Back to School costs can be particularly difficult for parents living in Ireland’s Direct Provision system.  Mother of three Donnah Vuma established the ‘Every Child is Your Child’ community group along with co-founder Finn Lannon in 2016 to help ease this annual financial burden. Vuma is originally from Zimbabwe but has lived in a direct provision […]

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Ahead of Knockanstockan festival taking place this weekend, here’s a look at the acts you won’t want to miss This Friday, 19 July, Knockanstockan is set to return to Blessington Lakes for its 12th year. It’s a festival that has grown hugely in recent years, with a lineup that looks bigger and better than ever before. We’re […]

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Organisations that will benefit include Belvedere Youth Club, Pieta House, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish and more.  Throughout June and July, over 500 M&S employees have volunteered more than 4,000 hours to mark M&S’ 40-year anniversary in the Republic of Ireland. Volunteers came from all 18 branches across the country and came together to support local initiatives and […]

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From senators to Irish TV stars, JOE caught up with the cast of Treasure Island to find out what they’re up to, and if they’re watching Love Island… RTÉ’s Treasure Island aired for two seasons at the turn of the millennium, and reached over one million viewers at its peak. It’s a concept that everyone […]

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The Brú Aimsir is based on Thomas Street. The Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE) has announced that The Brú Aimsir is to close. The shelter opened in 2015 and was operated by charity De Paul Ireland. It was initially intended as a temporary measure for increasing homeless figures. However it has provided beds for up to 105 people […]

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Keep an eye on the sky tonight for a rare opportunity to see Jupiter shining extra bright.  Monday, 10 June may be the best night of the year to see Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system. Jupiter is currently ‘at opposition’, meaning it’s aligned with both the earth and sun, making it extra […]

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It’s been 20 years since Baz Luhrmann’s Sunscreen Song was number one in the Irish charts, but does his advice still resonate in 2019? “Ladies and gentlemen of the class of ’99 – wear sunscreen.” If you remember the ’90s, chances are these lyrics are pretty familiar. They’re the opening words from Australian director Baz […]

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Booksmart looks set to be the best comedy of 2019. Olivia Wilde has succeeded in creating a charming coming of age tale which combines an indie feel with blockbuster set pieces that bring the action to life. Booksmart captures the angst of a nerdy adolescent with enough poignancy to make any former BT Young Scientist […]

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