Football shirts are one of a number of clothing items banned. A number of restaurants in Majorca in Spain have banned patrons from wearing football shirts and various other clothing items which they associate with “drunken tourism”. The 11 restaurants that have brought in the rules are based in the party resort Playa de Palma […]

4 years ago

His daughter Stephanie McMahon has been named interim CEO of WWE. Vince McMahon has stepped back from his responsibilities as CEO and Chairman of WWE amid a probe into alleged misconduct. The wrestling entertainment company announced on Friday (17 June) that a special committee of its Board of Directors are conducting an investigation into alleged […]

4 years ago

The Taika Waititi film took home the Best Adapted Screenplay prize at the Academy Awards. If you’re not going out this Friday night, it’s possible you may be looking for something to watch to relax after the long week. Thankfully, there are plenty of good movies on the telly this evening, and the rest of […]

4 years ago

Our pick for tonight has an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Is it the weekend yet? Not quite. That said, there are some decent flicks on the box this Thursday night to help pass the time until it arrives. Here’s your options. Payback – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm This action thriller sees Mel Gibson […]

4 years ago

Desperate times? Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said ride-sharing services Lyft and Uber could provide a way of dealing with the current taxi shortage in Ireland. The Tánaiste’s comments on Thursday (16 June) come after reports of people struggling to find taxis following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. As a result of this, Festival Republic Managing […]

4 years ago

41 additional EV charging points are scheduled for installation. Aldi Ireland has said it will double the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging points it offers over the next year as part of its “drive” towards a more sustainable future. Under the plans, 41 additional EV charging points are scheduled for installation in Cork, Dublin, […]

4 years ago

Recent energy inflation has increased the cost of estimated households’ consumption by over €21 per week on average. A new report has found that recent energy inflation has increased the estimated share of households in energy poverty to nearly 30%. The research comes from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), with the institute defining […]

4 years ago

The van was taking the prisoner from court. A prison van that was transporting a prisoner from court was rammed off the road by a car in Monaghan, according to reports. Multiple outlets state that the incident occurred on the N2 at Clontibret on Wednesday evening (15 June). Also on board the prison van was […]

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The Tánaiste has responded to Michael D. Higgins calling Ireland’s housing policy the country’s “great, great failure”. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he believes that some of President Michael D. Higgins recent criticisms of Ireland’s housing policy are true, stating he agrees with him “in part”. At an event in Kildare on Tuesday, the President […]

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It also said that public discussion, though sometimes “uncomfortable” and “contentious”, is central to its purpose. RTÉ has said it is “disappointed” that Dublin Pride has terminated its media partnership with the national broadcaster. On Tuesday (14 June), the LGBTQ+ organisation said it made the decision to terminate the partnership in response to two recent […]

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They took in a female refugee last month. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and his partner Matt Barrett are sharing their Dublin home with a Ukrainian refugee. Earlier this year, the Tánaiste had said his partner had registered the two’s interest in terms of taking in a Ukrainian person fleeing the country after it was invaded by […]

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Ireland climbed a number of spots to be named among the top three most peaceful countries. A new report has named Ireland as being the second most peaceful country in Europe and the third most peaceful in the world. The Global Peace Index (GPI) is produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) think […]

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The President certainly didn’t mince his words. President Michael D. Higgins has hit out at Ireland’s housing policy, calling it the country’s “great, great failure”. The President also stated that Ireland is not facing a housing crisis but a housing “disaster”. He made the comments while attending a facility run by Tiglin, a charity helping […]

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The cost of fuel is continuing to spiral. New figures from AA Ireland show that it currently costs the average motorist €750 more than last year to fill their petrol car for the year. This is as the average diesel driver is now spending an extra €640 per year to fill their tank compared to […]

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“The plot reads like a World War II thriller, except this story is for real.” TG4 will air a documentary next week investigating stories of a Nazi spy who operated in Donegal in the 1930s. Titled Nazi sa Ghaeltacht, the hour-long programme sees veteran investigative journalist Kevin Magee looking into what Dr Ludwig Mühlhausen, a […]

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Under the proposal, the scheme would be expanded to include Clare and Limerick. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien will bring a proposal to extend the Government’s mica redress scheme to Cabinet on Tuesday (14 June), according to reports. Multiple outlets state that the revisions to the scheme, which are for homeowners whose properties are crumbling due […]

