96% on Rotten Tomatoes for “one of the best documentaries you’ll see all year”. After recently launching their new TV station Sky Crime, it appears that the broadcaster has started off on a very strong foot with its first landmark release on the new station, I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth Vs. Michelle Carter. We’ve […]

6 years ago

After Storm Lorenzo, here’s what’s in store. Another storm has passed and while umbrellas up and down the country got a severe test, it appears that Storm Lorenzo didn’t have too much of a detrimental impact aside from power outages in certain parts of Ireland and incidents of flooding on the west coast, which bore the […]

6 years ago

Season 4 of Rick and Morty starts on 10 November. Wubba lubba dub dub! We’re preferring to opt for the original meaning of that sentence and not Rick’s declaration that he’s in great pain as the first full trailer for Season 4 of Rick and Morty has just been released. Aside from a look at […]

6 years ago

15 questions for film fans to get stuck into. As the JOE Film Quiz enters the ‘dirty thirties,’ it’s fitting that we’ve got a film being released about the dirtiest and deadliest villain in Batman’s rogue gallery. Oh yes, Joker is about to be unleashed on the world and to mark the release of Todd […]

6 years ago

This looks like the show to watch over Christmas. Whenever discussions are being had about the upcoming HBO and BBC adaptation of Philip Pullman’s beloved books, four words are banned from being mentioned. The. Golden. Compass. Film. Christ, in terms of horrific adaptations of wonderful source material, Chris Weitz’s film is right up there among […]

6 years ago

This will put you in gouda form for the Christmas season. While traditionalists leave out a mince pie for Santa and a few carrots for his reindeers, posher households might dish out the merlot and camembert. Who knows what the rich do? Anyway, regardless of what’s left out for Santa after he comes down the chimney, […]

6 years ago

Incredible actor, incredible film. With Season 5 of Peaky Blinders now on various global versions of Netflix – the gangster drama is available in the US and Canada – Cillian Murphy has been giving a series of interviews to promote the show’s release. Throughout his career, the Corkman has preferred to keep a low profile […]

6 years ago

The murder mystery looks excellent. Set record. Northern Ireland has some truly stunning locations and right now, it’s one of the busiest production hubs in Europe. With Game of Thrones, Line of Duty and The Fall all filming in various different locations in the six counties, the film industry is absolutely thriving. And the good […]

6 years ago

The seminal album is being re-released and brought on the road. Without reverting to excessive hyperbole, there wasn’t a home in Ireland that didn’t own a copy of David Gray’s breakthrough album, White Ladder in thelate ’90s and early 2000s. Granted, the musician had released material before his multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated record, but White Ladder […]

6 years ago

There’s one guest we’re itching to see. With Storm Lorenzo putting a literal dampener on most of our plans, a decent night in front of the TV seems like the best idea. On this note, here’s who Ryan and Graham will be chatting to later on this evening. The Late Late Show Shane Lowry It […]

6 years ago

Take note if you’re out and about. Met Éireann has issued a new status yellow wind warning for Longford, Westmeath, Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and Clare. The warning is valid from Friday, 4 October at 7am until 11am on the same day. The warning states that “strong westerly winds will persist for a time this morning, mean […]

6 years ago

“Ireland owes the UK nothing.” On Question Time on BBC on Thursday night, panelists Nadhim Zahawi, Sarah Jones, Anand Menon, Melanie Phillips and Bonnie Greer discussed the issues of the day, including, inevitably, Brexit. By the end of the show, novelist, journalist and broadcaster Bonnie Greer had made the biggest impression as she issued a poignant […]

6 years ago

“One of the most frustrating things is when your own government just turns its back on you.” Despite the fact that it was released in 2017, this week saw RTÉ becoming the first TV station to broadcast Alex Gibney’s Emmy Award-nominated documentary No Stone Unturned. As previously discussed, the documentary depicts the horrific massacre that […]

6 years ago

A recent comment from the show’s creator is extremely interesting. As always, if you haven’t seen the most recent season of Peaky Blinders, consider this to be your spoiler alert warning. With Season 6 being rumoured to start filming in March, Dubliner Anthony Byrne has a lot of loose ends to tie up as he […]

6 years ago

The Shelbys are coming back very soon. As always, if you haven’t seen the most recent episode of Peaky Blinders, consider this to be your spoiler alert warning. Seriously, look away now. “I saw you (Tommy), in a field with a big black horse and you said goodbye and then, bang,” – Alfie Solomons. It […]

6 years ago

Axel Foley is back. We’re not going to fall for the banana in the tailpipe, but we will believe the news that everyone’s favourite street-smart detective will be returning for another instalment. Oh yes, Eddie Murphy has announced that he plans on bringing back Axel Foley for Beverly Hills Cop 4. Then again, Axel could […]

