The measure won’t come into effect for a while, though… Farmers will be required to undergo mandatory training in order to operate quad bikes on their respective farms, in accordance with new Government measures. Minister for Business, Employment and Retail Damien English has signed the Statutory Instrument which introduces an obligation on users of all-terrain […]

4 years ago

Several new rules are expected from Government today. People arriving into Ireland will need to take an antigen or PCR test in advance, according to new measures agreed by Cabinet. An official announcement from Government outlining new measures to combat the spread of Covid-19 in Ireland amidst the presence of the new Omicron variant is […]

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The last day of the month. December is almost upon us, my friends. November still has a cinematic part to play, though. Let’s see how it looks on the box on Tuesday, 30 November… The Goonies – Turner Classic Movies / TCM – 6.45pm Beloved coming-of-age adventure featuring a young Josh Brolin. Gifted – Film4 […]

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Gardaí discovered a number of weapons including a firearm, a baseball bat and two extendable batons. A man has been arrested following a weapons seizure in Dublin on Monday, 29 November. Shortly after midnight on Monday, Gardaí stopped a car on Westmoreland Street. Following a search of the vehicle, Gardaí personnel discovered a number of […]

4 years ago

The company has had to look overseas for new staff. Supermac’s boss Pat McDonagh has said that the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) “caused people to get a bit lazy” as the company looks overseas for new workers. The chain is now specifically recruiting staff from abroad as a result of a shortage of Irish applicants. […]

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The club has vowed to ban any identifiable fans that were involved in the incident at Irishtown on Sunday afternoon. Sunday’s FAI Cup final between Bohemians and St. Patrick’s Athletic built to an incredibly dramatic finish as St. Pat’s lifted the trophy following a nerve-racking penalty shootout. Many headlines were generated prior to kick-off, however, […]

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Hey hey, it’s a new week… November is drawing to a close. Presumably the schedules will be wall to wall Christmas movies from now until the first of January. Or maybe they’ll have the usual Clint Eastwood and Mel Gibson films they always have. LET’S FIND OUT. Here’s how it looks on Monday, 29 November… […]

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“Every parent will want to do the right thing to keep their kids safe.” Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has advised that children avoid major public events such as pantomimes as Christmas comes into focus amidst the latest Covid-19 wave. According to the Minister, pantomimes may continue to go ahead as planned, but the advice […]

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The plan “very quickly became unnecessary” thanks to pharmacies and supermarkets selling inexpensive tests, says Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly. The Government has abandoned plans to subsidise antigen tests for the general public after pharmacies and supermarkets beat it to the punch, according to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly. In recent days, various different outlets […]

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“We need to be thinking, as a society, about the next three months, and as individuals about what we can do safely.” Ireland requires at least a three-month plan to tackle the current wave of Covid-19 in the country as the new Omicron variant looms. That’s the viewpoint of Cillian De Gascun, Director of the […]

4 years ago

“Just because you believe something for your own reasons, whether they’re religious or other, you shouldn’t be imposing your beliefs on somebody else.” Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has called on politicians to grant terminally ill people the right to die via medical assistance on their own terms. Speaking alongside the launch of a Sunday […]

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Back of the net… That’s a football gag right there because this week, the JOE Music Quiz has a special ‘football and music’ round. We also have a current affairs round that focuses on some news highlights from the week gone by. In closing, we’ll test your knowledge on Irish number one singles through the […]

4 years ago

Need a movie in a minute? At JOE, we understand that searching for a new movie to watch on your streaming platform of choice can actually equate to a strangely stressful experience. There’s a lot of second-guessing involved. Perhaps you’re watching with a friend or a loved one and you just can’t meet in the […]

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It’s a real ‘Snow-asis” out there… Punters attending Britain’s highest pub over the weekend found themselves trapped thanks to the raging force that is Storm Arwen – though they had some notably melodic company. According to BBC News, 61 people – including members of the public, staff and an Oasis tribute band – were unable […]

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SUNDAY. A day of rest for many. Let’s try and keep things chilled out, so. Here, have a list of movies on TV on Sunday (28 November) to enjoy… Despicable Me – ITV2 – 6.05pm The first one. The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – Film4 – 6.35pm The second one. The Simpsons Movie – […]

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NPHET is meeting regularly across the weekend to monitor the situation and discuss potential new measures. The new Omicron variant of Covid-19 is “probably” already in Ireland, according to a public health expert. Speaking to Newstalk on Sunday, Professor Anthony Staines said that while no case of the Omicron variant has been detected in Ireland […]

