Ah, Sunday. The day that’s specifically made for being lazy on the couch. On that note, here are the best films on the box. Gremlins 2: The New Batch – RTÉ2 at 14:00 The brain gremlin. Need we say more? Clip via thanatos101b Splash -Channel 4 at 15:20 Tom Hanks gets his freak on with a […]

6 years ago

That’s one hell of a journey. The longest non-stop passenger flight has touched down in Australia after more than 19 hours in the air. The landmark journey from New York to Sydney that Qantas hopes to commercialise took 19 hours and 16 minutes. In doing so, they’re the first commercial airline to fly non-stop between […]

6 years ago

15/15 is the holy grail for film fans. Can you get it? Indiana Jones may have went searching for the Holy Grail in The Last Crusade, but for film fans who love the JOE Movie Quiz, 15/15 is mecca. Oh yes, we’re back with 15 fiendish questions that are bound to test your film knowledge. […]

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The Boss looks certain to go on the road. While his latest album Western Stars is more of an intimate, reflective, and romantic view of mortality, love and loss, loneliness and family, there’s no denying the appeal of The Boss when he’s got his full rock ‘n roll swagger. After all, Springsteen was born to run […]

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“The inside story of the peace process from within the IRA and the British government.” Don’t miss it. For the majority of the past two months, BBC’s seven-part series on The Troubles has proven to be one of the TV highlights of the week because Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History has been educational […]

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A man in his 20s has been arrested. Gardaí are investigating an assault which occurred at a public house in the Ballycanew area of Wexford on Saturday, 19 October. The incident took place at approximately 11:30am. Gardaí have released the following statement: “A man in his 30s received several stab wounds and was taken to […]

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There are some very good picks tonight. Ireland lost to New Zealand. Brexit is still Brexiting. Let’s drown our misery with a film. On that note, here’s the best of what’s on TV tonight. Hellboy – 18:30 on SyFy One of the great comic book films that didn’t get the love at the box-office. A […]

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He’s definitely not smiling. When discussing the most memorable cinematic incarnations of The Joker, it’s fair to say that Jared Leto’s take on the Clown Prince of Crime will not rank that highly. Granted, in terms of the overall finished product, Suicide Squad wasn’t even close to The Dark Knight, Tim Burton’s Batman, and Joker. […]

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Three legends. Great to hear that the comedy icon is in good spirits despite his health issues. Only Billy Connolly could find humour in sadness. How? Well, in a recent interview with RTÉ, the comedy icon was openly laughing about a week where he was diagnosed with cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and told that he required […]

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It Wasn’t Me. But we thought it’s your official profile (It wasn’t me) Saw me bangin’ on about some freebies  (It wasn’t me) I even read it in the shower (It wasn’t me) She even caught me out on camera (It wasn’t me) In a rather odd but still illegal turn of events, Shaggy has issued […]

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Drinks, scraps, and a life-changing moment. That must have been some night. Roguish, charming, multi-talented, and a penchant for acting the divil. No, we’re not talking about the lead singer of The Pogues, Shane McGowan, but rather the star of 24 and The Lost Boys, Kiefer Sutherland. Sutherland’s previous run-ins with the law have been well documented, […]

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The documentary king is back. Set record. While the majority of world leaders seem happy to be shouting at each other, there’s a serene calm to be found in the knowledge that David Attenborough will be returning to our screens with a new nature series. To make things even better, his new show, Seven Worlds, One […]

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The PSNI are urging vigilance. The PSNI are urging vigilance after a woman from the north west lost more than £20,000 (€23,000) in an online romance scam. In a statement released on Thursday, the PSNI said that the woman from Derry met the man online where he claimed to be a soldier. After a period of […]

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The lineup is heaven for anyone that loves ’90s pop. To be honest, I’m extremely interested to hear what The Vengaboys have to say on Brexit. Do they like to party in the acknowledgment that the backstop is secure? Is the Vengabus coming to the DUP’s annual party?  Lads, these are important questions. Well, while […]

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Seth Rogen instantly commented. Chicka, chicka yeah! Fake ID, fake ID. While law enforcement in the US will never admit to it, celebrities are treated a bit kinder than most folk. Well, what about everyone’s favourite Irish R’nB singer? You know, the guy that’s so cool that he rivals Seal in terms of only having […]

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Fans not want to miss this. Right now, things are looking pretty good for Dermot Kennedy. Aside from registering Ireland’s fastest-selling album of 2019 so far, the singer’s debut record Without Fear also topped the UK charts. In doing so, he became the first Irish artist in 20 years to achieve the feat. Well, the news […]

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If you missed the first two episodes, RTÉ are showing them back-to-back tonight. Without delving into spoiler territory, the opening episodes of Dublin Murders have already gripped viewers due to the macabre murder mysteries that lie at the heart of the drama. Aside from this, as the cast told JOE, the adaptation of Tana French’s Dublin […]

