She was not expecting this. JOE reader Harry McCann sent us in this clip of his mother Diann’s reaction when she discovered that the ‘present’ lying wrapped under her Christmas tree was, in fact, her son Alex who had been in Australia for over a year. Alex had told his mam that he’d be going to Hawaii […]

9 years ago

They’re definitely going to break this record. There’s a world record attempt going on in Derry this Sunday afternoon, as they try to get the most Christmas jumpers together in one spot. Here are all the details – if you’re in that part of the world, hurry! Festivities are underway… Everyone's getting into the festive […]

9 years ago

One of the most incredible voices we’ve ever heard. This is just stunning. We get sent a lot of cover versions at JOE, and they range from the good to the great to the downright awful, but this goes beyond any of that. Brian Whittington has just recorded this truly stunning cover of Elvis Presley’s ‘Can’t […]

9 years ago

He’s not walking away from Hollywood just yet. Actor Michael Sheen has clarified comments he made about leaving the world of acting to get involved in local politics back in Wales. The 47-year-old caused a stir on Saturday when it emerged that he was turning his back the movie world to help fight fascism, but […]

9 years ago

No, it’s not a headline from Waterford Whispers. We are slap, bang in the middle of Christmas party season and people up and down the land are destroying themselves in the hope of convincing the boss to give them a raise, while throwing back shots and performing terrible Kings of Leon cover versions. What a time […]

9 years ago

It’s come straight from the CEO of HBO, which makes the massively popular series. Fans of Game of Thrones can, in all likelihood, look forward to a spin-off of the series when it finally winds down over the next year or two. With only around 13 hours of material left to be filmed across the […]

9 years ago

Out of the mouths of the cheaters themselves. If you want to find out how somebody can hide the fact that they’re cheating on their partner, the best thing you can do is go to the source of much of that cheating. The website Victoria Milan is marketed as ‘the world’s #1 site for extra-marital affairs,’ […]

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“HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT!” It was an incredible moment for Finn Bálor in Dublin on Saturday night as he made a surprise appearance at the OTT Wrestling event in the Tivoli. The WWE star came in to a rapturous reception before heading straight for the ring, where he had the crowd hanging on […]

9 years ago

Last night, Conor McGregor was named as RTÉ’s Sportsperson of the Year, and he spoke to Claire McNamara about everything from Floyd Mayweather to becoming a dad for the first time next year. “I am the two-way world champion, and that’s that,” he insisted at the start of the interview amid the controversy over whether […]

9 years ago

Michael Sheen says he’s done with acting as he turns to activism, and fighting the alt-right. Michael Sheen has announced that he is quitting acting so can fight the rise of the alt-right. The Welsh actor made the announcement to the Times, saying, “this thing that is on the rise has to be stopped.” Sheen […]

9 years ago

Hopefully, one good deed will snowball into something far bigger. We’ve been contacted by the Adelphi venue in Dublin, who tell us that they’re hoping to start an initiative whereby the homeless people in Apollo House will continue to be fed throughout Christmas and beyond. Last night, we shared the story of how singer Glen […]

9 years ago

Shots well and truly fired. Germany is set to pass legislation that will see Facebook fined €500,000 every time the social media fails to remove stories that contain either fake news or hate speech. According to the German government, Facebook’s efforts at self-regulation have not gone far enough and now the ruling Social Democrats – […]

9 years ago

No, not Brody. If you’re not up to speed on Homeland, you might want to stop reading now. The sixth series of Homeland arrives next month and the action has returned to the United States after spending the entirely of the last season in Europe. New York is the setting as Carrie, Saul et al […]

9 years ago

Big news for students of the college in Dublin city centre. A massive new student accommodation block for students of Trinity College Dublin has been approved, with room for 250 units planned for Pearse Street. The Irish Times reports that Dublin City Council has given its approval for the €50m development, which will be built […]

9 years ago

We interrupt these festive shenanigans to slink back into the comfort of our own misery. Don’t get us wrong, we love the festive season, but there are certain things about it that get on our nerves, and they’re mainly related to Christmas jumpers, packed pubs and coffee-flavoured Roses. Join us on our voyage of Christmas […]

9 years ago

Dab Satan, anyone?

