The incident took place on Saturday afternoon. A man has died following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Limerick on Saturday, 12 March. The collision, involving a van and a motorcycle, took place on the N69 Coast Road at Askeaton at approximately 1.30pm. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his late 30s, was […]

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“We know 100% that we will win.” Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky has sounded a rare note of optimism – albeit a distinctly cautious one – following the latest round of negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian officials. Speaking on Saturday afternoon (12 March) as the war in Ukraine stretches into its 17th day, Zelensky said that […]

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The franchise has a new director. Deadpool 3 is properly clanking into life. Given that the second instalment of Ryan Reynolds’ notably adult take on the superhero genre made $785 million at the box office on a reported $110 million budget, another round was inevitable. It has been almost four years, though, so you could […]

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Saturday. Saturday usually means a good mix of movies on TV, right? Well, that remains to be seen. Let’s check it out – here’s the most eye-catching options available on your TV on Saturday, 12 March… The Bourne Identity – ITV4 – 8pm The first one. Mission: Impossible III – Film4 – 9pm The third […]

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The stakes are high on this one. Buffy the Vampire Slayer – the TV show, at least – just turned 25 years old. That’s kind of terrifying. But we press on into the night, regardless. This quiz is simple – on paper, anyway. Below you will find 15 characters that appeared on the show at […]

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Step on up. It’s time for the JOE Music Quiz. This week, we have rounds on: – Current events! – Acts playing upcoming Irish gigs! – Well-known music videos! Have you got what it takes to get all 15 questions right? Well, go on then. Show us…

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“I’ve never been a person that ever had contempt for another human being… but I certainly am now.” Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese has condemned Yuriy Filatov, the Russian ambassador to Ireland, in especially strong terms, noting her “contempt” for the man. Appearing on Friday night’s edition of The Late Late Show alongside fellow […]

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Further fuel on the fire this week. Following a week of heated debate surrounding the overall cost of fuel in Ireland, the National Transport Authority is reportedly considering an increase in the national maximum taxi fare. The NTA is set to conduct an overall review, which could lead to a rise in the maximum fare […]

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Take care out there. It’s the weekend and the weather is quite a mixed bag so far. As I type this, it’s pretty sunny and mild and bright in that ‘crisp not quite winter, not quite spring’ way, which is really rather nice, actually. However. With at least one Status Yellow warning already highlighted in […]

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“I wrote about ‘Freak on a Leash’ in my English paper!” Though he plays around with genre, you might not usually associate James Vincent McMorrow with the eternal noise of nu metal, but the man knows his Mushroomheads from his Spineshanks. In conversation with JOE the morning after a late-night rehearsal for a couple of […]

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The oil tanker is set to dock in Dublin on Saturday night. The Government has been urged to intervene with regards to an oil tanker scheduled to dock in Dublin Port this weekend. The STI Clapham is carrying a cargo of oil from Russia and will arrive at the port on Saturday evening, 12 March. […]

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“Those who would sustain Putin’s war machine should no longer be able to enjoy their lavish lifestyle while bombs fall on innocent people in Ukraine.” European Union leaders will unite in levelling another round of sanctions on Russia as the war in Ukraine continues to escalate. Speaking in Versailles on Friday evening (11 March), Taoiseach […]

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Variations on ‘Patrick’ in general are also valid. St. Patrick’s Day approaches. A most sacred day for every single human being in Ireland and across the globe. In celebration, Deliveroo are doing the honourable thing and doling out a free meal to anyone named Patrick for the day that’s in it – should you win […]

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Be careful out there. Wednesday (9 March) is proving especially wet. To that end, Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for five counties, with continuing heavy falls of rain expected as the day progresses. The counties in question are Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford. According to the national forecaster, heavy rain will remain […]

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Hazardous conditions are expected. ‘Tis cold. So cold, in fact, that Met Éireann has issued a brand new weather warning. 24 counties in total are affected – Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Galway and Roscommon. Most places across the country, basically. […]

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Russia’s foreign ministry has said that protestors at the Embassy in Dublin “adopted tactics widely used by terrorists”. Russian officials have called on Ireland to apologise for an incident of criminal damage at the Russian Embassy in Dublin, and for taxpayers to foot the repair bill. On Monday afternoon (7 March), a man was arrested […]

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The incident took place last Wednesday. A woman has died following a two-vehicle fatal road traffic collision that took place in Donegal on Wednesday, 2 March. At approximately 2.30pm on Wednesday, two vehicles collided on Guesthouse End Road in Raphoe. As a result of the crash, one vehicle lost control and collided with a female […]