4 years ago

Clint Eastwood directed the movie which is based on true events. Looking for something to watch during these last few hours of the weekend? Well, there’s a decent line-up of films on the box tonight. Here are the offerings. Knives Out – Film4 – 9pm This very fun mystery sees Daniel Craig play a master […]

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Important news for Irish passengers heading to the US soon. Passengers travelling to the United States from Ireland are no longer required to take a Covid-19 test or present documentation proving they have recovered from the virus before boarding their flight. On Friday, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the […]

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The poll says Sinn Féin is the most popular party and Mary Lou McDonald is the most popular party leader. A new opinion poll has said that support for Sinn Féin has risen by one point to 37%, putting the party 14 points ahead of Fine Gael and 15 ahead of Fianna Fáil. According to […]

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Some classic McDonald’s food items will not be on offer, however. A number of McDonald’s restaurants have reopened in Russia with a new name and new Russian ownership. Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency reports that the fast food outlets will go by the name “Vkusno i Tochka”, which translates to “Tasty and that’s it”. The […]

4 years ago

“Here’s looking at you, quiz.” Welcome back once again for another edition of The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. As usual, there are three rounds, comprising all together of 15 questions. The first round tests your general cinema knowledge. Ths second asks quizzers to complete a handful of famous movie quotes. Then, to mark the recent […]

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It was a big week in terms of blockbuster teasers. Hello and welcome back once again to JOE’s trailer column. By now you should know the drill but for first-time readers, this is where we compile the best movie and TV trailers released in the past week for your viewing pleasure. You can check out […]

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Jamie Lee Curtis is one of its stars. Staying in this Saturday night? Well, you are in luck as there is a pretty decent line-up of films airing on telly this evening. Here are your options. The Fog – Horror Channel – 9pm Last Saturday, we recommended Assault on Precinct 13 and this Saturday we’re […]

4 years ago

The mother has said she was “appalled” and “hurt” by the letter. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has issued an apology after a “tone-deaf” letter demanding money was sent to a grieving mother. Tracy McGinnis, who was a full-time carer to her son Brendan before his death in May at the age of 17, received […]

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This is very heartwarming. Actor and wrestler John Cena has made the dream of a teen fan of his, who was forced to escape Ukraine following its invasion by Russia, come true. After their home in Mariupol was destroyed, Misha – a teenager with Down syndrome – and his mother Liana fled to Europe for […]

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Gardaí were alerted following a disturbance involving a group of supporters. A male teenager was arrested after crowd trouble at a League of Ireland First Division fixture in Longford on Friday evening. Shortly after 9pm, Gardaí were alerted following a disturbance involving a group of supporters inside the grounds at Bishopsgate Stadium where Bray Wanderers […]

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“Immunity is waning,” the Tánaiste said. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that Ireland could be seeing the start of a “summer wave” of Covid-19. This is as the number of cases of the virus in Irish hospitals has risen in recent days. According to Ireland’s Covid-19 Data Hub, confirmed cases of Covid in hospitals stood […]

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The movie itself has an 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes. On the hunt for something to watch this Thursday night. Well, Amazon Prime Video has just added a whopping 54 huge movies to its library. However, if none of these are for you, here’s what is on the telly this evening. Judy – BBC Four […]

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The railway operator has reported a 74% rise in level crossing incidents. Irish Rail has released new footage highlighting a number of incidents at level crossings, including one case in which a tractor crashed through a level crossing’s descending barriers. The railway operator released the footage to mark International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) on […]

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The Kerry actor’s car spun into a wall. Michael Fassbender is said to be “okay” after being involved in a crash during a qualifying lap for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A long-time lover of motorsports, the Kerry actor has been training for years to compete in the endurance-focused sports car race held in […]

4 years ago

The 11-year-old told US Congress that she wants “to have security” while at school. An 11-year-old girl has told how she covered herself in her friend’s blood in order to survive the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde in Texas last month. During a pre-recorded testimony before a congressional panel on US gun […]

4 years ago

Rates for the service started at €295 per person. Dublin Airport has suspended bookings for its Platinum Services option as part of an effort to “optimise resources” at the building. This follows over 1,000 people missing flights on Sunday, 29 May due to large queues and organisational chaos at the airport. In the days following […]

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. A man is in critical condition after a road crash in Galway city on Wednesday (8 June). At around 10am, Gardaí were alerted following a collision involving a truck and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a man in his 70s, was taken from the scene to University Hospital Galway. A Garda spokesperson […]

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This 2009 chiller deserves a bigger audience. Today is Wednesday, meaning the weekend is sadly two days away. While this fact no doubt comes as a disappointment to you, it does not mean you can’t relax this evening on the sofa with a good movie. In keeping with this, here are what films are on […]

