It’s suddenly clear… that this is the ultimate quiz for Home and Away fans. We tested a lot of people in the office and nobody got 100%, best of luck.

7 years ago

What are the chances? There are a lot of people on Tinder and we live in a pretty small country so it’s never that unusual to find out you have friends in common with a potential match. It’s handy in ways, you can tell a lot about someone from their friends and you can also […]

8 years ago

Can you figure these out? The idea is simple, the emojis below are clues for the names of towns around Ireland, some are obvious, some are a little bit more subtle. See if you can figure them out. 1.  2.  3. 4. 5. 6. 7.  8.  9.  10.  The answers can be found on the […]

8 years ago

Wakey, wakey

8 years ago

How many of these are you guilty of? Siblings will always bring out the juvenile side in each other, no matter how hard they try to behave. There will always be something small or ridiculous that’s worth arguing over. We can all agree though that when it comes to bickering, the pettier you can be […]

8 years ago

Weddings, player welfare, the amount of surgeries in a season, Billy Vunipola, Penney’s Munster and more discussed this week. Ronan O’Gara, Stephen Ferris, former Munster coach Rob Penney and Ireland and Leinster full back Rob Kearney join Pat McCarry and Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards. 1:00 – Fez talks about his recent wedding and […]

9 years ago

The boys remember Pat Geraghty, talk about planned and unplanned retirements, playing in empty stadiums, spiral kicks and more. Ronan O’Gara, James Downey, Mike McCarthy and Ulster’s Jacob Stockdale are all on The Hard Yards this week as they join Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady. 1:00 – The guys remember former Munster media man […]

9 years ago

ROG’s love for Andrew Trimble, how to coach an international player, the best type of centre partnerships and the future of Zebre. Ulster’s Andrew Trimble and Zebre head coach Michael Bradley join Ronan O’Gara, James Downey, Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week. 1:00 – The boys talk about not […]

9 years ago

We might need someone in November. Ronan O’Gara joined Andy McGeady, Pat McCarry and Kev McLaughlin on The Hard Yards rugby podcast this week. At the end of the pod, the guys answered questions from listeners on Twitter and one of them focused on the Irish number 10 jersey. The listener asked who is next […]

9 years ago

The Galway hurlers, the captain’s role in rugby, a Premiership champion and your Twitter questions on the agenda. Connacht captain John Muldoon and Exeter’s Irish out-half Gareth Steenson join Ronan O’Gara, Kev McLaughlin, Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week. 1:00 – John Muldoon on his hurling career and Galway’s […]

9 years ago

We are back. The Hard Yards returns to your ears for the new season with Ronan O’Gara, Ian Madigan, Kev McLaughlin, Pat McCarry, Lloyd Burnard and Ladbrokes’ Hayley O’Connor joining host Andy McGeady. The chat consists of the following. 1:20 – ROG on the intensity of pre-season at Racing 92 5:00 – Ian on the […]

9 years ago

The Hard Yards is a Lions v All Blacks special this week with Ronan O’Gara, Isaac Boss, Pat McCarry, Stephen Ferris, Hayley O’Connor and host Andy McGeady. 2:00 – Fez on the reaction in New Zealand to last weekend’s win 4:00 – The enormity of the loss of Sonny Bill Williams for the All Blacks […]

9 years ago

Ronan O’Gara, Stephen Ferris, James Downey and Fionn Carr join SportsJOE’s Pat McCarry and guest host Joe Harrington on The Hard Yards. 1:00 – James and Fionn remember their Churchill Cup appearance in ’09 2:40 – The boys react to the three changes to the Lions starting XV 4:00 – ROG on the inclusion of […]

9 years ago

“That’s probably the natural progression.” What does the future hold for Munster and Rassie Erasmus? It’s difficult to say at the moment with rumours circulating that the 44-year-old will leave the Reds to join the South African national team setup. Sport24 published a story today saying that a newspaper in South Africa are reporting that […]

9 years ago

Stephen Ferris, Isaac Boss, Kev McLaughlin, SportsJOE’s Pat McCarry, Ladbrokes’ Hayley O’Connor and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards. A big Lions chat including Peter O’Mahony, Johnny Sexton and Aaron Smith plus the Rassie Erasmus situation at Munster and Ireland’s tour of Japan. Here’s the rundown. 1:20 – Fez on his favourite coffee shops […]

9 years ago

ROG’s time working with Joe Schmidt, Peter O’Mahony captaining the Lions, the Maori All Blacks and the selection headaches for Warren Gatland. Ronan O’Gara, Kevin McLoughlin, SportsJOE’s Pat McCarry, Andy Rowe from The Rugby Pod and Ladbrokes’ Hayley O’Connor join host Joe Harrington this week. Here’s what the crew spoke about. 1.15 – The best […]

9 years ago

The Lions will have to deal with this guy in a few weeks. New Zealand coach Steve Hansen named a 33 man squad for their three tests against the Lions and one man grabbed most of the headlines – Ngani Laumape. Laumape and Jordie Barrett are the new faces in the squad and the latter’s inclusion […]

