Let’s just say he hasn’t sat on the fence. Tony McGregor has kept his name in the spotlight ever since his now legendary “coinage” rant. We know you’ve already seen it, but we’ll provide you with a link to the clip just in case you want to watch it again… Now that we’ve got that […]

8 years ago

He got an incredible reception. Liam Miller’s tribute game took place on Tuesday, and the entire event was a really nice tribute to the former professional footballer. The game was played in Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork, and the atmosphere was really positive. The Ireland/Celtic team was managed by Martin O’Neil, with Roy Keane taking charge […]

8 years ago

There’s being lucky, and then there’s this… In April, a woman in Wexford must have felt like the luckiest person in Ireland when she won €50,000 on a National Lottery scratch card. That is until less than six months later, when she won the exact same amount, on the same type of scratch card, purchased in […]

8 years ago

This is an interesting development. Back in August James Gunn was fired as director of the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 after old, offensive tweets were unearthed. The tweets were posted in jest a number of years ago, but were described as “indefensible” by Disney. Since then, rumours have gone back and forth as to whether […]

8 years ago

The game for you and your mates – exactly what it should be. FIFA games are different from every other game in the world. It is one of few games where a lot of the emphasis isn’t actually placed on the gameplay. So long as you can play as your favourite team, you’re going to […]

8 years ago

Investigations are underway following the incident on Monday. Chairman of Magheracloone Mitchells GAA club Francis Jones has said that the club will be out of their own grounds “for a number of years” following a sinkhole opening up on the pitch on Monday. Speaking on Morning Ireland on Tuesday morning, Jones said that: “The whole complex […]

8 years ago

This is simply phenomenal. UFC 229 is now less than two weeks away. The press conference is done, the predictions have been made, now all we can do is wait until fight-night and pray that both competitors remain fit and make weight. Until then, we’ll just have to watch the many promotional videos that will […]

8 years ago

What an incredible gesture. Businessman JP McManus has donated €100,000 to every county board off the back of Limerick’s All-Ireland Hurling Championship win earlier this year. According to RTÉ, McManus will donate a total of €100,000 to each county board (€3.2million in total), to be split evenly among clubs in each county. A letter written to each […]

8 years ago

Get involved with a great cause. The Disability Federation of Ireland is attempting to raise awareness of the needs of people with disabilities with a  national ‘Make Way Day’ this week. To help raise awareness, Make Way Day stickers will be placed on obstacles around the country as a friendly reminder that cars or vans […]

8 years ago

These pictures are something else. A school in Monaghan has been forced to close following what appears to be a land collapse on Monday. Pictures taken at Magheracloone GAA club show just how serious this issue is, and how bad it could have been had anyone been in attendance as a large hole opened up in […]

8 years ago

So damn smooth. We are very open about our love of Versatile at JOE. We were there this summer when they stole the show at Longitude, and we were in Stradbally when they did the exact same at Electric Picnic. And we are confident in saying that as big as they are now, they are […]

8 years ago

Cosby could spend the rest of his life in prison. Bill Cosby will be sentenced this week following sexual assault charges made against him in 2015. The actor and comedian was found guilty of the sexual assault of Andrea Constand at a retrial in April of this year, but won’t be sentenced until at some […]

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Some massive stars here. The Liam Miller tribute game will take place on Tuesday. Following a seemingly never-ending saga, the game will be played in Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. 45,000 people are expected to turn out to honour the late midfielder, who passed away in February at the age of 36 following a battle with […]

8 years ago

What a duo. On Sunday, we reported that Westlife would be making a comeback. Industry bosses said the reunion is “definitely happening“, but it will be without Brian McFadden. The group will also be moving from Simon Cowell’s label in favour of Universal Music. Now we’re sure that this news already has you over the moon, […]

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Tune in. There’s bound to be some absolute gems here. We are now less than two weeks away from UFC 229, and the entire world of MMA is crossing their fingers that both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor remain injury-free until then. Last week, we saw another ‘colourful’ press conference, in which McGregor taught us […]

8 years ago

She took to Instagram to dispel the rumours that have been circulating. Drake has received a lot of criticism lately for his friendship with Millie Bobby Brown. The Stranger Things actress claimed that she and Drake have gone for dinner on a number of occasions, and often text about boys. When asked what exactly the […]

8 years ago

This must be the most visited star on the entirety of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, mostly for the wrong reasons. Since Donald Trump was elected President of America in 2016, his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has gained a hell of a lot attention. In the past few months alone it has […]

