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  • Emirates is looking to hire cabin crew members in Ireland for tax-free jobs

    Emirates is looking to hire cabin crew members in Ireland for tax-free jobs

    To be considered, candidates need to fulfill a number of criteria… With the resumption of normal air travel, Emirates is now looking for candidates in Ireland to join its multinational cabin crew team. As part of this, the Dubai-based airline is holding a cabin crew recruitment day on the 24 and 25 May in Dublin. […]

    4 years ago

  • Stephen Donnelly rubbishes idea of religious influence at new maternity hospital

    Stephen Donnelly rubbishes idea of religious influence at new maternity hospital

    The Health Minister has addressed concerns regarding the new hospital. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said that religious beliefs will not interfere with the operation of the new National Maternity Hospital (NMH). The Minister made the comments in a statement issued on Tuesday (17 May) by the Department of Health following Cabinet approving the relocation […]

    4 years ago

  • Man attacked by two men in his home during aggravated burglary in Meath

    Man attacked by two men in his home during aggravated burglary in Meath

    Jewellery and a sum of cash were reported stolen. A man was injured during an aggravated burglary in Meath on Monday (16 May). Shortly after 1pm, two men entered a residence in the Hill of Down area and attacked the occupant of the home. A man in his 60s received a number of injuries and […]

    4 years ago

  • Cabinet approves planned move of National Maternity Hospital to St Vincent’s site

    Cabinet approves planned move of National Maternity Hospital to St Vincent’s site

    The topic has been much discussed in recent weeks. Cabinet has approved the relocation of the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin from Holles Street to St Vincent’s, it has been reported. As part of the much-discussed plan, the Government would lease the land from St Vincent’s for 299 years at €10 a year. Earlier this […]

    4 years ago

  • Massive fire breaks out after car crashes into building in Carlow

    Massive fire breaks out after car crashes into building in Carlow

    Enquiries into the incident are ongoing. A massive fire broke out after a car crashed into a building in Carlow on Tuesday (17 May). The incident occurred at around 5am on Tullow Street. Footage posted on social media shows the vehicle wedged in the front of the premises as a blaze tears through the building. […]

    4 years ago

  • UK Foreign Secretary set to announce plans to rewrite NI Protocol

    UK Foreign Secretary set to announce plans to rewrite NI Protocol

    The move could cause a trade war with the EU. UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is set to announce plans for legislation to rewrite the Northern Ireland Protocol, it has been reported. This follows DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson stating in recent weeks that his party will not form an Executive in Stormont until issues with […]

    4 years ago

  • The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 154

    The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 154

    Do you know your movies? Welcome back once again to the The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. A must-play each week for those looking to test their movie knowledge, as usual, we have three rounds for quizzers. The first is designed to test you on your general knowledge of all things cinema. The second is all […]

    4 years ago

  • The long-awaited Avatar sequel and 6 more big trailers you might have missed this week

    The long-awaited Avatar sequel and 6 more big trailers you might have missed this week

    That includes teasers for the upcoming Elvis biopic and Netflix’s new live-action Resident Evil series. Welcome back once again to JOE’s trailer column, where we round up the best teasers released in the world of film and TV in the past seven days. Gathered for your perusal, you can check out the clips below. Avatar: […]

    4 years ago

  • A very funny buddy action comedy is among the movies on TV tonight

    A very funny buddy action comedy is among the movies on TV tonight

    It’s from the writer of Lethal Weapon. At long last, it is Saturday. And if you are staying in tonight, there’s a packed line-up of films playing on telly. Here’s your options this evening. The Nice Guys – Film4 – 9pm Our pick for tonight, this action comedy is set in 70s Los Angeles and […]

    4 years ago

  • Man in his 20s hospitalised after shooting incident in Cork

    Man in his 20s hospitalised after shooting incident in Cork

    Gardaí are appealing for information. A man has been hospitalised following a shooting incident in the Churchfield area of Cork on Saturday (14 May). Shortly before 4am, Gardaí and emergency services received reports of a shooting at a house on Churchfield Avenue. A man in his 20s was found at the scene with apparent gunshot […]

    4 years ago

  • Ireland has not qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final

    Ireland has not qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final

    Brooke Scullion missed out on a top 10 spot in the competition’s second semi-final. Ireland has not qualified for the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Derry native Brooke Scullion was selected in February to represent Ireland at the competition in Italy with her pop anthem ‘That’s Rich’. She sang the song at the second […]

    4 years ago

  • Irishman who was missing in California found dead

    Irishman who was missing in California found dead

    Tragic news. An Irishman who had been missing in Calfornia for over a week has been found dead. 28-year-old Gary Reilly from Meath had been last seen on 3 May boarding a bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles. Reports from friends of Mr Reilly said he was “ejected” from the bus during the journey. His […]

    4 years ago

  • A tense and twisty thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    A tense and twisty thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    John Cusack leads an ensemble cast. The weekend may not be here just yet but that doesn’t mean you can’t relax this Thursday evening with a good film. As such, here is what movies are playing on the telly tonight. Ocean’s Twelve – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon […]

