Is this for the shop or the entire country? The staff at Sherbet’s clothes shop in Carrick-On-Shannon got a hell of a fright when they opened their first ever bill from Irish Water this week. You know yourself, money is always a little bit tight in January so the last thing you want to see […]

9 years ago

What position do you and your partner sleep in? Apparently the way you sleep beside your partner at night can tell you a lot about your relationship. A piece in the Daily Star with “bed expert” Steve Pickering, who is the MD of family-run firm Sussex Beds, explains what six different positions mean for your […]

9 years ago

Word. For. Word. Donald Trump is officially the president of the United States of America. Yeah, shit got real today. His inauguration speech caused huge debate all over the world, see the best reaction here, but a specific part of it is going viral this evening. Whether he meant it or not, it’s hard to […]

9 years ago

We cannot wait for this. While the whole Donald Trump becoming president of the United States thing was going on, Netflix dropped a bombshell by announcing a release date for the new season of House of Cards. Claire and Frank Underwood will be back on your screens in season 5 on Tuesday, 30 May 2017 which […]

9 years ago

That face says it all. Donald Trump has officially been sworn in as the new president of the United States of America. A long day in Washington included the ceremony for the swearing in, a speech from Trump himself and a meeting with the Obamas among others. Undoubtedly the highlight of Donald and his wife […]

9 years ago

Anyone surprised? No. Ok, so. Donald J. Trump has made a quite, em, spectacular speech at his inauguration in Washington this afternoon. The reaction to it has been pretty damning (and funny). Drink if you're scared for humanity #inauguration pic.twitter.com/osXwFcTge0 — Sarah Breen (@SarahJayBee) January 20, 2017 Trump's speech will make especially interesting listening four […]

9 years ago

“Whatever we’re doing wrong as a society, we are hopelessly failing our young people, rather than our older people.” The Tommy Tiernan Show has been getting plenty of plaudits over the past few weeks and rightly so because it’s one of the best talk shows on TV. The format of the host not knowing who […]

9 years ago

An online petition demanding a ginger emoji gathered over 20,000 signatures and tech bosses in California are going to discuss the possibility next week. About time because a lot of people were getting very angry about its absence. https://twitter.com/mads_snook/status/782023503822422016 https://twitter.com/nayasrivera/status/775809933803712512 The move will be very popular here in Ireland where redheads make up 10% of […]

9 years ago

Maybe he was just resting his eyes… Have you ever been in a situation where you need to be awake, but you are jaded tired and you nod off to sleep anyway? Of course you have, it happens to everyone. A serious bout of tiredness hit Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae in the Dáil yesterday and, no matter […]

9 years ago

It’s a nice gaff, but still. We think everyone is well aware of the crazy house and rental prices in Dublin at the moment, it’s something that makes the news almost every day of the week. We were chatting about it in the office today and it turns out the majority of people are sharing […]

9 years ago

She was inspired by your reaction. Mayo girl Emma Moore has been getting plenty of attention over the last few days after she was outed for having the messiest college room in Ireland. We understand that a mess can build up, but Emma, who is a student in Galway, had been happily living in this […]

9 years ago

Where have you been all my life? The crowdfunding website indiegogo is full of brilliant inventions and one that’s jumped out at us is the EZ Charge Case. If you own an iPhone you’ll definitely have been a situation where you’re battery died at an inopportune time, that’s why this new development product is so great. […]

9 years ago

Options, everyone loves options. We’re all tempted to get a sneaky McDonald’s from time to time and if the Big Mac is your burger or meal of choice then we’ve some good news for you. The fast food chain will introduce two new versions of their famous burger later this year. They will be called […]

9 years ago

This makes Ireland look like the coolest country in the world. Mick Fanning is a three-time ASP World Champion and one of the most recognisable surfers on the planet. He hit the mainstream media in 2015 after surviving a shark attack in South Africa, you probably remember it. We loved his reaction to the incident, […]

9 years ago

These boys are always on the ball. If you live in a large urban area and you have a child that’s approaching the school-going age, you’ll know how difficult it can be to get them into your preferred school. Irish comedy troupe Foil, Arms and Hog’s latest sketch take a hilarious look at the whole […]

