Brought to you by McDonnells Curry Sauce  It’s the most… wonderful time… of the year! One of the nicest things about Irish culture is the way all small talk is elevated with genuine excitement in November and December. It’s never a half hearted, “any plans for the weekend” type of thing. No. It’s warm. It’s […]

5 years ago

Brought to you by Stillorgan Village Bring some magic into your Christmas this year. Christmas is coming and to many, it will be a welcome respite and something to look forward to after a difficult year. It is the season for giving and being merry, so we’d never turn our noses up to some expert […]

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Brought to you by Bank of Ireland If you’re concerned about keeping your online banking safe over the festive period and beyond, we’ve got you covered. Christmas is nearly upon us and many of us are shopping online, trying our best to stay safe and healthy so we can spend quality time with family ahead […]

5 years ago

Wonder what this is gonna be about, eh? 2020 has been A Year. It will most likely go down in history as the 12 months that each and every one of us would like to forget, a period of time that was so grim, so upsetting, and so uncertain that we really would rather it […]

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Brought to you by The Lotter There’s a Christmas bonus and then there’s this. As we hit the festive season, theLotter is allowing people to dream of a December like no other. This Saturday, the US Powerball lottery draw offers a ridiculous jackpot of over $243 million and we think it’s fair to say that our […]

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Brought to you by EBS Taking the fear and confusion out of starting your mortgage journey. Most people are looking ahead to 2021 and a fresh start. It’s been a challenging year for everyone, but people are now looking for new opportunities and a new start. Buying your first home is as big a start […]

5 years ago

The new data was released as Moderna today submits its Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use approval in the United States. Moderna has announced that its Covid-19 vaccine has proved 100% effective against severe cases of Covid-19 in clinical trials. New trial data shows that the vaccine is 94% effective in preventing the disease, findings that […]

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All for a good cause. The music and entertainment industry has been hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 pandemic with venues and concerts postponed until the next year at the earliest. Charities operating in Ireland are also among the many sectors struggling due to the impact of 2020 being an absolute pr*ck. Throughout the year, […]

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Brought to you by Bank of Ireland Black Friday and Cyber Monday are upon us… Once a phenomenon confined solely to the United States on the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday has gone global in a big way in recent years. So big has it become, in fact, that it has spawned a sequel, Cyber […]

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Brought to you by Vodafone Ireland Don’t you think it’s about time to treat yourself? The good news is Black Friday, 27 November, upon us and we may have just found one of the best discounts around. Vodafone is offering €200 off of a range of smartphones when you switch to a RED Unlimited Bill […]

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Brought to you by Vodafone Ireland Christmas is fast approaching and if you’re at your wits’ end trying to come up with gift ideas, worry no longer. We don’t need to remind you that 2020 has been challenging and, if you’re anything like us, you’re already hunkering down with the mince pies, a bucketload of […]

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Brought to you by Vodafone Christmas is just around the corner, so why not treat yourself to some of these great deals? In 2020, people are most certainly ready to embrace getting into the Christmas spirit a bit earlier than usual. Mention of Christmas, of course, brings with it thoughts of gifts for friends and […]

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Brought to you by McSport Your chance to win a free pair of high-quality adjustable dumbbells and a massage gun, just some of the fantastic products on offer as part of McSport’s Black Friday sale. Working out at home has always been a pursuit enjoyed by many, but in 2020, it’s become a necessity in […]

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Brought to you by Bank of Ireland The answers might seem obvious on first glance, but it’s always worth making absolutely sure… The Christmas season is upon us, and at this stage, thoughts have probably turned towards the gifts you’re going to get for the nearest and dearest in your life. With that in mind, […]

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That Christmas cliffhanger won’t be the end. Few television shows have resonated with audiences in recent years quite as well as Gavin & Stacey, the BBC comedy which centres on Essex boy Gavin and his long distance relationship with Welsh call centre worker Stacey. The show first aired in 2007 and was an immediate hit, with […]

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Brought to you by HUAWEI Think you’ve got the moves? One of the positive aspects of lockdown in 2020 is that it has brought out our creative side. Many people took up a new hobby or learned a new skill. Others baked banana bread. And others still took to their smartphones to create viral content […]

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Brought to you by LanaiBLO The perfect present for the special someone in your life, all taken care of a month before Christmas. What’s not to like? Circumstances are somewhat different this year, but you can still guarantee that plenty of people will leave it to the last possible minute to sort out gifts for […]

