Ireland’s current dry spell looks set to come to an end soon. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Ireland which will come into effect this weekend. Issued on Saturday afternoon (13 August), the alert is valid from 3pm on Sunday until 3am on Monday. The warning states that while some places […]

3 years ago

An incident room has been established at Athlone Garda Station. Update: 16:15, 13 August. Gardaí say they are continuing to appeal for information following the fatal assault of a man in his 40s that occurred on Saturday (13 August) in Westmeath. In particular, Gardaí wish to speak with anyone who may have been at the […]

3 years ago

“The news is not good,” his agent said. It is likely Salman Rushdie will lose an eye after the author was stabbed on stage in New York on Friday (12 August). His agent Andrew Wylie gave an update to the New York Times on Friday evening about Rushdie’s condition in which he said “the news […]

3 years ago

The 2020 movie has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Looking to escape the sun at some point over the next few days? Well, JOE recommended a few particular things to watch over the coming weekend in the video below. Real-life horror, new Love Island & the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana. These are the […]

3 years ago

The Perseid meteor shower will peak tonight, offering “celestial fireworks”. After Thursday evening’s supermoon, Friday (12 August) is set to be another exciting night for astronomers and stargazers. The Perseids, renowned as one of the best meteor showers, will peak today with a “spectacular” 20 times more shooting stars expected than normal. “The cause is […]

3 years ago

He was transported to the Mater Hospital in Dublin. A man has been airlifted to hospital after a tractor crash in Clare left him seriously injured. In a statement to JOE, a Garda spokesperson said the collision occurred in Scariff on Wednesday (10 August) at around 5.30pm. The tractor turned on its side while travelling […]

3 years ago

The ’90s flick stars Jamie Lee Curtis and is from the director of Point Break. Feeling in the mood for a good movie after spending the day sweating in the sun? Well, there are plenty of solid films on the telly this Thursday night. Here are your options. The Evil Dead – Sky Sci-fi – […]

3 years ago

People have the chance to see a supermoon, a planet and a meteor shower. The next few nights are set to be exciting for astronomers as a number of major events are due to take place in the sky. One of these is the fourth and final supermoon of 2022, with another not due until […]

3 years ago

The goat has since been placed in the shade. King Puck, the symbol of the Puck Fair in Kerry, has been taken down from its cage by event organisers due to the current heatwave. A tradition of the long-running event in Killorglin is that a goat is chosen every year and is put into a […]

3 years ago

The Department of Agriculture has issued advice to the public. An orange-level high fire warning is now in effect for the entire country ahead of the incoming hot spell of weather. Issued by the Department of Agriculture on Wednesday (10 August), it will remain in effect until midday next Tuesday. The alert states that a […]

3 years ago

Did your favourite place or store make the cut? Retail Excellence has unveiled its picks for the top 100 stores and five friendliest places in Ireland. Ireland’s largest retail representative body, Retail Excellence made the selections ahead of its annual award ceremony, which aims to identify outstanding examples of retail businesses across the country. The […]

3 years ago

Its two leads won Best Actor and Best Actress Oscars. Looking for something to watch tonight after spending the day in the sun? Well, there are plenty of solid movies airing on TV tonight. Here are your options. As Good as it Gets – Great! Movies Classic – 9pm In this romantic comedy, a grumpy […]

3 years ago

The airline expects that the strikes will have “zero impact” on its Spanish flights in August or September. Ryanair has said it expects no disruptions to its flights in August or September as a result of strikes by two cabin crew unions in Spain. Last month, the unions SITCPLA and USO stated that their members […]

3 years ago

There’s gonna be a few scorchers ahead. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow high-temperature warning for 18 counties. Issued on Tuesday (9 August), the alert will come into effect from 12pm on Thursday until 6am on Sunday and will apply to all counties in the provinces of Leinster and Munster. Met Éireann’s warning states […]

3 years ago

GSOC has launched a witness appeal. The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is investigating a road crash that occurred in Monaghan on Monday (8 August). In a statement, GSOC said it received a referral under Section 102 of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005, from a Garda Superintendent in Monaghan following the incident that took place […]

3 years ago

Irish Water says 15 areas have already been impacted by water shortages. Irish Water has urged the public to conserve water ahead of the heatwave set to hit the country in the coming days. A weather advisory currently in effect from Met Éireann says that Ireland will experience a hot spell that will develop from […]

3 years ago

It’s movie quizzing time! Welcome back once again to The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. As always we have three rounds for quizzers, with the first testing people on their general cinematic knowledge. Then, to mark the release of Bullet Train in cinemas now, the quiz includes a round on Brad Pitt and another on action […]

