Erin McLaughlin

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Erin is a Junior Social Editor at JOE with a keen interest in lifestyle, politics, and pop culture. Holding a master’s in Journalism, Erin brings a clear and engaging approach to storytelling, making content accessible and relevant for readers.

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  • Love Island fans can’t get enough of Fitzy’s iconic Irish phrase

    Love Island fans can’t get enough of Fitzy’s iconic Irish phrase

    It’s already a fan favourite! Viewers cannot get enough of Fitzy’s Irish lingo on the show, and his most recent comment has left fans wanting more. The GAA star, who is currently coupled up with police detective, Lola Deal, offered his mate Tommy Murphy some thoughtful advice after his actions left his partner Ellie ‘fuming’. […]

    1 week ago

  • Keir Starmer issues statement on ‘sickening’ knife attack in Belfast

    Keir Starmer issues statement on ‘sickening’ knife attack in Belfast

    “The horrific attack in Belfast last night is sickening. “ Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a statement on the ‘brutal and shocking’ knife attack in north Belfast. A man in his 30s, who police believe to be Somali, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody following the incident on Kinnaird […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Top referee barred from entering US for World Cup

    Top referee barred from entering US for World Cup

    Trump previously described Somali immigrants as “garbage” It has been understood that a top Somali referee will not officiate at the World Cup after being denied entry into the US. Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match, however, he was stopped by US Customs and Border […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Grammy winning singer Talay Riley stabbed to death in London as industry pays tribute

    Grammy winning singer Talay Riley stabbed to death in London as industry pays tribute

    Celebrity tributes have been pouring in Singer-songwriter Talay Riley has died aged 35 after he was stabbed to death in London. The Metropolitan Police were called to an address in Silvertown, east London, at 9 am on Friday, following reports that a man had been stabbed. Riley, whose real name is Mark Orabiyi, was found […]

    3 weeks ago

  • RTÉ star breaks silence on ex Seán Fitzgerald’s Love Island appearance

    RTÉ star breaks silence on ex Seán Fitzgerald’s Love Island appearance

    “I’ll be watching it like a hawk.” RTÉ 2FM star Helen Galgey has finally told us how she really feels about her ex Seán Fitzgerald’s appearance on Love Island. Galgey, who co-hosts Weekend Breakfast on 2FM with Benny Bracken, previously dated the Galway GAA star turned Islander. When Seán, better known to his fellow islanders […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Sir Kenny Dalglish reveals cancer diagnosis as Liverpool legend shares statement

    Sir Kenny Dalglish reveals cancer diagnosis as Liverpool legend shares statement

    Heartbreaking news. Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed that he is undergoing treatment for cancer. Dalglish confirmed the news with a statement on social media. The 75-year-old Liverpool legend wrote: “As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well. “Ideally, […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Fianna Fáil TD arrested on suspicion of drink-driving

    Fianna Fáil TD arrested on suspicion of drink-driving

    He is currently awaiting the results of a urine test. Fianna Fáil TD, Malcolm Byrne, faces potential prosecution after failing a breathalyser test at a Garda checkpoint. Byrne is a TD for Wicklow-Wexford and had been travelling to Dublin Airport on Thursday morning when he was stopped at a checkpoint. According to the Irish Independent, […]

    1 month ago

  • Helen Mirren breaks silence on Tom Hardy MobLand firing rumours

    Helen Mirren breaks silence on Tom Hardy MobLand firing rumours

    Speculation has intensified Speculation has intensified this week after reports emerged that Tom Hardy was dropped from MobLand ahead of its third season. Now, Helen Mirren has spoken out in support of her co-star amid the rumours surrounding his alleged exit. Hardy stars alongside Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan in the hit Paramount+ series, which […]

    1 month ago

  • Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews ‘arrested and locked up in Dubai prison’

    Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews ‘arrested and locked up in Dubai prison’

    Earlier this week, a missing persons report was officially filed. Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews, who went ‘missing’, appears to have been arrested and is being held in a prison in Dubai, it’s been reported. Earlier this week, a missing person’s report was officially filed for Lee Andrews, as his whereabouts had been unknown for […]

    1 month ago

  • Dublin named among Europe’s top 10 city breaks in new report

    Dublin named among Europe’s top 10 city breaks in new report

    The report highlights “dual-destination” travel. Dublin has secured a spot among Europe’s top city break destinations for day trips in a new ranking of 30 European cities. Dublin ranked eighth on the list, compiled by travel and experiences provider TUI Musement. Researchers analysed Google search data to uncover the cities where travellers most often search […]

