Ava Keady

Because it’s really really bad. The Dublin property market has thrown up some seriously questionable listings in recent times. Whether it’s a room so small you’d struggle to swing a cat in it or a house that appears to have seen better days, the standard of some properties can be hard to believe. And then […]

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The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 672, and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated, we present players with a series of general knowledge quiz questions every day, along with three minutes to […]

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The notice will remain in place for at least three days. A Do Not Swim notice has been issued for Malahide Beach following an overflow at the Malahide Waste Water Treatment Plant. Uisce Éireann notified the relevant authorities of the overflow, with the notice issued by Fingal County Council in consultation with the HSE. The […]

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The film has a strong rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Monday, 10 August) is Inside Man, a 2006 star-studded crime thriller. The 2006 flick from Spike Lee only needs one name to get you excited – Denzel Washington. However, starring alongside him are Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Christopher […]

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Samples from the bottle have now been sent to microbiologists at a Belgian university. Around 20 bottles of 162-year-old Guinness are believed to have been discovered among the cargo of a shipwreck off the Dover coast. The find was made by Belgian diver and photographer Stefan Panis during an expedition to the wreck of the […]

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Andy Moran’s side ended a 75-year wait for Sam Maguire. Spending in Mayo pubs is up 210% following their long-awaited All-Ireland glory. Andy Moran’s side ended a 75-year wait for Sam Maguire after defeating Kerry in last month’s final. AIB’s latest spending figures found that between game day (Sunday, July 26) and Tuesday, July 28, […]

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The film gave a future Oscar nominee and A-list star her first leading role. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Sunday, 9 August) is Lady Macbeth, the extremely dark and twisty 2016 thriller that saw future Oscar nominee Florence Pugh get her first leading role. Set in rural England in 1865, Pugh plays Katherine, a […]

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She rose to fame as the frontwoman of Dublin band Alphastates. Irish singer-songwriter Cat Dowling has died aged 54. The Kilkenny-born musician, who rose to fame as the frontwoman of Dublin band Alphastates, died on Friday, August 7. She spent more than two decades making music, first with Alphastates and later independently. Alphastates released two […]

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It’s Quiz Time!!! Welcome to the 515th edition of the JOE Friday Pub Quiz! August has arrived, which means we’re right in the middle of silly season. With the GAA, World Cup and Love Island all over, and the Premier League yet to start back up, we have no other means to get through the […]

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The Domestic Violence (Judgments) Register Act 2026 was passed last month. The Domestic Violence (Judgments) Register Act 2026, commonly known as Jennie’s Law, has been signed into law and establishes Ireland’s first Domestic Violence Judgments Register. Named in memory of Jennifer ‘Jennie’ Poole, the legislation aims to help people access information that may support safer […]

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Uniforms and digital devices are among the biggest financial concerns. More than seven in ten parents are worried about the cost of school uniforms this year, according to a new survey by Barnardos. The children’s charity surveyed 704 parents of primary and secondary school students and found that more than half are concerned about meeting […]

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The new €15 million service station is expected to be a handy stop for motorists travelling to major events such as Electric Picnic. A new Applegreen service station set to open in Naas later this year will feature Ireland’s first Popeyes drive-thru. The €15 million development is being built at Junction 9 on the M7, […]

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Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an incident on Talbot Street yesterday. A man has been arrested after climbing a crane in Dublin city centre yesterday evening, August 4. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an incident on Talbot Street, Dublin 1, following concerns for an adult male who had climbed […]

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The movie reunited the Irish actor with an Oscar-winning filmmaker. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Tuesday, 4 August) is Seven Psychopaths, the cult classic 2012 crime comedy thriller from Irish writer-director Martin McDonagh (The Banshees of Inisherin, In Bruges). The film stars Colin Farrell (The Penguin, Thirteen Lives) as Martin, an Irish writer living […]

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The sold-out festival returns at the end of the month. Three huge acts have been added to the Electric Picnic line-up, with organisers announcing some major new names ahead of this year’s festival. The iconic Stradbally event has revealed that Amble, Van Morrison and Aaron Rowe will join an already stacked bill of performers when […]

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Investigators categorised the event as an ‘aircraft upset’. An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 carrying 146 people abandoned its initial landing attempt at Dublin Airport after an aircraft upset, according to a new investigation. The newly published report by the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) found the Airbus A320 aborted its approach to Dublin Airport on […]

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The missing system is designed to help pilots land in fog and difficult weather conditions. Ireland’s new €53 million government jet was delivered without a key piece of landing technology manufactured by Israeli defence company Elbit Systems, according to The Journal. The Dassault Falcon 6X was ordered without the FalconEye enhanced vision system, which is […]

