Amazing news. Donations to Climb with Charlie, the fundraising campaign launched by Charlie Bird, have now surpassed over €1 million. As part of the campaign, the retired RTÉ reporter and a group of his family, friends and supporters will climb Croagh Patrick in Mayo on Saturday (2 April) to raise money for Irish Motor Neurone […]

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The researchers are looking for volunteers that meet “strict” criteria. Trinity College Dublin researchers are seeking people who avoided catching Covid-19 to take part in a study. The research is being conducted in order to understand why certain people are naturally resistant to developing the virus. The study’s two-sided approach will focus on St James’ […]

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It won five Oscars including Best Picture. At long last, the weekend is here. And with it is plenty of movies to watch on telly. Here’s your options for Friday, 1 April. Kingsman: The Secret Service – Film4 – 9pm The very fun first entry in the spy franchise. Zero Dark Thirty – Turner Classic […]

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People in this bracket with symptoms should just isolate for “a few days”, the Tánaiste recommends. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that people under the age of 55 without underlying conditions do not need Covid-19 tests. Speaking to reporters on Friday as he launched a new habitat in Dublin Zoo, the Tánaiste was asked about […]

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The increases will take effect next month. SSE Airtricity has said it will increase its standard household gas and electricity prices from 1 May. It is the latest energy provider to confirm major price hikes for its customers are on the way, following similar announcements from Bord Gáis, Electric Ireland and Energia in recent weeks. The […]

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It comes after it was revealed this week that the actor has been diagnosed with aphasia. The Razzies have rescinded the award it handed out to Bruce Willis last weekend after devoting a whole category to him. The move comes after it was revealed this week that Willis has been diagnosed with aphasia and that […]

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As of 8am on Thursday, 1,535 Covid patients were hospitalised. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has shared positive signs that Ireland may be “beginning to turn the corner” in regards to its current surge of Covid-19. It comes as the Health Protection Surveillance Centre was notified on Thursday of 5,252 PCR-confirmed cases of the virus. In […]

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It is said the inspector is not a fan of certain Garda members’ beard-growing attempts. A Garda supervisor is reported as having issued a warning to junior officers over “unacceptable” facial hair. According to RTÉ News, an inspector that works in a traffic unit stated in an internal circular to Garda sergeants that certain Gardaí […]

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The scam message is being circulated through social media. Cadbury has issued a warning to customers over an “Easter Chocolate basket” scam doing the rounds on social media. It comes following reports of people receiving messages on Facebook and WhatsApp from their contacts with a link included, purporting to be a chance to receive a […]

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It comes as the much-anticipated €200 electricity credit will appear on people’s bills from next week. Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has said the Government is to consider “time of day pricing” as a way to ease the current energy crisis. This is a system whereby electricity costs are lower at certain times in […]

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They include a best-case, worse-case and most-likely scenario. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has laid out three possible scenarios for how Covid-19 could evolve in 2022. During a press conference on Wednesday, the WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the health organisation has updated its Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan for the […]

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Very sad news. The Wanted’s Tom Parker has passed away at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2020. His wife Kelsey confirmed the news on Instagram, revealing that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday (30 March) with all of his family by his side. “Our hearts are broken. Tom […]

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Know anyone who would be interested? A brand new Virgin Media series is looking for volunteers who consider themselves “in good health”. Titled The Clinic for Well People, the programme is seeking people who are interested in having a full health check to determine how well they are. As part of the four-part series, 100 […]

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It comes long-awaited. A preferred route has been selected for the N/M20, the new transport project linking Cork to Limerick. Details of the plans were posted on the project’s website on Wednesday, with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar stating the N/M20 will reduce journey times, improve road safety and take cars out of town centres between the […]

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The male cyclist was found unresponsive on a roadside. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the discovery of the body of a cyclist in “unexplained circumstances” in Kerry on Tuesday (29 March). Shortly after 10.30am, a male cyclist in 50s was found unresponsive on the roadside at Ardywanig, Milltown near Castlemaine. Gardaí and emergency services […]

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The thriller has an 87% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Looking to unwind after a tough workday with a good flick? Well, Amazon Prime Video has just added 27 big movies to its service, which you can read about here. That said, if you want more viewing options, here is what’s on the box this Tuesday, […]

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The man had armed himself with a “large domestic knife”. A man was arrested by armed Gardaí following a four-hour-long barricade incident in Dublin on Tuesday (29 March). At around 12pm, Gardaí received reports that a man in his 30s had barricaded himself into a private residence on Sherrard Street in Dublin 1. The man […]

