Becky Lynch is one of the biggest stars in the WWE at the moment. We are huge fans of Becky Lynch here at JOE, and we have been for a while. And although we’ve been flying her flag for quite some time, we are really happy to see the entire world of wrestling fans catching […]

7 years ago

A statement was released on behalf of the two ministers on Monday. A statement has been released on behalf of Minister for Health Simon Harris and Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe with regards to the nurses’ strike due to take place on Tuesday 5 February. The statement expressed “disappointment” that further strike […]

7 years ago

The ideal Valentine’s Day date? We think so. Valentine’s Day can be a bit of an awkward one for couples. You almost feel pressured into doing something for the big occasion, even when both of you would probably rather just take it handy. The whole thing can be made a hell of a lot easier […]

7 years ago

“Sobriety allowed me to be a reasonably good dad, husband and worker through it all.” Actor and comedian Rob Delaney is being praised for the honest statement that he posted on his Twitter page, regarding his sobriety, and the “brutal” year he has had. Just under 12 months ago, Delaney’s two-year-old son died following a […]

7 years ago

“I walked the streets with a cosh, hoping I’d be approached by a ‘black bastard’ so that I could kill him.” Liam Neeson has admitted in an interview that he once wanted to “kill” a person he referred to as a “black bastard” in an act of revenge in the past. Speaking to The Independent, […]

7 years ago

People found not to have satisfactory waste arrangements may face €75 fixed-penalty charges, with 21 days to pay to avoid a prosecution. A new initiative is set to be launched to penalise tens of thousands of homeowners who are not using authorised bin-collection companies. It is proposed that TV licence-style inspectors could knock on doors […]

7 years ago

Marvel fans speculating based on a 30 second trailer? No way… During the Superbowl adverts in the early hours of Monday morning, fans were treated to a brand new trailer for Toy Story 4, and a teaser for the Avengers: Endgame, the final chapter in the Avengers saga. And although it is only 30 seconds […]

7 years ago

We’re not really sure where to start with this one… Over the weekend, news emerged that a petition offering Ireland the chance to join the UK had been created, and was being shared around social media. And as bizarre as that sounds, the petition has reached over 2,000 signatures, at the time of writing. It’s […]

7 years ago

One body has been found on the plane. One occupant of the plane carrying Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson has been seen in the underwater wreckage. The plane carrying the two men was found on Sunday, after over £324,000 was raised online to fund a new private search. It has now been […]

7 years ago

The coolest video you’ll watch today. Elon Musk has taken to Twitter to post a video of Space X’s new Starship Raptor rocket engine, and it’s extremely enjoyable to watch. The videos show the rocket engine firing, and thus creating a wave of multicoloured flames. In replies to followers, he explained the cause of the […]

7 years ago

A haul being described as “significant” has been found. A Garda operation is currently underway in County Louth as part of ongoing investigations targeting the activities of dissident Republican groups. As part of an ongoing investigation, a search operation began on Friday morning on lands near Omeath. During the searches thus far, Gardaí have recovered a […]

7 years ago

Some of the activities he has confessed to include “shooting at people, robbing people and, at times, drug trafficking.” Popular rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has plead guilty to a number of criminal charges and has now agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. Six9ine, who’s real name is Daniel Hernandez, plead guilty to charges stemming from his role […]

7 years ago

The perfect Valentine’s Day present? We think so… Ever since the days of Family Guy and South Park, we as television fans have absolutely loved the idea of a crude cartoon. It’s probably because we were so used to cartoons being innocent shows made for kids, and the juxtaposition made us laugh from the first […]

7 years ago

It is the first time he has spoken openly since the attack. Actor Jussie Smollett has said that he is okay and is now working with police after being assaulted in Chicago, marking his first public comments about the incident. The police report showed that the actor was beaten, soaked in an unknown chemical substance, and […]

7 years ago

The incident took place on Friday morning. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them following a fatal road collision in Limerick. At approximately 10:10am, a 27-year old man’s car collided with a lorry on the N21 near Templeglantine. He was attended to at the scene by emergency services, but was pronounced dead a short time later. […]

7 years ago

Some top quality trash-talking ahead of the huge game on Saturday. In Friday morning’s English editions of The Sun and The Star, one full-page spread stood out more than anything else. A cheeky message left by Paddy Power poked fun at the shambles that is the Brexit negotiations at the minute, and the part that […]

7 years ago

Crazy in love (with fruit and veg). Seeing either Beyoncé or Jay-Z live at some point throughout life is something that a lot of people might wish to tick off their bucket lists. The two have solidified their positions as two of the biggest artists of all time, and are both well-known for the incredible live […]