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Those who have seen the film will know what we’re talking about. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Monday, 3 August) is The Mist, the 2007 film adaptation of Stephen King’s novella of the same name. It centres around a man named David (Thomas Jane) who heads into town to gather food and supplies with […]

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The wake is being held at the Baroque Chapel at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. A public wake for the late Glen Hansard is taking place in Dublin today. The Oscar-winning singer-songwriter died after a road crash at the Strawberry Beds near Lucan in the early hours of Wednesday morning, July 29. The 56-year-old […]

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Because it’s really really bad. From tiny rooms to homes in need of serious work, some recent property listings have shown just how bleak the housing market has become. It’s not just the eye-watering prices that leave people stunned, but what those prices actually get you. With demand for homes across Dublin, and beyond, continuing […]

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“I’d say student life is being strangled away,” NUIG SU president. Students in Galway are commuting from as far away as Kerry, others are sleeping on friends’ couches and some are sleeping in their cars as the accomodation crisis continues with no end in sight. The president of the University of Galway Students’ Union says […]

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It won five awards at the 1968 Oscars. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Monday, 20 July) is the 1967 thriller In the Heat of the Night, American mystery drama directed by Norman Jewison. It revolves around a black Philadelphia police detective named Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) who is mistakenly suspected of a local murder […]

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7% of users admitted they only clean it around once a month. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has launched a new consumer information campaign highlighting the importance of using air fryers safely. Cleaning the appliance regularly was the main advice following their product safety investigation. The investigation came after rising consumer complaints and […]

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Irish tunes, and more movies! Welcome to the 512th edition of the JOE Friday Pub Quiz! It’s been a busy week across Ireland, with plenty happening as the Galway Arts Festival begins, the All-Ireland hurling final looms, and our very own Fitzy was dumped from the Love Island Villa. From big moments to unexpected headlines, […]

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“She is an amazing big sister.” The family of the young girl who was injured in the Parnell stabbing have welcomed a baby boy. Both the mother her daughter cannot be identified for legal reasons, but revealed the new addition arrived earlier this year. She told Sky News: “It was tough even thinking about having […]

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Viewers of the show were not impressed with this week’s drama. Love Island has received thousands of Ofcom complaints in just days following this week’s villa chaos. Viewers of the hit reality show have not been impressed with recent drama in the show. The aftermath of Casa Amor, as well as the fallout from Movie […]

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The 21-year-old, is the national record holder for solving the puzzle blindfolded. 46 other Irish competitors competing at the event in Arnhem, Netherlands later this week. Maynooth psychology student, Kalin Doherty is tipped to win the hotly contested games. In its 22nd year, the event challenges competitors to solving the puzzles in different manners, ranging […]

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The man in his 40s suffered injuries in an e-scooter crash in Galway last Friday. The friends and family of Saul Muniz, the man who died following an e-scooter crash in Galway, has launched an appeal to return his body to Brazil. The incident occurred around 8.30pm on the R336 outside the former Spinnaker House […]

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The film stars Dave Bautista. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Monday, 13 July) is Bushwick, a very underrated action thriller starring Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy, Knock at the Cabin). Released in 2017, the movie depicts New York City being invaded by a mysterious and heavily armed militia. In the midst of the […]

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The forecaster has cautioned swimmers as the heat warning come into place from 1pm. Five counties have been placed under a Status Yellow high temperature warning as Met Éireann urges people to stay safe around water after 36 drowning deaths in Ireland so far this year. From 1pm today (July 13), Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway […]

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Cillian Murphy won an Oscar for his role in the 2023 thriller. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Sunday, 12 July) is Oppenheimer, the Oscar-winning 2023 thriller movie starring Cillian Murphy. The Cork actor plays the lead role of American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, for which he won an Academy Award. The three-hour long […]

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“It’s ruined the morale of our wonderful eighth show.” A performance of Legally Blonde in Dublin was briefly halted after star Amber Davies asked for a disruptive theatregoer to be removed from the audience. The former Love Island winner, who is playing the lead role of Elle Woods in the Legally Blonde the Musical UK […]

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“I rewatched it again.” Niall Horan has revealed his favourite Irish TV show to unwind after a tour. The Tastes So Good singer admitted the unexpected reality show that helps him relax after performing to thousands of fans across the globe – RTÉ’s hit show, The Traitors. The Mullingar star admitted a combination of the […]

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The incident occurred Friday night in the east of the city. A man has died after falling from a twelfth of July bonfire in Belfast. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service were called to the Braniel Estate in the east of the city last night around 10.15pm. An NIAS spokesperson said: “NIAS despatched 1 emergency crew […]

