Just some ordinary guys with extraordinary good looks.
For the most part, the JOE Men of the Year awards is a celebration of men in various fields in Irish society that we’ve all come to know and admire, particularly over the last 12 months.
But JOE wouldn’t be the site it is without the contribution of our readers, who provide us with brilliant and shareable content on a daily basis.
While they may not be recognisable to the man on the street, we feel that they deserve recognition in the same away that the likes of Paul O’Connell, Hozier, Conor McGregor, Panti Bliss et al are recognised in the various categories in the Men of the Year awards.
With that in mind, we sent out a call out on the JOE Snapchat account recently looking for entries for a category we’ve titled ‘Best Lookin’ JOE down the road’.
Some of those who responded took it very seriously and others treated it as just a bit of craic and the five men we’ve settled upon from loads and loads of entries are a mix of Column A and Column B.
Have a look and find out a bit about the finalists before casting your vote at the bottom of the page.
Vote on all JOE Men of the Year categories here.
Contestant number 1: Ronan Smith from Boyle, Roscommon
People say you look like… nobody. People look like me…
What’s humanity’s greatest invention? Justin Bieber’s new album, Dare to Beliebe.
What have you invented or will you invent? An app all about me. To me, from me.
What’s the worst thing about being really, really ridiculously good looking? Being asked that question by people not as good looking as me.
Describe yourself in 3 emojis: 
Road frontage? Hapes (Heaps) of it. I can sell you some too.
Contestant number 2: David Jackman from Waterford
People say you look like… A poor man’s Robin Thicke or Danny from the Script’s illegitimate love child.
What’s humanity’s greatest invention? The sundress. As Barney Stimson (How I Met Your Mother) would ask: “What simple item of attire greatly stokes a man’s desire?”
What have you invented or will you invent? I once invented the double decker Dorito and Tayto sandwich (chilli heatwave and salt ‘n’ vinegar). I one day hope to attempt the fabled triple decker.
What’s the worst thing about being really, really ridiculously good looking? Getting lost in your own eyes in public.
Describe yourself in 3 emojis:
Road frontage? Oh plenty of road frontage out our way.
Contestant number 3: Jason Power from Galbally, Limerick
People say you look like… their future husband.
What’s humanity’s greatest invention? The JOE.ie app, of course. And cider.
What have you invented or will you invent? A shot named ‘Sam’s stiff mickey’. Sambuca with stiffy’s and Mickey Finns. It’s sweet, sour and packs a punch.
What’s the worst thing about being really, really ridiculously good looking? The paparazzi. I can’t see them but they are always there!
Describe yourself in 3 emojis:
Road frontage? Plenty. I’ve just bought a house!
Contestant number 4: John Lowry from Laois
People say you look like… A cross between Conor McGregor and Macklemore.
What’s humanity’s greatest invention? The electric cattle fence.
What have you invented or will you invent? A clip peak cap for a cooper helmet (I’m a ‘keeper in hurling so it would come in handy).
What’s the worst thing about being really, really ridiculously good looking? Over-zealous female attention and bitterness from friends and work colleagues alike.
Describe yourself in 3 emojis:
Road frontage? I’ve replaced feathers in my pillows with crisp 20 euro notes; how about that for road frontage?
Contestant number 5: Christofer Orsmond from Greystones, Wicklow
People say you look like… People say I look and act like “Johnny Bravo” from that cartoon show we all watched as kids.
What’s humanity’s greatest invention? Tinder, Snapchat and Facebook, followed by gunpowder/dynamite.
What have you invented or will you invent? I see myself inventing some corny, cheesy dating app.
What’s the worst thing about being really, really ridiculously good looking? Having to choose which girl to take home after a night out.
Describe yourself in 3 emojis:
Road frontage? I’m half South African so I’ll let your imagination do the rest.
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