266 new cases were also confirmed. 16 new deaths and 266 new cases have been confirmed in relation to Covid-19 in Ireland. Figures released on Monday evening by the Department of Health brings the total of confirmed cases in Ireland to 21,772. These most recent figures mean that there has now been a total 1,319 Covid-19 […]

6 years ago

The book will be told from the perspective of Edward Cullen. A new Twilight book is on the way, author Stephanie Meyer has announced. Midnight Sun will be a retelling of her bestselling Twilight novels, but from the perspective of vampire/heart throb Edward Cullen. Cullen was played by Robert Pattinson in the movie adaptations. Speaking […]

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If the plans are approved, here’s how pubs will operate in the near future. Publicans in Ireland have proposed a plan to convince public health officials to allow bars to reopen six weeks earlier than planned. As it stands, pubs are not expected to reopen until 10 August at the very earliest, according to the […]

6 years ago

Don Lemon commented on Trump’s wife, his physical appearance, and his intelligence. Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump retweeted a conspiracy theory that Barack Obama had an involvement in a “Russian hoax” that tried to see Trump impeached. This caused CNN journalist Don Lemon to ask the question – what is it that causes […]

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The popular series won’t return on our screens until 2021. A summer season of Love Island will not air this year, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ITV announced on Monday morning that the show will return in 2021, stating that it is currently not possible for the show to be done in a safe […]

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The woman, armed with a scissors, took the contents of the shop’s till. A woman has been arrested after the robbery of a shop in Dublin city centre on Sunday. Gardaí have arrested and charged a woman, aged in her 30s, following a robbery at a retail premises in the Thomas Street area of Dublin 8 […]

6 years ago

Zach Braff and Donald Faison launched a Scrubs podcast last month, and it’s absolutely brilliant. When it was announced that Zach Braff (JD) and Donald Faison (Turk) were launching their Scrubs podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends, fans of the classic show were buzzing. And if there was any doubt whether the show would live up […]

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A breakdown released by the government states that the reopening of pubs and nightclubs falls under the fifth and final phase. Leo Varadkar announced on Friday evening that Ireland’s road to reopening the country would be broken down into five phases. A subsequent document released by the government helped to outline what falls under what […]

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The 2km limit on travel and exercise will be extended to 5km on Tuesday. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has outlined a roadmap for the easing of public restrictions to combat the spread of Covid-19 in Ireland. Varadkar confirmed that the majority of the existing safety restrictions will remain in place until 18 May, saying that the […]

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221 new cases were also confirmed. 34 more people in Ireland have died in connection with Covid-19, according to figures released on Friday evening. There has also been 221 more cases of the coronavirus diagnosed here, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 20,833. Ireland’s death toll now stands at 1,265, the Department of Health has said […]

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And we even got treated to a gorgeous rendition of ‘5,000 Candles in the Wind’. It’s not easy to get a television reunion show right. The Inbetweeners tried to do it last Christmas, and it was a disaster. The actors weren’t in character, but were still being referred to by their character names, what was […]

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Biden is currently the front runner to be the Democratic candidate in the 2020 US presidential election. Presidential candidate Joe Biden has denied claims that he sexually assaulted a woman in 1993. In an interview on MSNBC, the former vice-president said: “No, It is not true. I’m saying unequivocally it never, ever happened.” “This never […]

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A further 359 cases of Covid-19 have also been confirmed. 43 more people have sadly died in connection with Covid-19 in Ireland, the Department of Health announced on Thursday evening. These figures bring the overall death toll here to 1,232. A further 359 cases of the virus were also confirmed, bringing the total confirmed number […]

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Sure what else would you be doing on a Friday night? The Late Late Show is continuing to air throughout the Covid-19 crisis, often with guests appearing via webcam, and those in studio adhering to social distancing guidelines. Here’s this week’s lineup. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will be live in studio to bring all the very […]

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Varadkar spoke to the Dáil on Thursday about the plans to lift lockdown restrictions. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that he plans to have the roadmap for lifting restrictions on the public to combat the spread of Covid-19 ready for approval by Cabinet on Friday. Speaking to the Dáil on Thursday, Varadkar said that the plan […]

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One caller phoned in to say that the televised adaptation of Normal People was like “something you would expect to see in a porno movie”. In a fascinating episode of Joe Duffy’s Liveline on Thursday, a number of callers called in to discuss the televised adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel Normal People. In Duffy’s own […]

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The news was confirmed in an announcement on Wednesday afternoon. All third-year students in the Republic of Ireland will be awarded certificates for the completion of the Junior Cycle by the Department of Education and Skills. The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh announced the revised arrangements with regard to the Junior Cycle on […]

