Brought to you by Bord Bia On National Potato Day, make sure to pay homage to our beloved spud. Today, Friday 1 October, in case you somehow weren’t aware, is National Potato Day, a celebration of the special place the potato has in the hearts (and tummies) of the Irish people. An incredibly versatile and […]

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The influencer had two million followers on TikTok. TikTok star Gabriel Salazar died on Sunday (26 September) in a crash during a high-speed police chase in Texas, it has been confirmed by authorities. 19-year-old Salazar, who was known as GabeNotBabe across his social media channels, was driving a white Chevrolet Camaro when officers tried to […]

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Brought to you by EBS Home Truths with EBS is the perfect introduction to buying or building your first home. Getting on the property ladder can seem like a daunting prospect to many potential buyers or, indeed, builders out there. It’s an intimidating time as you take the plunge into a world of jargon and […]

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We’ve marked out the flavours so only true crisp connoisseurs will ace this crisps quiz. The task is simple. There are 21 crisps packets pictured below, all you have to do is name what flavour they all are.

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Brought to you by Discover Ireland Take your pick… Ireland is a riot of colour this time of year, with leaves on the trees putting on a final dramatic display before yielding to winter. To make the most of this short but sweet season, head to the many gardens, parklands and forest parks for some […]

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You know you want it… If you love amazing TV shows, the best movies and WINNING CLASS PRIZES, then you’ve come to the right place. The Big Reviewski is your one-stop-shop for all of the best recommendations to watch on the big AND small screen, and this week, we’ve teamed up with our good friends […]

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Brought to you by Discover Ireland The Wild Atlantic Way has no shortage of hidden gems for you to discover… County Clare is an outdoor playground for adventure-seekers. With its dramatic location along the Wild Atlantic Way, prepare for some stunning scenery and spectacular sunsets. Home to fabulous food experiences as well as the incredible […]

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Brought to you by Discover Ireland You need to visit these hidden gems… With this being the summer to keep discovering our beautiful island, here are five unmissable things to do in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. The region is an outdoors adventure playground for lovers of the outdoors. It’s a paradise for walkers and nature-lovers as […]

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Reckon you can get full marks? Phenomenal food, beautiful locations, gorgeous cars, fantastic films, incredible video games and some of the greatest technological inventions of all time… Japan has given the world so much. But how much do you really know about the country? To mark the release of People Just Do Nothing: Big In […]

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Brought to you by Discover Ireland Ireland has no shortage of gorgeous greenways, suitable for hardcore peddlers and casual cyclists alike. On yer bike! Get on your bike, or put on your boots, and gear up to enjoy the great greenways of Ireland. These traffic-free trails are a wonderful way to leave behind the hustle […]

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This Advertorial is brought to you by CPA Ireland CPA Ireland’s future focused syllabus covers the core skills every accountant needs. With the onset of technology, all professions have had to adapt and change to the new digital revolution. Marketeers not only book radio advertisements, but also have to navigate a myriad of analytics to […]

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Brought to you by theLotter Can you imagine what your life would be like if you won $226 million? If you’re lucky, a dream like that could become reality as $226 million (€190 million) is exactly what the Powerball jackpot stands at this week. Just because it’s taking place in the good old U S […]

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Brought to you by Discover Ireland Heading to Kildare this summer? You NEED to visit these spots… Bracing wilderness walks. Blooming, gorgeous gardens. Brilliant heritage houses. Welcome to the great outdoors of Kildare in Ireland’s Ancient East, where raw landscapes, cultural treasures and surprising experiences await. Looking for some destination inspiration? Here are five outdoor […]

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The symptoms range from brain fog to tinnitus. The world’s largest-ever international study of people suffering from long Covid has found that there are more than 200 symptoms, with the findings prompting researchers to call for a national screening programme. The symptoms found include brain fog, hallucinations, tremors and tinnitus and span ten of the […]

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Brought to you by Discover Ireland Dublin has a lot to offer when it comes to outdoor dining this summer… Now is the perfect time to take a bite out of the capital as this is the summer of dining in Dublin al fresco. The atmospheric streets have been pedestrianised and patios, gardens, terraces and […]