8 years ago

There’s always one. There are loads of advantages to cycling into the office. It’s good for you, it’s cheaper, it’s good for the environment. But according to Foil Arms and Hog, if you dress like you’re about to compete in the Tour de France, then you might come across looking like a bit of a […]

8 years ago

Terrifying news coming out of New York on Friday morning. A baby girl is in a serious condition following an attack in a nursery in Queens on Friday morning, according to police. Another baby girl and boy were also stabbed, as were two adults in an incident took place at a nursery; the conditions of those […]

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Yep. You read that correctly. You may not be aware that Krispy Kreme is opening a brand new store in Blanchardstown Centre on 26 September. The official opening will be at 7am next Wednesday, and people are fairly excited. Although it’s not the first doughnut store to open in Ireland, it is the first one that […]

8 years ago

Tickets will sell out quick for this one. The legend that is Rod Stewart has announced that he’s going to be playing a gig in Cork. The music veteran will play Cork’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh on 25 May in 2019, so you have loads of time to get excited over it. But you don’t have loads […]

8 years ago

Not a million miles off The Sunken Place to be honest. Academy award-winning director Jordan Peele has confirmed that he will host The Twilight Zone reboot that is returning to television screens in 2019. The Get Out director will explore different dimensions and timelines as he hosts the classic show that focuses on the world […]

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This wouldn’t exactly fill you with confidence with regards to the Irish border, which was described as the “priority” today. Speaking at an EU summit in Salzburg on Thursday, the President of the European Council claimed that Theresa May’s current Brexit trade suggestions will not work. Among these were the topics of a hard border, […]

8 years ago

The intro in question showed a caravan being kicked off of a cliff into the sea. TG4 have issued an apology for an intro to a news bulletin on Wednesday night that was deemed insensitive in the wake of events that occurred during Storm Ali. The intro in question showed a caravan bring kicked off […]

8 years ago

This is driving fans up the wall. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are a funny bunch. Infinity War came to cinemas in early 2018, and since then fans of the MCU have not stopped speculating as to what might happen next in the series. We fall into this category, and have suggested a number […]

8 years ago

Get the popcorn ready. UFC 229 is only 16 days away, but before we start getting too excited for that, we have the small matter of a Conor McGregor press conference to deal with. The UFC appear to have confirmed that the press conference will only be open to journalists and staff members, but as […]

8 years ago

A great achievement for the band. It looks like Maroon 5 are going to be playing the iconic Superbowl halftime show at next year’s event. Variety are reporting that Adam Levine and co. will be the ones to perform at what could is always one of the most watched sporting events of the year. In […]

8 years ago

He truly has a way with words. US President Donald Trump posted a video to Twitter to thank the brave men and women who helped out during the horrible conditions of Storm Florence. Trump showed genuine gratitude and thanks to those who risked their own safety during such a treacherous period, but he also managed […]

8 years ago

It was never in any doubt… We really do love tea in Ireland. It’s one of those stereotypes that you can’t even get annoyed about because it’s just so obviously true. We all know this. But what you might not know is the exact breakdown of how each county likes their tea, on average… According […]

8 years ago

This has annoyed a lot of people in the past. In 2016 Twitter decided to change the way that tweets appear on the timeline. Back in the day tweets used to show up chronologically and all was right with the world. But in the ever-changing world of social media, things didn’t stay that way forever… […]

8 years ago

Oasis fans. Get this on the Christmas list now. Noel Gallagher is an extremely interesting man. You have to be a certain type of person to describe your brother by saying: “He’s rude, arrogant, intimidating and lazy. He’s the angriest man you’ll ever meet. He’s like a man with a fork in a world of soup.” […]

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You can see why a number of flights have been cancelled. Storm Ali is has has had a big impact throughout Ireland on Wednesday. Flights have been cancelled, as was the second day of the National Ploughing Championship, transport services have been messed disrupted, and loads of homes were left without power. And this video shows […]

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It’s quite simple really. Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov will come face-to-face for the first time on Thursday in the lead up to their fight at UFC 229, and fans can’t wait. There is only one problem. The press conference is closed to the public. This means that any trash-talk or potential iconic moments like […]

8 years ago

Great news for fans of the legendary rock band. Iconic rock band Metallica are reported to be playing at next year’s Slane Castle concert. The Irish Sun are reporting that the American heavy metal band will be headlining the historic Irish concert. Following the announcement, a music industry insider told the Irish newspaper that: “Heavy […]

