An extremely moving video. On Thursday 2 May, Israel came to a standstill on with a two-minute siren wailing across the country in remembrance of the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Footage captured hundreds of Israeli people getting out of their cars, as sirens blared, while people paid their respects. According to a […]

7 years ago

Davidson believed that “disrespectful” comments were made about his ex-girlfriend Ariana Grande. Comedian Pete Davidson has refused to perform at a comedy club in the US following comments made about his ex-girlfriend, Ariana Grande, that he felt were “disrespectful”. The Saturday Night Live comedian claimed that the host of the Stress Factory Comedy Club in […]

7 years ago

The cost, the location, the 220 activities. Why do so many people care about Center Parcs Ireland? JOE recently took a trip to Longford to see one of the most talked about holiday destinations in Ireland – Center Parcs. I’m out here at Center Parcs in Longford for @JOEdotie where things are coming along nicely, […]

7 years ago

This new television show starring Jaden Smith sounds absolutely wild. Picture an episode of Black Mirror about Kanye West. Kanye West and Jaden Smith have both been known to be quite experimental with their musical projects. Kanye in particular, literally revolutionised an entire genre of music, and constantly pushes the boundaries with his new sounds […]

7 years ago

Fontaines D.C. performed two songs from their recent album on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night. Fontaines D.C. are an independent punk rock band that hail from Dublin, and they are having a bit of an incredible 2019 so far. Their album Dogrel was released in April, and it has received rave reviews […]

7 years ago

Terrifying, but also slightly cute… Wildlife authorities in Northern Australia have shared photos of a three-eyed snake that was found on a highway. On the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Facebook page, close-up images of the snake revealed that it was not two heads forged together, and that it was instead “one skull with an […]

7 years ago

Listen to JOE’s brand new GOT reaction show, The North Awaits, with Michael Fry & Carl Kinsella right here.  If you have been really paying attention, then that incredible ending may not have come as a complete surprise to you. Wow. What an episode. Before we continue, just know that we are obviously going to be […]

7 years ago

The incident is said to have taken place last Thursday. Gardaí in Waterford are investigating an alleged assault that occurred at Earlscourt, Waterford at approximately  11pm on Thursday 25 April of this year.  The incident occurred in the Earlscourt housing estate on the Dunmore Road in Waterford. According to WLRFM, Gardaí believe some type of […]

7 years ago

The measles outbreak has been described as “completely avoidable”. American health officials have reported that more than 700 people have been infected by measles this year, marking a 25-year high for the highly infectious disease. According to the BBC, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday that cases had been recorded in 22 […]

7 years ago

No, this isn’t the plot of a movie. This is real life. Just when you think that the world can’t get any weirder, you get a headline like this… Fishermen in waters near the Norwegian fishing village of Inga reported last week that a white beluga whale wearing a strange harness had begun to harass […]

7 years ago

It was inevitable. During the weekend, we shared the news that Avengers: Endgame was making a lot of money. A LOT of money. Before we go any further, just know that we will keep this piece completely spoiler-free in case you haven’t seen it yet, although based on the box office stats, you probably have. […]

7 years ago

“Remember lads, Subscribe to PewDiePie”, was uttered by the New Zealand shooter moments before the worst attack in the country’s history. Popular YouTuber PewDiePie has called for an end to the ‘subscribe’ meme following a reference to it during terrorist attacks that took place in Christchurch in March. Before opening fire on a mosque in […]

7 years ago

A United Nations report claims that the destruction of nature threatens humanity “at least as much as” climate change. Diplomats from 130 nations gathered in Paris from Monday to discuss the state of nature and lay the groundwork for a rescue plan for life on Earth. A recent report found that the impact of “humanity’s expanding […]

7 years ago

It is a fairly special movie, if we’re being honest. We’re going to keep this article about Avengers: Endgame spoiler-free, because some of you won’t have seen it just yet. Don’t say we don’t do anything for you… We’ll just let you know that it is a perfect ending to a saga that has spanned […]

7 years ago

They are taking drastic measures. The Australian government has plans to airdrop poisonous sausages across the country in an effort to kill millions of feral cats, according to reports. According to The New York Times, the Australian government has plans to kill two million feral cats in the country by the year 2020. Planes distributing the poisoned treats, […]

7 years ago

Not sure what we’re supposed to make of this. Welcome to #TRAILERCHEST, where we’re taking a sneak peek at the brand new trailer for Murder Mystery. Plot’s it all about? When an NYC cop (Adam Sandler) finally takes his wife (Jennifer Aniston) on a long promised European trip, a chance meeting on the flight gets them […]