7 years ago

Great news for fans of the show. Netflix has really played a blinder over the past month or so. We’ve had the terrifying series YOU, the most bizarre documentary we’ve ever seen in Fyre Festival and most recently the Ted Bundy series that everyone seems to be talking about. But one of the best things […]

7 years ago

Prepare to kiss your social life goodbye. Is there a video game out there that’s more fun than Mario Kart? Sure, there’s probably more all-encompassing, detailed video games than the classic Nintendo game, but is there anything that you could genuinely sit down for an hour, in a group on your own, and have as […]

7 years ago

Supervalu’s Fruit and Fibre cereal is the one in question. SuperValu have issued a recall of their own brand of Fruit and Fibre cereal, “due to possible presence of insects”. The best before date on this batch in particular is 31 August, 2019. Customers who fear they may be affected by this have been urged […]

7 years ago

Do you agree with this? A new survey has found that social media influencers are the least trusted people in Ireland, with only one in 10 people trusting those who work in that profession. Social media influencers are all the rage these days, with many of the biggest influencers in Ireland having hundreds of thousands […]

7 years ago

He scanned the PS4 as various pieces of fruit and veg. Have you ever walked out of the shop and quickly realised that you had something in your hand that you hadn’t paid for? Normally it’s something insignificant like a chocolate bar or something, and you turn around to correct your mistake. But in the […]

7 years ago

Who’s excited for Forbidden Fruit weekend? Forbidden Fruit is loved by everyone who attends it every year. The weather is often gorgeous, the location is brilliant, and the acts are class. Which brings us on to the acts! We now have a day by day breakdown of when acts are going to be playing at […]

7 years ago

The legendary presenter began hosting his first show back in 1979. After 40 years of presenting on RTÉ 2FM, Larry Gogan has worked his final shift for the station. The much-loved presenter is moving to RTÉ’s digital station Gold, at 80 years of age. Gogan hosted the legendary Just A Minute Quiz, and is one of the […]

7 years ago

“I’ve met high earners with literally no discernible skills”. Labour MP Jess Phillips spoke incredibly about migration in the House of Commons on Wednesday, and the speech has gone down brilliantly online. Phillips downplayed the myth that living amongst migrants in Birmingham was a bad thing, and instead spoke about how it is in fact […]

7 years ago

We’re not sure if we’re quite ready for this just yet. Earlier this week, we shared the most recent teaser for Toy Story 4, which showed us a preview of a new-look Bo Peep, and it got us really excited. But as excited as we are, it’s starting to feel like we should be preparing […]

7 years ago

Seven days we should have off every year. The topic of a brand new Europe-wide Bank Holiday was discussed in the European Council on Tuesday to celebrate our involvement in the EU. The purpose of the day off would be an attempt to build a stronger European identity among citizens and what better way to do […]

7 years ago

It’s almost as if the target audience for a festival aimed towards teenagers and young adults isn’t men in their 30s… The reaction to 2018’s Longitude lineup was one that symbolised a clear shift in the public’s perception of the well-known Marlay Park festival. It had gone from being a fairly generic outdoor festival with […]

7 years ago

Who doesn’t love an unexpected day off? There’s no better feeling than having a Bank Holiday to look forward to. Nothing breaks the week up better, and it’s a perfect excuse to go out and have the craic. Which is why we’re delighted to share the news that the EU have discussed the idea of […]

7 years ago

Jessica Pearson is as cool as ever. When Suits first landed on Netflix, it took the world of television by storm. Harvey Specter and Mike Ross were as good a duo as we’d seen on TV since the days of Breaking Bad, and every episode had us sat on the edge of our seats. But […]

7 years ago

The group, referring to itself as ‘the IRA’, has said that “no more warnings will be given”. A group calling itself ‘the IRA’ has claimed responsibility for the car bomb that detonated outside the courthouse in Derry on 19 January. In a statement provided to the Derry Journal, the group said that it will “continue […]

7 years ago

But you’re going to have to be really quick to get to see Drake in the 3Arena. Drake caught millions of fans by surprise last week when he announced a European tour, as well as three nights in Dublin’s 3Arena. Standing tickets for all three nights sold out quickly, while a number of seating tickets […]

7 years ago

Those involved in the post-fight scuffle have been punished. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor have now been punished by the Nevada Athletic Commission following their actions in the aftermath of UFC 229. Conor McGregor has been suspended six months and fined $50k (the equivalent of €43,765) for his role in the post-UFC 229 melee. The […]

7 years ago

Will other countries start to follow suit? Belgium have become the first country to stop selling FIFA points to gamers, following a statement released by EA on Tuesday. The ability to purchase FIFA points has been the topic of discussion for quite a while now, given the ease with which children can blow funds without […]