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To be fair, it’s a bonafide classic. Despite the fact that it has been 23 years since Pat Shortt last played the role of Tom in Father Ted, it’s still a character that audiences absolutely love. Of course, since the beloved sitcom ended, Shortt has starred in a series of excellent films like The Guard, This Is […]

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In some cases, payment has already been made to the claimants. Gardaí have arrested five people in an operation involving suspected bogus insurance claims. Three males (40s, 20s & late teens) and two females (40s & late 60s) were arrested in relation to theft and fraud offences. They are currently being detained at various garda […]

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The superb documentary series continues. With Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland and the second episode of Dublin Murders vying for your viewing habits this Tuesday evening, it’s worth noting that the penultimate episode of BBC’s Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History is also on the box. After primarily focusing on IRA activity earlier in the […]

6 years ago

If you love The Boss, you won’t want to miss this. With news that Bruce Springsteen plans on touring very soon, it appears that fans of The Boss are going to be up close and personal with the rock ‘n roll icon before too long. However, if you can’t wait until next year to be […]

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We’re getting eight new episodes in the space of four nights. Channel 4 have confirmed that Season 2 of the award-winning dark comedy The End of the F***ing World will start on 4 November. The news gets even better, because the eight-part series will air two episodes in a double bill every night starting on Monday, 4 November, with […]

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The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Monday. A man in his 30s has died following a fatal stabbing incident in Loughlinstown, Dublin. The incident occurred shortly after midnight and Gardaí were called to the scene on Loughlinstown Drive. Upon arrival, Gardaí discovered a man in his 30s with apparent stab wounds. Members of the […]

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Some viewers are already gripped. What did you think of it? While RTÉ are kicking off their broadcast of Dublin Murders on Wednesday night with a back-to-back screening of the first two episodes, BBC aired the first episode of the eagerly-anticipated thriller on Monday night. Since being announced, the eight-part adaptation of Tana French’s Dublin Murder […]

6 years ago

So. Many. Dogs. While Disney have actively been dipping into their back catalogue for remakes in recent years – The Jungle Book, The Lion King, Dumbo, Aladdin etc. – the smart money would be on the Mouse House escalating this process over the coming years. That’s because they’re about to launch their new streaming service […]

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The gripping thriller starts tonight. Don’t miss it. Given the relatively recent surge of popularity in the true crime and serial killer genres, you would be forgiven for thinking that most people are somewhat immune to the macabre mysteries on offer. To some extent, it’s entirely understandable because most detective shows and films follow the […]

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“No wonder you can’t get a woman!” Bums, one night stands, racy jokes, and more. There isn’t a person on this planet that hasn’t had a cringeworthy conversation with their parents about sex, dating and their love life at some stage. Yep, Jim’s dad from American Pie isn’t the only parent with the ability to […]

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Bad start to the week. In terms of the most Monday mornings that were ever Mondayed, 14 October 2019 must surely be at the top of the list. Granted, we’re not certain that sentence has made it into the official meteorological lexicon that’s used by the people at Met Éireann, but it’s a perfectly apt […]

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“Martin Scorsese’s finest film for 30 years.” The excitement builds for The Irishman. He might not be the most popular person at Marvel Studios but for the last 52 years, Martin Scorsese has left a mark on cinema unlike very few other directors. Simply put, he’s a master of his craft and one of the very […]

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“About an hour before we were due to go on, he turned up and was absolutely shitfaced.” For those keeping score in the never-ending feud between Liam and Noel Gallagher, it appears that something of a truce has been called. Music to the ears of their permanently-patient and infallible mother Peggy. Basically, Liam’s getting married, he […]

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15 questions for all you film fans. Why so intelligent? Granted, that’s something we’re only going to say to those who get 100% in the latest JOE Movie Quiz, but it’s also a nice little segue into the fact that Joker is absolutely tearing it up at the box office. Can Will Smith’s actioner Gemini […]

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If any Father Ted fan gets 100%, we’re all going to heaven. We’ve tested your knowledge of the show, its iconic quotes, and supporting priests. Our love for all things Father Ted, even ecumenical matters, even spread out into the three main characters, as we quizzed you all on Jack, Dougal, and Ted. As for […]

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All the information on the hottest ticket in town. Go! “And there’s one for everyone in the audience!” When it comes to tickets for the Late Late Toy Show, we’d love to be able to say that’s true for everyone that’s reading this article. Sadly, it’s not. However, we can offer a glimmer of hope […]

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First Dates fans will definitely be watching this. Since being commissioned by RTÉ, it’s arguable that First Dates Ireland has been the best Irish-produced reality TV show in recent years. Hell, it’s arguable that it’s the best Irish TV show because there’s a sweetness, authenticity, and real heart to how it depicts the dating scene. […]

