Well, it IS exam season. It’s just what you need after a long weekend of beer, music, more beer, a dozen Jägerbombs, several episodes of House of Cards and a couple more handy ones for the road… …it’s a maths quiz. For part one, click here.

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Jamie Jay Car was born with just one leg due to a birth defect, so he decided to pimp up his good leg. The resulting tattoo is incredible. Dublin-born 26-year-old Jamie Jay Car was born with just one leg, so he decided to do something incredible with it. Hence a bionic tattoo. Jamie has just […]

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It’s going to be a great weekend in Dublin. The June Bank Holiday weekend brings with it the iconic Bulmers Forbidden Fruit festival at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, and this year’s is arguably the strongest ever seen. Bon Iver, Orbital, Aphex Twin, Lisa Hannigan, The Rusangano Family and The Staves are just handful among the […]

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The move will be a massive blow to the legacy of his predecessor, Barack Obama. United States president Donald Trump has reportedly decided to exit the Paris climate change agreement. Trump was moved to withdraw from the agreement by a letter from 22 Republican senators, according to reports, and his decision flies directly in the […]

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The lights were on but, sadly, everyone had gone to the shops. US state official Stuart Jones had a moment he’d sooner forget when he was questioned by reporter Dave Clark about his country’s criticism of Iran’s democracy, given the American relationship with Saudi Arabia, a country with arguably a far more questionable record on […]

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Expect it to be among the words of the year come December. One thing you have to hand to Donald Trump; while he regularly tweets out the most self-serving, blinkered, misanthropic, hateful and downright negative dirt that comes into his head, at least his spelling is usually somewhat accurate. With that in mind, what the […]

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It’s one of the best Dublin live music venues out there. The Royal Hospital Kilmainham is synonymous with some of the best live music experiences in Dublin over the last decade, and this year’s Bulmers Forbidden Fruit festival promises to be the first great event of the summer. Bon Iver, Aphex Twin, Lisa Hannigan are […]

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Jürgen Klopp and co. are coming to Dublin. Liverpool Football Club are coming to Dublin this summer. The Reds will take on Athletic Bilbao at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 5 August, just one week before the start of the new Premier League season, with a near full strength squad bound to be in place […]

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Forget everything else, sit back, let this drive you crazy. We tell you the name of the TV character, you tell us the show (or animated series) in which that character appears. Easy peasy, especially if you spend a lot of time on the couch.

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“One of your ladies must have a very powerful shot!”

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Somebody woke up this morning an awful lot richer. Ireland’s latest multi-millionaire bought their ticket in Dun Laoghaire on the city’s south-side, it has been revealed. The winning ticket – with numbers 2, 5, 12, 34, 41, 47 and bonus 29 – was a quick pick purchased in Dun Laoghaire Post Office. The post office is […]

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Incredible words from Séamus O’Rourke. ‘The Day Leitrim Played in Croke Park’ by Séamus O’Rourke might be aimed squarely at those from Lovely Leitrim, but there isn’t a GAA fan in the country who won’t fall in love with this. Recounting the day that Leitrim played Dublin in the 1994 All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park, […]

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OK, well, this is disgusting. Look, we’ve all done it. We’ve all poured fat down the sink in a carefree ‘out of sight, out of mind’ fashion. Well, not to scare you, but STOP THAT IMMEDIATELY. Unless you want disgusting masses of soapy gloop called ‘fatbergs’ coming out the wazoo, we strongly suggest doing what […]

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Shane O’Driscoll and Mark O’Donovan prove that Skibbereen is the rowing capital of the world. The West Cork lightweight pair claimed a gold medal in the European Rowing Championships and were in triumphant mood in their interview with RTÉ Sport afterwards. Their clubmate Denise Walsh produced a brilliantly timed row to take silver in the lightweight women’s […]

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Needless to say, it was incredible. Anyone who woke up on Saturday to see torrential rain could have been forgiven for dreading a complete washout at Slane, where the Guns N’ Roses were set to perform to 80,000 fans. The band have never been far from controversy but any worries that they wouldn’t show up […]

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It’s back this Halloween.

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We remember the sunny weather like it was only yesterday.