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However, the Government says diplomatic channels between Ireland and Russia should remain open. Four senior officials attached to the Russian Embassy in Ireland have been asked to leave the country, the Government has confirmed. In a statement released on Tuesday afternoon, Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said the expulsion is because the diplomats’ activities have […]

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A horrific discovery. An investigation has been launched after a dog was found dead in south Dublin. In a statement to JOE, the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) said it received a call on Monday afternoon from a member of the public alerting it to the body of a dog […]

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Ireland’s sunny spell looks like it’s coming to an end. Met Éireann has said conditions in Ireland are set to turn “noticeably colder” from next week, with wintry showers possible. Before then, however, its forecast states that Ireland’s current fine weather will continue this weekend, with Sunday to be another dry day with long spells […]

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That includes teasers for a terrifying-looking new horror and a set to be much discussed Netflix documentary… Regular readers of this column should know the drill by now. Every week, JOE compiles the biggest trailers released in the world of film and TV for your perusal. As such, you can check out the best teasers […]

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Daylight savings… It’s that time of the year when time will once again change. Yet, despite the fact that the clocks go forward and back every year, people do tend to find the whole daylight saving practice confusing. This is the advancing of clocks during summer months so that darkness falls at a later time. […]

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It stars Clint Eastwood and John Malkovich. It’s Saturday, the day of the week with usually the most movie on telly offerings. Today is no exception. Here’s what you can check out tonight. The Dark Knight Rises – Sky Showcase – 9pm Generally considered the worst of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises […]

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Its star is up for Best Actress at the Academy Awards this weekend. With this year’s Oscars ceremony just around the corner, now is the time when movie fans may be curious to check out some of the titles up for prizes that they may have missed. Thankfully, one much-discussed nominee at this year’s awards […]

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A man has since been arrested. Gardaí are investigating a fatal stabbing incident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday (26 March) at a house in Cork. At approximately 3.30am, Gardaí were called to the scene of a serious assault in Sea View Avenue in Carrigaline where a 27-year-old man was discovered with serious […]

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“We would like to pay special tribute to the people of Ireland for their huge response.” The Ukrainian Embassy in Dublin has said Ireland is “at the forefront of European countries” in terms of the practical support it has provided to Ukraine. The statement from the embassy was issued on Friday night after Ukraine President […]

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Jeff Bridges leads a star-studded cast. At long last, the weekend is here. And if you’re staying in tonight, there’s a pretty good line-up of movies on telly. Here’s your options for Friday, 25 March. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Film4 – 9pm The first in the Lord of the Rings prequel trilogy. Bad […]

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This is as he takes on a new role at Trinity College Dublin. It has been revealed Dr Tony Holohan will be stepping down as Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer. On Friday (25 March), the Department of Health announced that Dr Holohan has been appointed as Professor of Public Health Strategy and Leadership at Trinity College […]

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All circumstances are being investigated. An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body of a man in his early 60s in Cork. The body was found at a house in Buttevant on Thursday night (24 March), with Gardaí alerted shortly after 9.30pm. In a statement to JOE, a Garda spokesperson said all […]

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Prince Charles later paid a public tribute to Ashling, saying her “name will not be forgotten”. Prince Charles and Camilla met with the family of Ashling Murphy on Friday as part of the royal couple’s State visit to Ireland. The trip saw the royals visit Tipperary, where they spoke privately with Ms. Murphy’s parents, siblings […]

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However, conditions are expected to take a turn next week. Ireland’s current spell of sunny weather looks set to continue this weekend, with Met Éireann forecasting daytime temperatures “well above the March average” for the next few days. That said, the meteorological service’s current indications do suggest conditions will turn colder next week. Before then, […]

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The gun was discovered with an attached silencer. A submachine gun and ammunition have been seized by Gardaí after the search of a stolen jeep. The search of the vehicle took place on Wednesday afternoon (23 March) in the Greenhills area of Dublin. During it, a black Uzi submachine gun with an attached silencer, a […]

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A man in his 20s was also injured. A man has died following a two-car crash in Limerick on Thursday (24 March). The collision occurred at around 10am at the junction of Old Cratloe Road and Woodcockhill Road. A passenger in his late 40s was fatally injured when the crash occurred. His body has been […]

