Always Sunny returns this month. Given the fact that Always Sunny has consistently made fun of shows that retreads old episodes and features clip shows – The Gang Recycles Their Trash, The Gang Does A Clip Show, The Gang Beats Boggs: Ladies Reboot being the prime examples –  they still always bring something new to the […]

7 years ago

You don’t say. Every single alternative to the backstop is fraught with major concerns and issues, according to a leaked report from the UK government obtained by The Guardian. With the United Kingdom set to leave the EU at Halloween, the latest report on the post-Brexit border in Ireland has stated that every single alternative arrangement […]

7 years ago

Time to gather your mates and funds. Right now, thousands of people are probably packing away their tent, trawling through the mud and dreaming of a warm shower. Another Electric Picnic has come and gone, but attention is already turning to EP 2020. Has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Well, we’re delighted to […]

7 years ago

Heaven for fans of Christmas films. It’s always going to be too early to talk about anything related to Christmas in September. Always. ALWAYS! However, we’re not The Grinch and if you’re the type of person already counting the days until Christmas, we’ve got just the news for you. The Sony Movie Channel are rebranding […]

7 years ago

The incident occurred shortly after 1am on Monday, 2 September. Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a van in Carrownurlar, Milltown, Galway. The incident occurred shortly after 1am on Monday, 2 September. Gardaí, ambulance services and local fire services attended the scene but the driver of the car – a […]

7 years ago

Tommy could be in trouble but did you spot it? With plans in place to take Peaky Blinders up to seven seasons, we think it’s safe to say that Steven Knight has a very definitive plan for Tommy Shelby. In fact, Knight has frequently said that he wants the show to end as the first […]

7 years ago

The Haunting of Bly Manor is going to be “much scarier” and feature even more ghosts. Writer-director Mike Flanagan definitely had some good karma while making The Haunting of Hill House because the first season of the anthology show was a massive hit with audiences around the world. Well, with such good vibes going around, […]

7 years ago

“Bold, devastating and utterly beautiful.” Jack Nicholson made us all want to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight. Heath Ledger watched the world burn as his Oscar-winning take on the Clown Prince of Crime went down in history. Jared Leto, erm, played The Joker in Suicide Squad. Given the fact that an actor of […]

7 years ago

Oasis fans should get more than 90% here. Consider yourself to be a massive Oasis fan? If the answer is yes, you really should be able to name these songs based from a single lyric. Think you can do it? Give it a go! FYI, if the quiz isn’t displaying properly, you can take it […]

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JOE meets the creator of Peaky Blinders to discuss Season 5, the importance of Ireland in the new season and a Peaky Blinders movie. Directors on a show usually work for one season and then leave. Audiences can fall in love with a character before they’re killed off. There are even some moments when Peaky […]

7 years ago

You’ll do well to get 100% here. Much like the glorious news that The Matrix is coming back, it’s time to plug back into the JOE Movie Quiz and we’ve got 15 questions to test your film knowledge. As always, round one is all about the week in films. With Crawl being released this week […]

7 years ago

A rare interview with Cillian Murphy ahead of Season 5. Professionalism and impartiality. Two traits often associated with the image of a stoic writer bound to some unwritten rule of playing it cool and detached. Right now, this particular author is fanboying the hell out. Here I am among a select group of people on […]

7 years ago

Two great gangster shows. There are certain things that Peaky Blinders fans just assume will happen with every new season. Cigarettes, whiskey, caps, music, fights, sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll. They’re all standard but with the Season 5 premiere quickly approaching, things are a little bit different – and similar – behind the lens. […]

7 years ago

Think you can get your gang together and meet Mac? We know what you’re thinking. The chances of bumping into Rob McElhenney in Ireland are practically impossible. However, to quote Mac “well, first of all, through God, all things are possible, so jot that down,” and if you follow him on Instagram, you’re probably aware that the chances […]

7 years ago

The return of the documentary king. It’s not just RTÉ that have launched a new slate of programming because the BBC have also shared details about some exciting new projects that they’ve got in the pipeline. Given the fact that anything David Attenborough makes is synonymous with excellence, we’re particularly interested in his new show that’s called Extinction: […]

7 years ago

What a time to be alive. With the the arrival of Krispy Kreme’s 24 hour drive thru in Dublin, the excitement and euphoria was genuinely like the moment when Ireland’s players returned home after Italia ’90. The drive thru gave us the keys to flavour country. Sadly, we completely lost the run of ourselves but […]

7 years ago

Here’s the best of what RTÉ will be showing over the coming months. RTÉ has launched its slate of programming for the coming season, with plenty of drama, sport, documentaries, news, comedy, reality TV and more to keep everyone happy. In terms of the big hitters, we’re delighted to that Conor and Jsay ock will be back […]