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It’s quiz time, baby. We know you’ve probably got a decent amount of free time these days, so you’ve got no excuse for not doing our 19 in 90 quickfire quiz this week. It’s a particularly difficult one this week, we’re sorry to admit, but if you even get 15 correct answers out of 19 […]

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“Maybe it’ll change significantly by Friday, but as things stand I don’t think we’re there yet.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the numbers around ICU admissions, new cases and deaths due to Covid-19 “just aren’t good enough yet” to lift safety restrictions on the public to combat the spread of Covid-19. Speaking at a […]

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Khan has appeared in Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi and Jurassic World. Indian actor Irrfan Khan has died aged 53. It’s understood he was admitted to hospital on Tuesday and passed away on Wednesday. In March 2018, Khan revealed he had been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour. He had major roles in a number of […]

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Holland plays Spider-Man in the MCU. Spider-Man star Tom Holland is set to host a Marvel-themed online charity pub quiz on Wednesday night (29 April). The quiz is in aid of The Brother’s Trust, a charity set up by Holland’s family. It’s kicking off at 8pm tonight, and anyone can take part. All you have to do […]

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A staggering figure. More Americans have now died in connection with Covid-19 than died in the Vietnam War. According to John Hopkins University, the global pandemic has killed 58,365 people in the United States, while 58,220 Americans were killed in combat throughout the war. Despite the staggering death toll in America, a number of states […]

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A contestant chose Derry Girls as her expert subject on Mastermind last night. Can you beat her score? Most people fell in love with Derry Girls from the moment they saw it, so much so that Season 1 managed to land on Netflix, attracting a worldwide audience. But some love it more than others. Some […]

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And if it’s not the best, it’s definitely the most eventful… There has been some brilliant Irish television shows over the years, but not many have featured as many stars as Love/Hate. In Robert Sheehan, Ruth Negga, Aidan Gillen, Barry Keoghan and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor to name just a few, there are some huge names with […]

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23 of the deaths announced on Sunday were laboratory confirmed. The Department of Health announced 26 further deaths in connection with Covid-19, 23 of which were laboratory confirmed. These latest figures mean that there have now been a total of 1,087 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. 701 new cases were confirmed on Sunday, bringing the total […]

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Some good stuff here. We’re spoiled for choice with regards to streaming services these days. So much so, that it’s hard to keep track of everything that we could be watching. With that in mind, here is everything coming to Amazon Prime Video this May. Upload – 1 May  The highly anticipated new sci-fi comedy […]

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“It’s very clear that Covid-19 is going to be with the Irish health system for a longer period of time than we may have expected.” Paul Reid, the CEO of the HSE, has said that a new model that can deliver over 100,000 coronavirus tests per week has been formally agreed in Ireland. Reid said that […]

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“Miracles shouldn’t be Plan A. Even Sully tried to land at the airport first.” Saturday Night Live has been going ahead during these difficult times, with the majority of sketches and skits being filmed by the comedians in their own homes. They’ve also continued to have celebrity guest stars on the show, with Brad Pitt […]

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“Stay safe, and stay out of my way.” As Covid-19 continues to affect lives across the world, we are given regular advice from those in the know. Some good advice (social distancing, staying indoors, washing your hands etc), some not so good (injecting yourself with bleach). But if there’s one person we’re definitely going to […]

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A massive seizure. Three men have been arrested after cocaine worth €2.5 million was seized during a search of three seperate vehicles in Dublin on Saturday. The searches occurred in the Blakes Cross area of Dublin on Saturday afternoon. The searches that were undertaken by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau resulted in […]

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The Republic of Ireland’s death toll is now 1,063. 52 more people in Ireland have died in connection with Covid-19. As well as that, the announcement from the Department of Health on Saturday evening revealed that another 377 cases had been confirmed in the country. The total amount of confirmed cases now stands at 18,561, […]

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Some significant delays to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We are all feeling the effects of coronavirus, and big Hollywood blockbusters are no exception. Almost exactly one year since the premiere of Avengers: Endgame, and as a result, the end of Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), an announcement confirmed that some major Marvel […]

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“I have never been as sick as I was. Every part of me hurt. It hurt to open my eyes.” Mary Lou McDonald appaeared on Friday night’s episode of The Late Late Show to talk about her experience with Covid-19. McDonald was diagnosed Easter Monday (13 April), having been tested for the virus on 28 March. […]

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A masterful performance. Dermot Kennedy appeared on The Late Late Show on Friday night to discuss his support for the work of Brother Kevin’s Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin. He also performed three powerful musical numbers in the studio, the most powerful of which was his incredible rendition of ‘All My Friends’. Accompanied only by pianist […]

