In a new interview, the Tánaiste has weighed in on the recent debate surrounding the Wolfe Tones. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that songs like ‘Celtic Symphony’ have a “simplistic narrative” that is “hurtful to victims of violence”. He made the comments in an interview with Newstalk Breakfast on Tuesday (12 September) ahead of a […]

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Gardaí have said when they expect the technology to be implemented for its officers. An Garda Síochána has revealed new details regarding the planned implementation of body worn cameras (BWCs) for its officers, including when they will be first piloted. BWCs refer to a small lightweight cameras, which will be visibly worn by Gardaí to […]

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Aspiring actors will have a chance to learn from one of the very best. Succession star Brian Cox is the latest celebrity to be recruited to teach a course on the online education platform BBC Maestro. BBC Maestro sees an “eclectic mix of prestigious experts” offering extended and in-depth lessons filmed in 4K that viewers […]

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Tragic news. One person has died after a fire on Capel Street in Dublin city centre. Gardaí and the Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene of the blaze at 44 Capel Street at around 4.30pm on Monday (11 September). “Five fire engines and a turntable ladder are now on scene,” a Dublin Fire Brigade spokesperson […]

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Met Éireann has also said there will be “surface water flooding”. Earlier on Saturday (9 September), JOE wrote about Ireland’s current Indian summer being set to come to an abrupt end, something which has been further cemented by Met Éireann’s latest weather warnings. The Irish meteorological service has published four new Status Yellow thunderstorm warnings […]

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Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of the incident. Two men have been injured after a train struck a car in Mayo, according to reports. In a statement on Saturday evening, Gardaí said that its officers and emergency services were currently at the scene of an incident involving a train and a vehicle […]

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Executive produced by Guillermo del Toro, the movie stars two Oscar winners. One of this year’s best horror movies is now available to stream in Ireland. However, if that is not for you, here are the films airing on TV this Saturday night. White House Down – Film4 – 9pm Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx […]

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In a new interview, Kielty spoke in depth about what makes the Late Late so special and “uniquely Irish”. Patrick Kielty has got a very busy month ahead of him, with September to see both his first movie arriving in cinemas and his debut as the presenter of the Late Late. Kielty’s first episode succeeding […]

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True to form, the first look at the film – which has been compared to Goodfellas – shows Hardy doing another distinct accent. Tom Hardy has returned to the big screen after two years with The Bikeriders, which recently had its world premiere and has just released a first trailer online. His first movie since […]

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Or should we say scream at home. Scream VI, one of the best horror movies of 2023 so far, is now available to stream at home in Ireland and the UK. The slasher sequel, which has been added to Now Cinema and Sky Cinema, follows the survivors of the ‘Woodsboro legacy murders’ that occurred in […]

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Gardaí have launched a witness appeal. A man is in critical condition after a hit-and-run in Waterford city. At around 11.45am on Friday (8 September), a male pedestrian in his 40s was struck by a car at the junction of The Glen and Ballybricken. Gardaí say that the vehicle then failed to remain at the […]

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Its launch has been described as a “historic day” for TG4 and the Irish language. A new TV channel from Irish language network TG4 has been launched in Ireland. Titled Cúla4, it is aimed at 0-12 year olds and has been described as being the “first ever dedicated Irish language children’s channel”. According to TG4, […]

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This one is for all the romantics at heart. Romantic drama Past Lives, one of the best movies of the year so far, is out in Irish cinemas now. In a review published earlier this week, JOE’s entertainment editor Rory Cashin called it profoundly relatable, a “uniquely gorgeous, sumptuously told story” and a “modern masterpiece”. […]

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It has a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score. Disney+ has just added a new season of one of the best shows of the 21st century. However, if that is not for you, here are the movies airing on TV tonight that you can watch to kick off your weekend in style. Mission: Impossible 2 – E4 […]

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35 people chosen for the list in previous years have gone on to be nominated for or win Oscars. Irish actress Alison Oliver has been named as one of Variety’s “10 actors to watch for 2023”. Since 1998, the entertainment magazine has honoured rising stars through its list, which aims to herald “artists who are experiencing […]

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Even better, the new season is earning great reviews. Justified, widely considered as being among the best shows of the 21st century, has just released a new sequel season on Disney+ in Ireland and the UK. The original six seasons of Justified are based on the writings of the legendary Elmore Leonard (previously adapted onscreen […]

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The Taoiseach made the comments when asked about the Wolfe Tones’ recent success. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he believes that Ireland is “on the path to unification” and that there will be a united Ireland in his lifetime. The Taoiseach made the comments on RTÉ’s News at One on Thursday (7 September) after he […]

