Big changes could be on the way soon. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has recommended a major easing of Covid-19 restrictions to government, according to reports. Earlier on Thursday (20 January), the public health team met to discuss the current epidemiological situation in Ireland. According to multiple reports, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr […]

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The collision involved a car and an SUV. A man in his late 60s has died after a two-vehicle crash in Longford on Thursday (20 January). Shortly after 4pm, emergency services attended the scene of the collision involving a car and an SUV that occurred on a local road at Cleenrath near Augnacliffe. The man […]

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Two other people were also injured in the crash. A man in his 80s has died following a three-car crash in Galway on Thursday (20 January). The collision occurred on the M6 westbound between Junction 18 and Junction 19 at around 2pm. The man in his 80s was the driver of one of the cars and […]

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Millie the jack russell has now been reunited with her owner. A dog was saved in the UK from drowning with the help of a drone with a sausage attached. Three-year-old jack russell Millie’s adventure started last Thursday (13 January) after she slipped her lead in Hampshire, Denmead Drone Search and Rescue wrote on Facebook. […]

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“It was very frightening for anyone that was on the Zoom meeting and caused great offence.” People who witnessed an incident of indecent exposure during a recent online vigil for Ashling Murphy are being urged to contact Gardaí. Last Sunday evening, a Zoom meeting was organised where panelists could share music, poetry and speeches in […]

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People could be losing out on “free money”. More than 8 in 10 people in Ireland’s remote workforce could be missing out on up to €100 per year by not claiming Work from Home tax relief, according to new research. A survey from Taxback.com looked to probe the underutilisation of the tax relief available to […]

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It is co-written by Heat’s writer-director Michael Mann and will serve as both a prequel and a sequel. Michael Mann, the writer-director of Heat, has announced that a follow-up to the legendary crime epic will be released in novel form later in the year. Titled Heat 2, Mann has written the book with author Meg […]

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He appeared in court this evening. A man has been charged in connection with the murder of Ashling Murphy. He has been named as Jozef Puska, a 31-year-old with an address at Lynally Grove, Tullamore. Ms Murphy, a 23-year-old primary school teacher, was attacked and killed while out jogging along the canal bank at Cappincur […]

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The robberies took place at Dart stations this month. Gardaí have arrested and charged one man in his late teens following an investigation into various incidents of theft that took place at train stations in Dublin in January this year. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said the incidents being investigated include: Five robberies from […]

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It comes as tributes were paid in the Dáil to Ashling Murphy. Politicians in the Dáil on Wednesday agreed on a “cross-party approach” to tackling violence against women following the murder of Ashling Murphy last week. The 23-year-old primary school teacher was attacked and killed while out jogging along the canal bank at Cappincur in […]

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Many involved in the project would go on to make Trainspotting. It is Wednesday. You’ve made it halfway to the weekend. So, why not reward yourself by checking out one of these cool movies on the box this evening. The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years – 9pm – Sky Showcase Looking […]

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The adventure-comedy is executive produced by and stars Taika Waititi. HBO Max has unveiled a funny first look at its upcoming period adventure-comedy Our Flag Means Death which stars Flight of the Conchords and What We Do in the Shadows alumni Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi. According to the network, the show is loosely based […]

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The Tánaiste said he has a “strong degree of confidence” that measures can be eased quickly over the coming weeks. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he wants to set 31 March as a deadline to end “almost all” legal Covid-19 restrictions, according to reports. It comes as the Health Protection Surveillance Centre was notified on […]

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The controversy surrounding the gathering continues. The Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee has decided to invite Minister Simon Coveney to appear before it in order to answer questions about the controversial champagne celebration that occurred in his department, according to reports. It emerged last month that as many as 20 Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) senior […]

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It’s another entry in the “we have to rescue Matt Damon” sub-genre. Looking to relax? Feeling like you’ve watched everything on the streaming services you’ve signed up for? Well then perhaps one of these movies airing on TV this Tuesday evening is for you. Here are your options. The Martian – Film4 – 9pm Like […]

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The man arrested is in his 30s. Gardaí have arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of Ashling Murphy. The 23-year-old primary school teacher was attacked and killed while out jogging along the canal bank at Cappincur in Tullamore, Offaly at around 4pm last Wednesday. On Tuesday (18 January), a Garda spokesperson said the […]

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There were also trailers for a new horror from the studio behind Hereditary and a thriller from the director of the Ocean’s Trilogy. Welcome back to JOE’s weekly trailer column where we cover some of the best movie and TV teasers to be released over the past seven days. In separate articles, we already covered […]