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The UK Government has introduced new measures to “slow down the seeding” of the Omicron variant, however the Common Travel Area is unaffected. People travelling from Ireland to the Common Travel Area (CTA) will not be required to take a PCR test upon arrival, the UK Government has confirmed. On Saturday, UK Prime Minister Boris […]

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“We’ve never said that schools are a safe environment. We’ve said they’re a lower risk environment.” Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn has said that schools are not as safe from the spread of Covid-19 as they were earlier in 2021. Speaking on The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk on Wednesday, Dr Glynn argued that […]

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A man in his 60s was found dead on Wednesday afternoon. Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body in north Dublin on Wednesday (24 November). On Wednesday afternoon, Gardaí attended a domestic residence in Balbriggan, where the body of a man aged in his 60s was found. A statement from An […]

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Do you agree? Following on from the triumphant crowning of a brand new number one song of all time on Tuesday, the full top 10 has now been unveiled. The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ was named the most successful song of all time by Billboard, toppling Chubby Checker’s ‘The Twist’, which previously reigned on top for almost […]

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The man sustained serious head and facial injuries. A man is in hospital receiving treatment for serious injuries following an assault that took place in Dublin on Sunday, 21 November. Shortly before 5pm on Sunday, a 51-year-old man was approached and subsequently assaulted by a group of males while he was walking on Haddington Road […]

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Are you getting tickets this week? In case you somehow missed it, Ireland is once again overcome with Garth Brooks fever. Monday saw the man roll into Dublin for a rather surreal press conference in which he insisted that selling out five nights at Croke Park again represents an “impossible” mountain to climb. Take that […]

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The Government hopes to reach a decision “soon” on the possibility of subsidising antigen testing for the public. As the debate on the possible subsidisation of antigen tests continues, the Government has yet to reach a conclusive decision on the matter. Speaking to RTÉ News on Tuesday, Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe noted that work […]

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Wrap up accordingly… You’ve probably noticed a sharp chill in the air in recent days. Perhaps some frost on the rooftops, ice on the car, that kind of thing. It can only mean one thing – winter is here. Technically, winter has been in effect for a few weeks now but now we’re really feeling […]

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The Government will look to the public’s overall behaviour before making a decision on potential further restrictions. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said there is evidence to indicate that people throughout Ireland have begun to cut back on social activities and reduce their own contacts amidst the current Covid-19 surge. Speaking to RTÉ News […]

4 years ago

An arbitrator has ruled that Spacey’s on-set misconduct ultimately led to a breach of contract. Kevin Spacey has been hit with a gigantic legal bill following the outcome of a two-year behind-closed-doors battle over his conduct on the set of House of Cards. Spacey, who has has numerous accusations of sexual misconduct levelled against him, […]

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Appearing at Croke Park on Monday morning, Garth Brooks opened his heart to the world – and the world gushed back. It felt fitting that the long-awaited return of Garth Brooks to Ireland – the first part, at least – should conclude with a heartfelt and moving sermon on the nature of love. If you’ve seen […]

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Be advised… Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow warning for six counties, with some notably thick fog set to make its presence felt in the hours ahead. The six counties in question are Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford – known collectively, of course, as Munster. Yep, the entire province is going to be very […]

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Monday. It’s cold. It’s Monday. Garth Brooks walks among us once again. Here are some movies to enjoy… The Huntsman: Winter’s War – Film4 – 6.45pm Both a prequel and a sequel, this fantasy adventure finds Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt embroiled in a bitter batttle. Mad Max – ITV4 – 9pm Mel […]

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“I’d love to do five but I’d also like to be six-foot-five and have abs.” Garth Brooks has moved to play down the long-mooted prospect of five shows at Croke Park in 2022, saying that he doesn’t think he will shift the same amount of tickets this time around. Speaking before an assembly of reporters […]

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Members of the public are advised not to handle sick or dead wild birds. Avian flu has been detected amongst a flock of turkey in Monaghan, according to a statement issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on Saturday evening (20 November). Test results have identified evidence of Avian Influenza H5N1 and […]

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“We’ve got to explore how we can continue to support sectors that are undoubtedly suffering as a result of the pandemic.” Government officials will meet next week in order to discuss potential changes to pandemic financial supports following the introduction of new restrictions and the steady rise of Covid-19 cases. Last week, both Taoiseach Micheál […]

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The incident took place on Friday evening. Gardaí have launched an investigation following an aggravated burglary that took place at a domestic residence in the Tourlestrane area of Sligo on Friday, 19 November. Some time between 7.20pm and 7.40pm on Friday, three masked men entered the properly in question. A number of items were subsequently […]

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121 patients are in ICU with the virus. The Department of Health has reported 5,959 new cases of Covid-19 throughout Ireland, according to new figures released on Saturday, 20 November. As of Saturday morning, 640 patients are in hospital in relation to the virus. Of those, 121 are in ICU. The figures arrive at a […]

