The win is a historic first for an Irish-language film. An Irish-language movie has made history by winning an award at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival. An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl) had its world premiere at the festival last week as part of its Generation Kplus sidebar programme for movies about children. Already […]

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He is reported to have been stabbed three times. An Irish teacher in Spain is reported to have been stabbed at a school by a 13-year-old pupil. The incident is said to have occurred in the city of Murcia on Wednesday morning (16 February). Sources told the local newspaper La Verdad that the teacher was […]

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The claustrophobic chiller is considered one of the best horrors of the 21st century. It is Wednesday. Halfway through the weekdays, it can sometimes feel that the weekend will never come. Why not try and make the time fly faster by relaxing with one of these flicks airing on the telly tonight. Angel Has Fallen […]

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The cinematographer died last year while working on the movie Rust. Late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins’ family has filed a lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin. Ms Hutchins, 42, died in October of last year when a gun held by Baldwin accidentally went off on the set of indie film Rust. Lawyers for Ms Hutchins’ husband Matthew […]

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The streamer says it will take viewers on a journey “more bizarre than fiction”. Just weeks after dropping the much-discussed documentary The Tinder Swindler on its service – you can read JOE’s review of that film here – Netflix has unveiled a trailer for another true crime doc that looks like a must-see. Titled Bad […]

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The 2013 thriller launched a franchise. On the hunt for something to watch tonight? Well, Amazon Prime Video has quietly added 10 big movies to its library. However, if none of them are for you, here’s what the movies on TV situation looks like this Tuesday. Olympus Has Fallen – Film4 – 9pm Gerard Butler […]

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Parts of Ireland could experience blizzard conditions and significant falls of snow. Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory for all of Ireland regarding the upcoming Storm Eunice, stating it has the potential to be a “multi-hazard and disruptive event”. The advisory was issued on Tuesday afternoon (15 February) and remains valid until 3pm on […]

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Prince Andrew also intends to make a “substantial” donation to a charity in support of victims’ rights. Prince Andrew has settled the much-publicised sexual abuse lawsuit brought against him by Virginia Giuffre. Ms Giuffre had accused the Duke of York of raping her when she was a teenage victim of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, allegations […]

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The attacks seem to be becoming “more violent and more dangerous”, a local councillor has warned. Gardaí have said they are investigating after reports of gangs of youths in Cabra in north Dublin carrying out “random attacks” and uploading footage of the incidents on TikTok. According to Sinn Féin councillor for Cabra-Glasnevin Séamas McGrattan, the […]

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That includes teasers for a new Stephen King adaptation and a sequel series to Vikings. Welcome to JOE’s trailer column, your weekly round-up of the biggest teasers in the world of film and TV. And another big week it was in terms of trailers, with new footage dropping for blockbuster Jurassic World: Dominion, for the […]

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The Dalkey legend looms large in this evening’s movies on TV offerings. Hungover from Friday night’s shenanigans? Looking to spend a quiet night in? Well, here’s what the movie on TV situation looks like this Saturday (12 February). The Bourne Ultimatum / Suburbicon – RTÉ2 – 8.50pm / 11.50pm Dalkey’s favourite Hollywood star Matt Damon […]

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The Department of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice for Ukraine amid fears of a Russian invasion. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has said that Irish citizens currently in Ukraine are advised to leave the country immediately. Changes to the travel advice from the Irish Government for Ukraine come as tension continues to […]

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The Irishman opened up about spending nearly three years trapped in China in an emotional interview. Richard O’Halloran has said he felt “totally” abandoned by the Irish Government during this time stuck in China for nearly three years. Appearing on The Brendan O’Connor Show on Saturday (12 February) after his arrival back in Ireland last […]

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Met Éireann has said there is a risk of spot flooding. A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for seven counties this weekend. Put out by Met Éireann on Saturday morning, the alert applies to Carlow, Cork, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow. It will be valid from 2am on Sunday (13 February) until […]

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The UK and US have urged their citizens in Ukraine to leave immediately amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has said travel advice for Irish citizens in Ukraine is to be kept under “constant review”. This comes as tension continues to rise between Russia and the West regarding Ukraine. While […]

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A truly life-changing win. The National Lottery has revealed that the winning ticket for Friday night’s EuroMillions jackpot of nearly €31 million was sold in Clare. Players in the Banner county are being urged to check their tickets very carefully as one of them now has a ticket worth €30,928,078. The winning numbers in the […]