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A massive haul on the Laois/Carlow border. €1.24 million worth of cannabis has been seized in Laois. On the evening of Friday 24 April, Gardaí from Arles and Ballylinan, supported by Laois Divisional Drugs Unit, located drugs with an estimated street value of €1.24 million (subject to analysis). As a result of the intelligent-led operation, […]

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The duo are reuniting for a brand new dark comedy television series. Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd are reuniting for the first time since Anchorman 2 in the new dark comedy The Shrink Next Door. Inspired by true events documented in the popular podcast of the same name, The Shrink Next Door is a dark […]

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Will you be tuning in? Friday nights used to be different. We’re not saying they used to be better… Actually, yes we are. But considering we’re all stuck indoors, here’s the lineup for this week’s episode of The Late Late Show. Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald will be joining host Ryan Tubridy to discuss […]

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A drastic increase in the amount of cases confirmed. 28 more people have died in relation to Covid-19 in Ireland. As well as that, the Department of Health has announced that there has also been 936 new confirmed cases, bringing the total number of cases to 17,607. This increase represents the third biggest daily increase […]

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McDonald demanded that test results be returned quicker, describing the situation as “scandalous”. Mary Lou McDonald has told the Dáil that she waited 16 days for her Covd-19 test results to come back. The Sinn Féin leader said that this was not a rare instance, and that many others have waited even longer for their test results […]

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Season 2 of After Life is out on Netflix on Friday. Here’s why you should be tuning in. Considering we’re all spending a lot of time indoors these days, the JOE team has picked out viewing recommendations for TV series, old and new, to get stuck into to keep boredom at bay. Title: After Life […]

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“As you probably heard today, I made an awful boo-boo… I can be an awful aul’ idiot at times.” Simon Harris has apologised for claiming that there has been “18 other coronaviruses” before Covid-19 while speaking on the radio on Wednesday morning. Appearing on 2FM Breakfast with Doireann and Eoghan on Wednesday morning, Harris said: “But […]

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No arrests have yet been made. An investigation is underway following an incident that took place on Tuesday 21 April. On Tuesday afternoon, Gardaí attended at the Four Courts where a group of people had gathered outside. Due to concerns over adherence to current government instructions on non-essential journeys and social distancing, Gardaí asked the persons […]

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A futher 49 people in the Republic of Ireland have died in relation to Covid-19. A further 49 people are confirmed to have died from Covid 19 in the Republic of Ireland, with a further 631 new cases also being confirmed. It now brings the death toll to 769 and the total number of confirmed […]

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“Remember this is coronavirus, Covid-19. That means there have been 18 other coronaviruses…” Minister for Health Simon Harris made a slip-up on radio on Wednesday morning after claiming that there has been 18 other coronaviruses before Covid-19, seemingly implying that Covid-19 must be the 19th wave of the virus. Appearing on 2FM Breakfast with Doireann […]

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You’d be doing really well to get full marks here. Times have changed. Maybe forever. No matter how the rest of this crisis plays out, we’re going to have to get used to living in a different world. But one thing will remain the same, and that’s you getting frustrated by not getting full marks […]

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The incident occurred on Sunday. A man has been assaulted by two men in Dublin who were pretending to be Gardaí. On Sunday 19 April at approximately 10.55pm, a man in his early 30s was stopped by a vehicle which had a red and blue light flashing in the front windscreen at Luttrelstown Way in Castleknock. […]

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O’Rourke worked for 25 years as a presenter of daily news and current affairs on RTÉ Radio 1. RTÉ’s Sean O’Rourke has announced his retirement from his role as presenter on the radio show Today with Sean O’Rourke. O’Rourke has presented the show since 2013, and has announced that he will officially step down from the […]

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It is the second huge win from the same Killarney shop in the space of a week. The National Lottery has confirmed that a winning ticket worth €9.7 million from Saturday’s night Lotto draw was sold in Daly’s Supervalu store in Killarney in Kerry. The search for the holder of the precious ticket continues after Saturday […]

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A must-watch movie… The eagerly-anticipated Irish thriller Calm With Horses is getting a digital release next week, after its cinematic release was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Calm With Horses sees the brilliant Barry Keoghan play Dympna Devers in an Element Pictures production with Michael Fassbender on board as executive producer. You can check out our […]

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“My lot are dying off, and we are the ones who caused the problem.” David Attenborough has said that now is the world’s last chance to tackle climate change, insisting that the youth of today can be the ones to address the issue. In a BBC interview, 93-year-old Attenborough highlighted certain countries he believes are […]

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