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.
15 years ago, one of the greatest scenes of the 21st century arrived in cinemas
The scene is the centrepiece of what is arguably the saddest movie of the 21st century. On 7 December 2007, director Joe Wright’s modern masterpiece Atonement landed in US theatres. Based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by Ian McEwan, the romantic war drama begins in the 1930s and centres around the wealthy Tallis […]
3 years ago
People will be able to get money for returning bottles and cans through new scheme
There is a catch, however. Minister of State Ossian Smyth has revealed details of a new scheme in which people can receive money for returning used cans or bottles. Titled the Deposit Return Scheme, there is a catch, however, as it works by charging those who buy a plastic bottle or an aluminum or steel […]
3 years ago
“Enhanced x-ray technology” being trialled at Dublin Airport could lead to removal of 100ml liquid rule
The technology also eliminates the need to remove laptops from cabin baggage. An end to the 100ml liquid rule could be on the way for Dublin Airport as “enhanced x-ray technology” is being trialled at the location. Liquids, gels and pastes currently must be 100ml or less to go in hand luggage through the airport. […]
3 years ago
Irish suburb crowned Europe’s ‘Great Town’ of 2022
Quite the honour. Dún Laoghaire has been named Europe’s “Great Town” of 2022 at the Urbanism Awards. Run by the non-profit organisation the Academy of Urbanism, the awards are designed to recognise the best, most enduring or most improved urban environments across the UK, Ireland and Europe. In a statement, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council said […]
3 years ago
Government to introduce two new regulations for e-cigarettes
The measures are designed to prevent young people from starting to vape. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Frank Feighan have received Government approval to introduce additional restrictions on the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes. Under the new proposals announced on Tuesday (22 November), the sale of e-cigarettes and related nicotine-inhaling products will […]
3 years ago
‘Grim’ report highlights ‘record’ rent increases and ‘extreme shortage’ of rental homes
The report says the availability of rental homes remains near an “all-time low”. The latest rental report from Daft.ie shows that there have been “record increases in rents” in Ireland while the country faces an “extreme shortage of rental homes”. According to the property website, market rents in the third quarter of 2022 were an […]
3 years ago
Mayo retirement group claim Daily Million prize worth €1,000,000
Each member of the syndicate gets €21,276. A syndicate made up of a Mayo retirement group arrived at the National Lottery headquarters this week to claim its Daily Million prize worth €1,000,000. Based in Parke, located near Turlough and just outside Castlebar, the retirement group is called Young at Heart and its 47-strong syndicate was […]
3 years ago