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All the milk in the world is not putting out this fire. Do you like spicy food? Do you think you could handle the world’s hottest chicken wing? You may have answered yes to the first question above, but we have grave doubts that you’d be able to stomach a chicken wing smothered in a sauce […]

9 years ago

Ever been a year early for a gig? Well, this man was. A JOE reader has sent us in the story of his Friday night in Dublin, when he had planned to take his wife to see Mrs. Brown’s Boys in the 3arena as part of her birthday present. Derek had the perfect night planned […]

9 years ago

Who knew Michael Stipe had such finely honed comedy chops? The former REM lead singer joined Stephen Colbert and James Franco for a musical review of 2016, taking in everything from Harambe to Pokemon Go to D***ld T***p. Oh, and as you probably guessed, it’s an update on the classic, ‘It’s The End Of The […]

9 years ago

The Donegal Denis Irwin indeed. Everton have had an up-and-down season under Ronald Koeman so far, but there’s no doubt that Seamus Coleman is in the form of his life in the Toffees’ right-back slot. The Ireland captain was immense in the 2-1 win over Arsenal, scoring the equaliser and rampaging at will as Ashley […]

9 years ago

Samantha Power echoes the thoughts of people watching the destruction of Aleppo. Samantha Power, the US ambassador to the United Nations, has spoken powerfully about the deaths of hundreds of civilians in Aleppo as the Syrian government take control of the besieged city. As a deal was reached to evacuate rebels and civilians from Aleppo, […]

9 years ago

It’s a rite of passage. Ryan Gosling has revealed details of how he got punched by Harrison Ford on the set of Blade Runner 2049, and how his veteran co-star had a very unique way of apologising. The punch was accidental, but Gosling reveals how the man who played not only Indiana Jones but Han […]

9 years ago

Once again, the people have spoken. We know that Cadbury’s are planning to bring back the Fuse bar – something we’re very happy to know – while a petition has been started to get the humble Mars Delight back on the shelves of your local shop. This all came about after our list of the […]

9 years ago

The Group feature has finally landed on Snapchat. Users are finally able to create a Snapchat group chat with up to 16 friends. You can simply create the group by going into the Chat section of the app, and clicking on the icon in the top left corner. Once you’ve clicked that, you can add […]

9 years ago

This has just happened. With Donald Trump in full on recruitment mode – earlier on Tuesday he named Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his Secretary of State – the sight of Kanye West arriving in Trump Tower for talks has intrigued a lot of people… WATCH: @KanyeWest at Trump Tower #elevatorcam pic.twitter.com/I4FpM57S1x — CSPAN […]

9 years ago

“That was, without a doubt, one of the most powerful pieces of television I’ve ever seen.” The Crossing, broadcast on RTÉ on Monday night, has received plaudits far and wide for showing the work that the Irish navy do on the behalf of people looking to escape Northern Africa and cross into Europe. Documenting life […]

9 years ago

It’s for a great cause, too. We’ve found our favourite Christmas song of 2016. Raglans have just released ‘Christmas Number One (On My Own)’ and it’s got everything you want in a song for this time of the year – more Pogues, less The Darkness, in other words. The song is available here and all […]

9 years ago

Do you know what? You’re welcome. OK, we know that The Goonies is not a Christmas film, but it may as well be known as ‘the greatest, non-Christmas, Christmas film of all time’ along with Willy Wonka and The (original) Karate Kid. It’s a classic. With that in mind, we’ve just come across this majestic […]

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Good to see he’s got a laser-focus on the biggest issues of the day. Donald Trump has used Facebook to tell the American people that the phrase ‘Merry Christmas’ is back. This is seen as a response to the widely used ‘Happy Holidays,’ a catch-all that also includes those who are not of the Christian faith […]

9 years ago

We’re talking six figures and an awful lot of pocket change. Facebook Ireland have neither confirmed nor denied that their staff received more than three times the average industrial wage in Ireland in 2015. The Irish Times, quoting figures just made available by the Companies Registration Office, reported that Facebook’s employees in Ireland – which […]

9 years ago

Queen Daenerys, Mother of Spoilers. Emilia Clarke may have thought she was giving nothing away when she posted this Instagram video of herself doing a bit of ice-skating in Spain. https://www.instagram.com/p/BNzr2BclVBA/ Not so. Warning: Possible spoilers! One eagle-eyed internet sleuth spotted on the sign over her left shoulder that the actress was skating in Caceres, […]

9 years ago

Unsurprisingly, the US Presidential Election came top of the list. Facebook have revealed the most talked about news stories of 2016, with the US Presidential Election topping the list both globally and here in Ireland. “Every day people turn to Facebook to connect with their friends and family on the issues and events that matter […]

