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.
Several counties hit with weather warning over ‘very strong’ winds
Is your county affected? Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for six counties. Issued on Monday morning, the alert will take effect from 1am to 5pm on Wednesday, 12 April. It applies to Clare, Cork, Galway, Kerry, Limerick and Mayo. The warning reads: “Very strong west to northwest winds developing. Widespread gusts […]
3 years ago
Another iconic gaming franchise is getting the big screen treatment
The current gaming adaptation craze looks set to continue. 2023 already feels like the year of the video game adaptation, already giving us the critically acclaimed The Last of Us TV show, as well as the biographical film Tetris and the animated The Super Mario Bros. Movie. On top of this, a Gran Turismo film […]
3 years ago
Joe Biden will visit Ireland this month and will deliver address
“As Taoiseach, it’s going to be a very special moment to welcome a great Irish-American President, Joe Biden, home to Ireland.” After weeks of reports, The White House has confirmed that Joe Biden will visit the island of Ireland from Tuesday, 11 April to Friday, 14 April. A statement from The White House’s Press Secretary […]
3 years ago
Salmonella outbreak in Ireland and other countries linked to kebab meat
There have been several cases in Ireland. The European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) has said that a “persistent cross-border outbreak” of Salmonella that has affected Ireland and several other countries is linked to kebab meat. Since June 2017, the outbreak of Salmonella Virchow ST16 has been ongoing in five European Union countries (Denmark, France, […]
3 years ago
Details of Joe Biden’s Irish visit have reportedly been unveiled
He is set to visit the island of Ireland next month. US President Joe Biden is set to visit the island of Ireland for five days next month, according to reports. Multiple outlets state that Biden is expected to begin his trip in Belfast on Tuesday, 11 April, before traveling to Dublin the following day, […]
3 years ago
Ricky Gervais announces Dublin date for new stand-up show
Tickets go on general sale this week. Ricky Gervais is taking Armageddon, his new stand-up show tour, to Dublin with a date at the 3Arena. The British comedian has already visited some of the biggest venues in Europe and the UK across the tour but has just announced further arena gig dates for 2023, including […]
3 years ago