9 years ago

Say it ain’t so. Donald Trump has been forced to scrape the bottom of the barrell to find people willing to play at his US Presidential inauguration on Friday. 3 Doors Down, Toby Keith, The Rockettes, Lee Greenwood and Sam Moore are among the, ahem, stellar musicians booked and it seems there’s been an Irish superstar […]

9 years ago

It’s actually kind of perfect. Emojis are the new alphabet. You, me and your friends rely on them to communicate everyday of the week and you’ve probably heard that there’s going to be an Emoji Movie hitting screens this summer. How can you make a movie using emojis? Not a clue. But Sony have/are doing […]

9 years ago

Enough is enough for some players. The infamous player/coach contract from the St Brigid’s Senior Football Team dominated GAA conversations at the start of 2017 and the issue seems far from over. A player from Kiltane GAA club in Mayo, who wishes to remain anonymous, contacted JOE this evening with a long email detailing why […]

9 years ago

It’s a really exciting opportunity for someone. Facebook-owned virtual reality company Oculus will open its new office in Cork city centre this year. The company is expected to set up shop on Grand Parade where they old Capitol Cinema used to be. Oculus has got their recruitment drive underway already and they’ve posted nine Cork-based […]

9 years ago

It’s taken 28 years, but the truth is finally out there, we now know what car Homer Simpson was driving around Springfield and beyond. The make and model of that pink pile of junk was revealed in the recent episode called Pork and Burns. Drumroll please… The car is a 1986 Plymouth Junkerolla. The thing […]

9 years ago

The subject of climate change has divided opinion over the last few years but you cannot argue with cold, or warm in the case, hard facts. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released data today revealing that 2016 was the hottest year ever recorded on earth. It’s the third year in a row the […]

9 years ago

Ed Sheeran is back dominating after his break from the game, the English singer-songwriter has topped the charts pretty much everywhere in the last few weeks. That incredible success means he can afford to splash out on nice things. While most of us can’t have nice things, that’s what our mothers say anyway, Sheeran has been […]

9 years ago

Food going off in the fridge is something that happens in every house in the country, but this new information may help you cut down on it. We usually look at the food and give it a quick smell before decided whether it’s still edible or not, but the Good Housekeeping Institute has released a guide […]

9 years ago

What if you turned #DryJanuary into #Dry2017? Many of us are ‘off the beer’ this month in a bid to allow our livers heal from the Christmas holidays, and to not spend the money that we don’t have. We were chatting in the office today about how much money we could save if we actually […]

9 years ago

You might have graced the doors of these premises during your time in the capital. Can you correctly name all 17 pubs? And when you’re finished, try part 1 of our Dublin pubs quiz by tapping here.

9 years ago

Breaking up is hard. It ain’t an easy thing to do for the person pulling the plug and, obviously, it’s shit for the person being dumped but sometimes it has to be done. A thread on Reddit this week has focused on breaks up, specifically what drives people to end relationships, by asking, ‘What supremely annoying […]

9 years ago

One of the greatest TV comedies of all time. Now the story of a wealthy family who lost everything. And the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together. It’s Arrested Development. How well do you know the cult classic? See how you get on in our tasty new quiz, COME ON!

9 years ago

Following the Irish Paralympic team produced four Gold medals, four Silver medals, three Bronze medals and a lifetime of memories. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for eight months, here’s what happened during week 24. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (continued) At the end of last week’s diary I said, “fingers crossed […]

10 years ago

The magic of the Paralympics has really hit home over the last few days. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for eight months, here’s what happened during week 24. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (continued) Day One of the Paraylmpics was one of the busiest days of my life so it […]

10 years ago

Take a few minutes to find out about the slums in the Brazilian city. I’ve been working in Rio for the Olympics and Paralympics over the past few weeks, but I’ve also had time to explore the city. I’ve hit all the big tourist attractions; Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Two Brothers, Ipanema, Copacabana, Escadaria Selarón and Lapa. […]

10 years ago

A humbling few days in Rio. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for eight months, here’s what happened during week 23. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (continued) The weekend in Rio was pretty quiet until I linked in with my Tyrone pals Niall and Alannah on Sunday afternoon. We were dilly-dallying all day […]

10 years ago

One of the most notorious criminals ever

10 years ago

If you’ve ever thought about travelling to Rio, you should read this Irishman’s diary from the Brazilian city. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for eight months, here’s what happened on week 22. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (continued) My beloved Kerry were playing Dublin in the All-Ireland football semi […]

10 years ago

The end of the Olympics, Conor McGregor’s fight, finding one of the best views in the world, an amazing favela tour and the beauty of Copacabana. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for eight months, here’s what happened on week 21. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (continued) Last Saturday was […]

10 years ago

Recognise any of these?