3 years ago

Based on true events, the movie depicts the manhunt for an elusive serial killer. Staying in tonight? Well, not to worry as there are plenty of movies available to watch. JOE recommended a few particular ones you can check out over the weekend in the video below. There are three brand-new movies for you to […]

3 years ago

Its trailer was one of a number of teasers released this week. Earlier this year, Top Gun: Maverick finally arrived in cinemas after a number of Covid-related delays to an incredible response. Not only is it the highest-grossing movie of 2022 so far but it also earned a whopping 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with […]

3 years ago

It is reported that the actress crashed her car into an LA home. Actress Anne Heche has reportedly been hospitalised in critical condition following a fiery crash in Los Angeles. In a statement, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAPD) said that a solo passenger vehicle struck a two-story home in the Mar Vista neighbourhood on […]

3 years ago

Conditions are set to heat up over the coming days. Met Éireann has said that it looks like temperatures next week will reach as high as 26 degrees. The Irish meteorological service made the comments in its national forecast, which states that conditions are set to heat up over the coming days. Before then, Met […]

3 years ago

Gardaí have commenced a murder investigation. A man has died following a shooting incident that occurred in Dublin earlier this year. 41-year-old Gary Carey was being treated in hospital for serious injuries he received during the incident that took place in the underground car park of a premises on the South Circular Road in Kilmainham on […]

3 years ago

Tragic news. A four-year-old girl has died following an incident in Enniscrone in Sligo on Friday afternoon (5 August). Multiple reports state that the incident occurred at a caravan park and that it is understood the child was struck by a vehicle. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and the injured girl was taken […]

3 years ago

The drama thriller has a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It is Friday, meaning the weekend is here and people should have more time to watch movies. In keeping with that, JOE recommended a few particular films to watch over the next few days in the video below. There are three brand-new movies for you […]

3 years ago

The increase in costs will take effect from next month. Pinergy is the latest energy provider in Ireland to announce a major price hike, with the company stating it will raise its standard residential electricity prices from 5 September, 2022. The latest change will result in a 19.2% rise in the typical household cost, which […]

3 years ago

Gardaí are seeking information relating to a dark coloured jeep seen in the area before and after the assault. A man in his mid-30s is in critical condition following an assault in Dublin. The incident occurred on Main Street in Mulhuddart Village in the early hours of last Sunday (31 July). A Garda spokesperson said […]

3 years ago

A significant extension of Luas services is not on the cards currently. It is very unlikely that a 24-hour Luas service will be introduced in Dublin soon. This is as the National Transport Authority (NTA) has said that a significant extension of the tram system is “not something that should be progressed at this point. […]

3 years ago

For unspecified reasons, the pub chain says the deals will be available at slightly higher prices in its three pubs in central Dublin. Wetherspoons has announced a range of “money-saving lunch and drinks deals” in its nine venues across Ireland. The pub operator has said the deals will run until Halloween and will be available […]

3 years ago

He said this “grotesque greed” is punishing the poorest people on the planet, as well as the planet itself. The United Nations Secretary-General has said it is “immoral” for oil and gas companies to be making record profits from the current energy crisis. Speaking at the launch of a UN report in New York on […]

3 years ago

The driver of the vehicle suffered a health incident before the crash. Four people were hospitalised after a vehicle struck a number of pedestrians in Donegal on Wednesday (3 August). In a statement to JOE, Gardaí said they attended the scene of a single vehicle collision on Main Street in Clonmany at around 6.30pm. Donegal Daily […]

3 years ago

The cost of heating and motor fuel is on the rise. Just over three in five adults in Ireland have said they will need to make cuts in a bid to cover rising fuel costs, according to a new survey. Market research agency iReach stated that 61% of its survey respondents spoke of a need […]

3 years ago

Almost €6 million has been allocated by the Government to develop the projects. The Government has announced funding of almost €6 million to develop 200 outdoor adventure projects across Ireland. Allocated under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS), the Government has said the investment will be key to enhancing the country’s outdoor amenities. These include […]

3 years ago

Have you visited this museum? The Irish Museum of Time in Waterford has been nominated for the prestigious British Guild of Travel Writers International Tourism Awards 2022. Based in Greyfriars Street in a refurbished gothic-style church, the museum features the oldest Irish-made grandfather clocks, table clocks and watches, while celebrating the craftsmen who made them. […]

3 years ago

Investigations into the assault are ongoing. A man in his 30s has died following an assault at Mountjoy Prison in Dublin. Following the incident, which occurred last Friday evening (29 July), the inmate was receiving treatment for serious injuries at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. However, a Garda spokesperson confirmed to JOE that the man […]