6 years ago

The outstanding documentary is now available to watch. It’s superb. In 1994, six people were gunned down as they watched the World Cup match between Italy and Ireland in a small pub in a village in Down. Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF), a loyalist paramilitary group, burst into a pub in Loughinisland and […]

6 years ago

The cult-classic will be a trilogy. Snoochie Boochies. What’s a good plate with nothing on it? That was the question that Jay posed to us all in 1994 when Kevin Smith’s Clerks was released and from the first moment that the world was introduced to Randal and Dante, things have never been the same. Aside […]

6 years ago

You may have eaten in some of these places… The main reason for the inaugural Irish Takeaway Awards is to celebrate those restaurants and take aways that have provided excellent food and service to the Irish public. Heroes, one and all. However, like every single person that absolutely loves take away food, we’re very curious […]

6 years ago

One of the best live gigs that you’ll experience. It’s Sunday night at Reading Festival 2011. Yours truly has a choice between watching Muse for what feels like the sixth time in two years, or 2manydjs. After about five minutes into their DJ set, I knew that the decision to watch the Dewaele brothers behind the […]

6 years ago

Gripping and insightful, it airs tonight and looks great. While the opening three episodes of BBC’s enthralling documentary series Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History have provided an in-depth retelling of the conflict, it appears that the next episodes will be delving into the murkier waters of espionage, collusion, and state secrets. As mentioned […]

6 years ago

The list of titles is excellent. A treat for those that love watching crime shows. With the demand for true crime shows and documentaries showing no signs of slowing down, it appears that Sky’s latest move is a shrewd one because as mentioned previously, they’ve launched Sky Crime, a TV station that’s dedicated to crime […]

6 years ago

Greatest word ever? Deathmatch

6 years ago

Anything above 15 and you deserve some rum ham. Hey-ooh! We all know that Frank Reynolds is the greatest character in modern comedy because since his introduction in Always Sunny, his endless finances and lack of morals have really sent the gang in a weird direction. Frank might only have a few years left on […]

6 years ago

She bravely told her story on The Late Late Show and appealed to victims of sexual abuse to come forward. During the most recent episode of The Late Late Show, Sophia Murphy recounted her story of being sexually abused by her father since a young age. In doing so, she bravely appealed to victims of […]

6 years ago

Time to test your film friends. We know that film fans have been counting down the minutes until the latest instalment of the JOE Movie Quiz and we’re not going to delay. On this note, round one is all about the week in film. With Ready Or Not earning impressive reviews – The Big Reviewski […]

6 years ago

You may know the schools in this list. Did your one make the grade? As is the norm with each passing year, The Sunday Times has collated its list of the top 25 schools in Ireland and for the sixth year in a row, Limerick’s Laurel Hill Gaelcholáiste has taken the top spot. 95.2% of the girls attending […]

6 years ago

The classic book is getting the big budget TV treatment. It looks excellent. In terms of TV stations that have really upped their game in recent years, the BBC can proudly boast about some fantastic productions. Line of Duty, Bodyguard, Peaky Blinders, Luther, and World On Fire – premiering tonight – all boast massive  production […]

6 years ago

“The hurricane is bending gradually towards Ireland but with a margin of uncertainty around its track.” Met Éireann have stated that they’re currently tracking the development of Hurricane Lorenzo amid concerns that it might reach Ireland later this week. They’ve stated that: “Hurricane Lorenzo is currently (Saturday, 28 September at 12:00) a Major Hurricane (M), […]

6 years ago

This might sound like you and your partner… There are a litany of reasons why couples stay together but there’s only one reason that makes you perfect for each other. No, it’s not things like kindess, compassion, love, and friendship – ok, they’re important- but it’s the ability to take the mickey out of each […]

6 years ago

“The FAI will fulfil certain notice and pension obligations as agreed between the parties.” John Delaney has resigned from his position of Executive Vice President of the FAI with immediate effect. The FAI announced that the former Chief Executive Officer resigned following talks between all parties. A statement released on Saturday night read: “The Board of the […]

6 years ago

It airs on Tuesday, don’t miss it. With the first three episodes of Spotlight on the Troubles: A Secret History proving to be very popular with viewers, the Spotlight NI series is now entering the late ’70s and early ’80s – an era when subterfuge, collusion, and deception became more prominent in The Troubles. In the […]

6 years ago

Memory loss and family trauma. This sounds really interesting. While the majority of Netflix’s documentary fare has been focused on true crime – understandable given the public’s insatiable demand and Netflix’s established reputation in the genre – the online streaming giant have been very clever about diversifying their interests. In recent weeks, Pick of the […]

