This is strange, but fair play to him all the same. Loris Karius has been in the headlines again this week. Following his two howlers in the Champions League Final, the keeper has been in the spotlight ever since. And he didn’t strengthen his case last weekend. In a pre-season game against Borussia Dortmund he […]

8 years ago

This doesn’t look good. It appears that riders in the Tour de France have been forced into a stoppage following a tear gas incident that had an effect on the racers. The incident took place on the 16th stage of the race. It is being reported that a group of farmers that were protesting at […]

8 years ago

A great achievement. As a nation we have quite a strong history when it comes to writers. James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats are just a few of the literary geniuses to come from this country. And by the looks of it, that skill isn’t leaving our genetic make-up anytime soon. Three Irish authors […]

8 years ago

They’ve urged people to be careful. It’s been pretty damn hot as of late, so we expect that people are taking more showers than they might normally do. But the more the more that an electric shower is in use, the more at risk you might be. The Dublin Fire Brigade have urged people to always […]

8 years ago

There is an increasing demand for teachers in secondary schools. The Department of Education have announced plans to introduce measures to tackle the lack of qualified second-level teachers in Ireland, with a number of secondary schools having a problem finding teachers for subjects like Irish, French, Spanish, physics and chemistry. According to the The Department […]

8 years ago

If you know an Alan, stay close to him. Irish people are known the world over for being ‘lucky’. We’re not sure if there’s any evidence to back up this claim… As it happens, it appears that when it comes to winning the lottery, we aren’t that lucky after all. According to research from the […]

8 years ago

This looks like great fun. Is there anything more Irish than an impromptu trad session breaking out in the middle of a Supermac’s after a Fleadh Cheoil? We don’t think so… Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan was taking place in Ennis last weekend, and it looked like a brilliant time altogether. The event itself had loads […]

8 years ago

If you’re a football fan, you simply can’t miss this. Last season, Manchester City broke basically every single record the Premier League had. They accumulated the most points in the league’s history, they scored the most goals in the league’s history, they won by the biggest margin in the league’s history. Long story short, they […]

8 years ago

The lads are at it again. Rap group Versatile are two of the hottest properties in Irish music at the moment. If you have any doubt about the validity of this statement, then just go and see them live. Their performances are genuinely incredible. At Longitude in Marlay Park they were performing at the same […]

8 years ago

All caps as well, so you know he means it. Donald Trump has issued a threat to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in yet another example of a high-profile war of worlds with another world leader on Twitter. The threat comes following Rouhani’s statement on Sunday, where he claimed that: “War with Iran is the mother […]

8 years ago

“God, my brilliance is becoming a bit of a burden.” Doctor Perry Cox, everyone. Scrubs is one of the best TV shows that has come out in recent years. For its fans, it is the only show that can come close to Friends in terms of longevity and the overall love that we have for […]

8 years ago

This has caused a lot of controversy. Burberry, one of Britain’s leading fashion brands, have burned €28 million worth of clothes and cosmetics, in an attempt to avoid the clothes being counterfeited. The company burned unsold clothes, as well as accessories and perfume in the value of €32 million, according to its annual report. The logic […]

8 years ago

Does your county feature on the list? A new report has shown how a number of counties and constituencies feel about their county council. Limerick are at the very top, with 69% of people asked claiming to be happy with the service that their council provides. Tipperary comes in at the bottom of the survey […]

8 years ago

Great news for fans of the band. Earlier this week we announced that English rock band alt-J were performing a gig in the Olympia in October. The band announced the news via Facebook and said: “It’s no secret that we love and are influenced by hip-hop, and it’s always been a dream of ours to […]

8 years ago

Has your car made the list? A report carried out by DoneDeal.ie has revealed the five most valuable models of car sold in Ireland. The report carried out depreciation analysis on used cars to identify the top five makes and models which have retained their value the most from when they were new in 2014/2015. […]

8 years ago

Which one will you opt for? Cadbury have announced that the taste of the beloved Dairy Milk bar is about to change forever. One of the most iconic chocolate bars of all time will now have 30% less sugar. Now if this news has caused you to absolutely freak out, don’t worry. It’s not all […]

8 years ago

No punches pulled here. The Sun has branded Leo Varadkar an ‘airhead’ on their front page on Friday morning, following his statements regarding Brexit. While at a Brexit meeting in Kerry, Varadkar was asked whether flights could operate between Ireland and the UK in the event of Britian leaving the EU. Varadkar replied that Britian couldn’t […]