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One person’s weekend has gotten off to a great start. A EuroMillions player in Ireland has won a massive jackpot of nearly €31 million in Friday’s draw. The National Lottery is appealing to EuroMillions players across the country to check their tickets to see if they have won the jackpot worth €30,928,077. The winning numbers […]

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Keanu Reeves stars as the title character. Staying in this Friday night? Not to worry as there are some decent flicks airing on the telly. Here are your options. John Wick: Chapter 2 – Virgin Media One – 9pm Our pick for tonight, Keanu Reeves stars as the titular retired hitman who is forced back […]

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The boy has been named locally. A 12-year-old boy who died after the car he was driving was involved in a crash in Limerick has been named as Wiktor Chojecki. Shortly before 2am on Friday (11 February), emergency services were alerted to a collision between a car and a lorry on the N21 at Rineroe […]

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You can expect some star-studded ads at this year’s game. The Super Bowl is set to take place this weekend, which means you can expect a whole host of star-studded ads and movie trailers to air during the game. Ahead of the clash between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, one […]

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In 2016, Fine Gael pledged to abolish the Universal Social Charge. It still exists… Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has claimed he never said the Universal Social Charge (USC) was temporary. The Minister and Fine Gael politician made the comments following the Government announcing new measures this week designed to tackle the cost of living. These […]

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“People need support and they need it now.” Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Pearse Doherty has said that the Government’s new cost of living package is “not going to scratch the surface of what needs to happen”. The Minister made the comments as details of the package, which is designed to ease pressure on the public […]

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Michael McGrath said he believes they will make “some positive difference”, however. Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath has said Government measures to address the rising cost of living will not be able to meet all of the public’s needs. However, he added that he did believe that they would make “some positive difference”. The Minister […]

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It is said the store will delight both young and old fans of the classic brick toys. The Lego Group has announced it will be opening its first-ever Irish store on Grafton Street in Dublin this summer. According to the toy company, the store in the heart of the capital will delight fans both young […]

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Know anyone that would fit the bill? An Garda Síochána has launched a recruitment campaign for Garda trainees, in partnership with the Public Appointments Service. Open from Thursday (10 February) until 3pm on Wednesday, 16 March, the competition is seeking to attract candidates from across society and with a wide variety of skills to join […]

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It stars recent Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley. A teaser trailer has been released for upcoming horror movie Men and boy, is it bone-chilling. The movie comes from filmmaker Alex Garland, who wrote the screenplays for 28 Days Later, Sunshine and Dredd, on top of writing and directing the acclaimed movies Ex Machina and Annihilation. It also […]

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The warnings come into effect on Wednesday. Two Status Yellow weather warnings have been issued for nine counties on Wednesday (9 February). The first of the warnings to come into effect is a snow and ice alert issued by Met Éireann for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo. Warning of “wintry showers and icy conditions”, it will […]

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A male teenager has been arrested in connection with the aggravated burglary. A man in his 70s was hospitalised after being assaulted by burglars in Kildare on Tuesday (8 February). Gardaí in Leixlip are appealing to the public for witnesses following the aggravated burglary that took place at a residential property in Adrass Lower in […]

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Its directors worked on the upcoming Marvel series Moon Knight. Inspired to watch some good movies following this year’s Oscar nominations being announced? Well, there are a couple of gems airing on television this Wednesday (9 February). Here are your options. Spring – Horror Channel – 9pm Our pick for tonight, this sadly underseen indie […]

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One of the car passengers is now in critical condition. Three people have been seriously injured after a car and an HGV truck collided in Mayo early Wednesday morning (9 February). Gardaí are at the scene of the crash that occurred on the N5 in Swinford at around 12.25am. The car and truck collided on […]

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A Daft report says this is a “new all-time low” since figures began being collected. There were just 1,397 homes available to rent on 1 February nationwide, according to the latest rental report from website Daft.ie. This is a fall from November’s figure of 1,460 homes and a “new all-time low” in the property website’s […]

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It stars Vince Vaughn as you’ve never seen him before. Looking for something to watch tonight? Well, Amazon Prime Video just added a whopping 32 movies to its service. But if none of them are you, here’s your movie on TV options tonight. Black Rain – Film4 – 9pm In this incredibly cool ’80s action […]

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One child experienced fatigue as a side-effect. Seven young children in Ireland were given an adult dose of a Covid-19 vaccine by mistake, according to the health products regulator. In a statement to JOE, the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) said no suspected side effects were reported in six of the young children, while one […]

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Met Éireann has said travel will be “especially tricky”. Temperatures are set to drop to -4 degrees this week as snow could be on the way for parts of Ireland. According to Met Éireann’s current forecast, falls of sleet and possibly snow are set for the north of the country on Wednesday. This is before […]