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The cult film stars the great Denzel Washington. Saturday is finally here. And to celebrate, there’s a pretty solid line-up of movies airing on TV this evening. Here’s our pick of the lot. Man on Fire – Film4 – 9pm Our pick for tonight centres on a burned-out ex-CIA operative (Denzel Washington) who swears vengeance on […]

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The popular Dublin city bookstore has revealed when it will close its doors. In what will be sad news for book lovers in Ireland’s capital, Chapters Bookstore has announced the date on which it will close after 40 years in business. It had previously been announced that the popular family-owned independent Irish book shop located […]

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Kendrick Lamar and South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker are teaming up for the movie. Since launching in 1997, South Park has become known for tackling particularly thorny subject matters and its creators look set to carry this over into the new project they are working on. According to Variety, rapper Kendrick Lamar […]

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President Michael D Higgins called Fahy “one of Ireland’s finest broadcasters” and “RTÉ’s voice of the west of Ireland”. Tributes have poured in for former RTÉ western editor Jim Fahy following his passing at 75 after a short illness. Born in Galway in 1946, Fahy started working in 1965 for the Tuam Herald before joining […]

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The body of a man in his 50s was found lying in a laneway behind a row of houses. Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in Donegal on Friday evening (14 January). At around 7.30pm, the body of the man in his 50s was found lying in a laneway […]

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This 2013 movie was a Best Picture nominee at the Oscars. Finally, it’s Friday. And to celebrate the weekend’s arrival, why not chill on the sofa this evening with one of these fine flicks. Here is what’s on the box tonight. Captain Phillips – Virgin Media One – 9pm Our pick for this evening, this […]

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Gardaí said the family are “appreciative and overwhelmed” by the national outpouring of support. The family of Ashling Murphy has requested “privacy, space and time” to process the 23-year-old’s death. It comes as vigils for the primary school teacher who was attacked and killed while out jogging along the canal bank at Cappincur in Tullamore, […]

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“The loss of Ashling is a loss to all of us, but to her family, it is beyond description.” President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to Ashling Murphy, saying that “she represented the best of her generation” and that her life will be recalled as “inspirational”. A statement from the President was published on […]

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800 recruit Gardaí are expected to commence training this year. An Garda Síochána has announced that it will formally launch a new recruitment campaign in the coming weeks. Commenting as 122 Gardaí were newly attested on Friday (14 January), Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said that 800 recruit Gardaí are expected to commence the Garda Training […]

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The Minister said the officials involved are “all mortified by what happened”. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has spoken out about the controversial champagne celebration that occurred in his department in the summer of 2020, stating that the officials involved “let their guard down”. He also said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officials were […]

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Stephen Donnelly said the portal will go live on Friday. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has admitted the new HSE online portal for registering positive antigen tests is open to “a bit of play-acting”. However, he stated that the Government was relying on people to do “the right thing” when the portal opens on Friday (14 […]

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Imogen Poots and Jesse Eisenberg star. It may not be the weekend yet but who says you can’t relax on the sofa with a good movie. Here’s what’s on the box this Thursday (13 January). How the West Was Won – BBC Four – 8pm This 1962 Western is generally considered to be one of […]

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Yet another hotel in Dublin city centre. A new hotel and rooftop restaurant are to be at the centre of the new Clerys Quarter on O’Connell Street in Dublin. Following the refurbishment of the former department store after it was bought by Europa Capital and its local partners Core Capital and Oakmount, the mixed-use development […]

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There’s also plenty for documentary fans. Virgin Media Television (VMTV) has announced details of its spring schedule, which includes two big new Irish drama series. One of these is Holding, an adaptation of the best-selling novel by Graham Norton which was filmed in Cork. Conleth Hill (Dublin Murders, Game of Thrones) will star in the […]

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Gardaí continue to examine a number of locations of interest. Two teenage boys have been injured after a public order incident near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in Dublin. In a statement to JOE, Gardaí say they are investigating the incident that occurred at around 5.40pm on Wednesday (12 January). The male youths have been taken to […]

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A number of updates have been announced. As expected, Cabinet on Wednesday (12 January) signed off on a number of changes to Covid-19 measures in Ireland. Coming into effect from midnight tomorrow, the updates will see an easing of isolation requirements for close contacts and confirmed cases, as well as testing requirements. Here’s everything you […]

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Seven of the top 10 were sports-related. A list of the most-watched programmes in Ireland in 2021 has been unveiled and perhaps unsurprisingly The Late Late Toy Show took the top spot. According to TAM Ireland, the annual festive event retained the crown at the top of the Irish TV viewing chart with over 1.7 […]