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It’s quite the list. Ireland has been named on an official Russian government list of countries it deems “unfriendly” to Russia. Unveiled on Monday (7 March), the far-ranging list includes all countries in the European Union in addition to the USA, the UK, Japan, Australia and plenty more. The countries and regions are highlighted for […]

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Be advised… It’s a new week and with that comes… another weather warning. Get in. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow warning for 10 counties, with near gale force winds and heavy rain on the horizon. The affected counties in question are Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. According to […]

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“There will be no quiet place on this earth for you – except for the grave.” Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has given another impassioned address to the world, warning that Russian forces will face major retribution for their actions thus far. Noting that Sunday (6 March) represented ‘Forgiveness Sunday’, Zelensky stated that the words associated […]

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Minister Eamon Ryan has welcomed the move. First mooted back in December, a one-off discount on energy bills has officially been signed into law as of Monday morning, 7 March. The €200 credit will appear on user’s bills from April. Approved in order to offset an overall rise in the cost of living, the measure […]

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Plug in. Press play. Turn the JOE Music Quiz all the way up. It’s time. This week, we have questions on current music-shaped happening, a round on superhero movie music in honour of The Batman hitting cinemas, and a ‘match the lyric to the song’ round. Easy enough, right? Off you go, then…

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So much for spring… It’s the weekend and that means you’re making plans. You’re hoping to maybe get out and about in the world and get a break from all of the heavy news that’s pretty much impossible to escape right now. As such, you’ll want to know what the weather is like for the […]

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The incident took place on Thursday afternoon. A man has died on a farm in Cork following a fatal workplace accident. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene in Drimoleague on Thursday afternoon, 3 March. At approximately 3.30pm, the body of a man, aged in his 60s, was located on a farm in the area. […]

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“For the first time in the history of humankind, the terrorist state commits nuclear terrorism,” said Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its ninth day, with significantly dramatic and troubling events unfolding overnight. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of resorting to “nuclear terrorism” following the seizure of Europe’s largest […]

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In conversation on Friday night… It’s time once more to gaze upon the bill for this week’s Late Late Show. Ryan Tubridy will turn his attention to current events with a significant focus on Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. In light of the harrowing imagery and stories emerging from the conflict, the show will be […]

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An official announcement is anticipated on Wednesday evening. Alan Kelly is expected to stand down as the leader of the Labour Party, according to reports emerging on Wednesday (2 March). Per the Irish Examiner, Kelly’s position is under major scrutiny following “months of internal strife within the party”. It is understood that Labour TDs will […]

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The public is urged to be aware of the potential risk of exposure to radiation. Gardaí have issued an appeal for information following an incident of theft that took place in Louth some time between Monday evening (28 February) and Tuesday morning. The incident occurred between 6pm on Monday and 6.30am on Tuesday. Gardaí were […]

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“The hearts of the Irish people go out to all of those who are suffering from this completely unacceptable, immoral and unjustified violence.” President Michael D Higgins has issued an emotive statement concerning Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which has entered its sixth day as of Tuesday (1 March). “That we have returned to war, […]

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Simon Coveney has said as many as 20,000 Ukrainians could come to Ireland in search of refuge. The people of Ireland have been asked to “open up their homes” in order to house incoming refugees as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its sixth day. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has confirmed that Ukrainians […]

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It’s the last day of February. March is ready to spring into gear. Let’s see what movies we have on TV on this Monday evening, shall we? Fire Down Below – TCM – 9pm Steven Seagal fights for the good of the environment. It Follows – Horror Channel – 9pm Our main choice this evening […]

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“It’s not the context – it’s that he was comfortable doing it.” Acclaimed actor Samuel L. Jackson has slammed Joe Rogan in a new interview, arguing that Rogan’s recent apology for his use of the N-word on numerous podcasts wasn’t good enough. Earlier this month, Rogan apologised after a compilation emerged online highlighting the podcaster […]

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The Russian president has cited several “legitimate security interests” that he wishes to be addressed. Russian president Vladimir Putin has detailed what he deems “legitimate security interests” that must be recognised and solved if his country is to consider backing down over the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Following a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials […]

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“The meerkats are fictional characters. They have no association with Russia and the current situation.” Price comparison website Compare The Market has removed advertisements featuring the animated character of Russian meerkat Aleksandr Orlov following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In a statement released on Monday (28 February), the company confirmed that ads featuring the character of […]