7 years ago

The National Lottery is asking players to check those tickets. The National Lottery is asking players in Wicklow to check their tickets because one lucky player in the Garden County has scooped the €11,225,280 jackpot. A National Lottery spokesperson said that they hope to reveal the name of the winning store in the next couple of […]

7 years ago

Plenty to get stuck into. The days are getting colder, the nights are getting longer… blah, blah, blah. Do we even need an excuse to stay on the couch and watch TV? It’s good to know that there’s plenty of new material being added to the Netflix library in September; amongst the main draws are […]

7 years ago

“We love Thin Lizzy so f**king much.” One legend honours another. Right from the opening chords of ‘The Pretender’, Dave Grohl had the entire RDS in the palm of his hand and once again, the Foo Fighters didn’t disappoint during their most recent Irish gig on Wednesday night. In fact, the inclusion of tracks from […]

7 years ago

Be prepared to meet one of the world’s most horrific serial killers. Much like its debut season, the latest episodes of Mindhunter introduced viewers to some of the most horrific and evil serial killers in history. The portrayals of William ‘Junior’ Pierce, Charles Manson, Wayne Williams, David Berkowitz and Dennis Rader all left a lasting impression, […]

7 years ago

The One With ‘Pat the Cop’. Whenever you think of a tight-knit group, Central Perk’s most famous customers are probably at the top of your list. In fact, Chandler, Ross, Joey, Rachel, Monica and Phoebe are so close that anyone else coming into the group feels like something of an outsider. Granted, that logic doesn’t […]

7 years ago

Time to get the popcorn in. It’s going to be a very happy Christmas for film fans in Clare because a brand new six-screen Omniplex cinema is opening at Skycourt, Shannon. The €2m project commences next month and the Omniplex cinema is set to open in time for the release of Star Wars – Episode IX: […]

7 years ago

Five hours of Pennywise for scary clown fans. We’d happily spend five hours in Derry. A walk over the Peace Bridge gives you some beautiful views of The Foyle. The Derry Walls are seeped in history and take you right into the heart of the city. A similar story for Free Derry Corner, and the […]

7 years ago

A direct update from the man that knows everything in Westeros. With a litany of books to write and production duties to perform on various TV shows, it’s understandable if George R.R. Martin might be feeling a little tired when JOE meets him at Dublin’s IFI. The opposite is true because the enthusiasm that the […]

7 years ago

“Season 5 ticks all the boxes of what Peaky Blinders does best in terms of entertainment and violence and sex and music.” With every passing episode of Peaky Blinders, audiences are discovering new layers and aspects to the character of Tommy Shelby. For a viewer, the leader of the Shelby family is a wonderful enigma […]

7 years ago

“It’s gonna go five seasons.” Yes! Given the somewhat macabre interest that we all have with serial killers and murders, it’s easy to overlook the good guys. However, in Season 2 of Mindhunter, it’s arguable that the best performance came from Holt McCallany as Agent Bill Tench. Yes, the performances from Oliver Cooper (David Berkowitz), […]

7 years ago

Good news for the crime addicts. Sky have announced plans to launch two new channels and fans of the crime genre are in for a treat. Sky Crime will launch in October 2019 and Sky Comedy in February 2020, with both available to all Sky customers at no extra charge, through linear and on demand. Both channels will […]

7 years ago

The author sat down with JOE for a rare, lengthy and in-depth interview… George R.R Martin is at a very interesting stage in life. As we sit down at Dublin’s IFI, it has been just over three months since the finale of Game of Thrones aired, but for Martin, the story is far from over. […]

7 years ago

If you know anyone interested in a career change, this might be up their street. Dublin Bus have launched a recruitment campaign open to both female and male applicants, but with particular focus on attracting prospective female drivers to a series of Female Recruitment Open Days, which will be held in August, September and October. Interested […]

7 years ago

A meeting of the gangsters was teased in Season 4. Fans would love this. With Sam Claflin joining the cast of Peaky Blinders in Season 5, Tommy Shelby is set to lock horns with another famous figure from history, Oswald Mosley, leader of the British Union of Fascists. Of course, this isn’t a new scenario for the leader […]

7 years ago

You might be dancing in the dark at the cinema. With Blinded by the Light and Springsteen On Broadway making a definite mark with fans of Bruce Springsteen, now is the perfect time to be a fan of The Boss. Then again, with 19 studio albums under his belt, you could say that it has […]

7 years ago

You may have had a drink in these places. Cask in Cork has been named as the Bar of the Year at the recent Bar of the Year Awards. Since opening in February 2017 on MacCurtain Street in Cork city, the venue has proven to be extremely popular due to its original and innovative cocktail menu. […]

