents of Madeleine McCann’s have posted a touching message on social media this morning to mark the 17th anniversary of their daughter’s disappearance. Madeleine, from Rothley in Leicestershire, vanished on May 3, 2007, while […]

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Brought to you by PayPal. Gaming in Ireland is reaching new levels, with some even making a few quid along the way.  From handheld devices to wireless headsets, friends to competitors, fun to income, the landscape of gaming in Ireland is everchanging and growing. In fact, a recent PayPal study of gamers in Ireland has […]

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Welcome to Day 208 of the JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz.

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It’s sixteen years since the show first dropped but which Inbetweeners character are you? It’s the age old question that’s never far from our minds – If I was one of The Inbetweeners, which one would I be? Well now you can finally relax, as just 10 multiple choice questions stand between you and your fate as […]

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A man has been arrested. A critical incident has been declared at a London tube station after several people were stabbed by a ‘sword-wielding attacker.’ Hainault station, in the north-east of the capital, has been closed by police. LBC reports that a man carrying a ‘samurai sword’ crashed a vehicle into a house in Thurlow […]

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Brought to you by Coca-Cola Grants between €8,000 and €15,000 are available to community groups. The island of Ireland is home to so many incredible community organisations, offering valuable mentorship and guidance for young people, but despite the vital support these groups provide, they’re often under-resourced and under-funded. The Coca-Cola Thank You Fund is back […]

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“It’s just going back to traditional American values.” An American couple have quit their jobs as teachers in California to establish their own ‘anti-woke’ school. Kali Fontanilla and her husband Joshua founded their online school after claiming public schools have become ‘overly politicised’. Their establishment, called the Exodus Institute, teaches ‘traditional American values’ rather than […]

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Welcome to Day 205 of the JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz.

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The harrowing final moments of an astronaut falling to his death can be heard in a new recording. ‘The man who fell from space’, died in April 1967 when Soyuz 1, a crewed spaceflight of the Soviet space program, crashed unexpectedly. Vladimir Mikhaylovich Komarov made his final venture into space on April 23 1967. It […]

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Anne Hathaway has one pet hate: calling her by her name. The 38-year-old actress explained her regret at using her real name during an appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.’ “Everybody call me Annie, please,” she told Fallon.  “So feel free, to call me anything but Anne.”She then explained that only her mother […]

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Welcome to Day 204 of the JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz.

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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 first landed […]

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Some are demanding the woman takes legal action. First thing this morning, fans rejoiced with the news that Eminem had announced his 12th studio album, The Death of Slim Shady. Shortly before his appearance at the NFL Draft on Thursday night, a trailer for the new album was shown, which revealed the album would be […]

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“Everyone I know hates it!” WhatsApp users have been left furious this morning after waking up to a new update that has introduced a big change. The messaging app has faced backlash in recent weeks after they made another small change to the app that users didn’t like. The company changed the first letter of […]

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Dr Dre shared an Instagram video reminding us why Eminem is one of the greatest rappers of all time.

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“I’m going in first class, she’s going in economy.” Lily Allen has revealed that she is planning to put her daughter Ethel in economy class when flying from New York to London, but will fly herself in first class. She admitted this situation during an appearance on her friend Miquita Oliver’s podcast, called Miss Me?. […]

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“I’m going in first class, she’s going in economy.” Lily Allen has revealed that she is planning to put her daughter Ethel in economy class when flying from New York to London, but will fly herself in first class. She admitted this situation during an appearance on her friend Miquita Oliver’s podcast, called Miss Me?. […]

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“The Simpsons don’t die often … so, it’s a huge deal when they do.” The Simpsons have killed off a fan favourite after 34 years on the show. The long-running character – know as Larry the Barfly – appeared in the very first episode of the iconic cartoon series, ‘Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire’. […]

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Home by 10pm, sign us right up Sally. Once you reach a certain age, the concept of hitting the club can feel much like visiting your in-laws or going for a routine dental appointment, a necessary aspect of being human but something that’s just a bit daunting. Aside from the cost, the dancing, the inevitable intake of […]

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Charles has awarded the Princess of Wales a new title The Princess has been recognised for her years of service with a new title being bestowed to her by King Charles. Kate, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, has been awarded the The Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour. […]

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John Cena has been praised for a viral video showing his reaction to a fan who approached him while he was dining in a restaurant.