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It is believed his wife was also injured in an attack on his home. Jovenel Moise, the President of Haiti, has been assassinated, the country’s interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph has confirmed. It is believed that his wife, Martine Moise, was also injured in an attack by an unidentified group of people that took place […]

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This The Goonies quiz will separate the fans from the true fans. We were met with the sad news this week that acclaimed director Richard Donner had passed away aged 91. Across a prolific filmmaking career, Donner directed the first Superman movie, The Omen, the Lethal Weapon cop franchise, Scrooged (1988) and 16 Blocks. But one […]

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Here. We. Go. We’ve got Euros fever. Sure Ireland aren’t anywhere near it, not even hosting a game any more, but the thought of summer football over the next month or so is giving us a high only tournament football can provide. There’s plenty of Euros talk in this week’s quiz, along with rounds on […]

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Here. We. Go. You’ve made it to the weekend, which means you’ve also made it to what we presume is the highlight of your week and indeed many thousands of others, the JOE Pub Quiz. This week, we’ve got questions on general knowledge, sport, pixellated beers, classical music and (in)famous tweets. Let’s start this weekend […]

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It’s harder than you think!

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You’re going to need the Force for this one.

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Brought to you by Wagon Wheels It’s Friday, that means it’s Pub Quiz time. We’re at the end of another working week, and it’s time for you to sink your teeth into some sweet, sweet Pub Quiz. This week’s quiz is brought to you by the good folks at Wagon Wheels who are running a […]

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At long last. The government has confirmed that people will be permitted to travel outside their own county from 10 May onwards. Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed the move as part of a gradual lifting restrictions on a phased basis from Monday, 10 May. Inter-county travel, hairdressers and barbers, click and collect from retail, and outdoor adult […]

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This Advertorial is brought to you by CPA Ireland On 15 January 2021, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar launched the National Remote Work Strategy, and its uptake is likely to make remote work a permanent feature in the Irish workplace. So, what does this mean for trainee accountants? The obvious answer is that trainee accountants will need […]

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It is time… Time, of course, for the JOE Pub Quiz, which this week features rounds on nature, Hollywood movies, sport, general knowledge and a picture round focusing on album covers. Five rounds, five questions per round, answer as many as you can correctly, you know the drill. Let’s do it…

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You’ll probably be able to picture some family member saying each and every one of them. We’ve put together some common Irish sayings below and omitted a word – in some cases multiple words – from them. You have the simple task of completing the sayings from the three options listed. All of the phrases […]

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Outdoor and sporting activities will also return on a phased basis from next month, with hairdressers and personal services set to re-open in May. The government has confirmed that people will be permitted to travel within their own county from 12 April onwards. Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed the move as part of a gradual lifting […]

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Alright, this is the BIG one.

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Post-Paddy’s Day Pub Quiz ahoy! You know the drill by now, five rounds, each with five questions and you should be aiming for a score in the high teens, if not the early 20s. This week, we’ve got rounds on general knowledge, sport and musicals, a test of your geography knowledge and a pixelated picture […]

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It’s Friday, it’s lunchtime and you know what that means… That it’s time for the JOE Friday Pub Quiz, of course. This week, we’ve got rounds on general knowledge, sport, the Royal Family, Marvel characters and music. You know what to do…

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A report in the Irish Times had suggested this year’s festival will go ahead “unless the Government tells us otherwise”. Electric Picnic has moved to clarify speculation about this year’s festival after an article in The Irish Times suggested there were “strong reasons for optimism” that it would take place and that it would go […]

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Your favourite time of the week has arrived… In this week’s JOE Pub Quiz, there are rounds on general knowledge, sport, TV settings, famous faces and world geography. Don’t let yourself down now…

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23 arrests were made after attempts were made to move the protestors on. An Garda Síochána has released a statement following the disturbances stemming from an anti-lockdown protest in Dublin city centre this afternoon. Three members of the force were injured – with one requiring hospitalisation – following clashes between the gardaí and members of […]