7 years ago

He feels the backstop is “anti-democratic and inconsistent with the sovereignty of the UK as a state”. Boris Johnson has written to the EU suggesting the backstop could be replaced by some form of commitment to prevent a hard border in Ireland. “You have my personal commitment that this government will work with energy and determination […]

7 years ago

Know any single people that would be up for a trip? If countless nights out, various blind dates and Tinder aren’t doing the trick, singletons of all ages will be happy to know that Ireland’s biggest singles festival – the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival – is returning very soon. Every September, thousands of singletons flock to the five-week festival […]

7 years ago

All you need to know about the average cost of renting in your county is here. Average monthly rents across the country rose to a new record level during the second quarter of this year. The average nationwide monthly rent has reached an all-time high of €1,391. This marks a 6.7% increase in the 12 […]

7 years ago

The BTK Killer has been a haunting and ominous presence in the show that left fans wondering. Given the more public profiles of Charles Manson and David Berkowitz (Son of Sam), it’s understandable if Mindhunter viewers were more intrigued about how those killers would be portrayed in Season 2 of the Netflix drama. However, it’s arguable […]

7 years ago

Bragging rights over your film friends are up for grabs. You know what they call a quiz in Paris? A royale with quiz. Granted, that’s probably a big pile of crap but it ties in nicely with the release of Tarantino’s latest release, Once Upon A Time in…Hollywood – you can check out our review and […]

7 years ago

The car was deliberately driven up onto the footpath, injuring the man. Four men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was seriously assaulted and struck by a car in Armoy, Antrim. The 48-year-old victim was set upon outside a pub on Main Street shortly after 1am on Sunday, 18 August. A […]

7 years ago

One of the great Harry Potter films is on. It is Sunday. It’s the Lord’s Day. It’s a day of rest. It’s also All-Ireland final day. You need a movie? We’ve got them right here. Take a look at what’s in store. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – RTÉ2 at 6.05pm Widely regarded as the […]

7 years ago

An interesting idea that the studio weren’t enthused about. With five books, hundreds of intricate plots, thousands of characters, a plethora of kingdoms, plenty of noble Houses, and centuries of history to rely upon, the A Song of Ice and Fire saga is an absolute behemoth that keeps on giving. While the TV show Game of […]

7 years ago

The show returns this week with a double-bill over two nights. Make sure you’ve got work booked off, the couch is all yours, and the phone is switched off…by order of the Peaky Blinders! After what seemed like an eternity of waiting, the Shelbys are finally back on our screens as Season 5 kicks off […]

7 years ago

A woman in her 50s is in a serious condition in hospital following the two-car collision. Three people have been taken to hospital following a serious collision involving two cars in Monaghan. The collision occurred on the R179 at Corduffkelly near Carrickmacross at around 5pm. A woman in her 50s is in a serious condition […]

7 years ago

Rick-Grohled. With Foo Fighters set to rock the RDS this coming Wednesday, you know that Dave Grohl and co. are going to playing some absolute anthems when they arrive in Dublin. Well, if the Foos are looking for some extra inspiration to fill out their set list, they may have found it after the former […]

7 years ago

It’s coming back. With news that Detective Harry Ambrose will be back for a new murder mystery, it’s time for the producers to start filling out the supporting roles for Season 3 of The Sinner and they’ve been busy over the last few days. Ok, Season 2 of the show didn’t quite hit the high standards […]

7 years ago

Its going to be violent with plenty of fatalities. “Get over here!” Ok, we know that catchphrase has absolutely nothing to do with the characters that have been cast in the new reboot of Mortal Kombat, but who doesn’t love Scorpion’s iconic line from the beloved games? Well, after news that The Raid’s Joe Taslim has […]

7 years ago

When cheese is life. Police in southern Ontario are on the hunt for a man who allegedly stole $187,000 worth of cheese, as reported by local news outlet CP24. Provincial police say the cheese went missing from a business in Oxford County last Friday. Reports state that the robber went to the business and claimed […]

7 years ago

The Boys will be back. Everyone that watched The Boys had a very specific moment when they absolutely fell in love with Amazon Prime’s superhero show. Was it when A-Train absolutely eviscerated and mutilated Hughie’s girlfriend as she stepped off the curb? How about the most famous ‘ass bomb’ since Denzel Washington in Man On […]

7 years ago

Great news for fans of The Boss. There’s absolutely no such thing as too much Bruce Springsteen and right now, fans must be feeling as euphoric as they did when they first heard ‘Dancing in the Dark’ for the very first time. Why? Well, we’ve got a new film that’s inspired by The Boss’ lyrics, […]

7 years ago