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The Oscar winner was a huge influence on Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, as well as the Suicide Squad films. Netflix have added one of the best revenge movies and the final season of one of the best crime drama shows of recent years to its library. However, if these aren’t for you for whatever reason, […]

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People in these counties can expect “frequent lightning”. Met Éireann has issued a new thunderstorm warning for seven counties as Ireland’s current spell of “very warm and humid weather” continues. Valid until 6pm on Thursday (7 September), the Status Yellow alert is currently in effect and applies to Cavan, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly and […]

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It is reported that the young man had only moved to America weeks before his death. An Irish man has died in the United States after reportedly suffering a fall. Evan Reynolds, 25, passed away in Dallas in Texas on Friday, 1 September. As reported in various outlets, the young man is believed to have […]

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An Garda Síochána are assisting the Cork County Coroner with its investigation into the deaths. Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance with the investigation into the deaths of two men during an Ironman event in Youghal, Cork last month. Brendan Wall, 44, and Ivan Chittenden, 64, passed away in separate incidents while taking […]

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The movie boasts a cast filled with Irish screen legends. The first trailer for the Liam Neeson-led Ireland-set action thriller In the Land of Saints and Sinners has been released. In the movie, Neeson plays a newly-retired assassin in a remote Irish village who finds himself drawn into a lethal game of cat and mouse […]

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The death comes in the wake of several road fatalities in recent weeks in Ireland. A 16-year-old boy has passed away after falling from a tractor in Galway. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said that the road traffic incident occurred at Sylane in Tuam at around 7.40pm on Wednesday, 30 August. The teen was […]

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In his first radio appearance since the secret payments scandal broke, Evans described Tubridy as an ‘absolute legend of Irish broadcasting’. Ryan Tubridy appeared on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show in the UK on Wednesday morning (6 September), with Evans stating that the former RTÉ host was “window shopping”. Introducing Tubridy on his programme, the […]

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It comes amid claims in Israeli media that Ireland is antisemitic. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has refused to answer questions as to whether former Taoiseach Éamon de Valera was wrong to have expressed condolences regarding the death of Adolf Hitler. Earlier this week, the Tánaiste began a trip that will see him travel to Israel, the […]

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Ireland will see daytime temperatures “in excess of 27 degrees” in many areas. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow high temperature weather warning for the entire Republic of Ireland. Valid from 8am on Thursday until 8am on Saturday, the alert states that the country will see “very warm and humid weather” on Thursday and […]

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Tragic news. The body of a young girl has been recovered after the child went missing off the coast of Cork. Gardaí say that at around 4.40pm on Tuesday (5 September) they received reports of a female child entering the water at Fountainstown Beach near Crosshaven. A search and rescue operation was subsequently launched involving […]

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The Oscar nominee has described the actress as “the perfect choice for this role”. Vicky Krieps is set to play Sophie Toscan du Plantier in Oscar nominated director Jim Sheridan’s upcoming film about the French woman’s murder in Ireland. The brutal killing of the television producer, which took place in the town of Schull in […]

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“Sing your songs but will you for God’s sake understand your history.” Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has weighed in on the most recent controversy surrounding the Wolfe Tones and their song ‘Celtic Symphony’. The Irish rebel band performed at the Electric Arena stage at Electric Picnic this weekend and drew record crowds, with thousands spilling […]

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The series is based around a topic close to the former RTÉ presenter’s heart. As speculation continues as to what is next for Ryan Tubridy after parting ways with RTÉ, the former Radio 1 host has launched a new ‘series’ on Instagram. Posting on the social media platform on Monday (4 September), the presenter announced […]

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The three-part series will be available to watch on the streaming service very soon. Netflix has unveiled a first look at its upcoming true crime documentary series Who Killed Jill Dando?, which turns a spotlight on an infamous murder mystery. The three-part show revolves around the killing of BBC journalist, television presenter and newsreader Jill Dando […]

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Released in 2018, this 81-minute-long movie is not for the faint of heart. 2022’s best movie is now available to stream at home but if you, for whatever reason, need more films to watch this Saturday evening, here are the flicks airing on TV tonight. Man on Fire – Film4 – 9pm Denzel Washington gives […]

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The body was found on Saturday morning. Gardaí have launched an investigation after the discovery of a body of man in the River Liffey on Saturday (2 September). A Garda spokesperson told JOE that the body was found on the west side of the East Link Bridge at around 8am. The body of the male […]

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The funeral for Zoey Coffey, 18, took place on Saturday morning. Zoey Coffey, one of four young people who died in a road crash in Clonmel in Tipperary last week, has been remembered as being a “very funny, happy, outgoing, wonderful” person at her funeral. The 18-year-old passed away along with Nicole Murphy (18), Grace […]