7 years ago

Take note if you were planning to do a bit of shopping tonight. Earlier on Friday, we shared the news that the adverse weather conditions had resulted in a number of flights being delayed and cancelled, as well as bus and rail services. And it’s not just those with travel plans who are being affected […]

7 years ago

7.6% of all employees in Ireland earn the minimum wage or less. Over 137,000 people in the country earn the National Minimum Wage (NMW), or less, according to National Minimum Wage Estimates from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) at the end of 2018. Issued by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Friday, the figure equates to […]

7 years ago

A bold claim, you’d have to admit. We’ve made a couple of exceptions for Donald Trump’s gaffes in the past. As we’ve said previously, it can’t be easy to speak to the public every single day of your life, constantly conscious of making mistakes. But that being said, he does seem to make a balls […]

7 years ago

The Taoiseach confirmed that he and Theresa May would meet with all the main political parties in Northern Ireland. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that he and other political leaders will establish a new process of political talks in Northern Ireland, following the shooting of Lyra McKee in Derry last week. In a statement that […]

7 years ago

Yep, you could own your very own hotel. One of Ireland’s most remote hotels is available to purchase for a total of €400,000. The 14-bedroom hotel, with a bar and restaurant, is being offered for sale as a going concern by owner Sean Doherty, who was also the island’s former lighthouse keeper. The family-owned and […]

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“Why in God’s name does it take the death of a 29-year-old woman with her whole life in front of her, to get to this?” Lyra McKee’s funeral was held in Belfast on Wednesday, and all of the biggest politicians from Ireland and the UK were in attendance. Leo Varadkar, Mary Lou McDonald, Arlene Foster, […]

7 years ago

“I was then brought in to see my gorgeous dog who had been wrapped in what I can only describe as a ball in a black bag which was covered in masking tape.” A dog owner has publicly told a story about leaving her pet with a kennel when she went on holiday, and coming […]

7 years ago

Take note if you’re fond of a vape. A study published this week claims that dozens of popular e-cigarette products are contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins that cause lung disease. According to NBC News, the impurities found in the e-cigarettes are associated with asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease. The study was conducted by […]

7 years ago

The group had initially said that they would “remove and destroy” election posters in the area. It’s that time of year again. Ahead of local and European elections – both of which will take place on 24 May – you’re going to start seeing a ridiculous amount of election posters every time you leave your […]

7 years ago

The dead bodies were “leaking bodily fluids on to corridors and making closed-coffin funerals unavoidable in some cases”. A letter composed by four employees in University Hospital Waterford has claimed that dead bodies have been left on trolleys in the corridors of the hospital. First seen in the Waterford News and Star, the letter claims […]

7 years ago

The biggest Netflix movies will remain eligible for the most coveted awards in the movie business. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will not change eligibility rules for the Oscars, following a meeting on Tuesday. There had been speculation that the major streaming service, among other streaming companies, would suffer from a crackdown […]

7 years ago

The term was added as both a noun and a verb. If you have spent any time at all on the internet over the past few years, we’re sure you’ve seen the term ‘stan’ used in some context. It derives from the classic Eminem song of the same name, which is written from the perspective […]

7 years ago

The young journalist’s funeral will take place in Belfast on Wednesday. Lyra McKee’s family have released a statement ahead of her funeral, which is due to take place in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, at 1pm on Wednesday. In the statement, McKee’s family described Lyra as a “friend to all, a gentle innocent soul who wouldn’t wish […]

7 years ago

Listen to JOE’s brand new GOT reaction show, The North Awaits, with Michael Fry & Carl Kinsella right here.  What makes Game of Thrones’ final season the biggest spectacle in TV history? Soooo… have you seen the first episode of the new season of Game of Thrones? Of course you have. By the time you’re […]

7 years ago

Listen to JOE’s brand new GOT reaction show, The North Awaits, with Michael Fry & Carl Kinsella right here.  Spoilers are coming. Season 8 of Game of Thrones is undoubtedly one of the grandest spectacles in the history of television, and for good reason too. It’s an amazing show, obviously, but the suspense of the show […]

7 years ago

Both men have been released without charge. Two males, aged 18 and 19, arrested by Detectives investigating the murder of Lyra McKee in Derry on Thursday night have been released without charge. Investigations are still ongoing following McKee’s death, and detectives from PSNI Major Investigation Team continue to appeal for help from the local community […]

7 years ago

“The actions by Saoradh in Dublin this weekend are beneath contempt.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has condemned the actions of republican group Saoradh, following their controversial march in Dublin city on Saturday. The Taoiseach took to Twitter on Sunday night to express his disapproval of Saoradh’s acts, and urged them to apologise. Varadkar referenced the death of […]