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“We saw a rocket flying just above us… just above our car.” A Ukrainian woman based in Cork has described her attempts to flee Kyiv over the past week, detailing some notable eye-witness accounts of conflict along the way. Speaking on The Neil Prendeville Show on Red FM on Monday (28 February), the woman by […]

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10 minutes on the clock. Very much a ‘say what you see’ quiz today as we test your knowledge on that most mouthwatering of subjects… European Union population! As the quiz itself asks – can you name the largest cities in the EU by population? We’ve taken the 20 most-populated cities and listed each relevant […]

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This week, we pay tribute to the musical wonder that is… the hard rock power ballad. It’s time once more for the weekly delight that is the JOE Music Quiz. In honour of Guns N’ Roses’ iconic ‘November Rain’ recently turning 30 years young, we’ve got a signature round on hard rock and metal power […]

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“If in Ireland they prohibited the English language, what would the UK think about it?” Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has managed to drag Ireland into the conversation surrounding the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine in quite strange fashion. Speaking during a press conference, Lavrov posited that if Ireland was to suddenly prohibit the use […]

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An incredibly brave stand-off. Border guards defending an island on the Black Sea following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday issued a spectacularly defiant message to their oppressors. 13 guards posted on the remote Zmiinyi – or ‘Snake’ – Island stood their ground in the face of overwhelming opposition. A communication broadcast from a nearby […]

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“Neutralise the occupier.” Citizens in Ukraine have been encouraged to construct molotov cocktails in a bid to defend themselves from increasing Russian military action. During a passionate overnight address to the nation and to the onlooking world at large, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Ukraine has “been left alone” to defend itself. “We have […]

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‘My unplanned pregnancy was a stick to beat me with.’ Sinn Féin TD Violet-Anne Wynne has resigned from the party after falling victim to “psychological warfare”, according to a statement issued late on Thursday evening. The Clare-based TD was elected to the party in February of 2020, but has said she will not be renewing […]

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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Vladimir Putin of targeting civilian areas following new airstrikes. 137 people, both civilians and military personnel, have been killed since the beginning of Russia’s advance upon Ukraine on Thursday, according to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Zelenskiy also reported that as many as 316 additional people had been wounded. During […]

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“We are not perfect and are learning all the time.” Popular podcast and radio presenters The 2 Johnnies have issued a public apology after a controversial video shared by the pair on social media was heavily criticised this week. Highlighted by Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns, the video in question features several crude references to […]

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“We will not be found wanting on the humanitarian side.” Ireland will provide a safe haven for Ukrainian refugees, should the need for such a scenario transpire in the wake of significant escalation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Russian president Vladimir Putin formally announced a military operation in Ukraine on Thursday, warning that the […]

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“That may have a negative impact on our State but we have to do it because it’s the right thing to do.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has stated that Ireland is ready to commit to tough sanctions on Russia and its president Vladimir Putin following significant escalations in the Russia/Ukraine conflict over the past 24 hours. […]

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Some escapism may well be required this weekend. The weekend approaches, and with it a need for some light entertainment options where possible. As such, it’s the time of the week where we break down the line-up for that most Irish of institutions – The Late Late Show. As ever, Ryan Tubridy will be joined […]

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Be careful out there. Significantly blustery conditions are set to continue in Ireland with the announcement of a fresh pair of Status Yellow weather warnings. Per the latest from Met Éireann, two new warnings will come into effect from noon on Thursday (24 February). The first warning is for Galway and Mayo. According to the national forecaster, […]

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“President Putin, in the name of humanity; bring your troops back to Russia.” Secretary-General for the United Nations António Guterres has issued an impassioned plea to Russian president Vladimir Putin to call his troops back home “in the name of humanity”. Speaking following dramatic escalation in the Russia/Ukraine conflict on Thursday morning, Guterres expressed his […]

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Four people have been arrested. Gardaí have seized multiple firearms and an assortment of illegal drugs following a search operation in Wicklow on Wednesday, 23 February. As part of ongoing investigations targeting persons suspected to be involved in an organised criminal group in the Wicklow area, a joint operation was conducted by personnel attached to […]

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Thunder and lightning will also be making an impact. Hey, remember when we said that Met Éireann was issuing a constant supply of weather warnings this week? Well, you’ll never guess what. Yep, it’s time for another one. A big one, this time. A brand new Status Yellow weather warning has been issued for the […]

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