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  • Several cases of missing luggage found dumped in bin at Dublin Airport

    Several cases of missing luggage found dumped in bin at Dublin Airport

    The information comes from a “concerned whistleblower”. Several cases of missing luggage belonging to air passengers have been dumped in a bin at Dublin Airport, according to reports. UTV obtained photographs from a “concerned whistleblower” a few days ago, showing suitcases left in a bin for disposal outside a warehouse at the airport packed with […]

    4 years ago

  • A historical drama starring Saoirse Ronan is among the movies on TV tonight

    A historical drama starring Saoirse Ronan is among the movies on TV tonight

    Margot Robbie co-stars in the 2018 movie. It is Wednesday, that point in the week where the weekend feels so near but yet so far. But, to try and make the time fly quicker, you can watch one of these movies airing on telly this evening. Here are your choices for tonight. Mission: Impossible – […]

    4 years ago

  • Dublin is getting a brand new town, to the tune of €186 million

    Dublin is getting a brand new town, to the tune of €186 million

    It will be located between Lucan, Clondalkin and Liffey Valley. The Government has approved a €186 million funding package to develop a new town in south Dublin named Clonburris. On Wednesday (27 July), the Government said on its website that the money will be used to invest in the necessary infrastructure to develop the new […]

    4 years ago

  • An incredibly tense thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    An incredibly tense thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    The late James Caan stars in the Stephen King adaptation. On the hunt for something to watch tonight? Well, may we direct you below to the movies that are airing on television this evening. Here are your options. Con Air – ITV4 – 9pm An action classic we’ve recommended many a time before. Mission: Impossible […]

    4 years ago

  • Dublin Bus driver hospitalised following single-vehicle crash

    Dublin Bus driver hospitalised following single-vehicle crash

    Dublin Bus has said the incident is under internal investigation. A person has been hospitalised after the Dublin Bus they were driving became involved in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday (26 July). In a statement to JOE, the bus operator confirmed that the incident occurred on Route 4 at the Northumberland Road in Dublin 4 […]

    4 years ago

  • Smallpox vaccine to be offered to people at high risk of monkeypox infection in Ireland

    Smallpox vaccine to be offered to people at high risk of monkeypox infection in Ireland

    Two vaccine doses should be administered 28 days apart to high-risk individuals under the new recommendations. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has announced plans to extend the use of the smallpox vaccine for individuals at high risk of monkeypox infection in Ireland. This follows recommendations made last week by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) to […]

    4 years ago

  • Aer Lingus and Dublin Airport clash over advice about arrival times at Dublin Airport

    Aer Lingus and Dublin Airport clash over advice about arrival times at Dublin Airport

    The airline’s issue is with the advice to passengers to arrive 2.5 hours before short-haul flights and 3.5 hours before long-haul flights. Aer Lingus has called Dublin Airport’s current advice for passengers to arrive early for their flights “problematic”. The airline’s CEO Lynne Embleton made the comments on Tuesday (26 July) at an Oireachtas Transport […]

    4 years ago

  • The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 163

    The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 163

    We love the movies! The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz is here once more offering another batch of questions on cinema. As per usual, there are three rounds, with the first testing players’ general film knowledge. Then, to mark Christian Bale’s villainous turn in Thor: Love and Thunder, we have a round on villainous characters […]

    4 years ago

  • An acclaimed sci-fi drama is among the movies on TV tonight

    An acclaimed sci-fi drama is among the movies on TV tonight

    It stars Brad Pitt as an astronaut who ventures into space in search of his lost father. While people are most likely spending their Saturday afternoon enjoying the warm weather, they may be seeking movie options for when the sun sets. In keeping with that, JOE recommended a few particular ones to watch over the […]

    4 years ago

  • Public urged to be “especially mindful” of water use ahead of heatwave

    Public urged to be “especially mindful” of water use ahead of heatwave

    Irish Water has said it’s important that people take “some simple steps” to conserve water. Irish Water has urged the public to be especially mindful of their water use ahead of the heatwave set to hit Ireland in the coming days. With temperatures set to soar to possible highs of 32 degrees, the company has […]

    4 years ago

  • Plans in place to protect homeless people in Dublin during heatwave

    Plans in place to protect homeless people in Dublin during heatwave

    Temperatures could reach up to 32 degrees in places. Contingency plans have been put in place in Dublin to protect homeless people during the “exceptionally warm weather” set to reach Ireland over the next few days. Dublin City Council (DCC) has said it is coordinating the response to ensure homeless people at risk are sheltered for […]

