The film is noteworthy for being mostly shot in Ireland. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Sunday, 31 August) is Haywire, the excellent 2011 action thriller from director Steven Soderbergh (the Ocean’s Trilogy, Traffic). The film stars former MMA artist Gina Carano (Deadpool) as Mallory Kane, a highly trained operative for a government security contractor […]

7 months ago

A tribunal ruled that the act amounted to bullying. A nurse has received a £25k payout after her coworker rolled their eyes at her. A tribunal found that Maureen Howieson was subjected to ‘rude, isolating, bullying, and belittling’ behaviour by her co-worker, Jisna Iqbal. The 64-year-old quit her job following the co-workers’ ‘strained’ relationship at […]

7 months ago

People have labelled the interacting as ‘disgusting’. A huge update has been issued after a man was filmed ‘stealing a tennis star’s cap from young fan’. US Open competitor Kamil Majchrzak has been receiving huge praise after he headed to the stands of Court 11 to sign fan photos and tennis balls. Live TV footage […]

7 months ago

He was seen preparing for a family golf outing in Washington yesterday. The first photo of Trump since rumours circulated around his death has gone viral, and everyone is saying the same thing. The 79-year-old was seen preparing for a family golf outing on the south lawn of the White House yesterday, August 30. The appearance […]

7 months ago

Tell your friends. Quiz pro quo and all that The JOE Friday Pub Quiz is back with yet another edition and unlike Manchester United, we’re on top form this week, if we do say so ourselves. You’ve got all the mainstays like sport, general knowledge and entertainment, as well as two bonus rounds that most […]

7 months ago

If there’s one thing we do well, it’s a bit of grub! Four Irish restaurants have been added to the Michelin Guide. Stars, Green Stars and Bib Gourmands will be revealed at the annual MICHELIN Guide Ceremony; however, inspectors add restaurants to the selection year-round. The additions come on a monthly basis, with this month […]

7 months ago

The body of the unidentified man was found on Tuesday afternoon. Gardaí have launched an investigation as a body was discovered at a busy Dublin city bridge. The body of an unidentified man was found on Tuesday (August 26) afternoon at Spencer Bridge. The Coroner has been notified, and the body was removed from the […]

7 months ago

The meat included whole chickens and lambs’ testicles. Two men have been jailed for conspiracy to sell meat meant for pet food to shoppers. Yikes… Anthony Fear, 63, ran a company that supplied meat not deemed fit for human consumption to Azar Irshad, 40, who managed a cutting room that prepared the meat in south […]

7 months ago

Tonight’s draw could be life-changing for a solo winner. Tonight’s (August 27) Lotto jackpot will be the third highest ever. That’s right, tonight’s jackpot could be life-changing for a solo winner with a massive €17 million up for grabs. Since its launch in 1988, there have been just two winning Lotto jackpots over €17 million, […]

7 months ago

The warning is set to be in place for 24 hours. Several counties have been hit with a weather warning over ‘heavy showers and possible thunderstorms’. Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim Mayo and Sligo have all been issued a yellow warning by Met Éireann. The warning will be in place from 6pm today, Wednesday, August 27, […]

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It comes after the Netflix phenomenon Adolescence opened up conversation on the topic. Louis Theroux is set to explore the impact of online misogyny on young boys in a new documentary. The doc is set to come after the Netflix phenomenon Adolescence opened up conversation on the topic. The four-part series was released earlier this […]

7 months ago

Ashraf Shannon lost relatives and a colleague in the attack. A Palestinian journalist has reported on an Israeli attack that killed his own relatives. Ashraf Shannon lost relatives and a colleague in the attack, which he reported on for TRT World. “During Israeli attacks on northern Gaza, specifically the town of Jabalia, not far from […]

7 months ago

Researchers at the University of Galway helped make the discovery. Ireland has just discovered a new planet. An international team of astronomers, co-led by the University of Galway, made the discovery of planet WISPIT 2b. The newly discovered planet is about 430 light-years away and is estimated to be around five million years old. Additionally, […]

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The girl was taken to hospital after feeling unwell at the festival. A teenager has died after becoming unwell at major UK music festival. The girl was attending Emerge Festival in Boucher Playing Fields, Belfast on Sunday night. Police received a report that she felt unwell and was taken to hospital, where she later died. […]

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The major airline is set to make the introduction from January onwards. A major airline is set to make plus-size passengers purchase two seats from next year. Southwest Airlines will make the policy introduction from the beginning of next year. They also plan to switch from open seating to assigned seats, which marks a huge […]

7 months ago

The flight was heading to Agadir, Morocco. A Ryanair flight has been grounded at Manchester Airport after a passenger attempted to open the door mid-air The flight, heading to Agadir, Morocco, departed Manchester Airport around 9am this morning, August 25. However, it was forced to divert and land back in Manchester just over an hour […]