9 years ago

God knows they need one. The Lions have struggled badly in New Zealand so far with an unimpressive win over the Provincial Barbarians and a defeat to the Auckland Blues. The challenge is going to get tougher this weekend when they play Crusaders who have won 14 from 14 in Super Rugby this season. Yikes. […]

9 years ago

Stephen Ferris, Kev McLaughlin, Stuff.co.nz senior rugby writer Hamish Bidwell, Ladbrokes’ Andy Wildig and host Andy McGeady are on The Hard Yards this week. 01:15 – Stephen Ferris tells us about his stag party in Newcastle 04:20 – Where did his buddy Paul go for the weekend? 5:22 – A debrief of the Lions defeat […]

9 years ago

The Lions’ chances in New Zealand, how are the Kiwis looking, Rhys Ruddock’s captaincy credentials and Tadgh McElroy’s omission from the Ireland U20s. On The Hard Yards this week; Kevin McLaughlin, Andy McGeady and Gregor Paul of the New Zealand Herald. Here’s what the boys cover. 1:23 – The daunting schedule ahead of the British […]

9 years ago

The boys chat about cup final nerves, that Zebo try, Munster’s chances against Scarlets, Donnacha Ryan’s impact, Billy Vunipola’s injury and Ireland’s tour of New Zealand in 2006. Munster coach Jerry Flannery and former Ireland and Leinster scrum half Isaac Boss join SportsJOE’s Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards. Here’s what […]

9 years ago

Ireland’s new caps, pissing off John Hayes, Paul O’Connell’s mischief, Ulster’s woes, PRO12 preview and more. Stephen Ferris and Kevin McLaughlin join SportsJOE’s Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on the podcast this weekend. This is what’s on the show. 1:00 – Stephen Ferris on his first time in Irish camp 3:30 – Kev McLaughlin remembers […]

9 years ago

Time to get the snip

9 years ago

A story of creativity and big balls. If you’ve ever missed out on tickets for a great gig or music festival, then you’ll love this tale about a few Irish guys in Australia. Portmarnock men Paddy Egan and Eric Stears had their dream of seeing Tame Impala at Laneway Festival in Sydney dashed after the […]

9 years ago

Outstanding underage talents, player contracts, money in rugby, New Zealand’s injuries, Beauden Barrett, Ian McKinley, a Pro 12 preview and more. Ronan O’Gara and Kevin McLaughlin are in studio with SportsJOE’s Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady plus we talk to Andy Rowe from The Rugby Pod about New Zealand’s preparation for the Lions. 1:30 […]

9 years ago

The future of Munster and Leinster and how players perceive the media is covered by the lads. A brand new episode of The Hard Yards has landed with ROG, Kev McLaughlin, SportsJOE’s Pat McCarry joining host Andy McGeady this week. 1:00 – The Mike Ross appreciation society 3:20 – The task of replacing John Hayes […]

9 years ago

An amazing opportunity for a young player in Ireland. The British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand will be one of the biggest sporting events of the year, it gets underway in June and we can’t bloody wait. The tour organisers have launched a search for the #PickOfThePride which offers a young Irish rugby […]

9 years ago

Two former Lions chat about Warren Gatland’s squad and look ahead to a big weekend for Munster and Leinster. Ronan O’Gara and Stephen Ferris join SportsJOE’s Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week. Here’s what the guys are discussing on the podcast. 0:00 – What player was the most craic on […]

9 years ago

The guys pick a Lions starting XV, discuss the Irish players on the plane and we get an insight into what Warren Gatland is thinking. Ronan O’Gara, Kev McLaughlin and debutant Fionn Carr join SportsJOE’s Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week. Here’s what the guys are discussing on the podcast. […]

9 years ago

ROG’s Irish future, Joey Carbery, the Munster and Leinster revival, players managing referees and Willie Le Roux’s mistake. Former Ireland and Lions teammates Ronan O’Gara and Geordan Murphy join SportsJOE’s Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week. Here’s what the guys are discussing on the podcast. 00:30 – Inside the Racing […]

9 years ago

Stephen Ferris and Kevin McLaughlin join SportsJOE’s Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week. The boys chat about the big Champions Cup quarter finals and they talk to former Munster back row James Coughlan about life in France with Pau. Here’s a rundown of the talking points. 00:30 – Stephen […]

9 years ago

Welcome to The Hard Yards. Ronan O’Gara, Kevin McLaughlin and Paddy Wallace join SportsJOE’s Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on The Hard Yards this week. Here’s what the guys are chatting about. 00:30 – The dirtiest players ROG, Kev and Paddy have played against 09:00 – A look back at Ireland’s defensive performance against England […]

9 years ago

Two Munster and Ireland greats on The Hard Yards. Ronan O’Gara makes his debut on The Hard Yards this week joining his old Munster and Ireland teammate Donncha O’Callaghan, SportsJOE’s Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady. ROG and Donncha kick off the podcast chatting about rooming together for 10 years, they chat about Ireland-England, the […]