    4 years ago

  • New Oscar-tipped drama could be the next Spotlight

    New Oscar-tipped drama could be the next Spotlight

    It depicts two New York Times reporters’ efforts to break the story of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct allegations. After reaching the halfway point of 2022, now is the time when film fans start to seriously predict what movies they will be hearing a lot of when award season rolls around. One of the most anticipated […]

    4 years ago

  • New study suggests that people under 40 should not drink alcohol

    New study suggests that people under 40 should not drink alcohol

    It outlines that people under 40 face higher health risks from drinking alcohol than older adults. People under 40 get no health benefits from drinking alcohol, with its consumption instead carrying significant health risks for the age group. This is according to a new report from the Global Burden of Diseases study, a project based […]

    4 years ago

  • Diageo announces plans to build €200 million brewery in Kildare

    Diageo announces plans to build €200 million brewery in Kildare

    Carlsberg, Harp, Hop House 13, Kilkenny, Rockshore and Smithwick’s would be brewed at the facility if it’s approved. Beverage alcohol company Diageo has announced plans to invest €200 million in Ireland’s first purpose-built carbon-neutral brewery in Kildare. In a statement on Friday, the company that owns Guinness revealed the new facility would be located on […]

    4 years ago

  • Ireland on course to experience its hottest day since records began

    Ireland on course to experience its hottest day since records began

    Ireland’s current record temperature of 33.3 degrees could be broken early next week. A new record for the hottest day ever experienced in Ireland could be set as temperatures soar this weekend and into early next week. Speaking to JOE, Met Éireann meteorologist Aoife Kealy said that next Monday (18 July) is set to be […]

    4 years ago

  • Batches of CBD and hemp oil products recalled due to unsafe levels of THC

    Batches of CBD and hemp oil products recalled due to unsafe levels of THC

    THC is the active ingredient in cannabis that makes users feel high. Certain batches of CBD and hemp oil products are being recalled in Ireland due to “unsafe levels” of THC. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued an alert on Thursday (14 July) about the recall, which affects specific batches of Emerald Farm […]

    4 years ago

  • TD calls for ban on “unforgivable” sharing of road traffic accident images

    TD calls for ban on “unforgivable” sharing of road traffic accident images

    New legislation aims to challenge a “distressing and grotesque phenomena”, according to Labour’s Duncan Smith. A ban on the sharing of road traffic accident images has been proposed under a new bill. On Thursday (14 July), Labour’s Transport Spokesperson Duncan Smith introduced the piece of legislation that “prohibits the recording or publication of images taken […]

    4 years ago

  • Bank of Ireland warns customers about new scam involving one time passcodes

    Bank of Ireland warns customers about new scam involving one time passcodes

    The bank has reported a 50% increase in smishing fraud cases in the last month. Bank of Ireland has warned its customers about a “new wave of smishing scams” after a recent spike in fraudster activity. The bank says the new fraudulent text messages in circulation see scammers using customers’ card details to set up […]

    4 years ago

  • Fine Gael support hits lowest level in 28 years

    Fine Gael support hits lowest level in 28 years

    Sinn Féin remains the most popular party in the State. Support for the Government has plummeted in recent months, according to a new opinion poll released on Wednesday, 14 July. The latest Irish Times / Ipsos opinion poll – the first such poll since April – shows Fianna Fáil down three points to 20% and […]

    4 years ago

  • Adverts on Netflix have just moved one step closer

    Adverts on Netflix have just moved one step closer

    Netflix has turned to a major tech giant for help in implementing ads on its service. Earlier this year, Netflix announced plans to introduce a lower-cost subscription, in exchange for adverts playing before or during the movie or show you’ve selected to watch. Now, it appears those plans are one step closer to reality as […]

    4 years ago

  • Man arrested in Dublin as part of investigation into fraud of almost €170,000

    Man arrested in Dublin as part of investigation into fraud of almost €170,000

    The fraud being investigated involves the Pandemic Unemployment Payment. Gardaí have arrested a man in Dublin as part of a fraud investigation involving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). The ongoing probe relates to the fraudulent claiming of the PUP, as well as the laundering of the proceeds of international Business Email Compromise (BEC) frauds. In […]

    4 years ago

  • Man in his 40s dies after getting into difficulty while swimming in Clare

    Man in his 40s dies after getting into difficulty while swimming in Clare

    Tragic news. A man in his 40s has died following an incident at a beach in Clare. In a statement to JOE, Gardaí said they were called by the Coastguard to attend Fanore Beach at around 9.30pm on Tuesday (12 July). This was after the man had gotten into difficulty while swimming in the sea. […]

    4 years ago

  • Government will not eliminate TV licence fees despite media commission’s recommendation