8 years ago

“Parting with money is never easy, but neither is going weeks on end without being paid. Any donation big or small would be immensely appreciated.” Bray Wanderers have been unable to pay their players for over a month, leaving squad and staff members in an extremely awkward position. We can confirm at 5pm today none […]

8 years ago

They’ve done it again. TIME Magazine are never ones to shy away from putting controversial messages on their front cover. In the past they have depicted Trump in stormy weather, a sly dig at his affair with the porn star Stormy Daniels, while also representing the chaos that has been his presidency so far. More […]

8 years ago

Chano’s back. Earlier this week we reported that there was new music on the way from Chance the Rapper. In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Chance implied that an album would be released this week. He said that the music would be out just in time for his performance at the Special Olympics, which […]

8 years ago

What a talent. So many fully grown adults wish they spent their childhood learning to play an instrument. It’s a talent that sticks with you forever, and is a brilliant thing to be able to do. But seeing a child being able to play an instrument 100 times better than you ever could can be […]

8 years ago

The Netflix screen that you are so used to is no more. Netflix has changed the way we watch television. Gone are the days of waiting a week for the next episode of your favourite show to be released. Now we watch what we want, when we want. There are one or two exceptions that […]

8 years ago

Hogan was banned from the Hall of Fame following the use of extremely racist language. WWE recently reinstated Hulk Hogan into their Hall of Fame, following a three-year suspension. Hogan was suspended from the Hall of Fame as a result of racist and hateful comments made towards black people. The man, who is seen as […]

8 years ago

The fee is believed to be in the region of £66 million. Liverpool appear to have finally sorted out their biggest issue by agreeing terms with Roma over their goalkeeper Alisson. Reported by JOE’s Melissa Reddy, the Merseyside club appear to be close to signing the keeper for a fee in the region of £66 […]

8 years ago

Great to hear. House prices in Dublin have become a major issue. Just three months ago we reported that houses in Dublin are €145,000 more expensive on average than they were five years ago. But based on a new report from Savills, we could be about to an experience a dramatic drop in the speed […]

8 years ago

This is hard to listen to. Former UKIP councillor Stephen Searle was found guilty on Tuesday of the murder of his wife, 62-year-old Anne Searle, after a trial at Ipswich Crown Court. The incident took place on 30 December 2017 at the couple’s home in Suffolk. An audio clip was played in court on Tuesday of […]

8 years ago

Vernon Unsworth is a British cave driver who was instrumental in the rescue of 12 boys in Thailand. Last week, every one of the Thai soccer team that had been trapped in a cave for 18 days were rescued, thanks to an extensive rescue mission. All 12 boys are expected to leave hospital as early […]

8 years ago

Anyone heading away this Friday should take note. Ryanair have confirmed that a strike will go ahead on Friday, 20 July. As a result of the strike, 24 flights between the UK and Ireland have been cancelled. In a statement posted on its official Twitter account, the airline said: “Ryanair regrets to advise Irish customers […]

8 years ago

Irish waters might be getting some new visitors… If you go for a swim in Ireland these days, the biggest thing that you have to worry about is how freezing cold the water is. But that could all be about to change… The increased temperature of Irish water could lead to a serious increase in […]

8 years ago

Great news. Chicago rapper Chance the Rapper has announced that he will be releasing a new album this week. In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Chance said that it would be released just in time for the Special Olympics, at which he is performing this week. He hasn’t explained how the album will be […]

8 years ago

A massive majority. A new survey has shown that an overwhelming majority of people feel that both male & female GAA players deserve some sort of tax break or financial grant. The research showed that 81% of taxpayers believe that the Government should bring in some form of financial incentive. Taxback.com conducted the survey, in […]

8 years ago

Amazing. France won the World Cup on Sunday with a 4-2 win over Croatia. Overall, a young French side filled with stars dominated the tournament, not looking particularly phased at any stage throughout. Key to their success was young centre half Raphael Varane, who barely put a foot wrong at any stage in the tournament. And […]

8 years ago

One person is in serious condition following the accident. One person has been left in serious condition in hospital following an incident that took place on the Belfast Road in Newtonwards on Monday. A bus collided with a tractor in County Down, smashing the entirety of the front of the bus. The PSNI have said that […]

8 years ago

‘One of the most disgraceful performances by a president in memory’. Former U.S presidential candidate John McCain has torn into Donald Trump following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. Trump is being heavily criticised for his behaviour at the press conference following the meeting, with CNN’s Anderson Cooper referring to it as […]

