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  • Ryanair plane in Dublin disinfected after two people fall ill on flight

    Ryanair plane in Dublin disinfected after two people fall ill on flight

    The incident comes amid fears of the global spread of the coronavirus. A Ryanair plane had to be disinfected after two people fell ill on a flight from Poznan to Dublin. Emergency services also attended the scene of the incident that took place on Monday. Passengers on board the flight took to social media to […]

    6 years ago

  • Trevor Noah’s dissection of stop-and-frisk policies is an exceptional watch

    Trevor Noah’s dissection of stop-and-frisk policies is an exceptional watch

    An extremely strong argument made by the late night TV presenter. During the week, democratic presidential candidate a video from 2015 emerged that showed Mike Bloomberg talking about the stop-and-frisk police tactic was implemented in America. In the video, he can be heard saying that police were told to target minorities as part of the […]

    6 years ago

  • New Status Yellow weather warning issued for nine counties in Ireland

    New Status Yellow weather warning issued for nine counties in Ireland

    Yet another weather warning has been issued as Storm Dennis makes its way through Ireland. A new weather warning has been issued for nine counties in Ireland. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick. The warning, which was issued on Sunday night, […]

    6 years ago

  • It sounds like Taika Waititi would really like to direct a Star Wars movie

    It sounds like Taika Waititi would really like to direct a Star Wars movie

    We can’t be the only ones who think that this would be amazing? Taika Waititi’s talent is there for all to see. Perhaps most known for directing Thor: Ragnarok, he has seen more recent success through his bizarre comedy-drama Jojo Rabbit. And those familiar with his work would be filled immediate optimism going to see […]

    6 years ago

  • Love Island will not air tonight, following the death of Caroline Flack

    Love Island will not air tonight, following the death of Caroline Flack

    Caroline Flack was a presenter on the show until 2019. The Love Island production team has announced that the show will not air on Sunday night, following the death of Caroline Flack. Flack, who was a presenter on the show until she was replaced by Laura Whitmore in 2019, was found dead in London on […]

    6 years ago

  • Power outages reported as a result of Storm Dennis

    Power outages reported as a result of Storm Dennis

    Storm Dennis arrived in Ireland this weekend. A number of homes have left been left without power following the adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Dennis. RTÉ has reported that there are currently 14,000 homes, farms and businesses without power as a result of the storm, the worst of which is now said to be over. […]

    6 years ago

  • Gardaí in Cork investigating “unexplained death” of a woman in her 50s

    Gardaí in Cork investigating “unexplained death” of a woman in her 50s

    A technical examination of the scene has been carried out. Gardaí in Cork are investigating the “unexplained death” of a woman in her 50s. The incident occurred at a house in the Brookdale area of Riverstick in Cork/ The woman was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 3pm on Saturday 15 February. A technical […]

    6 years ago

  • Investigation launched into Phibsborough incident following match

    Investigation launched into Phibsborough incident following match

    The incident occurred on Saturday evening. An investigation has been launched into an incident that occurred following a football match that took place in Phibsborough on Saturday evening. It is reported that an altercation occurred between a “large group of people” at approximately 5pm. Members of the Garda Public Order Unit attended the scene. A […]

    6 years ago

  • QUIZ: Can you get full marks in our Top Boy quiz?

    QUIZ: Can you get full marks in our Top Boy quiz?

    No spoilers here, although we’re sure you’ve all binged it at this point. “Oi, where’s the food fam?” If you’ve even seen one episode of Top Boy, we’re certain that those words have been stuck in your head ever since. The show has quite an interesting backstory, getting discontinued after two seasons, before being financially […]

    6 years ago

  • Iceland recalls a number of vegan products due to the presence of milk

    Iceland recalls a number of vegan products due to the presence of milk

    Take note. Iceland is recalling a number of vegan products due to the presence of undeclared milk. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced the news on Saturday afternoon. The products in question are: No Porkies eight pack sausages, 200g No Bull bolognese, 350g No Porkies six pack sausage rolls, 600g The message from […]

    6 years ago

  • Laura Whitmore pays tribute to Caroline Flack, sharing touching poem on Twitter