9 years ago

The markets are open. Earlier, we brought you further details about Conor McGregor’s upcoming appearance on the 7th series of Game of Thrones, and now Paddy Power have started taking bets on the Dubliner’s fate. McGregor is available at 1/2 to transfer his MMA skills to the screen and kill someone. Given the fact that […]

9 years ago

Congratulations to The Byrne Brothers. If we were to ask you what you thought was the biggest Facebook Live video of the year, you’d probably have come back with something from Euro 2016, or perhaps a clip from the General Election in February, or maybe even the 1916 commemorations during Easter. Well, not quite. Three […]

9 years ago

They were feeling a little bit tired and emotional. Unfortunately, when you’ve got a bustling trade in one of the busiest parts of Dublin city, closing down the day after your Christmas party is not exactly an option. This Westmeath chipper could learn a thing or two. The staff at The River Bar on d’Olier […]

9 years ago

This has some very strong language. This man is our hero. When David Hughes’ daughter Corey decided to pack all her belongings – including her money and her passport – into a schoolbag for a trip to Greece with her friends, he wasn’t happy. “You put (the schoolbag) on your back with a big fuckin’ […]

9 years ago

Foil, Arms and Hog prove, once again, that they make the best comedy sketches in Ireland. This week, we’re in an office in (presumably) Dublin, where two colleagues are discussing their plans for the weekend. In the blue corner: You have the health-conscious triathlon enthusiast, whose hobbies include swimming, cycling and boasting. He’s off the […]

9 years ago

It’s time to cast your vote. On Wednesday, we gave you this – a long list of chocolate bars that you can no longer get on the shelves in Ireland. People laughed. People cried. People descended en masse on their local Spar hoping for a rare Smiley sighting but… well… nothing. While we know that […]

9 years ago

Anybody who watched a lot of MTV as a kid should get 12/12 here.

9 years ago

Maybe this time they’ll get it right. The 721st latest attempt at making a successful Spiderman film sees young Englishman Tom Holland in the role of Peter Parker, and this teaser trailer hints at something that isn’t taking itself too seriously. This is about as far away from the brooding melancholia of the murky DC universe, and […]

9 years ago

The people have spoken. Last week, we asked you to name your favourite Christmas treats, from Roses to Miniature Heroes, from Chocolate Kimberleys to Milk Tray, from After Eights to Brussels Sprouts. OK. Maybe not the Brussels Sprouts. Well, the votes have been counted and we can reveal the nation’s favourite way to get that […]

9 years ago

There are some tricky ones… Be sure to try Part One here.

9 years ago

Sad news on Tuesday afternoon. Game of Thrones actor Peter Vaughan has died at the age of 93. Vaughan played the wise Maester Aemon in HBO’s epic fantasy series and Grouty in the classic TV sitcom Porridge. He also starred opposite Anthony Hopkins in the classic drama The Remains of the Day. “This is to […]

9 years ago

No. No no no. We’re men of simple pleasures. We like our beer cold, our sausages with Chef ketchup, we drink our coffee black, and crisps SHOULD NOT BE SWEET. In much the same way that chocolate should not be punctured by little bits of cheese and onion flavoured crisps (Dear Tayto, please never try […]

9 years ago

No, it wasn’t Conor McGregor. Remember when Conor McGregor retired? April seems like a long, long time ago but the Dubliner damn near broke the information superhighway when he tweeted out that he was done with the UFC. He thanked us ‘for the cheese‘ and said that that was that. Well, that wasn’t that, and […]

9 years ago

Adrian Shanahan sent us this on Monday in the hope that we would share it. Having seen our piece about a son returning to his mother for Christmas on Monday morning, Adrian Shanahan wanted to share a more sombre but equally important message of hope. Adrian has been through a particularly tough time in terms […]

9 years ago

Talk about a safety risk. If you’re a cheap, non-commercial iPhone charger then you could be putting both you and your home at risk, according to a report by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute in the United Kingdom. Newstalk reports that researchers tested 400 cables that were not officially Apple-branded, and that only three of them […]

9 years ago

Look at his face. Just look at his joyous face. Conor McGregor is at his happiest when he’s being a bit mischievous, a bit of a rascal, and this video shows the Dubliner at his most brazen. The UFC have tried to strip him of his featherweight belt but he’s not giving it up easily. […]

9 years ago