    Government will not eliminate TV licence fees despite media commission’s recommendation

    It is said the TV licence fee system will be maintained but “overhauled”. The Government has said it will not eliminate TV licence fees despite a recommendation from a media commission to do so. In September 2020, the Future of Media Commission was established by the Government and was tasked with developing recommendations on sustainable […]

    4 years ago

  • Woman in her 20s dies after collision involving lorry in Waterford

    Woman in her 20s dies after collision involving lorry in Waterford

    Another person was also injured in the collision. A woman has died following a road crash in Waterford on Tuesday (12 July). The two-vehicle collision, involving a car and a lorry, occurred on the N25 at Faha near Kilmacthomas at around 8.30am. The driver of the car, a woman aged in her 20s, was later […]

    4 years ago

  • Gardaí seize Uzi machine gun after operation in Dublin

    Gardaí seize Uzi machine gun after operation in Dublin

    Also discovered were two magazines and a silencer. An Uzi machine gun has been seized by Gardaí following an intelligence-led operation in the Ballyfermot area of Dublin 10. The search was carried out by the Detective Unit attached to the Ballyfermot Garda Station on Monday morning (11 July). Alongside the Uzi, the operation also led […]

    4 years ago

  • Teenager dies following incident at Dublin beach

    Teenager dies following incident at Dublin beach

    Tragic news. A male teenager has died following an incident at a beach in Dublin. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson told JOE that the teen got into difficulty while swimming at Burrow Beach in Sutton on Monday (11 July). Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident at around 7.30pm and pulled […]

    4 years ago

  • Nearly €7 million worth of cannabis seized in Kilkenny

    Nearly €7 million worth of cannabis seized in Kilkenny

    Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking. Almost €7 million worth of cannabis was seized in Kilkenny on Monday (11 July) following a Garda operation. Gardaí attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), assisted by the Revenue Commissioners Customs Service and officers from the Eastern Region, searched a […]

    4 years ago

  • 25 years ago, a sci-fi blockbuster with one incredible visual trick was released

    25 years ago, a sci-fi blockbuster with one incredible visual trick was released

    It was from the director of the Back to the Future trilogy and Forrest Gump. Contact was released in cinemas on 11 July, 1997 and starred Jodie Foster as a scientist who discovers evidence of extraterrestrial life and then fights to be the person chosen to make first contact with the aliens. Helmed by special […]

    4 years ago

  • The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 162

    The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 162

    Do you know your movies? The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz is back for another week. That’s right and as usual, there are three rounds totaling 15 questions altogether. The first round tests players’ general cinematic knowledge. Then, we have a round all about movie opening lines. And with Thor: Love and Thunder currently in […]

    4 years ago

  • A modern comedy classic is among the movies on TV tonight

    A modern comedy classic is among the movies on TV tonight

    The movie is 14 years old this month. At last, it’s the weekend, meaning more time to sit back and relax with some movies or TV shows. In keeping with that, JOE recommended a few particular ones to watch in the video below. Not sure what to watch this weekend? Here are our picks for […]

    4 years ago

  • George R.R. Martin gives interesting update on his next Game of Thrones book

    George R.R. Martin gives interesting update on his next Game of Thrones book

    It should be welcome news for fans who disliked the TV series’ divisive conclusion. George R.R Martin has provided fans with an interesting update on the next novel in his series of books that inspired the hit series Game of Thrones. The author is currently working on the long-awaited The Winds of Winter, the sixth […]

    4 years ago

  • Tributes pour in after Sopranos star Tony Sirico dies aged 79

    Tributes pour in after Sopranos star Tony Sirico dies aged 79

    “He is truly irreplaceable.” Tributes have begun to pour in following the death of Sopranos star Tony Sirico at the age of 79. His brother, Fr Robert Sirico, confirmed in a Facebook post that the actor passed away on Friday (8 July). “​It is with great sadness, but with incredible pride, love and a whole […]

    4 years ago

  • New crime comedy has one of the best casts of any film ever made

    New crime comedy has one of the best casts of any film ever made

    Its trailer was one of a number of teasers released this week. Christian Bale plays the fabulously named villain Gorr The God Butcher in the newly-released Marvel flick Thor: Love and Thunder but that’s not the only movie he has coming out this year. He is also one of the leads of Amsterdam, a new […]

    4 years ago

  • Batches of Häagen-Dazs ice cream recalled due to “unauthorised pesticide” presence

    Batches of Häagen-Dazs ice cream recalled due to “unauthorised pesticide” presence

