Stephen Porzio is a senior writer at JOE, having joined the website in March 2021. JOE’s principal entertainment writer, his area of expertise is movies and television. He covers new releases, streaming additions, and what’s on TV, while also regularly speaking to acclaimed actors and directors about their latest work. Stephen graduated with a BA in English and Film from UCD and an MA in journalism from DCU. He has previously had work published in Hot Press, The Times (Ireland Edition) and The Irish Sun, and is also an experienced podcaster.
Female child and woman in critical condition after incident in Clare
An incident room has been established by Gardaí. A child and a woman are both in critical condition in hospital after an incident in Clare. Shortly before 8am on Tuesday (27 September), Gardaí and emergency services attended a scene at a domestic residence in Clarecastle. A female child was found with serious injuries and was […]
4 years ago
Measures to address “chronic hospital overcrowding” must be core part of upcoming Budget, says INMO
The union said that around 2,700 patients have been without a bed in Irish hospitals since Monday. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has called for measures addressing “chronic” overcrowding in Irish hospitals to be a core part of Budget 2023. The union issued a statement on Saturday (17 September) to mark World Patient […]
4 years ago
Met Éireann updates weather warnings as orange and yellow rain alerts currently in place
Is your county affected? Met Éireann has published two updated Status Yellow rain warnings. The first applies to the provinces of Leinster and Munster, as well as the counties Cavan, Galway, Monaghan and Roscommon. Issued on Sunday morning, it is currently valid until 3am on Monday. The second Status Yellow rain warning is for Carlow, […]
4 years ago