10 years ago

Great celebrations, Katie Taylor’s shock defeat, a robbery on Michael Conlan, a silver medal for Annalise Murphy, Pat Hickey’s arrest and Thomas Barr’s heroics. That’s a week I’ll never forget. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for eight months, here’s what happened on week 20. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil […]

10 years ago

Being in Rio to see the happiness those two boys brought to their family and friends is one of the most special things I’ve ever experienced. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for eight months, here’s what happened on week 19. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (continued) As I was leaving […]

10 years ago

A lot of highs and lows in Rio this week, but it’s been a special few days covering the Irish Olympic story. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for eight months, here’s what happened on week 18. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (continued) I mentioned at the end of the […]

10 years ago

After four months of travelling, I’ve arrived in Rio for the Olympic Games. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for eight months, here’s what happened on week 17. Next Stop: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil I took a bus from Huaraz to Lima (€35) in Peru to catch my flight […]

10 years ago

If you’re considering travelling in the next year, Peru has to be top of your list. Read why here. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for eight months, here’s what happened on week 16. Next stop: Huanchaco, Peru The little surf town of Huanchaco was on my list of places […]

10 years ago

A week that contained four experiences I’ll never forget in Ecuador and parties I can’t remember in Peru. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for eight months, here’s what happened on week 15. Next stop: Baños, Ecuador I said goodbye to Lisa in Quito so it was back to being solo again, which is […]

10 years ago

This week’s diary is about my last few days in Colombia and discovering that Ecuador is an incredible country. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for eight months, here’s what happened on week 14. Next stop: Mocoa, Colombia After a week of adventures in San Agustín, some that will live with me […]

10 years ago

This week’s diary includes a sad goodbye, being all alone in southern Colombia, finding an amazing desert and partying with locals in the mountains. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for eight months, here’s what happened on week 13. Next stop: Tatacoa Desert, Colombia Myself and Floris (Dutch) left Salento […]

10 years ago

This week’s diary is about coming face-to-face with Pablo Escobar’s brother, seeing his holiday home and visiting the suburbs of Medellín. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for the next eight months, here’s what happened on week 12. Medellín, Colombia (continued) There are loads of Pablo Escobar tours in the […]

10 years ago

This week’s diary is about travelling in the Colombian City of Medellín. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for the next eight months, here’s what happened on week 11. Next stop: Minca, Colombia My Dutch friend Floris and I left Santa Marta and set off for the mountain town of Minca […]

10 years ago

The week’s diary is about a guy getting busted buying cocaine, experiencing the passion of Colombian football fans and trekking to the most northerly point in South America. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for the next eight months, here’s what happened on week ten. Cartagena, Colombia (continued) The day after we arrived […]

10 years ago

Three very different experience in the space of one week in Latin America. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for the next eight months, here’s what happened on week nine. Next stop: Panama City, Panama The bus journey from Bocas Del Toro to Panama City took 10 hours which was […]

10 years ago

Damn nature, you’re beautiful. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for the next eight months, here’s what happened on week eight. Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica (continued) Myself and Sean (Alaska) visited the nearby Jaguar Rescue Centre (€20) to see some of the exotic animals they were looking after there. It’s […]

10 years ago

A mugging attempt, border problems and amazing Costa Rica. My name is Joe Harrington; I’m travelling through Central and South America for the next eight months, here’s what happened on week seven. San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua (continued) ‘Never walk by yourself at night’ is the golden rule for backpackers in Central and South America. I […]

10 years ago

Sunday Funday and the big three-oh in one week. My name is Joe Harrington, I’m travelling through Central and South America for the next eight months, here’s what happened on week six. Next stop: Ometepe, Nicaragua We got off to the worst possible start on our first night in Ometepe. It was dark when we […]

10 years ago