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The company explained the decision, saying “culture has evolved”. Hasbro has announced that Mr Potato Head, the famous toy with the removable eyes, ears, nose, moustache, arms and feet, is now gender neutral. The toy, which has been in existence for 70 years and gained newfound popularity after its first appearance in Toy Story, is […]

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Brought to you by askpaul Solid financial advice for people of all income levels and backgrounds. At some point in your working life to date, you’ve probably been asked ‘Are you good with money?’ Or, if not, there’s certainly a chance you’ve heard the phrase tossed around. Plenty of people are blessed with the ability […]

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Gogglebox and I’m a Celebrity star Scarlett Moffatt’s TikTok explaining what ’30 per cent rain’ actually means has blown people’s minds

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Brought to you by Focus Ireland “The kids found it especially hard. My daughter cried every night saying she wanted to go home.” Our lives have been changed by the pandemic, that’s an indisputable fact. Everything we took for granted has gone. Socialising with friends, meeting with family, travel, sport, eating out… the list goes […]

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Walking Dead fans, assemble! We all love a zombie-fuelled apocalypse so it’s no surprise that The Walking Dead has been one of the biggest shows on TV in recent years. And ahead of its return on 28 February, what better time to test your knowledge of the hit show. Only superfans will do well here though, […]

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Brought to you by Focus Ireland “Mammy, when can we go back to our own house?” The world as we know it has changed over the past year and there’s no getting away from that. Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic arrived, we’ve had to adapt to the new normal of seemingly never-ending restrictions in what […]

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Brought to you by EBS This EBS Masterclass is perfect for anyone thinking about getting their first mortgage. There is no doubt that the world we live in today has forced a lot of us to reassess and to come at life with a new perspective. For some people, the moment has come to finally […]

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Are you familiar with either of these two places? Closure orders have been issued for two Irish food business in January due to the “presence of mouse droppings”, and the use of a “toxic” chemical. The retailer www.FatBurney.com was served a closure order, as was a butchers in Woodlands, Greystones. FatBurney was operating out of […]

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The surge has led to one hedge fund facing a bailout. Users of the social network Reddit have sent shockwaves through Wall Street after they quintupled GameStop shares, and made an enormous amount of money in the process, after being mocked on Twitter. The surge was sparked when users took issue with a tweet from […]

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Brought to you by EBS If you’re thinking about getting your first mortgage, this EBS Masterclass will answer all the questions you might have. Some people think new year, new me; others think new year, new home. If you belong in the latter category, now is the time to start getting organised. There is no […]

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Someone mistakenly confused a vaccination centre for an illegal rave and alerted the police. An easy mistake. It’s been a hell of a 12 months, hasn’t it? No need for a full recap, but let’s just say that, after all that’s gone on, each and every one of us are feeling the strain. Perhaps then, […]

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Norcross’ final tweet has been widely shared after the sad news was confirmed. Mick Norcross, the businessman well known for his appearances on The Only Way Is Essex, has died aged 57. Norcross, whose son Kirk starred alongside him in the ITV show, was found dead at his home in Bulphan on Thursday afternoon. Essex […]

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Brought to you by The TEFL Institute of Ireland Travelling abroad or working remotely, the ability to teach English is a much sought-after skill. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has given people time for thought and to take stock of their lives. Many have decided, for example, that there are great benefits to working […]

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Brought to you by Irish Tax Rebates You could be entitled to a tax rebate. We’re a few weeks into 2021 at this stage and with the dust long settled after Christmas, it’s a time now to look forward and to brighter days ahead. From a financial point of view, what better way to kick […]

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Some day in the not so distant future, we’ll visit them all again. It’s been a tough time for the pub industry in Ireland since the Covid-19 pandemic hit last March, with many establishments having to lay off staff or close entirely as their doors remain closed. We certainly haven’t forgotten about them, however, and […]

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Brought to you by The Lotter Over one billion dollars, baby! Last year was a pretty miserable year for all concerned and the new year hasn’t exactly kicked off in a blaze of glory either. Fear not, better days are coming. The end game is finally in sight. Also, winning a chunk of a little […]

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