Ireland braced for more freezing conditions as parts of country see snow
Layer up, folks. Ireland is bracing for more freezing temperatures over the next few days after parts of the country saw light snowfall overnight on Monday, January 8. There were multiple reports of snowfall in the south and west of Ireland as temperatures plummeted overnight to as low as -5 in some areas. Temperatures again […]
2 years ago
The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 100
The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 100 and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to […]
2 years ago
Mary Lou McDonald slams Robbie Keane for Israeli club job
“Sport and genocide shouldn’t mix.” Mary Lou McDonald has slammed Robbie Keane for continuing on in his position as Maccabi Tel Aviv manager in Israel following the country’s actions in Gaza. Saying that “sport and genocide don’t mix”, the Sinn Féin leader has hit out at the Irish football legend, insisting that sportspeople should be […]
2 years ago
Christmas sea swimmers warned over strong winds for coming week
Be safe out there. Met Éireann has issued a warning to those taking part in Christmas swims this year as “potentially dangerous sea conditions” are set for along the Atlantic coast. While any hopes of a white one look dashed at this point, it does look like it’s going to be a windy one, with […]
2 years ago
Christmas cold snap possible as mild temperatures set to drop
Dreaming of a mild Christmas. Met Éireann have said that “colder conditions are possible around Christmas eve”, as mild temperatures are set to dominate the week ahead. In the run up to Christmas, the country has enjoyed unusually mild conditions, with temperatures reaching around 13C in some areas. However, despite the warmer temperatures continuing, they […]
2 years ago