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Scientists have announced that the fire is starting to fade. ‘Door To Hell’ is finally closing after burning for 54 years. The Door To Hell, or the Darvaza gas crater lies in Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert. It was formed in 1971 when Soviet geologists accidentally collapsed a natural gas chamber while drilling, and fearing the release […]

7 months ago

The incident is believed to have occurred in the early hours of this morning. A young man has been seriously injured after an alleged assault in Castlebar. The man aged in his 20s was removed from the scene and taken to University Hospital Mayo. The incident is believed to have occurred in the early hours […]

7 months ago

They were headed to Creamfields Festival in Cheshire. Love Island and TOWIE stars have been involved in a horror crash on their way to a festival. The reality stars were headed to Creamfields Festival in Cheshire. Love Island’s Kaz Crossley, Elma Pazar, and Liv Hawkins were en route to the festival when their limo collided with […]

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It’s a great time to check out the film, which has been dubbed the greatest Irish film ever made. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Sunday, 24 August) is The Wind That Shakes the Barley, dubbed one of the greatest Irish films ever made. Directed by renowned Ken Loach (Kes, I, Daniel Blake), The Wind That Shakes […]

7 months ago

Uh oh… Jamie Laing’s wife has accidentally posted a photo of his penis on Instagram. In a recent post, 30-year-old model Sophie Habboo shared a picture of her and her husband enjoying themselves in the sun to her nearly 1 million Instagram followers. In a photo dump captioned ‘bank holidaying’, the Made in Chelsea star shared […]

7 months ago

The British superstar welcomed the Ballina TikToker onstage at last night’s sold-out show. Robbie Williams brought Garron Noone onstage at his sold-out Croke Park gig. It seems the British superstar also thinks the Ballina man is delicious, as he welcomed him onstage at last night’s show. The Angels singer brought the social media star out […]

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The Strictly star was blasted for her actions. Reality star Vicky Pattison has been dubbed ‘disgusting’ for her actions with her beloved dog. The Geordie Shore and Strictly alumna has been blasted for her actions with her pets Max and Milo, whom she adopted with her husband, Ercan Ramadan. While she often posts snaps of […]

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The Academic is among the acts that pulled out of the festival. Several bands have dropped out of a major festival after the Mary Wallopers were ‘cut off’ for having a Palestinian flag on stage. Victorious Festival in Portsmouth has had two more acts pull from the bill following their decision to cut off The […]

7 months ago

The 32-year-old did not deploy her parachute and left instructions on how to access her phone. A skydiver purposely jumped 10,000ft to her death following a breakup from her partner, the coroner confirms. 32-year-old Jade Damarell did not deploy her main or reserve parachutes and left instructions on how to access her phone before she […]

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It’s earlier than you’d expect… Scientists have revealed the age that your body starts to age rapidly, and it’s earlier than you’d expect… A new study suggests that the body does not age evenly across all organs, and one system in particular appears to act as a catalyst and sets off a chain reaction of […]

7 months ago

The war began when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Vladimir Putin has listed his three demands to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The war began over three years ago when Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022. Now, the Russian leader is said to have given three demands that must be met in order […]

7 months ago

A masked gang entered the family home and beat the man. A dad has stabbed a burglar to death after a gang attacked him with crowbar in front of his children. A masked gang entered the family’s home and beat the man in front of his children. The man, who is yet to be named, […]

7 months ago

The 51-year-old died in a collision in Atlanta. Heavy metal legend Brent Hinds has died after a motorbike crash. The 51-year-old, who had left the group Mastodon earlier this year, died in a collision in Atlanta overnight on Wednesday, August 20. His Harley-Davidson bike collided with a BMW SUV after the driver did not yield […]

7 months ago

The single-vehicle crash occurred this morning. A man in his 20s has died in a crash on a Cork motorway. The fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision occurred at approximately 6.50am this morning, Wednesday, August 20, on the M8 (J18) road Southbound, Upper Riverstown, Glanmire. The man was brought by ambulance to Cork University Hospital but […]

7 months ago

Emergency services responded to the industrial blaze in Dublin. A blaze has broken out in a Dublin neighbourhood, leading to the fire brigade issuing advice to residents. Emergency services, including firefighters from Tallaght, Dolphin’s Barn and Tara Street, responded to a fire in the Kylemore area. The emergency services have advised people in the affected […]

7 months ago

The Kneecap star was accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah. An update has been issued on Mo Chara’s terrorism charge case as the court was adjourned. The Kneecap star was accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at the group’s gig in London last year. Hundreds of supporters and activists […]

7 months ago

The Kneecap star will appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London later today. Mo Chara is due to appear in a London court over terrorism charge. The Kneecap star will appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London later today. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, whose stage name is Mo Chara, was charged with a terrorism offence […]