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King Kong ain’t got shit on me! Denzel Washington promised that he was going to “burn this motherfucker down” at the end of Training Day but it appears that there’s still some life left in the story. Of course, Washington won an Oscar for his incredible performance as Alonzo Harris in Antoine Fuqua’s original movie and […]

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Five hours of the iconic Freddie Mercury and co. Set record. In terms of great nights for TV, it’s arguable that Friday 11, October will be one of the best nights in 2019. Aside from El Camino: A Breaking Bad film arriving on Netflix, there’s also the small matter of Bruce Springsteen and Paul Rudd […]

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A recent interview with the show’s creator has started plenty of rumours… As always, if you haven’t seen the most recent season of Peaky Blinders, consider this to be your spoiler alert warning. Look away now. As the season finale for Season 5 of Peaky Blinders unfolded, did anyone else think that Steven Knight might […]

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Booby traps, adventure, The Rock. We’re in. Summer blockbuster season is now the domain of Disney. Aside from boasting the likes of Pirates of the Caribbean, the Mouse House now owns the rights to Star Wars, Indiana Jones and the MCU. Basically, when it comes to big summer blockbusters, they’ve got you sorted. To make […]

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Incredible news. In terms of the current golden age of TV that we’re living in, it could be argued that a few select shows really enhanced the standard of TV as a platform that could rival Hollywood’s biggest productions. The Sopranos, The Wire, 24 and Band Of Brothers were absolutely key as, aside from proving […]

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Could it be as startling as Abducted in Plain Sight? While El Camino is undoubtedly the big draw for Netflix viewers this month, the online streaming giant is continuing to create engaging and unique documentary features. We’ve had our eye on Tell Me Who I Am for quite some time because the story is absolutely fascinating. […]

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It’s time for… There are certain gags and seemingly innocent moments from beloved childhood TV shows that are just riddled with innuendo and adult-themed jokes. However, because you’re a kid, these risky gags usually fly over your head. Animaniacs is definitely one of those risky shows! Aside from bringing us a series of brilliant skits, […]

6 years ago

A number of buildings were evacuated. A number of buildings were evacuated in Offaly on Wednesday night after five suspected pipe bombs were discovered. An Army EOD team attended the scene after being alerted to the situation by gardaí. Gardaí called the bomb disposal team to investigate the suspect devices that were found at a premises […]

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A great lineup for a great cause. Famous comedian John Bishop has announced that he will host a night of stand-up comedy at Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday, 10 January to raise money for The Seán Cox Rehabilitation Trust. Bishop will be joined on stage by a star-studded line-up, including Michael McIntyre, Tommy Tiernan, Dara O’Briain, […]

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You may have eaten in some of these places. The presence of a dead rodent located underneath a deli counter and evidence of rodent activity throughout food handling and storage areas are just two of the reasons cited by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) for the 11 enforcement orders served on food businesses in […]

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Great news for fans of The Boss and the rest of the lineup is excellent too. Despite the fact that he’s now 70, Bruce Springsteen is showing no signs of slowing down, which is perfectly apt given his remarkable energy as a live performer. Seriously, how is The Boss 70? He still looks like he […]

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El Camino is released this week. Now, you’ve no excuse not to watch it. With five seasons of intricate plotting, a sprawling web of characters, millions raised by selling meth, and one pizza on the roof, even the most attentive Breaking Bad fans might struggle to remember the exact events of Vince Gilligan’s outstanding TV […]

6 years ago

Footage of a newlywed couple leading chants of “f**k the Pope and the IRA” was shared online. A hotel in Antrim has explained why staff members did not intervene during a recent wedding reception where chants of “f**k the Pope and the IRA” were heard. The reception took place on Friday at the Belfast Loughshore Hotel near […]

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Better get a ticket… Given Ireland’s impressive record of winning the main EuroMillions jackpot, a winner from the 32 counties isn’t beyond the realms of possibility this week. Hell, even if you rarely buy a Lotto/EuroMillions ticket, you might be temped to do so on Tuesday night because the bumper jackpot of €190m has to […]

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The two-hour show airs over Halloween. Fans of the film will not want to miss it. Every single horror film requires a suspension of belief, but even the biggest scaredy-cats can find some comfort in the knowledge that it’s all just make believe. However, The Conjuring films hold a special place in the hearts of horror […]

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If you watched No Stone Unturned, this will be very interesting. With three more episodes to go, it appears that Spotlight on The Troubles: A Secret History will be moving its focus away from more IRA-centric activities towards prominent loyalist paramilitary groups. After No Stone Unturned inspired such a strong reaction from viewers, the latest episode […]

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