    Laura Whitmore pays tribute to Caroline Flack, sharing touching poem on Twitter

    Caroline Flack was found dead on Saturday at the age of 40. Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore has paid tribute to Caroline Flack after her death at the age of 40. Whitmore replaced Caroline Flack as the presenter of Love Island in 2019. In a tweet posted on Saturday evening, Whitmore said: “I’m trying to […]

    6 years ago

  • R. Kelly faces new charges alleging sexual abuse against a minor

    R. Kelly faces new charges alleging sexual abuse against a minor

    R.Kelly faces yet another charge of sexual abuse. R. Kelly has been hit with new federal charges alleging that he sexually abused a minor female for four years. According to the Chicago Tribune, the alleged sexual abuse began in 1997. The once-extremely popular singer, real name Robert Kelly, is already in prison as he awaits hearings […]

    6 years ago

  • Sex and the City star Lynn Cohen has died aged 86

    Sex and the City star Lynn Cohen has died aged 86

    Cohen is perhaps best known for her role as Magda in Sex and the City. Actress Lynn Cohen has died at the age of 86. Cohen appeared in 13 episodes of the hit series as Magda, a Ukrainian housekeeper and nanny for Miranda Hobbes (played by Cynthia Nixon) and her family. She also had recurring […]

    6 years ago

  • An updated Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for the entire country

    An updated Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for the entire country

    Cancel your weekend plans folks. It’s really grim outside. You don’t need us to tell you that. It’s cold. It’s wet. It’s windy. We’re upset about it, and we’re sure you are too. And if you expected it to get better anytime soon, we’ve got some bad news for you. Met Éireann has issued an […]

    6 years ago

  • Five arrested following separate drug seizures in Connacht

    Five arrested following separate drug seizures in Connacht

    The seizures took place across three separate counties. Five people have been arrested following separate drug seizures across Connacht on Friday. Gardaí seized an estimated €289,000 worth of cannabis (pending analysis) and made five arrests following searches across four different locations in Roscommon, Mayo and Sligo on Friday 14 February. The searches are part of […]

    6 years ago

  • A new Status Yellow snow/ice warning has been issued for 11 counties

    A new Status Yellow snow/ice warning has been issued for 11 counties

    That cold weather isn’t going away in a hurry lads. It’s been a hectic week with regards to the weather, and it’s looking like it’s set to continue for the time being. Met Éireann has just issued a fresh weather warning for 11 counties, those being all of Connacht, as well as Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, […]

    6 years ago

  • Here’s Week 19 of JOE’s 19 in 90 quickfire quiz

    Here’s Week 19 of JOE’s 19 in 90 quickfire quiz

    Get amongst it. You are now officially more than halfway through the working week. Congratulations. Why not celebrate this news by taking an extremely difficult quiz? Week 19 of our 19 in 90 quickfire quiz (that’s tough to say out loud) is here to torment you. We’ve thrown some pop culture questions in there, some […]

    6 years ago

  • The winners of the IMRO best live music venues in Ireland have been revealed

    The winners of the IMRO best live music venues in Ireland have been revealed

    Ever been lucky enough to attend a gig in any of these places? The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) hosted the 12th IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards on Tuesday night, where the best music venues around Ireland were rewarded. Although a number of different awards were given out on the night, it […]

    6 years ago

  • 113 animal species require “urgent help” following Australian fires

    113 animal species require “urgent help” following Australian fires

    However, the Australian government has said that there appeared to be no extinctions following the fires. Australia has identified 113 animal species that will need “urgent help” after their numbers and habitats were devastated by the recent bushfires. The provisional list of animals that will need urgent help includes 13 birds, 19 mammals, 20 reptiles, […]

    6 years ago

  • First look at new series from Line of Duty and Bodyguard creator

    First look at new series from Line of Duty and Bodyguard creator

    The show, set and filmed in Northern Ireland, looks like it will be a hit. It was announced recently that James Nesbitt will be playing the lead in the new BBC One detective drama Bloodlands, that will be produced by Line of Duty and Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio’s production company. And we’ve finally got some […]

    6 years ago

  • Bernie Sanders wins Democratic primary in New Hampshire

    Bernie Sanders wins Democratic primary in New Hampshire

    Sanders took a major step towards becoming the Democratic presidential candidate. Senator Bernie Sanders has won the Democratic primary in New Hampshire with 26% of the vote. The 78-year-old was closely followed by Pete Buttigieg, who marginally edged the victory in Iowa last week, on 24.4%, despite there being some confusion over the results. After […]