    4 years ago

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

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

    The show has a packed music line-up this week. Friday is right around the corner which means RTÉ has revealed who will be appearing on The Late Late Show this week. Among the guests are Oscar-nominated director Lenny Abrahamson and Cork-born actress Alison Oliver who will be chatting to host Ryan Tubridy about their new […]

    4 years ago

  • Irish cocktail bar named as one of the best in Europe

    Irish cocktail bar named as one of the best in Europe

    Have you had a drink at this spot yet? An Irish cocktail bar has been named as one of the best in Europe after being nominated at the 2022 Spirited Awards. Cork spot Cask received a nomination in the award show’s Best International Cocktail Bar in Europe category and was chosen alongside acclaimed popular venues […]

    4 years ago

  • Two arrested in Cork as Gardaí and FBI target transnational cybercrime

    Two arrested in Cork as Gardaí and FBI target transnational cybercrime

    Gardaí have been liaising with the FBI to target the activity of cybercriminals. The Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB) has arrested two people in Cork in connection with an ongoing investigation into transnational cybercrime. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said the GNCCB in conjunction with the FBI has been conducting parallel investigations into […]

    4 years ago

  • HSE obesity expert says sandwich meal deals in supermarkets should be banned

    HSE obesity expert says sandwich meal deals in supermarkets should be banned

    “Literally, that should be illegal.” An expert on obesity for the Health Service Executive (HSE) has said that sandwich meal deals in supermarkets should be banned. The HSE’S clinical lead on obesity Dr Donal O’Shea made the comments on Newstalk’s The Pat Kenny Show on Wednesday (11 May). O’Shea was discussing a report from the […]

    4 years ago

  • Elon Musk says he would reverse Donald Trump’s Twitter ban

    Elon Musk says he would reverse Donald Trump’s Twitter ban

    He said the decision to ban Trump from the platform was “morally wrong and flat-out stupid”. Elon Musk has said he would reverse Twitter’s banning of Donald Trump if his deal to buy the platform is successful. The former US president was permanently banned from the social networking service in January 2021, after the attack […]

    4 years ago

  • Gardaí appealing for information following fatal assault of woman in Dublin

    Gardaí appealing for information following fatal assault of woman in Dublin

    Gardaí say they continue to have “an open mind” in the direction of the investigation. Gardaí are appealing to the public for information following the fatal assault of a woman in Dublin. Shortly before 3.30pm on Tuesday (10 May), Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of the body of a woman in her 50s in […]

    4 years ago

  • EU says renegotiation of the Northern Ireland Protocol is “not an option”

    EU says renegotiation of the Northern Ireland Protocol is “not an option”

    “The European Union is united in this position.” European Union officials have said that “renegotiation is not an option” when it comes to the Northern Ireland Protocol. The declaration arrives shortly after a leading UK political analyst reported on an apparently imminent plan by the UK Government to suspend the Protocol. This is as the […]

    4 years ago

  • Stephen Donnelly has “questions to answer” following Ronan Glynn’s resignation

    Stephen Donnelly has “questions to answer” following Ronan Glynn’s resignation

    “There have now been a number of high profile resignations during Health Minster Stephen Donnelly’s tenure in office.” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has “questions to answer” following Dr Ronan Glynn’s resignation as Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO), according to Social Democrats co-leader Róisín Shortall. On Tuesday (10 May), news broke that Glynn, one of the […]

    4 years ago

  • UK politician accuses Sinn Féin of bizarre post box vandalism spree

    UK politician accuses Sinn Féin of bizarre post box vandalism spree

    When contacted for comment, a Sinn Féin spokesperson said: “This is news to us”. A number of Royal Mail post boxes in England have been painted green and a local councillor has suggested it could be the work of someone involved in Sinn Féin, according to reports. Yorkshire Live has said that several newly green […]

    4 years ago

  • The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 153

    The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 153

    We’re going to make you a quiz you can’t refuse. Welcome to The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. As usual, there are three rounds. The first will test you on your general knowledge of all things cinema. The second is exclusively Benedict Cumberbatch-themed questions as the actor stars in the small indie film Doctor Strange in the […]

    4 years ago

  • A great yet underseen comedy-drama is among the movies on TV tonight

    A great yet underseen comedy-drama is among the movies on TV tonight

    It’s from the director of In the Loop and The Death of Stalin. It is Saturday and for those staying in tonight, you will probably need something to watch. As such, here are the movie offerings on telly this evening. Man of Steel – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm Henry Cavill’s first outing as Superman. […]

    4 years ago

  • Friends actor Mike Hagerty dies aged 67

    Friends actor Mike Hagerty dies aged 67

    Tributes have begun to pour in for the veteran actor. Veteran character actor Mike Hagerty has passed away at the age of 67. Best known for his recurring role in Friends as Mr. Treeger, the superintendent of Courtney Cox’s character Monica’s building, Hagerty had been acting since the 1980s. As well as his part in […]