9 years ago

This makes a lot of sense. The importance of Ireland’s game with England in the Six Nations on Saturday cannot be understated. We are trying to bounce back from the defeat to Wales, the English are going for a Grand Slam, it’s one of the last chances to impress for players in Lions contention and […]

9 years ago

The ‘stinger’ injury explained by a former Irish international. Everyone is still hurting after Ireland’s 22-9 defeat to Wales in Cardiff on Friday night. A key turning point in the game was the injury to Conor Murray who has been one of our most important players over the last 18 months. The scrum half picked […]

9 years ago

Listen to our new rugby podcast, The Hard Yards, here. Former Irish internationals Donncha O’Callaghan and Kevin McLaughlin join host Andy McGeady on the podcast this week. Donncha and Kevin talk about Ireland’s hugely disappointing defeat to Wales, why the Irish team aren’t scoring tries, the effects of a ‘stinger’ injury, what changes need to be made to stop […]

9 years ago

Paddy used some language the Prince wouldn’t be used of hearing. Former Ireland and Ulster player Paddy Wallace is on the latest episode of our rugby podcast The Hard Yards along with Jerry Flannery and Victor Costello. Since it is the week of Ireland-Wales at the Millennium Stadium, we asked Paddy about his memories of […]

9 years ago

Listen to our new rugby podcast, The Hard Yards, here. Former Irish internationals Paddy Wallace, Jerry Flannery and Victor Costello join SportsJOE rugby reporter Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on the podcast this week. Paddy, Jerry and Victor talk about being refereed by Nigel Owens, Conor O’Shea’s alternative tactics, the key man for Wales, […]

9 years ago

A great story from the Galway man. Former Connacht teammates Johnny O’Connor and Mike McCarthy were reunited on our new rugby podcast The Hard Yards (subscribe here) at the weekend. The two lads joined Donncha O’Callaghan to analyse Ireland’s win over France but they took a trip down memory lane in the opening part of […]

9 years ago

Listen to our new rugby podcast, The Hard Yards, here. Leinster and Ireland’s Mike McCarthy and ex-Connacht star Johnny O’Connor join Donncha O’Callaghan, Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on the podcast this week. After Mike and Johnny take trip down memory lane, the lads dissect the good and the bad from Ireland’s win over […]

9 years ago

Listen to our new rugby podcast, The Hard Yards. Leinster prop Mike Ross joins Donncha O’Callaghan, SportsJOE reporter Pat McCarry and host Andy McGeady on the podcast this week. After a salivating chat about brisket, the guys discuss Ireland’s Six Nations game with France on Saturday which includes the selection headaches for Joe Schmidt, an […]

9 years ago

From growing up in Bray to becoming a WWE Champion, here’s how it happened. Finn Bálor is a professional wrestler from Bray, county Wicklow and he’s one of the most exciting performers in the WWE. His career hit an all-time high at SummerSlam last August when he became the first man to win the WWE […]

9 years ago

Drumroll… Holy sh*t, we knew the classic game Crash Bandicoot was coming back but now we have a date. The game’s makers Activision announced it with this short video clip, listen to all the glorious sounds effects. This brings up right back. Clip via YouTube/Activision If you’re in work or in public and you can’t […]

9 years ago

Forget ‘fake news,” now it’s “very fake news.” US President Donald Trump addressed America at a press conference in Washington this evening and one of the topics he spoke about was the media. He coined the phrase “fake news” a few weeks ago when referring to reports about him by CNN and Buzzfeed, and he’s […]

9 years ago

Flirting on Tinder is going to get a lot more creative. Snapchat has inspired the Instagram Story and Facebook Story features which both launched in the last 12 months and it now looks like Tinder are getting in on the act. The owners of the dating app have bought a video app startup called Wheel and […]

9 years ago

You’ve definitely met guys like these at your local nightclub. Foil, Arms and Hog have been knocking it out of the park with their weekly sketches and their latest release is up there with anything they’ve done to date. Two Bouncers On A Blind Date will bring back memories of your nights queuing up and […]

9 years ago

“Gender specific attacks are disgusting sexist bullshit.” A reporter from the New York Times has made a public apology after comments he made about First Lady Melania Trump to actress and model Emily Ratajkowski. The reporter, James Bernstein, was speaking to Ratajkowski earlier this week and she posted his quotes on Twitter. Sat next to […]

9 years ago

The man who plays Javier Peña speaks about the new season. The rise and fall of Pablo Escobar on the Netflix original series Narcos made for some of the most gripping television of the last decade. Escobar was one of the most notorious drug kingpins in history and Season 1 and Season 2 of the show brilliant […]

9 years ago

We’ve high hopes for these two on tonight’s episode. There’s more of a chance of a blind date going horribly wrong than it going well and we’ve seen a lot of examples on the current series of First Dates Ireland. The show is back on your telly at 9:30pm tonight and we reckon one of […]

9 years ago

Your Irish friends Down Under must be sizzling. While the weather here varies from freezing to a little less freezing, the conditions in Australia are absolutely scorching. The temperature in Queensland, where Brisbane and Cairns are the biggest cities, broke the 40°C mark over the past few days while Sydney and Melbourne were both between […]

9 years ago