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.
New weather warning issued for entire country as temperatures set to fall to -5 this week
It’s going to be a cold one. Met Éireann has issued a fresh Status Yellow weather warning for all of Ireland as temperatures are set to plummet this week. Issued on Monday morning (16 January), the alert is for low temperatures and ice and will take effect from 4pm on Monday until midday on Tuesday. […]
3 years ago
Snow expected over coming days as winter weather advisory issued for entire country
Better wrap up warm. Met Éireann has issued a new winter weather advisory for Ireland which states that some showers of snow are expected over the coming days. Issued on Friday afternoon (13 January), the alert is now in effect and is set to last until midday next Thursday. “Turning cold across the country between […]
3 years ago
Star of Succession among The Late Late Show guests this week
Logan Roy will be in the house. The Late Late Show returns to screens this Friday night (13 January) for another packed programme. Leading the line-up is the great Scottish actor Brian Cox, who people will know from his appearances in movies like Braveheart, The Bourne Identity, The Boxer, X-Men 2, as well as for […]
3 years ago
Irish Eurovision competitor John Lydon calls contest ‘absolutely awful’ and ‘disgusting’
However, the ex-Sex Pistol also said that the opportunity to represent Ireland is “fantastic” and that he is aiming to break the mould. John Lydon, one of the contenders to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision with his band Public Image Ltd, did not mince his words when asked on Irish radio if he watched […]
3 years ago
Concerning Covid-19 subvariant ‘Kraken’ detected in Ireland
The WHO has said it is the “most transmissible subvariant that has been detected yet”. A new Covid-19 subvariant, XBB.1.5, has been detected in Ireland, according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC). Data published by the agency shows that less than five cases of the subvariant, nicknamed “Kraken”, were discovered in the country in […]
3 years ago
Jeremy Renner posts first video update since snowploughing accident
The heartfelt video sees the actor being cared for by his mother and sister in hospital. Hollywood star Jeremy Renner has shared his first video update since his snowploughing accident at the weekend that left him in critical condition. Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopaedic injuries after the New Year’s Day incident that took […]
3 years ago