4 years ago

“Ireland 2022, when a TD can end up homeless.” Independent TD and former Sinn Féin member Violet-Anne Wynne has said she and her six children are “currently homeless”. The Clare TD, who resigned from Sinn Féin earlier this year, made the comments in a video posted to her social media pages on Tuesday (7 June). […]

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It was the first in a series of five films. Looking to relax tonight after a long day? If so, may we suggest a movie or two? Here are what flicks are playing on the TV this Tuesday evening (7 June). Black Rain – Film4 – 9pm This incredibly cool ’80s action flick from director […]

4 years ago

Bad news for Apple but good news for consumers. A new deal will see a common charging port introduced for all mobile phones and other portable electronics in the European Union by 2024. Under the provisional agreement made by EU Parliament and Council negotiators on Tuesday (7 June), consumers will no longer need a different […]

4 years ago

Go ahead, take our quiz. Welcome back for another edition of The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. As always, this week we have 15 questions split into three rounds. The first will test your general knowledge on all cinematic matters. Then, to mark The Bourne Identity’s 20th anniversary this month, we have a round on spy movies. […]

4 years ago

Like Succession, the horror takes place in the world of the wealthy. Welcome back once again to JOE’s trailer column. This is where we compile the best movie and TV trailers released in the past week for your viewing pleasure. Without further ado, let’s get into the best offerings of the past seven days. The […]

4 years ago

This is after numerous delays and disruptions to the flight. Passengers travelling with TUI Airways from Greece to Ireland were reportedly forced to sleep in a German airport after numerous flight delays and disruptions. Flight TOM1517 was originally scheduled to depart Corfu for Dublin on Friday (3 June) at 2.30pm. According to RTÉ News, however, […]

4 years ago

This very tense ’70s movie boasts a brilliant score too. It is Saturday, a day that often boasts a packed line-up of cinematic offerings on telly. This evening is no exception for those staying in tonight. Here are your options. Assault on Precinct 13 – Horror Channel – 9pm Our pick for tonight, this low-budget […]

4 years ago

The seized cocaine has an estimated street value of €4,690,000. Gardaí have arrested a man and seized over €4.5 million worth of cocaine after an operation in Dublin. On Friday (3 June), as part of an ongoing investigation targeting serious organised criminal activity, Gardaí attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau stopped […]

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The five were taken to University Hospital Limerick. Five people were hospitalised after a five-car crash in Clare on Friday evening (3 June). The collision occurred at around 7.25pm in Caherea. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident and a total of five people were taken to University Hospital Limerick to be […]

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Queue times at the airport varied on Saturday morning from 19 to 59 minutes. Dublin Airport has said passengers moved “smoothly” through the building on Saturday morning (3 June) despite a busy first wave of departures. This comes after over 1,000 people missed flights last Sunday due to large queues and organisational chaos at the […]

4 years ago

It’s the movie that made Leslie Nielsen a comedy star. The weekend is finally among us. And, for those staying in tonight, there’s a packed line up of films airing on TV. Here are your options. Airplane! – Comedy Central – 9pm Our pick for tonight, this 1980 spoof of old Hollywood disaster films follows […]

4 years ago

A key objective is to “ensure public safety by addressing anti-social behaviour”. Gardaí have launched a special operation that will see them patrol Dart, Luas and eight InterCity rail routes to detect and prevent anti-social behaviour. As part of Operation Twin Tracks, two days of operation will take place on 3 June and 27 July […]

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All road users have been urged to avoid the area if possible. Update: 5.25pm, 3 June. Gardaí have confirmed that a fatal road crash took place on the M50 Northbound shortly before 2pm on Friday (3 June). In an update, a Garda spokesperson said the motorway remains closed between Junction 9 and Junction 7 with […]

4 years ago

Linfield FC has also sacked one of its coaches identified in the video. Two men have issued an apology for a social media video appearing to show a group of people singing a song mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius. The video shows a crowd of people in an Orange Hall singing about […]

4 years ago

Tragic news. A man has died following a single-vehicle road crash in Cork on Thursday (2 June). The collision occurred in Gleann in Dunmanaway at around 9.45am. The only occupant of the van involved, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí are now appealing to any person who may have […]

4 years ago

Public Health is following up on those who had close contact with the cases while they were infectious. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has now been notified of six confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ireland. This follows the reporting of more than 500 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Europe, North America and many other […]

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