6 years ago

The restriction hopes to “prevent children and young people from taking up the habit.” Fine Gael Senator Dr James Reilly has said that Ireland should consider banning flavoured vapes in an effort to help prevent children and young people from taking up the habit. Speaking with the official Fine Gael website, Senator Reilly, a bye-election […]

6 years ago

It’s Ireland’s biggest Father Ted festival, I understand. Grab your mates that fancy a trip… As Father Ted Crilly famously told us, it’s very easy to get to Craggy Island. “Oh no, it wouldn’t be on any maps. We’re not exactly New York! No, the best way to find it is to head out from […]

6 years ago

The return of the documentary king. He has two shows that are set to be released. As the winter season approaches, there are a few certainties that you can bank on. Colder nights, darker mornings, and the Christmas season getting earlier and earlier. However, one of the main highlights of this time in the TV […]

6 years ago

Crap. Met Éireann have extended the status yellow rainfall warning that was issued this morning to seven more counties. If you’re living in Cork, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Dublin, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow or Offaly, it’s best to have the umbrella at hand. That’s because conditions in those counties are expected to […]

6 years ago

A 24-year-old man was killed and two other people were taken to hospital. Gardaí at Ballinhassig, Cork are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Ballyhooleen, Ballinhassig, Cork. The incident occurred at approximately 1am on Saturday, 28 September. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene as a car and a truck collided […]

6 years ago

The pedestrian was struck by a bus on Friday night. Gardaí in Cavan are investigating a fatal collision which occurred on the N3 at Lisgrey, Virginia, Cavan. The incident happened at approximately 10.15pm on Friday, 27 September. The male pedestrian, who was in his 50s, was fatally injured when he was struck by a bus. […]

6 years ago

There’s also a risk of spot flooding. While the majority of the country will be spending their Saturday morning curled up on the sofa as they watch Ireland vs Japan, it might be a good idea to stay on the couch, especially if you’re living in Munster, Carlow, Kilkenny, and Wexford. That’s because Met Éireann […]

6 years ago

Holy hell. The next few shows are going to be great. With books to write and a radio show to present, Graham Norton is an incredibly busy man but allow us to be a bit selfish when we say that we’d prefer it if his chatshow was on every Friday night. Ok, the Corkman is […]

6 years ago

A fitting tribute to the beloved comedian. Don’t miss it. When it comes to memorable career highlights, having somebody call you a ‘dirty fecker’ isn’t exactly what most people would choose to dwell on. However, for this particular writer, the moment when Brendan Grace channelled his wonderful performance as Father Fintan Stack during an interview […]

6 years ago

Practically impossible not to laugh. God bless Zach Galifianakis and his two ferns. Without his journalistic integrity and ability to not give a single f**k about any celebrity he’s interviewing, we wouldn’t know the answer to some important questions. For example, did you ever wonder what the marijuana budget was on True Detective, if Jon […]

6 years ago

The latest RTB Index shows the average cost of rent in every county in Ireland. The latest Residential Tenancies Board Rent Index indicates that the national standardised average rent was €1,202 per month for the second quarter of 2019. This figure represents a 7% annual increase and a 3% quarter-on-quarter rise in national standardised average rent. […]

6 years ago

The incident occurred early on Thursday morning. Two people have died as a result of a road traffic collision in Clare in the early hours of Thursday morning. Gardaí attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision at Quinspool, Parteen, Clare that occurred shortly after midnight on Wednesday. Two people were pronounced dead at the […]

6 years ago

Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. It’s coming to Netflix in November. With such a stellar cast and Martin ‘fricking’ Scorsese directing, The Irishman was always going to find a massive audience, but it’s inclusion on Netflix means that interest in the drama is higher than most films. Granted, the first trailer did […]

6 years ago

This has serious potential. With The Irishman set to be released on 27 November, it appears that Netflix are happy to keep on being wise guys because the online streaming giant will be staying in the gangster genre with their latest big budget production, The Council. In the film, Will Smith will play New York […]

6 years ago

Ever eaten in any of these places? Six Italian restaurants in Dublin have made it onto this year’s list of the 100 Best Italian Restaurants in Europe. The annual list is compiled by The Love Italian Life Awards, who appoint an independent panel of Italian food and beverage experts to carry out reviews in over 20 different […]

6 years ago

The latest episode was incredible. While the majority of Irish people are well versed in the history of The Troubles, it’s a testament to the team working on Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History that they’re finding new angles, footage and material from such a difficult period in Irish history. The first two episodes were […]

6 years ago

The broadcaster faced criticism for remarks made on his radio show. Ryan Tubridy has responded to online criticism of his comments about climate activist Greta Thunberg on his radio show on Tuesday morning. Speaking on his RTÉ Radio One show after Thunberg had addressed world leaders at a climate conference in New York on Monday, the […]

6 years ago