Saoirse Ronan stars as a teenage assassin. On the search for something to watch this Tuesday evening? Well, Amazon Prime Video has just added 51 big movies to its library. Netflix has also added over 30 movies to its platform. If for some reason, however, none of these suit you, here is the movies on […]

4 years ago

“One way or the other, the public is going to pay.” Fish producers have warned that traditional fish and chips meals may have to be removed from Irish menus over the spiraling cost of fuel. The Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation (IS&WFPO) has said that the recent uptick in fuel prices has meant […]

4 years ago

It’s movie time. Yes, it’s that time of the week when we present you with another edition of The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. As per usual, there are three rounds. The first tests you on general knowledge. The second centres on the work of Jodie Foster, following the news she will appear in the fourth […]

4 years ago

Its trailer was one of a number of teasers released this week. In 2017, a family film called Wonder was released and told the story of a boy named Auggie (played by Room’s Jacob Tremblay) born with facial differences attending school for the first time. Co-starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson as his parents, as […]

4 years ago

He was best known for his contributions to various radio and TV shows. Dermot O’Neill, one of Ireland’s most popular gardeners, has died at the age of 58. O’Neill was best known for his contributions to various radio and television shows including RTÉ Radio’s Today programme and Newstalk’s The Pat Kenny Show. The gardener also […]

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The film sees Hardy play both of the Kray twins. It is Saturday. In my view, that’s a great day to check out some movies and TV shows. JOE recommended a few particular ones to watch over the entire weekend in the video below. Not sure what to watch this weekend? Here are our picks […]

4 years ago

A motorcyclist collided with the male Garda. An on-duty Garda was left injured after a hit-and-run in Cork on Friday (1 July). The incident occurred at the Victoria Road/Monahan Road Junction at around 7pm. A motorcyclist collided with the Garda, who was conducting a checkpoint reportedly for the Elton John concert that took place in […]

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The airport says it is working to re-accomodate impacted passengers. Aer Lingus has cancelled yet another batch of its flights this weekend, citing Covid-19 and ground handling action at one non-Irish airport as reasons. The latest scrapping of flights follows the airline aborting dozens of flights in recent days. In a statement to JOE on […]

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If cast, he would succeed Hugh Jackman in the role. Taron Egerton has said he wishes to play a new version of the superhero Wolverine and that he has met with Marvel. The revelation came as the Kingsman and Rocketman star promotes his highly anticipated new series Black Bird. Speaking to the New York Times […]

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Good news for tenants. Landlords must give longer eviction notice periods to renters with tenancies of less than three years under legislation passed by the Oireachtas. On Friday (1 June), legislative amendments to extend the required termination notice period that tenants must receive were passed, with the changes designed to give “greater security” to renters. […]

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It comes from the writer of Aliens and the director of Sin City. At last, the weekend is here – meaning more time to watch movies. In keeping with that, here are your film options on the box this Friday night. Alita: Battle Angel – Film4 – 9pm Our pick for today is this sci-fi […]

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The move has been described as a “major blow to households”. Electric Ireland has announced its second price hike on electricity and gas bills in recent months. In a statement on Friday (1 July), the company said that it will increase residential electricity bills by 10.9% and gas bills by 29.2% from 1 August, 2022. […]

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The hit Broadway show has come to Ireland. Within just a few minutes of Girl from the North Country starting, you know already that it’s going a notch above many similar jukebox musicals. Written by Irish playwright Conor McPherson and based around the music of Bob Dylan, right from the outset it transports viewers to […]

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“I’m embarrassed that I didn’t know better 25 years ago.” Co-creator of Friends Marta Kauffman has said she is now “embarrassed” by her hit series’ lack of diversity. Alongside David Crane, Kauffman created the comedy which ran from 1994 to 2004 and became one of the most popular shows of all time. Since then though, […]

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Players are urged to check their tickets. A Lotto player in Wexford has become a millionaire after scooping the top prize in the latest main draw. The jackpot on Wednesday (29 June) was worth €5,612,385 and the National Lottery are now urging Lotto players in the county to check their tickets. The winning numbers were  01, […]

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The sales will see up to 80% off prices on Lidl goods. Lidl Ireland has announced it will run new warehouse clearance sales across six of their stores throughout Ireland next weekend. Taking place in Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Sligo and Wicklow, the sales will last from Thursday, 7 July to Sunday, 10 July. As part […]

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“Our concern here is obviously first and foremost with the travelling public and their inconvenience.” Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has said it is a “very difficult time for aviation” as a large number of Dublin flights have been cancelled in the last week. Due to a spike in Covid cases, Aer Lingus announced it was […]