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“This is a country with less than five million people and the noise that we make worldwide is absolutely insane.” Niall Horan was clearly very moved to be playing at Electric Picnic to his biggest audience as a solo artist, telling the crowd it was “an absolute dream come true”. The headliner took to stage […]

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This “high strength MDMA” bears a particular logo. The HSE has issued a drug warning after identifying that MDMA “two times the average dose” is being circulated at Electric Picnic. According to the health service, this type of “high strength MDMA” takes the form of a purple pill that bears a skull logo similar to […]

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The six-part show has an absolutely bonkers premise. Paramount+ has unveiled a trailer for its upcoming thriller series Bargain and boy, is it wild. Following on the heels of major crossover successes like Parasite and Squid Game, the South Korean show centres around a trafficking ring that lures men to a remote hotel under the […]

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Don’t put the suncream and shades away just yet. Ireland looks set to enjoy an Indian summer from next week, with temperatures set to reach the mid-20s, according to various forecasts. Having already predicted that the weather this weekend will be surprisingly sunny for those heading to Electric Picnic, Met Éireann’s current indications suggest that […]

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The pop-punk band were set to play at Dublin’s 3Arena next week. Blink-182 have postponed three of their upcoming gigs, including two in Ireland, due to an “urgent family matter” involving drummer Travis Barker. The US rockers were set to play in Glasgow on 2 September, at Belfast’s SSE Arena on 4 September and at […]

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“Providing recognition for this series is entirely inappropriate.” Jimmy Guerin, the brother of murdered Irish journalist Veronica Guerin, has slammed a new Virgin Media documentary series about John Gilligan. Virgin Media Television announced its slate of upcoming shows on Thursday (31 August), including the true crime show Confessions of a Crime Boss which will premiere on […]

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The incident comes in the wake of several road fatalities in Ireland in recent days. A man has died after being struck by a bus on a busy street in Dublin city centre. The crash, which involved a bus and a pedestrian, occurred at the junction of Amiens Street and Store Street in Dublin 1 […]

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The team behind… Subspecies V: Blood Rise and Demonic Toys: Jack Attack are back with a new classic. Barbie and Oppenheimer were released the same day this summer, with the pair of movies proving to be massively successful both critically and commercially. In regards to the latter, the incredible box office earnings of the two […]

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Its organisers say the space will fill in a “massive gap within the Irish events scene”. A brand new 3,500 capacity electronic music venue is coming to Dublin in October of this year. Titled Silo, the event space will be located in the RDS complex and promises to “push the boundaries forward for the electronic […]

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We were so preoccupied with whether or not we could make this quiz that we didn’t stop to think if we should. Steven Spielberg’s classic blockbuster Jurassic Park is back in cinemas from 1 September. That’s right, cinemagoers have the opportunity to check out one of the greatest movies ever on the big screen to […]

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“The increase is wrong at a time when the country needs to reduce inflation.” The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) has slammed the decision by the Government to implement a tax hike for the hospitality and tourism sector from midnight tonight (31 August). The VAT rate for hospitality and tourism decreased from 13.5% to 9%, […]

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Keoghan leads an ensemble cast in the upcoming thriller. A first trailer has hit the web for Saltburn, a new drama thriller starring Barry Keoghan. Written and directed by Oscar winner Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman), the movie will see the Irish Oscar nominee play Oliver Quick, a student at Oxford who struggles to find […]

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Three family members died in the collision. An Garda Síochána have provided an update on the two parents injured in the road crash in Tipperary on Tuesday night (29 August) that left three others dead. Thomas O’Reilly (45), his wife Bridget O’Reilly (46) and their grandson Tom O’Reilly (3) lost their lives after the car […]

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It stars a two-time Oscar nominee looking near unrecognisable. The first trailer for Ferrari, a new biographical sports drama from director Michael Mann (Heat, The Last of the Mohicans, Miami Vice), has hit the web. A decades-long passion project for the iconic filmmaker and based on true events, the movie will see two-time Oscar nominee […]

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“My thoughts are with everyone in Tipperary with this awful news coming so soon after the tragic deaths in Clonmel,” the Taoiseach wrote. The three victims of the road crash in Tipperary on Tuesday night (29 August) have been named locally. As reported in multiple outlets, Tom O’Reilly, his wife Bridget (both in their 40s) […]

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“She was a bright light.” Funeral details have been announced for Zoey Coffey (18), one of the four young people whose lives were lost in the tragic road crash in Tipperary last Friday evening (25 August). Zoey, Grace McSweeney (18) and Nicole Murphy (18), were being driven by Grace’s brother Luke (24) to a Leaving […]

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