    6 years ago

  • Man arrested in connection with 2016 armed burglary in West Cork

    Man arrested in connection with 2016 armed burglary in West Cork

    A European arrest warrant was executed to carry out the arrest.  A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with an armed burglary that took place in West Cork in 2016. The incident took place on 2 October, in Skibbereen, where a man entered a house and armed himself with a knife once […]

    6 years ago

  • Rage Against the Machine announce they will play Electric Picnic 2020

    Rage Against the Machine announce they will play Electric Picnic 2020

    They are the first act to confirm that they will be playing at the festival. Rage Against the Machine have announced that they will be playing at Electric Picnic in 2020. The bang announced a lengthy list of tour dates that will see them travel around the world throughout the year. And one of the […]

    6 years ago

  • Parasite is coming to loads more Irish cinemas following Oscar success

    Parasite is coming to loads more Irish cinemas following Oscar success

    Fresh off the back of its incredible Oscar success, Parasite will be coming to lots more cinemas in Ireland. In the early hours of Monday morning, South Korean comedy/horror/drama/thriller Parasite shocked the world when it was given the Best Picture award at the Oscars. It was expected that 1917 had this particular award wrapped up, but […]

    6 years ago

  • Joaquin Phoenix pays tribute to brother River in Oscar acceptance speech

    Joaquin Phoenix pays tribute to brother River in Oscar acceptance speech

    Joaquin Phoenix is becoming quite excellent at this whole acceptance speech business. For yet another year, the Oscars have come and gone. There were some relatively big upsets, including Parasite taking home Best Picture in a very competitive field, but one category was only ever going to have one winner. That category was Best Actor, […]

    6 years ago

  • QUIZ: Can you name all of these characters from Prison Break?

    QUIZ: Can you name all of these characters from Prison Break?

    And no, we’re not including anyone from the most recent season. Prison Break’s first two seasons were some of the best bits of TV we’ve ever seen. It then took a bit of a drastic drop, even though it did still have a lot of entertaining moments. It just got a bit too unrealistic, which […]

    6 years ago

  • Investigation launched over potential plot to blow up lorry on Brexit day

    Investigation launched over potential plot to blow up lorry on Brexit day

    The incident occurred on 31 January, a day being referred to as ‘Brexit day’. Police in Northern Ireland are investigating a potential dissident republican plot to blow up a lorry that was crossing the Irish sea on 31 January. Officers are investigating a potential link to a ferry crossing to Scotland and a bomb found […]

    6 years ago

  • Here’s the line-up for this week’s Late Late Show

    Here’s the line-up for this week’s Late Late Show

    Staying in on Friday night? We have been warned by Met Éireann that it’s going to be extremely wet and windy this weekend. It’s going to be grim. But at least we’ve got The Late Late Show to soften the blow. Here’s who’s going to be on this week’s episode. Fresh out of the I’m A […]

    6 years ago

  • Juvenile arrested following potential hate crime in Newbridge

    Juvenile arrested following potential hate crime in Newbridge

    The incident happened at a railway station in Newbridge last week. A juvenile has been arrested following a serious assault that occurred at a railway station in Newbridge on Friday 31 January. The male juvenile was arrested following an incident that saw a man in his 20s receive apparent stab wounds as a result of the […]

    6 years ago

  • Google Maps marks 15-year anniversary with new features

    Google Maps marks 15-year anniversary with new features

    That “most efficient route” sounds like it may save people a lot of time. Google Maps was introduced to the world in 2005, and has helped over 1 billion people reach their destination in the process since then. Whether it’s tourists lost in a city, or lost delivery men trying to find a house on […]

    6 years ago

  • Two arrested as €400k cash seized in Wexford

    Two arrested as €400k cash seized in Wexford

    An Irish national and a Polish national were arrested on Tuesday. Two men have been arrested after €400k cash was seized by Gardaí in Wexford. On Tuesday (4 February), during the course of an ongoing intelligence-led investigation targeting serious and organised crime, personnel attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, supported by […]

    6 years ago

  • Roddy Rich, Meek Mill and Doja Cat among names added to Longitude lineup

    Roddy Rich, Meek Mill and Doja Cat among names added to Longitude lineup

    The day-by-day breakdown of the acts has also been revealed. 11 new acts have been announced for Longitude 2020, including Meek Mill, Roddy Rich and Doja Cat. The new acts join massive artists such as Kendrick Lamar, A$AP ROCKY, AJ Tracey and Young Thug on the lineup for the event. The full list of new […]

    6 years ago

  • Can you get full marks in Week 18 of JOE’s 19 in 90 quickfire quiz?

