It has been reported that the boy was known to the woman. A teenage boy has been arrested following the violent death of a woman in Offaly, according to reports. In a statement on Friday afternoon, a Garda spokesperson said officers were currently at the scene of a “violent incident” at a residential property in […]

2 years ago

The crowd-pleasing comedy-drama holds a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score. Just a week after coming out in cinemas, the already much-loved Irish musical comedy drama Flora and Son is now available to stream on Apple TV+. From writer-director John Carney (Once, Sing Street), the movie follows a single mom named Flora (Bad Sisters’ Eve Hewson), who […]

2 years ago

The findings of the poll are said to suggest that “there is a strong mood for change in the country”. A new poll has found that Mary Lou McDonald is currently the most popular choice to become the next Taoiseach. As part of The Irish Times/Ipsos opinion poll, people were asked who they would prefer […]

2 years ago

When asked if we are at a point in which ‘unity is in reach’, The Edge replied: “We wish.” Ahead of the start of U2’s residency at the new “state-of-the-art” Las Vegas venue The Sphere, Bono and The Edge have spoken about the possibility of a united Ireland. With the Irish rock group known for […]

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Gardaí have launched a witness appeal. A man in his 20s has been left seriously injured following a hit and run crash in Louth earlier this week. The collision occurred on the Castletown Road in Dundalk at around 1.50pm on Monday, 25 September. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said that a pedal cyclist fell from […]

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October will be an incredibly busy month for cinemas. Not only will the month see a wave of horror movies coming to screens ahead of Halloween, but we also will have the highly anticipated releases of Martin Scorsese’s new crime epic and Taylor Swift’s latest concert film. On top of this, we also have two […]

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He even urged people to avoid “unnecessary” journeys. Despite it being over seven years since Storm Desmond, Irish broadcaster and journalist Teresa Mannion’s coverage of the event still lingers in the collective psyche. This is to such a great extent that Sky News’ coverage of Storm Agnes’ arrival in Ireland drew immediate comparisons to the […]

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It was made by a Northern Irish filmmaker. Netflix have just added a brilliant hidden gem action thriller, while Prime Video have added a hugely emotional Irish documentary. However, if these aren’t for you, here are the movies airing on telly this Thursday evening. 21 Bridges: An action-packed crime thriller is among the movies on […]

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Two people were hospitalised in the dog attack. A male sustained “serious facial injuries” in a dog attack in Dublin on Tuesday (26 September). In a statement to JOE, a Garda spokesperson said officers in Crumlin received a call to attend a residence in the area at around 12.30pm after a male and a female […]

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Debate continues to rage around ‘Zombie’. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has dismissed claims that The Cranberries song ‘Zombie’ is partitionist, describing them as “absurd” and “shocking”. The Tánaiste appeared on Newstalk Breakfast on Wednesday (27 September) in which he was asked for his opinion on the ongoing debate surrounding the classic track. Written by Dolores O’Riordan […]

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It’s about an Irish music legend and features a who’s who of Irish talent. Prime Video has just added the Irish documentary Heyday: The Mic Christopher Story to its library. The film tells the story of American-born Irish singer-songwriter Mic Christopher, from his humble beginnings busking on Grafton Street, to fronting rock band The Mary […]

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Currently sitting on a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, it comes from the director of the also very stressful Boiling Point. Netflix’s current top movie in Ireland is Accused, a tense new thriller that was recently added to the streaming service. The British film centres around a young man named Harri (Chaneil Kular, Sex Education) who, […]

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A storm is brewing. Met Éireann has issued weather warnings impacting 24 counties as Storm Agnes is set to land in Ireland later in the week. In a statement on Monday morning (24 September), Weather Alerts Ireland said that weather models are “mainly showing” that Ireland will see “some strong winds” from the storm. “Winds […]

2 years ago

“I told her that I’ve seen her rock a stage in Arrowhead and she might have to come see me rock the stage at Arrowhead.” Taylor Swift has made headlines thanks to her attendance at an American football game. This is down to the fact that she was personally invited by NFL superstar and tight […]

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This comes as actors are currently involved in a separate strike that has also halted Hollywood. For months, most US movie and TV productions have been halted due to two ongoing strikes, one involving the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the other involving the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA). However, the former could be coming […]

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Netflix’s new documentary series is all about ‘big vape’. Netflix has released a first trailer for its new documentary series Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul. Arriving on the streaming service next month, the show is based on a book by Time health correspondent Jamie Ducharme and focuses around Juul, the American e-cigarette […]

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The new sign comes after Enoch Burke was imprisoned earlier this month. Wilson’s Hospital School, the Westmeath school that dismissed teacher Enoch Burke, has placed a new sign at its entrance. As reported by The Irish Independent – who published an image of the sign – it reads: “Private property” and “Trespassers will be prosecuted”. […]

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You’d need to be a real movie expert to get top marks here. JOE’s must-watch in cinemas this week is Dumb Money, a highly-entertaining and star-studded biographical comedy-drama chronicling the GameStop short squeeze of January 2021. This week’s Must-Watch in cinemas is a definite for fans of The Social Network, with a stellar cast including […]

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It’s an absolute masterpiece. Prime Video has just added a 2024 Oscar favourite to its library but if you’re looking for more to watch, here are the movies on TV this Saturday night. Clear and Present Danger – Film4 – 9pm Harrison Ford’s second outing as CIA man Jack Ryan. American Pie 2 – Comedy […]

2 years ago

Here is what you need to know about witnessing the Northern Lights. If you are living in Ireland or certain parts of the UK and you gaze into the night sky this weekend, you may get a glimpse of the Northern Lights. That is according to Astronomy Ireland founder David Moore, who has said that […]