8 years ago

An interesting development in the weird and wonderful world of virtual reality. Virtual reality is an extremely interesting concept. It’s not something that the average person understands too well, but it’s something that a lot of people are really interested in. And if you are one of those people who want to know more about […]

8 years ago

Massive news from the world of finance today. It has been confirmed that Apple deposited €14.3 billion into an Escrow Fund (third party account) until a full agreement has been reached. Paschal Donohoe, The Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, confirmed the news on Tuesday afternoon. They have also paid a further €1.2 billion in […]

8 years ago

Could Yeezus 2 be on the way? The second coming of Yeezus you might say… Kanye West hasn’t really been out of the headlines since the beginning of 2018. He released a seven-song album that was fairly well received overall and produced a string of great albums for artists signed to the G.O.O.D Music label. […]

8 years ago

Some big changes here. The Champions League is back! It’s been four months since Real Madrid won their third final in a row, and we are definitely ready for a new tournament. But before we can start to get too excited about the plethora of amazing games we have in store, we have to figure […]

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He made the remarks back in July. Vernon Unsworth, a British diver who helped rescue the 12 young soccer players and their coach that were trapped in a Thailand cave, is suing Elon Musk for defamation following comments made by the entrepreneur earlier this year. In the aftermath of the rescue mission in July, Unsworth was […]

8 years ago

How did your favourite show get on? Although the 2018 Emmy Awards may have been stolen by director Glenn Weiss, last night saw more than just a shock proposal. The best of all television series were rewarded for their efforts in the past 12 months, as well as the finest actors and actresses on our […]

8 years ago

Some interesting revelations here. We all have a favourite TV show. Something that helps us escape from reality. We can throw ourselves deep into the world of our favourite television characters, and forget about our boring ‘real world’ problems. But sometimes it can be a bit tough… How are the characters in The Big Bang […]

8 years ago

The Joker without makeup? Weird. Heath Ledger changed the way we look at movie bad guys in 2008. His performance as The Joker in The Dark Knight is one of the most iconic portrayals of a villain of all time. Ledger had tragically passed away by the time the movie came out, but he was […]

8 years ago

Salisbury was the location of the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter with a nerve agent in March. It is believed that at least one person has “fallen ill” in Salisbury in England. According to the Salisbury Journal, witnesses described seeing police “covering someone up” with a blanket. People inside the Old Ale Houe […]

8 years ago

It wouldn’t be too hard for them to become better people anyway. The gang in It’s Always Sunny are terrible people. There’s no denying that. They’re the worst. Denis is a sociopath, Dee is out for herself and nobody else, Frank is responsible for the deaths of many slave labourers, Charlie has stalked a woman […]

8 years ago

This is horrible. Cristiano Ronaldo broke his goal drought at Juventus today. The Portugese striker scored two goals in a 2-1 win over Sassuolo to put the Italian giants back at the top of the Serie A. The second goal, in particular, was a lovely one, and it will terrify teams around Europe that the […]

8 years ago

What a man. WWE legend Matt Hardy has announced that he will be stepping away from the world of wrestling. In a video posted on his own YouTube channel, entitled ‘Time to go home’, the 43-year-old announced that he was done performing in the ring. Announcing the news, Hardy said: “Tonight here in Corpus Cristi is […]

8 years ago

This sort of thing shouldn’t happen. Moy Tír Na nÓg suffered a narrow defeat to Edendork in the Tyrone SFC on Saturday night. Edendork won by one point, but absolutely nobody is talking about the result. Six men received red cards during a game that saw Sean Cavanagh taken away in an ambulance. A photo […]

8 years ago

It is unclear whether he has been released from the hospital yet. Matthew Perry has tweeted an update following a lengthy period in hospital. According to E!News, he has been in hospital following a gastrointestinal surgery. The Friends star took to social media to inform his fans that he is okay, in a very concise […]

8 years ago

She did it on the sly too. The ever-controversial Katie Hopkins has entered into an IVA to avoid bankruptcy. An Individual Voluntary Agreement, or an IVA, is a formal alternative for individuals wishing to avoid bankruptcy. Hopkins lost a libel case against a celebrity cook Jack Monroe in 2017, and was made to pay £24,000 […]

8 years ago

They’ve made their pick. Sinn Féin have chosen Liadh Ní Riada as their candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The MEP was announced as Sinn Féin’s official candidate on Sunday afternoon. Sinn Féin posted the news on their official Twitter page. CONFIRMED: @LiadhNiRiadaMEP has just now been selected by the Sinn Féin Ard Comhairle to […]

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