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The businesswoman opened up about an abusive relationship in her past. Norah Casey was the final guest on the last Late Late Show of the season, and her story about her experience of being domestically abused was both frightening and highly courageous. Casey spoke about a relationship with a man called Peter in her 20s, […]

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The actor received a four-minute standing ovation at Cannes.

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Genius. Just pure genius.

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An incredible moment amid unspeakable tragedy. “Come on, sing on!” came the cry as a large crowd gathered at St Ann’s Square in Manchester, England to remember those who had lost their lives in Monday night’s attack at the Manchester Arena. In a moment that will live long in the memory of anyone who had […]

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Don’t speak to soon. For a few hours on Thursday afternoon, Garth Brooks looked set to perform in Ireland. The country music superstar famously cancelled a series of concerts at Croke Park back in the summer of 2014, and was rumoured to be playing shows in Dublin, Limerick and Cork’s newly refurbished Páirc Uí Chaoimh next […]

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The Metallica drummer clearly knows a good thing when he hears it. Lars Ulrich, Metallica’s charismatic drummer, has sung the praises of Dublin band Otherkin on his podcast ‘It’s Electric’ for Apple Music’s Beats 1 station. “We have a duty to show off insane riffs when they show up… (sings along)… come on, can we […]

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The world’s tallest building was among those to be lit up in tribute to those who lost their lives. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai – the world’s tallest building – was one of many renowned structures to be lit up in tribute to those who lost their lives in Manchester on Monday night. The Manchester […]

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So far, 11 people have lost their lives on Irish farms in 2017. A report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has named the biggest risk factor on Irish farms – not seeking assistance on difficult tasks. Farmers with largest land holding, young farmers and dairy farmers are most at risk from accidents […]

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“It’s happening!” Tom Cruise has confirmed that Top Gun 2 is happening. A sequel to one of the biggest hits of 1980s cinema has long been rumoured, and now the film’s star has revealed on Australian TV that he will start filming in the next year. The show’s presenters seem genuinely staggered that Cruise would […]

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Greater Manchester Police are working hard to track down any suspects. Police in Manchester have reportedly arrested a 23-year-old man in relation to Monday night’s attack at the Manchester Arena, which left 22 people dead and 59 injured. Another man is believed to have died after detonating a device around the foyer of the venue […]

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The ruling was made on Tuesday morning. Former Anglo Irish Bank chairman Sean FitzPatrick has been acquitted of all charges in his trial at the High Court. The longest running criminal trial in the history of the state has ended after more than 120 days. FitzPatrick had pleaded not guilty to misleading the bank’s auditors, and […]

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The President released his statement shortly after 9am on Tuesday morning. President Michael D. Higgins has released the following statement in the wake of Monday night’s attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester. At least 22 people lost their lives in an explosion at the Manchester Arena, with 59 injured. President Higgins’ statement reads: […]

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Great news for new Irish music. Bulmers Forbidden Fruit have announced a stage dedicated solely to emerging Irish talent at this year’s festival. The Bulmers Live stage is going to play host 19 native acts over the course of the June Bank Holiday weekend, and it is already being tipped to become an annual feature […]

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The man is in his 20s. A man in his 20s will appear before Dublin District Court on Monday morning, charged with vandalising the outside of The George pub on South Great George’s Street in Dublin over the weekend. According to The Irish Times, the man was arrested for criminal damage to the property over […]

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This is a joy

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These creations are absolutely ridiculous. Korean barista Kangbin Lee works in Seoul café Cafe C.Through, and the man can do some incredible things with a simple cup of coffee. The 26-year-old uses a process he has called ‘Creamart’, which sees him using just foam and cream to make the most incredible coffee art the world […]

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Bye bye, roaming charges. If you’ve ever been stung by switching on your Data Roaming while on holiday in Europe, quickly checking the football scores before finding out you’ve somehow spent €10, we’ve got some good news for you. Vodafone have confirmed. that, from 15 June 2017, you can use your pl1an’s full allowance of […]

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Adam McEvoy was a man on a mission. When he had the opportunity to travel around Ireland – 15 counties in total over three days – performing his song ‘Find My Way’ in aid of the Samaritans, Adam McEvoy was not about to let the chance pass him by. Adam is a 24-year-old Dublin-based musician […]