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Quite the double bill. It is Thursday. Sadly, that means it ain’t the weekend yet. However, you can still have a good night as there’s plenty of movies on telly. Your options for Thursday, 24 March are: Green Book/Manchester by the Sea – BBC Four – 9pm/11pm BBC Four is airing two Oscar-winning dramas back-to-back […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A man in his 80s has died following a road crash in Dublin on Thursday (23 March). The single-car collision occurred at around 1.30pm on Corbawn Lane in Shankhill, Dublin 18. The man in his 80s was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle and was critically injured in […]

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Tickets go on sale very soon. Bingo Loco’s “biggest ever” event is coming to Dublin’s 3Arena on Saturday, 28 May. The interactive bingo show will be bringing dance-offs, throwback tunes, lip-sync battles, comedian MCs and of course, a not so casual game of bingo to the venue. Regarding the latter, prizes up for grabs in […]

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If you’ve never seen it, now’s the time to rectify that. By this point, you should know the drill. Every night, there’s a bunch of movies on the telly and every day, we give you the details about them. Here’s what’s on the box tonight on Wednesday, 23 March. Jaws – ITV 4 – 9pm […]

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“Our concern on this has been communicated clearly but has been ignored.” Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has accused the UK Government of ignoring Ireland’s concerns when considering new rules regarding the Border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. On Tuesday (22 March), MPs at Westminster voted to restore the need for a […]

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They are never not at it. The latest in a long line of Irish people to be called British by British people is jockey Rachael Blackmore following a segment that aired on UK news channel GB News. As part of Tuesday’s episode of the Dan Wootton Tonight show, the presenter asked panelists to nominate a […]

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Make sure you tune in to this. A new RTÉ Investigates documentary airing on Wednesday will probe “systemic failures” in Ireland’s local authorities and how they enabled “false accounting and employee fraud”. In a statement ahead of the show, RTÉ says that Ireland’s local authorities spend more than €5 billion a year and have a huge […]

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Tragic news. A man has died following a road crash in Wexford on Tuesday (22 March). The collision, involving a pedestrian and a car, occurred at around 7.30pm at Knockavilla in New Ross. The pedestrian involved, a man in his 80s, sustained serious injuries and was taken to University Hospital Waterford where he later passed […]

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He said the people have no food, water or medicine and are under constant bombing and shelling. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that around 100,000 people are trapped in the country’s port city of Mariupol in “inhumane conditions”. In a video update posted to Telegram on Tuesday evening following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last […]

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It’s the fourth installment in the popular dystopian franchise. Looking for something decent to watch this Tuesday (22 March) evening? Well, Disney+ has just quietly added 17 big movies to its library which you can read about here. If none of these are for you, however, here’s what’s on the telly tonight. xXx – Film4 […]

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“I retract the tweet unreservedly.” Fine Gael’s leader in the Seanad Regina Doherty has issued an apology for a tweet she published about Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty. In the statement, posted to Doherty’s Twitter account on Tuesday (22 March), she said she retracts the tweet posted last month. The apology in full reads: […]

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The INMO is also calling for the curtailment of all non-emergency, elective care. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has called on the Government to reintroduce mandatory mask-wearing in crowded and indoor settings. It comes after the HSE revealed on Monday that it had been notified of over 64,000 positive Covid tests since Saint […]

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“The more his back is against the wall, the greater the severity of the tactics he may employ.” US President Joe Biden has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be considering the use of biological and chemical weapons in Ukraine. While speaking to American business leaders in Washington DC on Monday, Biden said that […]

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He is said to have received facial injuries and a suspected broken wrist. A paramedic is reported to have been hospitalised after being assaulted as he attended a call-out in Donegal. In a statement to JOE, Gardaí said an assault occurred on Kinnear Lane in Letterkenny at around 9am on Monday (21 March). According to […]

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New shows are on the way from the creators of Heat and The Wire. Welcome back once again to JOE’s trailer column, your weekly round-up of the biggest teasers in the world of film and TV. Now earlier in the week, we covered the release of the Derry Girls Season 3 trailer in a separate […]

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A classic of the genre. Staying in tonight after spending the last couple of nights celebrating St Patrick’s Day? Not to worry, as there is a packed line-up of movies on telly this evening. Here’s your options for Saturday, 19 March. The Dark Knight – Sky Showcase – 9pm In this epic sequel to Batman […]

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Reports have emerged with details of the potential new season. A fourth series of the hit anthology crime drama True Detective is currently in the works at HBO. Multiple reports state the new season is in early development at the US network and has been given the tentative title: True Detective: Night Country. According to […]

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