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The man arrested is in his 30s. A man has been arrested after an alleged assault on a teenage girl in Cork on Monday (7 February). In a statement to JOE, Gardaí say they are investigating the alleged assault that occurred at around 1.20pm in Fermoy. RTÉ reports that the victim was a teenage girl […]

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His remarks did not go over well. Minister of State at the Department of Finance Seán Fleming has issued an apology for comments he made about the rising cost of living in Ireland, which have been described as “tone-deaf”. A much-discussed topic in current weeks, Fleming appeared on RTÉ’s Drivetime on Monday (7 February) where he began […]

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This week was a big one in terms of trailers. In the past seven days, trailers dropped for new shows Halo, based on the popular video game franchise, The Offer, which is about the making of The Godfather, and Worst Roommate Ever, a Netflix true-crime documentary series centred around nightmare roommates. However, while we covered […]

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Jake Gyllenhaal stars in the 2005 drama. Staying in this Saturday night? Not to worry as there are plenty of films available to watch on the box. Here are tonight’s offerings. Jarhead – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm Our pick for this evening is from director Sam Mendes (Road to Perdition, Skyfall, 1917) and revolves […]

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“I clearly have f***** up,” Rogan said. Joe Rogan has apologised after a compilation emerged online highlighting the podcaster repeatedly using the n-word on his hit show. The compilation – showing Rogan using the word over 20 times on The Joe Rogan Experience – was shared by singer-songwriter India Arie. This was as she explained […]

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“We’re getting dragged away here at the moment, as you see,” the reporter can be heard saying. Footage has gone viral of a Dutch reporter being dragged away by a Chinese security official while giving a live report on the Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony in Beijing on Friday (4 February). In the footage, a […]

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The cervical cancer campaigner is set to undergo radiotherapy. Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has said she will not be able to join Charlie Bird as he climbs Croagh Patrick as part of his Climb with Charlie campaign. The veteran broadcaster – who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year – is set to climb the […]

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This should be a must-see. Netflix has unveiled a first trailer for its upcoming true-crime documentary series with a focus on roommate horror stories. Arriving just next month on the streaming service, Worst Roommate Ever is set to highlight “four harrowing tales of seemingly harmless roommates turning into real-life nightmares”. The show will include interviews […]

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The collision involved a car and an SUV. A man has died and three others have been injured after a road crash in Westmeath on Friday (4 February). Emergency services attended the scene of the collision on the N4 at Ballinafid that occurred at around 9.20am. The two-vehicle crash involved a car and an SUV. […]

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It is loosely based on the life of Ned Kelly. Alas, the weekend is finally here. And for those not going out tonight, there’s plenty of movies on the box this Friday. Here’s your options. The Untouchables – Film4 – 9pm Sean Connery won an Oscar for his supporting role in this Prohibition-era set crime […]

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The Taoiseach also said Calleary was “very dignified” in resigning from Cabinet. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said there is “always a back” for a person of Dara Calleary’s calibre following the latter’s resignation as Minister for Agriculture in August 2020. Calleary stepped down from the position after he attended the controversial Oireachtas Golf Society gathering. […]

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The joke has caused controversy. Netflix has been called on to remove a controversial joke from Jimmy Carr’s latest stand-up special His Dark Material. Released in December, towards the end of the special, the comedian says the following: “This should be a career-ender. Strap in everyone. You ready? “When people talk about the Holocaust, they […]

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Bernadette Connolly disappeared a month ago. The daughter of missing woman Bernadette Connolly has issued an emotional appeal to the public a month after her mother’s disappearance. Bernadette’s daughter Jade appeared on The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk on Friday (4 February) and provided an update on the ongoing search for her mother. Bernadette, 45, […]

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The body was found in Ballinode yesterday. Gardaí have launched an investigation after the body of a woman in her late teens was found in Sligo. In a statement to JOE, a Garda spokesperson said the discovery was made in Ballinode on Thursday (3 February). The woman’s body has since been moved from the scene […]

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It was one of Nicole Kidman’s earliest roles. It may not be quite the weekend yet but who is to say you can’t relax on the sofa this Thursday evening with a good flick. Here are the movies on TV offerings tonight. Unforgiven – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm After becoming famous with Westerns, Clint […]

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Charlie will introduce the song on the radio in his new cloned voice. U2 frontman Bono is to release a new song dedicated to Charlie Bird ahead of the latter’s Climb With Charlie campaign. This will see the veteran broadcaster – who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year – climb Croagh Patrick in […]

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