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Brought to you by EBS Full of helpful tips for anyone buying or building their first home. 2020 has been challenging for most people, but with 2021 on the horizon, it’s time for some people to start looking forward and planning a fresh start. The new year brings with it new hope and new opportunities, […]

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“Farmers need affordable, high-quality inputs. They need to be competitive.” Nicola Mitchell is the newly-crowned EY Entrepreneur of the Year for 2020 and her agri-pharma business, which makes generic molecules used in products to protect crops against disease or insects, has big ambitions for Irish farming. She told Sonya Lennon, host of The Architects of […]

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Brought to you by Bank of Ireland With the year that’s in it, most of us will be shopping online for Christmas presents over the coming weeks. While it’s a super quick and convenient way to get everything you need for the festive season in the age of Covid, it’s also important to shop safely. […]

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Brought to you by Bushmills Irish Whiskey The perfect event to bring a bit of spark as the temperatures drop this winter. Bushmills Irish Whiskey has collaborated with Cork-based hot sauce specialists Rebel Chilli to host a series of online cocktail masterclasses over a two-week period at the end of November and the start of […]

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Brought to you by WEEE Ireland The power is in your hands to get full marks in this quiz. Ireland is back in lockdown and throughout the country, people are searching for things to do to fill all the time we have to spend at home for the next few weeks. If you’ve had your […]

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Brought to you by Flahavan’s Embrace a healthy winter breakfast routine with Flahavan’s and win yourself a luxury break away for two to the fabulous Faithlegg Hotel in Waterford. Someone once said, ‘Winter is coming’. They weren’t wrong. It definitely is upon us and with that in mind, it’s important to keep nourished with a […]

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More than 30 million Aldi water bottles will be made from 100% recycled material each year. Aldi Ireland says it has agreed on a contract extension worth €5.4 million with Tipperary-based Glenpatrick Irish Spring Water to continue supplying Aldi with its own-label Comeragh Water range. Glenpatrick Irish Spring Water has supplied 100% Irish spring water […]

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Brought to you by BoyleSports It’s another Super Sundae, just not as you know it… Another weekend, another packed-line up of sporting action, including two massive fixtures on Sunday for Premier League football and GAA fans throughout the land. A proper Super Sunday then, or, in the case of a misunderstood BoyleSports employee, a Super […]

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Brought to you by Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed is back… This time we are in 9th century England as Eivor, a member of the Raven Clan, who has left the warring lands of Norway to build a prosperous settlement in bountiful, dark-ages-era England. The story of Valhalla develops the tale of why Vikings travelled, raided and […]

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Brought to you by Camile Thai One of Ireland’s most sustainable food businesses is looking to help local pubs get back on their feet. No industry has been unaffected by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in Ireland, but the pub industry has been hit particularly hard. Thousands of people in the industry were out […]

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Brought to you by Camile Thai “Did I ever see a worldwide pandemic closing us? No. Absolutely I did not…” As a mysterious illness crept its way across the world back at the start of 2020, one man was living life to the full. Brian O’Sullivan, originally from Castletownbere in Cork, was the proud owner of […]

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Brought to you by MunchDiddly’s You might not be able to go door to door this Halloween, but that doesn’t mean trick or treat is entirely out of the question. Traditional trick or treating isn’t an option, but you can still treat yo’self and your loved ones to plenty of sweet things on Halloween night thanks […]

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Warning: This is a lot harder than it sounds. We’d wager that most of you, if not all of you, could name all 32 counties on the island of Ireland in a few minutes if ever the question was asked. But it’s a whole different kettle of fish trying to remember all of them in […]

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“In Rathmines you have 250 restaurants who will deliver to you within half an hour…” Brody Sweeney is the founder of the Camile Thai restaurant chain and he has seen big changes to the way Irish people consume their takeaway food. He told Sonya Lennon, host of The Architects of Business, made in partnership with […]

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It is time… Time for your weekly general knowledge check-up, to see just how clued in you are on pop culture, news, sport and all the wild and wonderful things that pop up in the JOE Pub Quiz. This week we have rounds on Leonardo DiCaprio, celebrity baby pictures, sport, general knowledge and Netflix shows. […]

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Brought to you by EBS This virtual First Time Buyers Masterclass will inform you in an entertaining way. Buying your first home is such a momentous moment in anyone’s life, but it can also be a little overwhelming when you are starting out. Covid-19 has forced a lot of people to re-evaluate their situation and […]