    1 month ago

  • Three groups set to receive €2,000 grant support next month

    Three groups set to receive €2,000 grant support next month

    The payment is scheduled for the first Thursday in June each year Three groups of people will be eligible for a €2,000 grant next month. Scheduled for the first Thursday in June each year, this year June 4, the payment will be issued automatically to eligible recipients at the beginning of the month. The payment […]

    1 month ago

  • New ‘Jesus-centric’ Christian phone network to block adult and LGBT content

    New ‘Jesus-centric’ Christian phone network to block adult and LGBT content

    “An environment that is Jesus-centric, void of pornography, void of LGBT, void of trans.” Radiant Mobile, a Christian-focused phone network, aims to block users from accessing content across more than 100 categories, including gaming, violence, and Satanism. Set to launch today (Tuesday, May 5), the service will also restrict access to pornography and LGBT-related material. […]

    1 month ago

  • Nicola Coughlan might have just shared ‘Ireland’s best-kept secret’ with the Brits

    Nicola Coughlan might have just shared ‘Ireland’s best-kept secret’ with the Brits

    “So, in Ireland, there’s this website…” We all know Nicola Coughlan has long been an ambassador for all things Irish, but now she might have just shared “the most Irish thing ever” with the Brits, and it’s safe to say they’re lapping it up. Chatting with presenter Nick Grimshaw and Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett on […]

    2 months ago

  • Barry Keoghan asks haters to leave him alone as he addresses cheating rumours

    Barry Keoghan asks haters to leave him alone as he addresses cheating rumours

    “I have been avoiding stuff.” Nearly two years after Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan’s relationship had the internet in a chokehold, the Banshees of Inisherin star addressed the cheating rumours and “absolutely disgusting” backlash he received after their breakup. Barry opened up about the cheating speculation during an episode of the Friends Keep Secrets podcast […]

    2 months ago

  • Young drivers urged to pass test now as new learner permit rules approach

    Young drivers urged to pass test now as new learner permit rules approach

    The next six months will be critical for those learning how to drive. Young drivers are being encouraged to complete their driving tests as soon as possible, as upcoming changes to learner permit rules are expected to reshape the system, including increased insurance costs and more limited renewal options. Gallagher, one of Ireland’s largest insurance […]

    2 months ago

  • Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be sacked following Melania joke

    Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be sacked following Melania joke

    The joke was poorly received at the White House. Donald Trump and Melania Trump have called for Jimmy Kimmel to be sacked after the talk show host made a joke about the first lady. Just days before the shooting at the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington, Kimmel sketched the event on his […]

    2 months ago

  • Trump claims shooting would ‘never have happened’ if White House had a ballroom

    Trump claims shooting would ‘never have happened’ if White House had a ballroom

    Donald Trump has sparked reaction with his comments US President Donald Trump has sparked reaction with his comments on last night’s shooting, which saw a gunman attempt to break into a dinner he attended. The President was rushed off stage at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner held at the Washington Hilton Hotel as gunshots were […]

    2 months ago

  • Ryan Tubridy addresses calls for him to run for President of Ireland

    Ryan Tubridy addresses calls for him to run for President of Ireland

    “What I have learned about life is to never say never to anything.” Ryan Tubridy has responded to calls for him to run for President of Ireland. While he ruled out a run for Áras an Uachtaráin last year, the former Late Late Show host has since said he isn’t closing the door on the […]

    2 months ago

  • Health Minister unable to give completion date for Children’s Hospital

    Health Minister unable to give completion date for Children’s Hospital

    The completion date has been pushed back for the 18th time Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeil has not yet provided a completion date for the National Children’s Hospital this week, stating it would be opened when it is “safe [and] clinically appropriate,” according to Extra.ie. The completion date for the controversial construction project has been […]

    2 months ago

  • Here’s how much the average person has saved by the time they’re 30

    Here’s how much the average person has saved by the time they’re 30

    How much do you have saved? Knowing how your financial situation compares to that of your friends or people in your age group can be hard and stressful, so you’re probably not one to willingly bring up the topic of money or your savings. While it can be easier to just ignore it altogether and […]