3 years ago

The $90 million superhero flick may never be released. Batgirl, an already-shot superhero movie intended to be part of the DC Extended Universe, has had its release date cancelled. Reportedly costing $90 million to make, the Warner Bros film was set to star Leslie Grace (In the Heights) as the title character, alongside Brendan Fraser […]

3 years ago

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga starred in the 2018 movie. This bank holiday Monday evening is set to be a rainy one. But you can still have a good night by staying in with a good film. Here are the movies on television tonight. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol – Film4 – 9pm The Mission: […]

3 years ago

The letter from Sabina Higgins has been described as “under-informed” and “painful”. President Michael D. Higgins has reiterated his condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amid controversy surrounding a letter written by his wife about the conflict. Last week, Sabina Higgins wrote to the Irish Times to criticise an editorial from the paper regarding the […]

3 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of the incident to come forward. A man in his mid-80s has died after falling from a mobility scooter while travelling in Kinsale in Cork. In a statement to JOE, a Garda spokesperson said that the road traffic incident occurred shortly after 9.30am on Sunday (31 July) on Cork Street. […]

3 years ago

Met Éireann has warned of potentially hazardous driving conditions. Met Éireann has extended its Status Yellow rain warning, with the alert now applying to four counties. On Sunday (31 July), the Irish meteorological service issued the weather warning for Clare, Galway and Kerry. However, in an update on Monday, Met Éireann confirmed that Mayo has […]

3 years ago

The “trailblazing” actress played Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series and its film sequels. Tributes are pouring in to honour Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols following her death at the age of 89. Her son Kyle Johnson confirmed in a statement that she passed away from natural causes. “Her light, however, like the […]

3 years ago

Game on, man. Yes, it’s that time of the week once again when we present you with The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. As always there are three rounds, the first of which tests your general cinema knowledge. Next then is a round all about Chris Evans, given his villainous turn in Netflix hit The […]

4 years ago

Christian Bale and Matt Damon star in the 2019 movie. The bank holiday weekend is here, meaning there is plenty of time to check out some movies and TV shows. In keeping with that, JOE recommended a few particular series to watch over the period in the video below. Not sure what to watch this […]

4 years ago

It currently has a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes. One of the major new trailers to hit the web this week was for Moonage Daydream, a film all about the life and career of David Bowie. Already boasting a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, […]

4 years ago

“It’s not a catastrophe. You can change the pope.” Pope Francis has said he may need to cut back in terms of his level of travelling or else retire, according to reports. Multiple outlets state that the pontiff made the comments while in Canada as part of a six-day trip. In recent months, the 85-year-old […]

4 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward. A man has been seriously injured following a road crash involving a motorcycle in Wexford. The single-vehicle collision occurred shortly before 7am on Saturday (30 July) at the Clohass Roundabout in Enniscorthy. The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was taken to University […]

4 years ago

The legal battle between Musk and Twitter has escalated. Elon Musk has countersued Twitter amid a legal battle over the Tesla CEO’s attempts to end his $44 billion (€43 billion) bid to buy Twitter, according to reports. Multiple outlets state that Musk filed a lawsuit on Friday (29 July) and that a confidential 164-page document […]

4 years ago

Tragic news. A man has died after a road crash in Dublin on Thursday (28 July). At around 2.15am, Gardaí received reports of a seriously injured male motorcyclist on St Clare’s Avenue in Rathmines. The man in his 20s was later pronounced dead at the scene and his body has since been taken to the […]

4 years ago

The Irish Farmers’ Association has called the announcement a “potentially devastating blow for Irish farming”. Government leaders have come to a deal on carbon reductions for the agriculture sector following days of discussion. Under the agreement, farmers will be asked to cut emissions by 25% by 2030, compared to 2018 levels. This follows the Government’s […]

4 years ago

It had its 35th anniversary this month. On the hunt for something to watch this Thursday evening? Well, let us direct you below to your ‘movie on TV’ options for tonight. Here’s how it looks… RoboCop – ITV4 – 9pm Our pick for tonight takes place in a dystopian, crime-ridden Detroit and centres on a […]

4 years ago

The documentary is getting its Irish TV premiere. Nothing to Declare, the documentary about the two Dublin schoolboys in 1985 who stowed away to New York, is airing on Irish television next week. The 30-minute film tells the story of Keith Byrne and Noel Murray from Darndale who, when aged 10 and 13, ended up sneaking […]

4 years ago