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Saturday night’s alright for movies… Ladies and gentlemen… the weekend. It’s here, and so is a big list of movies you can watch for free if you have a working TV. We have no less than 20 films for you to choose from below, so I don’t want to hear any complaining, alright? Here’s how it looks […]

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The sharp increase in Covid cases hasn’t led to a major change in public behaviour, according to new data. People are largely ignoring repeated appeals from Government officials to cut down on social activities, according to a new behavioural study published by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The report, published on Friday (19 […]

4 years ago

Let’s do this. It’s that time of the week once again – the JOE Music Quiz is here. This week, we have a round on current affairs, a round on music documentaries and a special Blink-182 round given that this is week 82 of the quiz and I’m not waiting another 100 weeks in order […]

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The incident took place on Saturday morning. A teenager has died following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Laois on Saturday, 20 November. The incident involving a van and a pedestrian took place at approximately 7.30am on the N80 at Clonsoghey. The pedestrian, a man aged in his late teens, was taken to […]

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The CMO has warned that the tests may provide the public with a false sense of security and lead to more cases, not less. Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan has urged the Government not to provide subsidised antigen tests, warning that such a measure could lead to a significant increase in Covid-19 cases. According to […]

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Something for the weekend? Good old Netflix, there for us when the nights get that much colder. Seriously, it’s dropping to minus temperatures this weekend and then there’s that whole ‘skyrocketing Covid cases throughout the country’ problem we’re presently facing. Might be an idea to just chill out in front of the fire with a […]

4 years ago

A big boost for the grocery chain… Aldi will open 30 new stores across Ireland as part of a new multi-million expansion drive. The grocery giant has pledged to invest €320 million over the next three years (2022 – 2024) in a bid to establish market supremacy throughout the country. To date, Aldi has invested […]

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The incident took place in the early hours of Friday morning. An investigation has been opened following the alleged discharge of a firearm in Tipperary. According to An Garda Síochána, the incident took place in Oldbridge, Clonmel at approximately half past midnight on Friday morning, 19 November. Gardaí received a report that a firearm had […]

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It’s Friday. And that usually means a decent amount of heavy-hitters on the box. Granted, that’s not an exact science. Nonetheless, let’s put the theory to the test. Here’s what we have for you on Friday, 19 November… Fantastic Four – Film4 – 7.05pm A notably disastrous reboot but not entirely without value. Saving Private […]

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“This didn’t happen in Ronan Collins’ day.” Fine Gael TD for Kildare North Bernard Durkan has called for an “urgent probe” into the National Lottery draw, arguing that the current jackpot is unwinnable. The jackpot hasn’t been won since the first week of June, rolling over 46 times since then. The current jackpot stands at […]

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Vaccination will now be mandatory for the population. Austria is set to re-enter a full lockdown in a bid to quash the surge of Covid-19 currently sweeping throughout Europe. In doing so, Austria becomes the first country in western Europe to reimpose such measures. Furthermore, the country will make its vaccination rollout mandatory for all […]

4 years ago

The former Taoiseach said that loyalists in “ghettos” in Belfast “haven’t got a clue” about how the Northern Ireland protocol works. Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has been urged to apologise after saying that people in “ghettos” in east Belfast “haven’t got a clue” about the Northern Ireland protocol. Ahern was speaking during an event hosted […]

4 years ago

“We’re going to reassess the situation in about two weeks’ time.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that the Government will reassess the current spate of Covid-19 restrictions in a fortnight’s time, while pointing to Ireland’s unvaccinated population as a troublesome issue. Speaking on CNN’s Connect the World programme, Varadkar noted that “as a nation, we’re […]

4 years ago

The popular restaurant is closing its doors after 13 years. Dublin restaurant Coppinger Row is set to close on New Year’s Eve, following 13 years in business. Owners Marc and Conor Bereen confirmed the news on Thursday afternoon, noting that the venue’s landlord is moving ahead with a long-planned redevelopment of the premises. The future […]

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Hey kids, it’s Thursday. A day in which many movies are available to watch on your TV screen. For instance… Sahara – Film4 – 6.40pm Matthew McConaughey does his best Indiana Jones impression. Hunter Killer – Film4 – 9pm Submarine-based thriller with Gerard Butler. Full Metal Jacket – Turner Classic Movies / TCM – 9pm […]

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One TD has labelled the move “indefensible” as the general public waits on a cost-effective solution. Leinster House staff will be offered antigen tests from next week. According to the Irish Examiner, the tests will be free and voluntary, and will be administered before Oireachtas staff leave home to attend work. The move comes amidst […]

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