    2 months ago

  • Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews announce they’re expecting fourth baby

    Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews announce they’re expecting fourth baby

    “Baby number 4 incoming!” Vogue Williams has taken to her Instagram to announce she and Spencer Matthews are expecting baby number four. Vogue and Spencer already share three children: Gigi, Theo, and Otto. Vogue has previously opened up about the possibility of having a fourth child with Spencer, including in 2024 when she revealed the […]

    2 months ago

  • Joanne McNally reunites with biological father and half-siblings in Australia

    Joanne McNally reunites with biological father and half-siblings in Australia

    “Adoption is wild … very lucky to have such sound biologicals.” Joanne McNally shared sweet snaps on Instagram yesterday of her meeting her biological father and half-siblings during a trip to Australia. The Irish comedian was adopted back in the 1980s and has spoken openly about her journey to find her birth parents. A couple […]

    2 months ago

  • Storm Dave live tracker as Met Éireann issues nationwide alert 

    Storm Dave live tracker as Met Éireann issues nationwide alert 

    A nationwide alert is in place The Bank Holiday weekend will bring Storm Dave to Ireland, prompting several weather alerts across the country. The national forecaster has issued a Status Yellow nationwide warning of wind between 3 pm on Saturday and midnight on Easter Sunday. Not only are the winds set to be “really strong”, […]

    3 months ago

  • Seriously injured teenage boy rushed to hospital after Co. Galway collision

    Seriously injured teenage boy rushed to hospital after Co. Galway collision

    Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses. A teenage boy was rushed to hospital following a horror road traffic collision in Co. Galway on Tuesday. Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedal cyclist at Claregalway on the N83 (formerly the N17) at around 8 pm. Gardaí are […]

    3 months ago

  • Warning issued for Irish travellers as Easter strikes hit holiday hotspots

    Warning issued for Irish travellers as Easter strikes hit holiday hotspots

    Warnings have been issued Warnings have been issued for anyone jetting off for the Easter break as 12 major airports are set to strike in the coming days. Ground staff and baggage handlers are striking, with walkouts scheduled over the weekend and again later in the week. The affected airports include some of the most […]

    3 months ago

  • Irish filming locations confirmed for Brad Pitt’s upcoming movie

    Irish filming locations confirmed for Brad Pitt’s upcoming movie

    The Hollywood star arrived in Dublin last week In case you’ve missed the news, Brad Pitt is currently in Ireland to film his new movie, One for All. The Hollywood star arrived in Dublin last week and has been staying in Dalkey, the south Dublin neighbourhood that also welcomed Matt Damon during his visit to […]

    5 months ago

  • Ryanair expands timetable to popular destination from Knock Airport

    Ryanair expands timetable to popular destination from Knock Airport

    Exciting plans ahead Ireland West Airport is due for major expansion plans as there are set to be even more flights departing from Knock. Starting in June, popular airline Ryanair will increase the frequency of its flights between Knock and Liverpool to 10 departures every week, which will only add to the growth the airport […]

    5 months ago

  • Full list of 250 school closures in Ireland amid Storm Chandra

    Full list of 250 school closures in Ireland amid Storm Chandra

    See the full list below Over 250 schools across the country will remain closed today due to the Status Orange weather warning over Storm Chandra. Storm Chandra hit last night and is expected to last throughout the day, leading to several schools closing amid safety concerns. An amber wind warning is in place for County […]

    5 months ago

  • Trump deemed ‘evil’ after shocking comments on anti‑ICE protester shooting

    Trump deemed ‘evil’ after shocking comments on anti‑ICE protester shooting

    A federal immigration officer fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Saturday US President Donald Trump has been criticised over his comments following the fatal shooting of anti-ICE protester Alex Pretti. The 37-year-old was fatally shot by a federal immigration officer on Saturday (January 24) in Minneapolis, just weeks after mom-of-three Renee Good was fatally shot […]

    5 months ago

  • Tributes pour in for mum-of-two found dead in tent in Dublin city centre

    Tributes pour in for mum-of-two found dead in tent in Dublin city centre

    The woman was found on Pearse Street. A woman was found dead in Dublin city centre on Friday afternoon (January 16). The woman, who was locally named as Natasha Smith and originally from Clondalkin, Dublin, was found on Pearse Street at around 12:30 p.m., according to Extra.ie Ms Smith, who was a mother of two […]

    5 months ago