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Great news for fans of the classic brick toys. Ireland’s first Lego store is set to open in Dublin on Thursday, 18 August. Located at 41 Grafton Street, visitors to the new store will be treated to the concept of “retailtainment”, which blends physical and digital experiences. This is to allow shoppers to both immerse […]

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Very sad news. An Irish man has died following a hit-and-run in north London at the weekend, according to reports. In a statement, the Met Police said they were called at around 12.30am on Sunday (26 June) to a report of a van in collision with a 62-year-old pedestrian in Northumberland Park in Haringey. The […]

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A man was arrested a short time later. A youth was stabbed during an early morning assault that occurred in Waterford on Wednesday (29 June). In a statement to JOE, Gardaí said they attended the scene of the assault in Ballybeg at around 1.30am. They stated that a youth was taken to Waterford University Hospital with […]

4 years ago

The suspicious credits came from 12 people in eight EU countries. An Garda Síochána has issued a fresh warning to the public regarding the issue of “romance fraud” as it continues to investigate a large number of money laundering offences. In September 2021, Gardaí received a request for assistance from the Hungarian Police through Interpol. […]

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Scarlett Johansson stars as an alien in Scotland. On the hunt for a good movie or two to watch this Tuesday night? Well, let us help you with that by highlighting what films are airing on telly this evening. Rocky Balboa – ITV4 – 9pm The sixth film in the Rocky franchise and the final one […]

4 years ago

It is said that the risk of a Covid surge among the airport’s staff prompted the request. The Government has supported a request for members of the Defence Forces to undergo training and be placed on standby to assist at Dublin Airport. This comes days after Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said that the army could […]

4 years ago

The policy includes “serious consequences” for guests who attempt to violate Airbnb’s rules. Home rental service Airbnb has announced it is making the temporary party ban it introduced at its listings in 2020 permanent. In a statement on Tuesday (28 June), the company said the ban has been well received by its host community, as […]

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Simon Harris revealed that the post-Leaving Cert course levy of €200 will be abolished in September. Further and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has announced the expansion of third-level education including targeted college places and new apprenticeship programmes. As part of the expansion, an extra 1,056 targeted college places will be offered through the CAO […]

4 years ago

It’s time to test your movie knowledge. Welcome back to another edition of The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. This week, we have a total of 15 questions, over three rounds. The first is all about general movie knowledge. Then, to coincide with the Ethan Hawke-starring horror The Black Phone in cinemas now, we have a […]

4 years ago

The alert warns of potential “spot flooding”. Update: 5.15pm, 25 June. Met Éireann’s Status Yellow rain warning for Galway and Mayo has been extended to also include Kerry. The update was issued just before 5pm on Saturday and is currently valid for the three counties until midnight. ⚠️ Update to the current Yellow Rainfall Warning […]

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Hot Fuzz director Edgar Wright executive produced the movie. At last, it is Saturday, which means more time on your hands to watch movies and TV shows. JOE recommended a few particular ones to check out over the entire weekend in the video below. Not sure what to watch this weekend? These are our picks […]

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Tragic news. A driver has died in Laois after their car collided with a wall and caught fire. The single-vehicle collision occurred at around 2.45pm on Friday (24 June) on the Athy Road in Stradbally. In a statement on Friday night, a Garda spokesperson said the driver was the sole occupant of the car and […]

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Is your county affected? Met Éireann has issued an extended rain and thunderstorm warning which applies to 15 counties. Initially issued just for the provinces of Connacht and Munster, the Status Yellow warning was updated on Friday night (24 June) to also include Kildare, Laois, Offaly and Westmeath. The updated alert took effect just after […]

4 years ago

It’s one of a number of major trailers released this week. A trailer for a new horror movie dropped this week and has set the internet abuzz thanks to its creepy premise and one particular jump scare in its teaser. The film is titled Smile and its plot revolves around a doctor named Rose (Sosie […]

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Over 200,000 passengers are due to travel from the airport between Friday and Monday. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has said the army could be called in to combat delays at Dublin Airport should measures already in place to deal with issues over queuing and overcrowding no longer work. This follows Airlines for America – the […]

4 years ago

The teen sent his parents a letter in which he detailed his negative experience. A father has called into RTÉ’s Liveline to recount his teenage son’s experience of allegedly being bullied in the Gaeltacht. Andrew explained to host Joe Duffy that his son, who he did not name, had entered the Gaeltacht for the first […]

4 years ago

Three of the seven men arrested reportedly tried to get away by swimming in the Liffey. Over €2 million worth of drugs have been seized and seven men have been arrested following a number of operations targeting drug trafficking networks in Dublin. Gardaí say that the intelligence-led operations were conducted across the capital on Wednesday […]