    4 years ago

  • One of the best heist films ever is among the movies on TV tonight

    One of the best heist films ever is among the movies on TV tonight

    George Clooney leads an ensemble cast. It is Thursday, which means you may be looking for something to distract yourself until the weekend arrives. Thankfully, there is a packed line-up of films on telly tonight. Here are your options for the evening. Ocean’s Eleven – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm In our pick for tonight, […]

    4 years ago

  • Virgin Atlantic flight turned around as pilot had not completed final flying test

    Virgin Atlantic flight turned around as pilot had not completed final flying test

    The airline said the incident occurred because of a “rostering error”. A Virgin Atlantic flight was turned around shortly after take-off as one of its pilots had not completed his final flying test. The incident occurred on flight VS3 which was travelling from Heathrow to New York on Monday (2 May). A spokesperson for Virgin […]

    4 years ago

  • Man arrested after spate of robberies and bicycle hijacking in Dublin

    Man arrested after spate of robberies and bicycle hijacking in Dublin

    Gardaí were alerted after a man armed with a knife entered a supermarket. A man has been arrested following a number of robbery incidents in Dublin on Wednesday (4 May). Shortly before 8am, Gardaí were alerted after a man armed with a knife entered a supermarket on the Finglas Road. It is understood he threatened […]

    4 years ago

  • Man, 30s, suffers serious burn injuries during assault in Dublin

    Man, 30s, suffers serious burn injuries during assault in Dublin

    Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A man suffered serious burn injuries during an assault in Dublin on Wednesday (4 May). At around 5.15pm, Gardaí received reports of a serious public order incident involving a group of males at Thornton Heights in Dublin 8. During the incident, the man in his 30s suffered serious burn injuries […]

    4 years ago

  • Robert Watt accused of “breathtaking arrogance” over proposed Trinity job for Tony Holohan

    Robert Watt accused of “breathtaking arrogance” over proposed Trinity job for Tony Holohan

    The Secretary General of the Department of Health was grilled on the matter by an Oireachtas committee. Secretary General of the Department of Health Robert Watt has been accused of “breathtaking arrogance” over his handling of the proposed Trinity secondment for Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan. Holohan and Watt both appeared before the Oireachtas […]

    4 years ago

  • Gardaí investigating after body recovered from water in Wicklow

    Gardaí investigating after body recovered from water in Wicklow

    All circumstances are being investigated. An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in the water in Wicklow Town. The body was discovered on Tuesday morning (3 May) and was taken to Loughlinstown mortuary. There, a post-mortem will be conducted at a later date. A Garda spokesperson told JOE that the results […]

    4 years ago

  • Charlie Bird facing “biggest challenge yet” as he shares update on his health

    Charlie Bird facing “biggest challenge yet” as he shares update on his health

    The veteran broadcaster was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year. Charlie Bird has said he is facing his “biggest challenge yet” in a heartbreaking health update following his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease last year. Last month, the veteran broadcaster made headlines for climbing Croagh Patrick in order to fundraise for the charities Pieta […]

    4 years ago

  • Overweight and obesity have hit “epidemic proportions” in Europe, WHO warns

    Overweight and obesity have hit “epidemic proportions” in Europe, WHO warns

    Almost two-thirds of adults in Europe are living with overweight or obesity. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that overweight and obesity have reached “epidemic proportions” in Europe. In a new report, the international health body says that almost two-thirds of adults and one in three children in the region are living with the […]

    4 years ago

  • ‘Rich-poor’ gap in Ireland now stands at just under €1,000 per week

    ‘Rich-poor’ gap in Ireland now stands at just under €1,000 per week

    The gap increased by over €150 per year as a result of the last budget alone. A report by Social Justice Ireland, an independent think tank, has found that the gap between rich and poor people in Ireland has increased to the extent that it now stands at just under €1,000 per week. The report […]

    4 years ago

  • Rate of binge drinking amongst Irish 18-24 year olds nearly doubles in a year

    Rate of binge drinking amongst Irish 18-24 year olds nearly doubles in a year

    There was also a rise in people frequently drinking for coping reasons. The number of people aged 18-24 binge drinking on a typical day of drinking nearly doubled over a year, according to Drinkaware. The national charity, which works to prevent and reduce the misuse of alcohol, has published a new report exploring for the […]

    4 years ago

  • Man dies and woman seriously injured after crash in Donegal

    Man dies and woman seriously injured after crash in Donegal

    The collision involved two vehicles. A man has died and a woman is seriously injured following a road crash in Donegal on Monday (2 May). The collision involved two vehicles and occurred on the Mountain Road between Buncrana and Carndonagh at around 10.50pm. The driver of one vehicle, a man in his 40s, was pronounced […]

    4 years ago

  • The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 152

    The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 152

    Another week, another batch of movie questions. Welcome to The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. To kick off proceedings this week, we have as always five questions to test your general knowledge on all things film. Following that, we have a round all about Irish cinema, as well as one on superhero flicks. The latter is to […]

    4 years ago