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Anything over 12 is a good score

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‘I own that and I never sold it.’ A man is taking legal action after he returned to the 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, […]

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The dating scene has changed a lot in the past decade, but a bad first date is still a bad first date. Nothing has changed there! The advent of apps like Match, Tinder, Eharmony, and more, have added an element of ease, convenience and greater options to those looking for love. However, when it comes […]

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A huge achievement for one of the GOAT. Eminem has celebrated 16 years of sobriety on social media, overcoming an addiction to prescription pills Vicodin, Valium and Ambien. The 51-year-old rapper showed off a chip he was given when he reached the milestone on social media. He has previously revealed how his addiction brought him hours […]

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She says her ex was her ‘most physically compatible satisfying lover’ A husband has revealed his wife’s dying wish is to sleep with her ex one last time. Taking to the relationship advice subreddit, the husband said he had “no one I can tell,” and gave an insight into his wife’s condition and how the conversation of […]

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‘This is so unfair on the smaller clubs’. The decision to scrap FA Cup replays from next season has been slammed by fans online. The move was announced earlier today as part of a new six-year agreement between the Football Association (FA) and the Premier League. In its current guise, there are no replays from […]

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A huge lake in California has reappeared suddenly – 130 years after it disappeared Tulare Lake used to be one of America’s biggest bodies of water, but back in the late 1800s, colonialists drained the water in order to create arable farmland. Prior to being drained, Lake Tulare was known to be the biggest freshwater […]

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“The first thing we saw was a lot of injured people from the cars.” Harry Kane’s children have been rushed to hospital after being involved in a car crash. The England captain’s three children were involved in the crash while driving in a Mercedes van that collided with a Renault in Schäftlarn, Munich, on Monday. […]

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A new film is said to be on its way A new entry in the spoof comedy franchise Scary Movie is in the works, according to reports. Launching in 2000, the film series is an Airplane-style parody of the horror genre and throughout its five entries has poked fun at the likes of The Exorcist, […]

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A TV channel has found itself in trouble… In case you’ve been living under a rock, the solar eclipse happened earlier this week. While here in Ireland many of us were left with a pretty atrocious view of the eclipse, across the Atlantic Ocean it was a very big deal. TV channel accidentally airs man’s […]

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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. Reigning champions Manchester City are set to on Real Madrid tonight as they continue their quest to defend their Champions League crown. Meanwhile, Arsenal are going up against Bayern Munich. This will be the […]

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Mind = blown. iPhone users have been left absolutely mind-blown after discovering a charging hack which is changing their lives. The discovery was made after Apple were forced to install USB-C ports from here on out, replacing their age-old lightning cables and ports. While there’s a lot of things you can do with the new […]

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Three counties will have the best views. A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Ireland on Monday, April 8, according to astronomers. A total eclipse is expected in the US – the first since 2017 – however we’ll still get a chance to see the partial eclipse over here for a small period of […]

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WrestleMania 40 has given us one of the greatest moments ever Three of wrestling’s biggest figures united in a rather incredible five minutes of television, when the Bloodline Rules match between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns ended up in falling into chaos. Solo Sikoa landed a Samoan Spike on Rhodes, before WWE legend John Cena […]

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What a feat. After 352 long hard days, the Hardest Geezer, real name Russ Cook, has finally completed his mission to run the entire length of Africa. The 27-year-old, who hails from Worthing in the UK, first set out on his mission to run the length of the continent last year. He started at the […]

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The actor’s uncle Mo Brings Plenty was also a star in the Yellowstone universe and had made calls for help in finding his nephew. Cole Brings Plenty, an actor who appeared in the Yellowstone prequel series 1923, has died at the age of 27. The performer played Pete Plenty Clouds in the show opposite Harrison […]

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Sandler looks to be giving us a sequel to the ’90s comedy classic Drew Barrymore has given one of the biggest confirmations yet that Happy Gilmore 2 is on its way. In a new clip from The Drew Barrymore Show, the star began by discussing reports that Adam Sandler “may have written the first draft […]

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Huge news just in. Denis Villeneuve is officially working on Dune 3: Messiah. The third instalment which continues following the same storyline as the series of books by Frank Herbert, seeks to wrap up the saga of Paul Atreides. As you can probably imagine the first two instalments of Dune have been monster successes so […]

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He was one of three who died in the crash. An Irish man has died in a helicopter crash in the Swiss Alps, according to reports. The Irish man was one of three people who died in the crash. Three others were injured. A B3-type helicopter crashed at the Petit Combin mountain landing site during […]

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‘You’re not getting on this plane.’ A dad has explained how he managed to get himself and his family kicked off a plane thanks to a picture he took of them boarding the plane. Father-of-two Jimmy Mitchell was flying from Sydney to Brisbane on Wednesday when he took a snap on his phone of his […]

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An update has been issued on the Malcom in the Middle movie. Frankie Muniz, who played the show’s titular character, has confirmed that he would love to return to the role after rumours of a film surfaced. Speaking to PEDESTRIAN.TV, the actor said: “Without giving away too much because there’s nothing confirmed. But it’s the […]

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Nostalgia overload. Rockstar fans are in for a treat, as the video game company has announced some cracking additions to their GTA Plus scheme. The scheme is what allows gamers to play GTA Online on both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox, but it comes with a whole load of extra bonuses too. Some of these […]

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