4 years ago

It was the first Western directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. It’s Thursday, meaning you’ll probably want something to watch tonight to pass the time until the weekend comes. As such, here is what is on telly this evening. High Plains Drifter – ITV4 – 9pm Our pick for tonight, this ’70s flick stars Clint […]

4 years ago

Thoughts? A 1000% increase in dog fouling fines has been proposed as part of a bill introduced in the Dáil. Green Party Justice Spokesperson Patrick Costello launched the new legislation on Thursday (23 June) which is designed to “dramatically” raise the fine for dog fouling from €150 to €1500. The proposed bill would amend the […]

4 years ago

Tragic news. An Irish girl has died two days after an incident at a hotel swimming pool in Majorca. Earlier in the week, the Balearic Islands-based newspaper Última Hora reported that the seven-year-old fell into the pool of the hotel where she and her family were staying just after 3.30pm on Monday (20 June). The […]

4 years ago

The scene has proven quite controversial. The hotly-anticipated first season of Halo, the new TV adaptation of the incredibly popular video game series, has finally premiered in Ireland. In what should be great news for fans of the franchise, its first three episodes are now available to stream on Paramount+ – a new streaming service […]

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This is one for horror fans. We’ve reached that halfway point in the week where the weekend feels so near but yet so far. But, to make time fly quicker, you can kick back with a movie tonight. Here is what is on telly this evening. Lake Placid – Comedy Central – 9pm In this […]

4 years ago

It brought the lead characters from Unbreakable and Split together. Just in from work? Looking to relax? May JOE direct you to what movies are on telly this Tuesday evening? Here are your film options for tonight. Glass – Film4 – 9pm Our pick for tonight, this 2019 movie from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan concludes […]

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He was struck by a grey sedan. An Irish man has died following a hit-and-run that occurred in Vancouver in Canada on Sunday night (19 June). The city’s police have said that the 24-year-old was crossing West 4th Avenue at Arbutus Street at around 11.30pm with a friend when he was struck by a newer […]

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The girl is seven-years-old. An Irish girl is in critical condition in hospital following an incident at a hotel swimming pool in Majorca. Balearic Islands-based newspaper Última Hora reports that the seven-year-old fell into the pool of the hotel where she and her family were staying just after 3.30pm on Monday (20 June). The Spanish […]

4 years ago

Ireland has been ranked as one of the most expensive European countries when it comes to alcohol and tobacco. People in Ireland are paying a significantly higher price for alcohol and tobacco products, according to new research. It comes from the EU’s statistical office Eurostat, which has just released data on price levels for food, […]

4 years ago

This week, with added dinosaurs. Welcome back once again for another edition of The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. As usual, we have three rounds. The first tests quizzers’ general cinematic knowledge. The second is all about the Jurassic Park franchise as its latest entry Jurassic World Dominion is in cinemas now. Then, with the intriguing reports […]

4 years ago

It comes from Terence Winter, who created Boardwalk Empire and wrote the screenplay for The Wolf of Wall Street. Welcome back once again to JOE’s trailer column, where we compile the best movie and TV trailers released in the past week for your viewing pleasure. You can check out the best offerings of the past seven […]

4 years ago

It’s the movie Homer Simpson once called “The Bus That Couldn’t Slow Down”. The weekend is finally here, which means more time to watch movies. JOE recommended a few particular ones to check out over the entire weekend in the video below. Hidden gems, Irish weepies & one of the best action movies ever made! […]

4 years ago

The boat was on passage from Spain to Cobh. Four people have been rescued after the 40-foot yacht they were on got into difficulty off the coast of Cork. The Courtmacsherry All-Weather RNLI Lifeboat was called out on Saturday at 4.35am to go to the aid of the yacht that was on passage from Spain […]

4 years ago

The increase is to reflect the rise in operating costs faced by taxi drivers. Taxi fares are set to increase by an average of 12% from September of this year, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced. It also said that from September, it will be mandatory for all taxis to include a cashless payment […]

4 years ago

“He was one of a kind,” Gandolfini’s co-star said. Widely considered one of the greatest shows of all time, The Sopranos continues to have a devoted legion of fans that love hearing behind-the-scenes stories about the series. In keeping with this, a fan of the show tagged one of its actors Steven Van Zandt in […]

4 years ago

Demonstrations are happening on Saturday afternoon in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Sligo. A number of protests against the cost of living crisis are set to take place across Ireland on Saturday (18 June). Organised by the non-profit organisation the Cost of Living Coalition, demonstrations are happening in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Sligo in […]

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