7 years ago

An emotional performance, to say the least. As we wrote about earlier this weekend, it’s fairly common knowledge that Coachella as a festival is not without its issues, but we can only imagine that this was absolutely incredible to see live. On the final day of the festival, rapper Kanye West performed his Sunday Service, […]

7 years ago

Exit polls suggest Volodymyr Zelenskiy has more than 70% support. Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who played the president of Ukraine in a televised series, appears to have won the real-life presidential election by a landslide. According to BBC, exit polls suggest that he has more than 70% of support. Meanwhile, polls gave current president Petro Poroshenko, who has […]

7 years ago

Lyra McKee was shot and killed on Thursday night. Details regarding journalist Lyra McKee’s funeral has been released, following her death last week. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 24 April at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast. In a message posted by her partner Sara Canning, she explained that she wanted McKee’s funeral to […]

7 years ago

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have issued a warning. United Biscuits is recalling packets of go ahead! Nutty Crunch Hazelnut bars as some packs may contain peanuts, which are not declared as an ingredient on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts. This product […]

7 years ago

Good news everyone, Justin Bieber is Irish. Irish celebrities get a bit of a rough time in the media, don’t they? Sure, for the most part they’re adored, but they regularly have to put up with being referred to as “British”, and that has to take its toll. Mostly it’s the British media as well, […]

7 years ago

A 9-year-old girl died as a result of the collision. Gardaí are currently at the scene of fatal road traffic collision between a car and two cyclists. The two cyclists were a girl aged 9, and a boy aged 7. The collision occurred this morning, Sunday 21 April, at approximately 11:55am on the R358 Ballinasloe […]

7 years ago

The death toll has risen to over 200 people, following a number of attacks in Sri Lanka. In the early hours of Sunday morning, bomb blasts in three Sri Lankan churches and three hotels have killed at least 200 people, with another 400 people reportedly wounded. In one church alone, just north of the Sri […]

7 years ago

The incident happened on Saturday morning. A man has been injured in a serious assault in the Kilbarrack area of Dublin 5. A 39-year-old male was cycling on Swans Nest Road, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5 when a car, described as a black saloon collided with him. According to RTÉ, a number of men got out of […]

7 years ago

By the looks of it, Fine Gael is on the up. Fine Gael has recovered from the National Children’s Hospital fiasco, according to the results in the latest Sunday Business Post/Red C poll. As the Dáil takes a one-week Easter break, the poll shows that Fine Gael’s support level is up by two points to […]

7 years ago

Dog owners take note. As we’re sure you’re aware, Easter is here, and that can mean only one thing – there’s going to be loads of chocolate lying around your house. And although we’re confident in your ability to put the delicious treats away, you should be careful about leaving them unattended, especially if you’re […]

7 years ago

It sounds fun. Everyone recognises that Netflix is class, but it’s not without its faults either. In fact, its greatest strength is probably also its greatest weakness, and that’s that there’s just so much to choose from. Half the time you might end up spending more time scrolling through the options than you do actually […]

7 years ago

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Lyra McKee. A detective from the PSNI has spoken of a new breed of terrorism that is being found in the streets of Northern Ireland. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday morning, Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy, of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, described […]

7 years ago

A fire broke out near the Hellfire club in Dublin on Saturday morning. While everyone is out enjoying the sunny weather, there are some things we must remind ourselves of, to ensure we stay safe. Us fairer skin folk need to make sure that we stay stocked up on sun cream, everyone should make sure […]

7 years ago

Three children were among those taken to hospital following incident in Donegal. Up to five people are being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital following an incident at a leisure centre in County Donegal. According to RTÉ, at least three of those taken to hospital were children, following the incident at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. It […]

7 years ago

Except there’s one major difference between the two. Robert De Niro and Donald Trump aren’t exactly the best of friends, in case you weren’t aware. In the past, the legendary actor has described the current President of the United States as “totally nuts“, and going as far as saying that he wanted to punch him. […]

7 years ago

“The Influencer Olympics” are upon us, but Coachella seems to represent something more sinister than just a festival. Instagram has quickly become the social media platform that best represents a generation. For many it was MySpace, then Bebo came, and most recently we’ve lived through the Facebook and Twitter era. And now it’s Instagram, which […]

7 years ago

Are you eligible for this tax relief? If you work from home, you could be entitled to a substantial tax relief that you may not be aware of. According to estimations, over 100,000 people work “mainly at or from home” in Ireland, and recent statistics from the CSO show that this number has been growing by over […]

7 years ago