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The official was stunned by the ‘intoxicated’ individual. A rugby player has been banned for telling a female referee to ‘get your baps out’. Casey Johnson of Ossett RUFC received a massive fine as well as being banned from the game for 32 weeks. The comment was made while he was watching an Ossett game, […]

7 months ago

A Dublin pub took home the title for 2025. Ireland’s best bar of 2025 has been revealed, with a Dublin pub taking home the title. The black-tie event took place at the Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road last night, August 18, with the gala awards ceremony hosted by Anton Savage. BAR 1661 are celebrating after winning […]

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The 22-year-old revealed her season has ended due to injury. Rhasidat Adeleke is set to miss out on the 2025 World Athletics Championships. The 22-year-old revealed that her season has ended due to recent injury setbacks, the details of which are unspecified. She had qualified for the Tokyo championships in both the 200m and 400m […]

7 months ago

A state-run Russian international news network aired the footage. Russia has shared unseen footage from Trump and Putin’s meeting. A state-run Russian international news network, Russia Today (RT), aired the behind-the-scenes footage. Trump and Putin can be seen standing together in the video just behind where they spoke to the public following their three-hour meeting. […]

7 months ago

The newest installment of the famous fantasy franchise will begin production in May. Ian McKellen has revealed that Gandalf and Frodo will return in the new Lord of the Rings film. With the newest installment of the famous fantasy franchise to begin production in May, Ian McKellen who played Gandalf the Grey in the original […]

7 months ago

House of Guinness drops on Netflix next month. Netflix’s huge new drama about the history of Guinness finally gets a release date. From the creators of Peaky Blinders, House of Guinness arrives on Netflix next month. Netflix UK and Ireland revealed in a short show synopsis on X: “The head of the Guinness brewery is […]

7 months ago

The US fast-food chain will open in service stations nationwide. An American chain branded ‘better than McDonald’s’ will open its first Irish branch in October. Service station and energy company Corrib Oil will open the country’s first Wendy’s fast food restaurant in Mahon Point Shopping Centre in Cork this October. The opening is set to […]

7 months ago

The app lets you log any unusual sightings. Hundreds of UFO sightings have been reported in Ireland through a popular app. Enigma is the place where Unidentified Flying Object (UFOs) and other inexplicable sky sightings are logged. With an interactive map, witness accounts, photos, videos, identifying lenses, and more, Enigma is ideal for mystery enthusiasts. […]

7 months ago

The incident occurred at a funeral in the Clondalkin area in which a horse-drawn carriage crashed into a car. Some readers may find the following content distressing. Gardai are investigating a horse crash during a Dublin funeral procession. An Garda Siochana has said that animal welfare matters are ‘taken seriously’ as they investigate the incident […]

7 months ago

The Fine Gael candidate said it was a ‘very difficult decision’. An Irish presidential candidate has announced their shock withdrawal from the race. Fine Gael candidate Mairead McGuinness released a statement on her withdrawal, saying it was a ‘very difficult decision’. In a statement released this afternoon, the former EU Commissioner said: “I have made […]

8 months ago

And it’s live! We’ve made it everyone – the Premier League is back. It’s been a fine summer of sport, from the Lionesses claiming Euros glory again to the British & Irish Lions’ series win in Australia, with a thrilling Test series between England and India thrown in for good measure. But the Premier League […]

8 months ago

The BBC presenter quickly interjected. An A Level student has called out the BBC and said Free Palestine live on air. With it being A level results day, the BBC was live from The City of Liverpool College speaking to students about their results. While speaking to a pair of students, one of them said: […]

8 months ago

It seems the home of the reigning Premier League champions is at the top of many fans’ bucket lists! Anfield has been crowned the stadium that fans most want to visit in England. OLBG took on the research ahead of the new football seasons kicking off, and it seems the home of the reigning Premier […]

8 months ago

The 79-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. A man has died after falling overboard on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. In the early hours of August 12, the 79-year-old was recovered from the water but, unfortunately, was pronounced dead at the scene. Other guests onboard reported hearing the ship’s public address system announcing ‘Code […]

8 months ago

Martha Nolan O’Slatarra was originally from Carlow. The suspected cause of death for a woman found dead on a yacht in New York has been revealed. New details have emerged after Martha Nolan O’Slatarra, originally from Carlow, was found unconscious around midnight on August 5 onboard a boat at Montauk Yacht Club outside of New […]

8 months ago

History was made in November 2000. Humans haven’t all been united on Earth since 25 years ago. Huh? Well, since the year 2000, there has not been one single moment where all of mankind has been on the planet together. November 2, 2000 was the day of the historic Russian Soyuz rocket launch. The launch […]

8 months ago

What’s one in a sea of 393 million? Kylie Jenner has lost nearly 1 million followers after sharing a controversial Instagram picture. The owner of a billion-dollar empire is the most followed of all the Kar/Jenner’s, with over 393 million Instagram fans. While it’s difficult to keep count of such a number, internet sleuths were […]

8 months ago