7 years ago

“It feels like I’m at a firefighters conference and no one’s allowed to speak about water.” Dutch Historian Rutger Bregman was in attendance at the Davos Summit in Switzerland over the past week, where the World Economic Forum takes place. Bregman was one of many people who spoke at a number of panels and conferences during […]

7 years ago

We couldn’t be any more excited for this movie. Toy Story 4 is coming to Irish cinemas in the summer of 2019, and despite the fact that Toy Story 3 seemed to end the franchise on a perfect note, we’re still really eager to see another chapter in the tale. And by the sounds of […]

7 years ago

The school bus crashed into a bridge in Mulhuddart in Dublin on Tuesday morning. Three fire engines and three ambulances attended an incident which saw a school bus crash into a bridge in Blakestown, Mulhuddart, in Dublin on Tuesday morning. According to RTÉ, a number of children sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash. Two children […]

7 years ago

Don’t get caught out. Gardaí have warned people to be wary of people who ‘cold call’ to your door, meaning that they have come to your door without an appointment or any notice. Following an incident in Bantry, Cork where ‘cold callers’ came to an elderly lady’s home, uninvited, and made her feel pressurised into […]

7 years ago

Be careful out there. Gardaí have warned drivers to be safe while driving on Tuesday as snowy weather may have an affect on driving conditions. In a message posted on their official Twitter account, Gardaí attached a picture of the roads from Sally Gap Cross towards Glencree in Wicklow, which shows snow accumulating on the roads. […]

7 years ago

No, we’re not making this up. You’d think that the minimum requirement for a gender equality awards ceremony would be that more than one gender was represented, but alas, here we are. The United Arab Emirates is coming in for criticism for their recent gender equality awards, as every winner was a man. It is […]

7 years ago

Know anyone who fits the bill? A couple of weeks ago, we shared the news that RTÉ were looking for single people to appear in the crowd for this year’s Valentine’s Day edition of The Late Late Show. And now they’ve gone one further with their request, as they are searching for Ireland’s greatest love […]

7 years ago

Have a nice day. Trinity Summer Series for 2019 has announced another headline act for their set of Summer gigs, and it’s yet another good’un. Stereophonics will perform a headline show on Saturday, 6 July as part of the Summer Series at Trinity College in Dublin. Tickets go on sale on Friday, 1 February at 9:00am […]

7 years ago

Bollywood actress Esha Gupta has apologised for her comments. Esha Gupta, an Indian model/actress and Arsenal ambassador, has apologised after she shared a screenshot of a text message in which she and her friend made racist comments about Arsenal player and Nigerian internatonal Alex Iwobi. Following Arsenal’s 3-1 loss to Manchester United in the FA […]

7 years ago

An arrest has been made. Gardaí have arrested a man in Kerrykeel, Co. Donegal following the seizure of an estimated €400,000 worth of cannabis. The man in question is in his 30s, and is currently being detained at Milford Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996. Gardaí attended a […]

7 years ago

We haven’t seen anything like this in a while. In the early hours of Monday morning, the annual Royal Rumble took place in Phoenix, Arizona, and it was a pretty damn good one. From an Irish point of view, it was a mixed night. Becky Lynch won the female Royal Rumble, and got one of the […]

7 years ago

There has been a number of deaths on Irish roads in 2019. An Garda Síochána have sent their condolences to the families of those who have died on Irish roads so far this year and have vowed to continue their efforts to improve road safety after a number of tragedies in recent weeks. A significant […]

7 years ago

She’s considering having another crack at the whip. Hillary Clinton may not be ready to give up on her Oval Office dreams just yet. The 71-year-old ran against Donald Trump in 2016, and lost (obviously). It wasn’t a landslide by any means, however. In fact, Clinton actually won the popular vote, meaning that more people actually […]

7 years ago

Updated healthy eating guidelines have been issued in an attempt to improve the nation’s diet. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) hs published the updated Healthy Eating, Food Safety and Food Legislation – a guide supporting the Healthy Ireland Food Pyramid. Developed in conjunction with the Department of Health and the Health Service Executive, the […]

7 years ago

A no-deal Brexit could “leave shelves empty” according to an open letter signed by the UK’s biggest food retailers. Britain’s food security could be threatened if they leave the European Union without a deal, according to a letter from the British Retail Consortium. A no-deal Brexit could result in empty shelves, according to the letter, […]

7 years ago

The busiest TV studio in Ireland has gotten a makeover. RTÉ News have unveiled their brand new-look studio, following a major refurbishment operation. It’s the first time the busiest TV studio in Ireland has been refurbished in 10 years. Have a look for yourself here: What do we think? Are you a fan of the […]

7 years ago