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75% of people in custody report being unemployed on committal, while more than 10% are homeless. A growing number of people are remaining behind bars in Ireland because they can’t afford bail. This unexpected consequence of the cost-of-living crisis is piling the pressure on an already overcrowded prison system. It is also costing the taxpayer […]

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Jamey Carney was described as a ‘loving, dedicated mother’. A woman who was found dead in her Killarney home yesterday has been named locally as Jamey Carney. Ms Carney, 43, was originally from Westchester, New York, and had a teenage daughter. She had been living in Ireland for five years while working for a telehealth […]

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The film holds an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Monday, 6 July) is Official Secrets, the 2019 biographical political thriller starring Keira Knightley. In the film, the Black Doves actress plays real-life British woman Katharine Gun who worked as a translator for the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) before becoming an […]

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The band brought the iconic The Circus Tour back to the UK and Ireland this summer. Gary Barlow has made an emotional admission following Take That’s final tour show in Dublin this past weekend. The band brought their iconic The Circus Tour back to stadiums for 17 shows across the UK and Ireland this summer. […]

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In a recent list of the best war films ever, the movie ranked in 12th place. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Sunday, 5 July) is Glory, the 1989 war film from director Edward Zwick (Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai). Also coming from the writer Kevin Jarre (Tombstone), the epic is set during the American […]

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The incident occurred around 8.30am this morning. A man in his 40s has died following a shooting in Dublin. Gardaí are investigating the fatal shooting incident which occurred around 8.30am this morning Sunday, July 5 at Patrician Park, Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire. In a statement, Gardaí confirmed that the man’s body currently remains at the […]

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From villa drama to another blast of heat, it’s been a big week! Welcome to the 510th edition of the JOE Friday Pub Quiz! After a week dominated by talk of *another* red hot heatwave as well as red hot drama as another Irish bombshell rocked the Love Island villa, it’s been a busy one! […]

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The US heavy-metal band played two massive Aviva Stadium gigs last week. Metallica has donated €80,000 to two Irish charities following their Dublin concerts. The US heavy-metal band were in town last week to play two massive Aviva Stadium gigs as part of their M72 world tour. It marked their first time back in Ireland […]

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Ticket sales have become an ordeal. We’ve all been there, it’s 8.55am, and your Ticketmaster account is open and ready to go. You’ve got your card details ready and you’ve joined the waiting room with plenty of time to spare. Then 9am rolls around, and a number so big you didn’t even know it existed […]

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It was recently named the 26th best war movie of all time. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Wednesday, 1 July) is The Patriot, the 2000 historical war epic with Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight). Set during the American Revolutionary War in the 18th century, the film revolves around Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson, Braveheart), a […]

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The incident occurred at an underage GAA match earlier this week. Gardaí has launched an investigation into alleged an assault on GAA referee in Clare. The incident occurred at an underage GAA match in Kilrush at around 8.40pm on Monday, June 29. Gardaí revealed a teenage boy had also sustained injuries during the incident, and […]

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Online orders from the likes of Temu, Shein and AliExpress are about to get more expensive. From tomorrow, 1 July, new EU customs rules will introduce an extra €3 charge on low-value items arriving in Ireland from outside the European Union. The measures form part of the EU’s push for fairer trade, amid concerns that […]

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The film is a cult classic, even if it’s definitely not for the squeamish. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Monday, 29 June) is Bone Tomahawk, the incredible 2015 Western thriller. The film stars Kurt Russell (The Madison), Matthew Fox (Lost), Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring) and Richard Jenkins (DTF St Louis) as men of the […]

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Brought to you by Coca-Cola Supercan. Big Refreshment. Bigger Dreams. Now in a 500ml can. Three aspiring creatives will win mentorship, industry experience and the chance to perform at Electric Picnic, courtesy of Coca-Cola Dream Academy. Ever dreamed of turning your passion into something bigger? For plenty of young creatives across Ireland, the ambition is […]

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Another has been left seriously injured. Three Irish people have been killed and one left seriously injured following a motorway crash in Spain. Two vehicles collided near Malaga early yesterday morning (June 28), sending one vehicle down an embankment off the A-7 motorway. The crash claimed the lives of two women and one man, while […]

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The film has earned comparisons to The Dirty Dozen and Inglourious Basterds. Our TV movie pick tonight (Sunday, 28 June) is The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, the 2024 action war movie from co-writer and director Guy Richie (The Gentlemen, Snatch). The film is billed in its opening title card as being “based on a true […]

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