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Huge news for fans of The National. The National have announced details of their long-awaited seventh studio album AND a worldwide tour, which takes in three dates in Ireland in September. They’ve also released the video for a new single, ‘The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness’, which you can see below. Sleep Well Beast, […]

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JOE reader Paul Skelton performs ‘Children’ by Robert Miles. Thanks to Paul Skelton for sharing this moving version of ‘Children’ by Robert Miles, who died this week at the age of just 47. One of the biggest hits of 1995, ‘Children’ reached No.1 in 12 countries and saw Miles become one of the world’s most […]

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A man is fighting for his life on Wednesday afternoon. Another person has been shot in Dublin as part of the ongoing feud between the Hutch and Kinahan gangs, according to reports. The man, in his late 20s, was shot at a filling station on the N32, with Gardaí currently attending the scene. A black […]

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Miles, real name Robert Concina, is best known for his iconic track ‘Children’ in the 1990s. DJ Robert Miles, real name Robert Concina, has died at the age of just 47. The Italian’s track ‘Children’ reached No.1 in 12 countries after its release in November 1995 and is one of the most iconic dance tracks […]

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The timing of Trump’s decision to fire James Comey has led to serious questions about the President’s motivation, with accusations of a Watergate-style cover-up over his ties to Russia. US President Donald Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey has been condemned by Democrats, with leading voices calling for an independent investigation into Trump’s […]

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If this doesn’t make you want to hold your own street party, nothing will. The spirit of summer is as strong as ever in the Tribal County and this street party on Saturday night shows how Galway city really is one of the most special places in the world when the weather is good. Galway […]

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The country has welcomed two new millionaires. There were two winners of Saturday night’s Lotto jackpot of €12.3m, with the tickets sold in Westmeath and Donegal. The National Lottery has revealed that the two tickets – worth €6,172,404 each – were sold in the Topaz Service Station, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co Westmeath and Mickey Joe’s Country Store, […]

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This is great, from start to finish. The story of this pint of Guinness in County Tipperary will have you on the edge of your seat; the pay-off is absolutely worth it. We see the pint being poured and then taken outside of the pub – Flanagan’s on the Lake in Ballina, Co. Tipperary – […]

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The President of the Irish Pharmacy Union made the claim on Sunday at the organisation’s national conference. The decriminalisation of possession when it comes to small amounts of drugs is essential in Ireland, according to Daragh Connolly, head of the Irish Pharmacy Union. Connolly insisted that those with drug dependency issues should be treated the same […]

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The assault took place in Swords in the early hours of Sunday morning. A man is being treated for serious head injuries following an assault outside a nightclub in Swords, County Dublin, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Emergency services arrived at the scene at 3.40am to discover the man being attended to by […]

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Great stuff from west of Ireland duo Crossing Paths. Clodagh Murray from Leitrim and Oisín McCaffrey from Sligo are also known as Crossing Paths, and their cover of Lord Huron’s ‘The Night We Met’ is as good as they come. Without giving anything away, the song is a very memorable part of 13 Reasons Why, the […]

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Models and actresses such as Bella Hadid and 50 Shades star Dakota Johnson lit up in the toilets at the famous New York event. Photos showing high profile celebrities smoking in the toilets at the Met Gala in New York have been slammed by the Irish Cancer Society. Dakota Johnson – star of 50 Shades […]

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Eurovision fever starts here. Johnny Logan is one of the very few Irish celebrities that nobody – and we really mean nobody – has a bad word for. This is a man who brought us European success long before Ray Houghton stuck the ball in the back of the English net, long before Brian O’Driscoll […]

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Fantastic. We can hardly imagine a world without the legend of Pintman; now that Paddy Losty has found his way into our heart, he’s never leaving. Following the news that a Paddy Losty memorial pub crawl is set to take place in Dublin on Saturday 20 May, we have this… Introducing the perfect marriage of […]

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The religious affairs departments of various Irish media outlets are having a bumper year. “I read the news today; oh boy.” Another day, another reminder that the new and the modern Ireland of so many Fáilte Ireland promos and checkerboard hotel fronts remains solidly, squarely the plaything of the God-fearing. Stephen Fry’s comments on RTÉ Television’s […]

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