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Brought to you by Special Olympics Ireland, Can’t Stop Now The ‘Can’t Stop Now’ campaign is raising vital funds for thousands of athletes in Ireland and it needs your help. The people of Ireland are being urged to use Revolut to donate vital funds to the ‘Can’t Stop Now’ campaign on behalf of Special Olympics […]

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Brought to you by The Lotter When in Rome, play the lotto as the Romans do… With 16 people in the country having claimed the top prize in the Euromillions over the years, we’re well acquainted with big lotto jackpots in Ireland. Also, if you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know of some of the enormous […]

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The One Where You Have To Match The Quote With The Character Who Said It. Friends was one of the most popular sitcoms of the 1990s and early 2000s. And Friends is still one of the most popular sitcoms of the current era, with it being go-to comfort food for both millenials who grew up […]

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This is a tricky one. Out of the 51 countries in Europe, 17 have seven letters in their name. Your task is simple, do you think you can name all 17 of those countries within the allotted time of five minutes? Have a go in this quiz to find out. Hint: England and Holland aren’t […]

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“I was in one retailer recently and you had 620 gins.” Pat Rigney is the founder of The Shed Distillery, the creators of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin. The drinks industry, like most other sectors, has been undergoing huge change since COVID changed our lives in March, with supermarkets focussing on what he describes as a smaller […]

5 years ago

Brought to you by Flahavan’s Kickstart your healthy winter breakfast routine with Flahavan’s and enjoy a luxury weekend away in West Waterford. We’re sure most of you had the date circled in your calendar for months, but for those unaware, National Porridge Week kicked off this week. With winter on the horizon, there’s no better […]

5 years ago

Brought to you by Special Olympics Ireland, Can’t Stop Now Special Olympics athletes have come so far, the only thing they can’t do is stop! Special Olympics Ireland is calling on the people of Ireland to help raise €500,000 in vital funding for athletes all across Ireland. Led by Hollywood hero Colin Farrell, the ‘Can’t […]

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“The hardest thing I‘ve ever watched.” Netflix has become known for its hard-hitting true-crime documentaries and its latest offering, American Murder: The Family Next Door, is no different. The film launched on 30 September, and over the weekend it has had a big reaction on social media, with viewers calling it “terrifying” and “disturbed”. American Murder: […]

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Brought to you by Focus Ireland “My family can adjust to our new normal, but I don’t think I can bear an Ireland that allows homelessness to be a part of its new normal, because that just isn’t good enough.” Lockdown wasn’t easy. When it was first introduced, the constant uncertainty was a new and […]

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You know what time it is… Do we even need to tell you? It’s JOE Pub Quiz time, of course. This week, there are rounds on general knowledge, driver theory, sport, TV pets and the year in which famous albums were released. Let’s see what you’re made of.

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Brought to you by GoGroopie Staying at home is the new going out. Or at least that’s what we’re telling ourselves. The world’s landscape has changed and the new normal is still feeling a little bit abnormal. We all want to be back doing the things we love as we did in the halcyon days […]

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If only… A jar of White Chocolate Nutella has appeared on Instagram, and you are probably very excited to try it. And judging by the comments on the post by Australian food blogger Bruce Super Convenience, you would not be the only one. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFVdzXNBulL/?utm_source=ig_embed We have bad news for you. It is not real. Well, […]

6 years ago

Brought to you by Focus Ireland “It just feels like a never-ending nightmare…” The last six months or so have been tough for us all. Since the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic and the introduction of restrictions to everyday life, we’ve all had to adapt to what have been very challenging circumstances. Career insecurity. Not […]

6 years ago

Friday lunchtime can mean only one thing… Week 210 of the JOE Pub Quiz is here and we’re testing your knowledge of sport, general knowledge, fruit and veg, TV shows and capital cities. Tricky enough one this week if we do say ourselves, but we’re sure you’ll take delight in proving us wrong. Go!

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Will it be last orders or time for another round? We’re still in the midst of unprecedented times, that’s for sure, and with that comes the forming of new norms and habits. Naturally, we all hope things can improve in the months ahead but it’s clear that over time we have become accustomed to a […]

6 years ago

This Advertorial is brought to you by CPA Ireland The CPA Ready to Face the Future of Accounting syllabus covers the core skills of a professional accountant as well as emerging technologies that will serve you well into the future. With the onset of technology, all professions have had to adapt and change to the […]

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