    Be advised. Certain batches of Häagen-Dazs ice cream are being recalled in Ireland due to the presence of an “unauthorised pesticide”. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued an alert on Friday (8 July) about the recall for the batches, which originated from France. The pesticide is ethylene oxide, which is not permitted for […]

    4 years ago

  • 20-year-old Irish man dies after fall in Croatia

    20-year-old Irish man dies after fall in Croatia

    Tragic news. A 20-year-old Irish man has died in the city of Zadar in Croatia after suffering a fall. According to Croatian newspaper Index.Hr, the city’s police received a report at 4.45am on Thursday (7 July) of a male body being found at the Queen Jelena Madijevka Park. The outlet also states that, upon arrival […]

    4 years ago

  • Warning issued after reports of Donegal holiday accommodation scam

    Warning issued after reports of Donegal holiday accommodation scam

    There have been 20 reports of the scam to date. Police in Northern Ireland have issued a warning after a number of people reported being duped as a result of a Facebook Marketplace holiday accommodation scam. Having first come to light in May of this year, the PSNI has said the scam involves the fraudulent […]

    4 years ago

  • This Friday’s EuroMillions jackpot is heading for a record-breaking amount

    This Friday’s EuroMillions jackpot is heading for a record-breaking amount

    A single winner of the jackpot will officially become the largest ever lottery winner in Europe. The EuroMillions jackpot on Friday (8 July) is estimated to be heading towards the record-breaking €230 million jackpot cap. In a statement on Thursday, the National Lottery said that a single winner of the jackpot in Ireland or in […]

    4 years ago

  • James Caan, star of Misery and The Godfather, dies aged 82

    James Caan, star of Misery and The Godfather, dies aged 82

    Very sad news. Hollywood acting legend James Caan has passed away at the age of 82. Famous for his tough guy roles, the actor’s death was confirmed on Thursday in a statement on his official Twitter account. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of […]

    4 years ago

  • A terrific sci-fi Western is among the movies on TV tonight

    A terrific sci-fi Western is among the movies on TV tonight

    It was the inspiration for a hit HBO series. It is Thursday. That means it’s nearly the weekend but not quite. That doesn’t mean, however, you can’t relax this evening with a good film. Here’s your movie on TV options for tonight. Westworld – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm Our pick for tonight is this […]

    4 years ago

  • Sinn Féin considering tabling no-confidence motion in Government

    Sinn Féin considering tabling no-confidence motion in Government

    The opposition rival says the current administration has “run out of road”. Sinn Féin is currently considering a no-confidence motion in the Government in response to the latter losing its Dáil majority. A Sinn Féin spokesperson told JOE on Thursday: “This is a government that has now lost its parliamentary majority, and is failing to […]

    4 years ago

  • Leo Varadkar will not be prosecuted over GP contract leak

    Leo Varadkar will not be prosecuted over GP contract leak

    Gardaí confirmed the news on Wednesday evening. It has been confirmed that Tánaiste Leo Varadkar will not be facing prosecution after a probe into his sending of a report to GP Maitiú Ó Tuathail in 2019. In April of this year, Gardaí submitted a file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) on […]

    4 years ago

  • Irish woman saved man’s life ahead of Ireland All Blacks clash

    Irish woman saved man’s life ahead of Ireland All Blacks clash

    The woman is being hailed as a hero in New Zealand. An Irish woman saved the life of a man in New Zealand ahead of Ireland’s first Test match against the All Blacks on Saturday (2 July). Sarah Hartigan, 42 and from Limerick, was working as a tour manager with Rugby Travel Ireland at the […]

    4 years ago

  • A star-studded crime thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    A star-studded crime thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

    It’s got Brolin, Gosling, Nolte, Penn and Stone. It’s Wednesday. We are at that halfway point in the week, inching ever closer to the weekend. To make the time fly faster, why not check out one of these fine flicks airing on telly this evening? Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery – Comedy Central – […]

    4 years ago

  • One of the greatest crime movies of all time could be getting a sequel

    One of the greatest crime movies of all time could be getting a sequel

    A follow-up to the movie will be released next month in book form but there are also plans to adapt the new novel for the screen. Heat, the much-loved and incredibly influential film starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, could be getting a movie sequel. The news comes from Heat’s writer-director Michael Mann, who […]

    4 years ago

  • Gardaí unveil new Armed Support Unit vehicles to replace older models

    Gardaí unveil new Armed Support Unit vehicles to replace older models

    There are 10 of the new vehicles which will be allocated across the country. An Garda Síochána has unveiled to the public its brand new Armed Support Unit vehicles. Gardaí have said that there are 10 of the new vehicles and that they will replace older models from 2016. Eight of the latest automobiles were […]

    4 years ago