8 years ago

Delicious news. Glanbia Cheese has announced plans to build a new mozzarella cheese manufacturing facility in Portlaoise. The Joint Venture business between Glanbia and Leprino Food looks set to create 78 full time jobs at the facility. According to Agriland, the facility will not only create full time jobs, but a further 250 jobs during the […]

8 years ago

So many people seem to think Africa is a country… Americans often get a hard time for their intelligence… They have produced some of the greatest minds of all time, as well as some of the most exceptional artists that the world has ever seen. But it seems like geography isn’t exactly their strong point. […]

8 years ago

It is being described as ‘the find of a lifetime’. Archaeologists have discovered a megalithic passage that appears to be 5,500 years old. The passage tomb cemetery is located within the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site. The discovery was made by the agri-technology company Devenish, as well as the UCD School of Archaeology found the cemetery […]

8 years ago

O’Driscoll is in Armagh filming a documentary. Rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll took part in an Orange parade today as part of the 12 July celebrations. O’Driscoll is seen banging the Lambeg, a large drum that is synonymous with Unionists and the Orange Order, and is a strong part of their tradition. You can see the […]

8 years ago

The best TV shows of the year are being honoured. The nominations for the 2018 Emmys have been revealed, paying tribute to the best TV shows of the year. Game of Thrones look set to have a big night, picking up 22 nominations in total. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Lena Headey are nominated for their performances […]

8 years ago

Great news for fans of the hit show. It’s safe to say that Love Island fever has taken Ireland by storm. Either you openly watch it, or you’re lying… Even if you tell everyone you don’t, we know you lie awake at night praying that Dani and Jack end up together. We see right through […]

8 years ago

They reckon they have the cure for insomnia. We’re big fans of Foil Arms and Hog here at JOE… Their comedy sketch videos are very often a perfect depiction of modern society, but with hilarious jokes seamlessly added in. In the past we’ve seen them nail a comedy sketch that perfectly sums up anyone on a […]

8 years ago

The flight landed in Dublin on Wednesday afternoon. A number of Aer Lingus crew members were assessed at Dublin Airport on Wednesday after they became ill on board a flight from San Francisco to Dublin. It is understood that seven crew members felt ill while on board the flight, but the pilots were not affected […]

8 years ago

You might need it to ease the nerves… England are playing against Croatia in a World Cup semi-final tonight. As Irish fans we can only dream of the feeling that fans of either country are feeling right now. Just take the combination of excitement and fear that we have when we are in a qualifier […]

8 years ago

Bees are important… In case you’re unaware, we need bees. Sure, they might be a bit annoying hovering around your face while you’re waiting for a bus, but we definitely do need them. We won’t bore you with the scientific details, so we’ll keep it short… According to worldbeeday.org: “The greatest contribution of bees and […]

8 years ago

Bad news if you wanted to sneak in some nitrous oxide. If you’re anything like us, you’re absolutely buzzing for Longitude 2018. The line-up is great. It’s refreshing, and not like any other festival that’s taken place in Ireland in recent years. There’s also a whole host of excellent homegrown talent, and we have made it […]

8 years ago

If you’re heading this weekend, you won’t want to miss anybody here. Longitude 2018 is nearly upon us, and the line-up is an absolute doozy. But it’s so damn good that you might be thinking about who you’re going to see. Normally at a festival you just go to the ones that you’ve heard of, […]

8 years ago

Real Madrid have agreed to let the Portugese player leave. Five time Ballon d’or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has left Real Madrid and signed for Juventus. Juventus will pay €100m for the Portugese striker, who turned 33 in February. Real Madrid confirmed the transfer in a statement on Tuesday evening. Comunicado Oficial: Cristiano Ronaldo. 👉 https://t.co/nJiousygtF#RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/JwQqrrk0Wc — Real […]

8 years ago

Who are you most excited for? If you’re anything like us, you’re absolutely buzzing for Longitude. And now you can start to properly plan out your weekend, as the stage times are here. There are some slight issues, such as Post Malone and Versatile being on at the same time… But nothing that can’t be […]

8 years ago

You don’t see this every day. Now, we say that you don’t see this every day, but just a month ago, we saw a snake on the loose in Tipperary. ‘Albert’ was rescued by the ISPCA having escaped from its previous owner. And you’d think that would be a fairly rare occurrence in Ireland. But we […]

8 years ago

The nostalgic video shows the journey of coming to terms with one’s sexuality. The lads are back with a brand new song, and it’s a damn good one. ‘Freedom’ is an infectiously catchy song about moving on past heartbreak, which is depicted in the video. The video itself shows the band’s frontman’s relationship with a […]

8 years ago