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In the viral clip, the presenters can be heard calling Djokovic an “arsehole”. The controversy surrounding Novak Djokovic’s Australia border control mess continues as footage of two news presenters on a prominent TV station criticising the tennis player has leaked online. In the clip which has gone viral, 7 News anchors Mike Amor and Rebecca […]

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The Health Minister has said the Government wants to “ease the burden” on people with the changes. Cabinet is expected to sign off on new Covid-19 close contact and testing rules on Wednesday (12 January). Health Minister Stephen Donnelly revealed details of the proposed changes while speaking on Newstalk’s The Hard Shoulder on Tuesday evening, […]

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The four were taken to hospital for treatment. Four people have been injured after a crash between an ambulance and car in Dublin. The incident occurred in Cabinteely on the N11 at around 4.30pm on Tuesday afternoon (11 January). A Garda spokesperson told JOE that three men and a woman were taken to St Vincent’s […]

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Provided it is safe to do so, the Tánaiste said. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he will be “pushing for a more rapid reopening” from Covid-19 restrictions across the spring and summer in Ireland if such a move would be safe. The Tánaiste appeared on both RTÉ’s News at One and Newstalk’s Lunchtime Live on […]

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The WHO Europe Director said Omicron represents a “new west to east tidal wave” sweeping across the region. Over half of Europe’s population is forecasted to catch the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in the next six to eight weeks, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The WHO’s Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge made […]

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The ISSU has called current plans a “complete disregard for students’ best interests”. The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU) has stated that Ireland’s State Examinations in 2022 “cannot go ahead as planned”. As part of current plans this year for the State exams, students are to be given more choice on their exam papers to […]

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Scientists are hoping the procedure could be a solution to the organ shortage crisis. In a “first-of-its-kind” surgery, a patient in the US with terminal heart disease has received a transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart. Three days after the operation conducted by the University of Maryland Medicine, the medical school says the 57-year-old patient […]

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Changes could be on the way. The Government is set to discuss the possibility of easing restrictions for close contacts of Covid-19 cases, according to multiple reports. It has been said that Cabinet is expected to receive updated public health guidance on the matter when it meets on Wednesday (12 January). Last week, the European […]

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The incident occurred on Friday night in Clondalkin. A Dublin ice cream store has been forced to temporarily close after a car crashed through its shop front. Gardaí have said they are investigating the collision that occurred at Mario and Luigi Gelato in Clondalkin in Dublin 22 on Friday (7 January) at around 9.15pm. A […]

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It is one of two zombie-related options on the box this evening. Saturday is upon us, a day that typically offers a packed line-up of movies on TV. Today is no exception. Here are your options. Jack Reacher – Sky Showcase – 9pm Tom Cruise embodies Lee Child’s famous literary character in this supremely watchable […]

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The DPP has directed “no prosecution in the matter”. There is to be no prosecution after a probe into possible breaches of Covid-19 health regulations at a pub in Kilgarvan in Kerry last summer owned by politician Danny Healy-Rae. In a statement on Saturday (8 January), a Garda spokesperson told JOE that an investigation file […]

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However, the number of people in hospital and ICU with the virus has fallen since yesterday. 26,122 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Ireland on Saturday (8 January), the highest daily case total since the pandemic began. The Department of Health said that as of 8am on Saturday, 917 patients with the virus […]

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The retired RTÉ reporter returned to the Late Late Show last night. Charlie Bird has said he has “found peace” following his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease. The retired RTÉ reporter made the comments as he returned to the Late Late Show to launch his “Climb with Charlie” event. This will see him climb Croagh […]

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The singer has paid tribute to Shane, calling him “the very light” of her life. Singer Sinead O’Connor has announced the tragic passing of her 17-year-old son Shane. The teenager had been missing since Thursday (6 January) and Gardaí had issued an appeal to locate him. “My beautiful son, Nevi’im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the […]

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Here are five big projects on the way in 2022. It’s been a busy week in terms of trailers, with teasers dropping for the final seasons of much-loved crime dramas Ozark and Peaky Blinders. Meanwhile, Netflix also dropped a first look at its new true-crime docuseries The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman. While JOE […]

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It has an 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The weekend is here, which means people are freer to kick back on the sofa and relax with a fine film this Friday evening (7 January). Here is what’s airing on the box tonight. The Call – Virgin Media One – 9pm Those who enjoyed The Guilty […]

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