    Can you get full marks in Week 18 of JOE’s 19 in 90 quickfire quiz?

    Yes, we know there’s a general election this week, but there are more important matters at hand. The country is currently in the midst of a general election, one that has completely gripped the nation. It’s the only thing the majority of people are talking about. And rightfully so, it’s a big deal. But we […]

    6 years ago

  • Ryanair ads banned for “misleading” environmental claims

    Ryanair ads banned for “misleading” environmental claims

    The advert was banned as “the basis of the claims had not been made clear in the ads.” A Ryanair advert has been banned in the UK for making misleading environmental claims. In an advert aired in September of 2019, Ryanair claimed that it has the lowest carbon emissions of any major European airline. In […]

    6 years ago

  • Met Éireann says weather to become “extremely disturbed” this weekend

    Met Éireann says weather to become “extremely disturbed” this weekend

    Well. That doesn’t sound good at all. We’ve had some nasty weather in Ireland since the beginning of the new year. Some not so bad weather and some pretty damn grim weather. But Met Éireann referring to conditions this weekend as “extremely disturbed” is as worrying as we’ve seen in a while. Wednesday and Thursday will […]

    6 years ago

  • Bill Murray stars in an excellent Groundhog Day Superbowl commercial

    Bill Murray stars in an excellent Groundhog Day Superbowl commercial

    A great advert, for the day that’s in it. As you may be aware, today is 2 February. For some it is marking the first few days of a new month, after a January that felt like it would never end. And for fans of a certain classic Bill Murray movie, it’s Groundhog Day. And […]

    6 years ago

  • Man shot dead following terrorist-related incident in London

    Man shot dead following terrorist-related incident in London

    It is believed a number of people have been stabbed. A man has been shot by armed officers in a “terrorist-related” incident in south London, the Met Police have said. It is believed that a number of people have been stabbed in the incident at Streatham High Road, the Police tweeted on Sunday afternoon. Emergency […]

    6 years ago

  • Man arrested following attack on house in Omagh

    Man arrested following attack on house in Omagh

    A 50-year-old man was arrested following what is being described as a racist hate crime. A man has been arrested following a “hate crime” on house in Omagh, Tyrone. Detectives have arrested the 50-year-old man following an incident at a property in Saint Patrick’s Terrace on Saturday night (1 February). The PSNI has said that […]

    6 years ago

  • QUIZ: Here’s Week 17 of JOE’s 19 in 90 quickfire quiz

    QUIZ: Here’s Week 17 of JOE’s 19 in 90 quickfire quiz

    It’s that time of the week guys… Well folks. Fancy seeing you here. The country is in the midst of a general election campaign, and politics is everywhere you turn. Some people are absolutely loving it, while others are bored to death of it. So here’s an escape! Granted, there may be a politics question […]

    6 years ago

  • The new Frankie Boyle BBC series looks genuinely brilliant

    The new Frankie Boyle BBC series looks genuinely brilliant

    One of the funniest men in the world has a brand new show coming. Frankie Boyle’s stand up comedy might not be for everyone. His sense of humour is as offensive as gets, and when it comes to taboo subjects, absolutely nothing is off limits for the Scotsman. It’s why some people won’t ever watch […]

    6 years ago

  • Sinn Féin now level with Fianna Fáil in latest poll

    Sinn Féin now level with Fianna Fáil in latest poll

    A massive development, less than a week out from the day of the election. Sinn Féin is now level with Fianna Fáil, according to the latest opinion poll. A substantial increase in support sees the party in joint first place alongside Fianna Fáil, while Fine Gael have dropped to third place. Both Sinn Féin and Fianna […]

    6 years ago

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