2 years ago

An Oscar winner leads the cast of the 1989 movie. Looking for something to watch this Friday evening? Well, Disney+ has just added one of 2023’s biggest surprises, as well as one of the best serial killer thriller series in recent years. However, if none of these are for you, here are the movies airing […]

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Would you like to see this? A clip posted to a social media account run by Sony and then swiftly deleted has some fans believing that the Tom Hardy-led Venom 3 will see a major crossover. The video in question was published by the official Sony Pictures Home Entertainment UK TikTok and is a mash-up […]

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Do you meet Aer Lingus’ essential criteria? Aer Lingus has launched a new recruitment drive with the aim of hiring over 200 cabin crew members. The airline has said that the job opportunities are designed to attract “a diverse group of people, reflecting Aer Lingus’ wholehearted commitment to expanding and diversifying its workforce”. In a […]

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Very sad news. A teenage driver has died after a road crash in Monaghan in the early hours of Wednesday (20 September). Gardaí attended the scene of the collision which occurred in Carrickaderry in Clontibret at around 1.30am and involved one vehicle. The male driver of the car, aged 17 years, was pronounced deceased at […]

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Cash will remain king. Irish public bodies are to be notified that they must continue to accept cash when dealing with consumers, according to a new report. This comes after the NCT (National Car Test) was forced to make a u-turn after they sparked controversy with their plans to go cashless. Last month, the motor […]

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The streamer has also revealed when the documentary on Beckham will be released. Netflix has released the first trailer for its upcoming documentary series all about former footballer David Beckham. Titled Beckham, the show will arrive on the streaming service next month and promises to tell the “inside story of a global football star and […]

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The jerseys came from none other than Harry Kane. Actor, comedian and presenter Patrick Kielty has joked about barbecuing England football jerseys that were gifted to his two children. The comments come during a major month for Kielty, which has already seen him make his rapturously received debut as host of The Late Late Show. […]

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Tragic news. An Irish student has passed away after a kayaking accident in the United States at the weekend. Originally from Dublin, Ella Mills died on Sunday (17 September) following the incident on the Potomac River near Washington D.C. According to The Washington Post, the accident occurred when Ella’s kayak turned over and her gear became […]

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Sharon Ní Bheoláin has stepped down from the programme after five and a half years. RTÉ’s Crimecall will return for its 20th season this month with a new presenter hosting the programme. The broadcaster has announced that Sharon Ní Bheoláin is stepping down from the series and will be succeeded by Carla O’Brien. A monthly […]

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RTÉ have released the viewing figures for Kielty’s first episode at the helm of the Late Late. Patrick Kielty’s debut last Friday night hosting the Late Late was a rapturous success, with the Northern Irish comedian managing to win over audiences – and the RTÉ Director General – with his enthusiasm, interviewing skills and sharp […]

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It is reported that a penknife was used in the attack and that the victim suffered wounds to the abdomen and neck. A man was stabbed seven times at Dublin Airport at the weekend, according to reports. In a statement on Sunday (17 September), Gardaí said they were investigating a public order incident that occurred […]

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Is your county impacted? Met Éireann has issued several new weather warnings over “heavy rain” and “very strong winds”. This is as Ireland is set to hit by the tail end of Hurricane Lee, which Weather Alerts Ireland states is expected to “push in on Tuesday, bringing wet and windy conditions”. The biggest of the […]

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It stars two Oscar winners. Looking for a good movie to watch tonight to defeat those Monday blues? Well, we’ve selected the best films airing on telly this evening for your perusal below. Mad Max 2 – ITV4 – 9pm This action classic is widely considered the best of the Mad Max original trilogy starring […]

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The pay for the job position raised eyebrows last week. RTÉ is no longer looking to hire a Fair City photographer on a €60,000 a year contract. The broadcaster had been inviting submissions as part of a public tender process for the position, which would have required the successful applicant to provide official stills photography […]

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The movie was a big hit upon release and received a prequel just last year. One of 2023’s best thriller movies is now available to stream at home, but if you’re looking for more films to watch, here are the ones airing on telly this Saturday night (16 September), starting with: Orphan – AMC UK […]

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No, it isn’t about the beach hole. Netflix is releasing a new documentary series this month titled Encounters, which is all about a topic that gripped the world of news in the past week – “otherwordly phenomena” After all, the last seven days saw the bodies of alleged ‘aliens’ being presented during a congressional hearing in […]

2 years ago

The new Late Late host became visibly emotional when discussing the topic. It is safe to say that Patrick Kielty’s debut as Late Late host was a rousing success, managing to win over audiences – and the RTÉ Director General – with his enthusiasm, interviewing skills and sharp wit. Indeed, one of the most emotional […]

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Kielty himself quipped during his Late Late hosting debut that RTÉ executives might not be pleased with his jokes. RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has responded to the numerous jokes Patrick Kielty made on the Late Late about the broadcaster’s secret payments scandal. The comedian made his debut presenting the long-running talk show, with the […]

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Made by a legendary director, some have said it is his best movie in years. Knock at the Cabin, one of the best thrillers of 2023 so far, is now available to stream in Ireland and the UK. An adaptation of an acclaimed novel by Paul Tremblay, the movie is the latest from legendary director […]

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If you missed tickets to the first show, you are in luck… The Wolfe Tones have announced a second 60th anniversary concert at Dublin’s 3Arena. The Irish rebel band – who have been in the news a lot lately thanks to the lyrics of one of their biggest hits – were initially set to play […]

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The Ryanair CEO does not appear to be a fan of Joe Duffy. Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has weighed in on the recent controversies surrounding RTÉ, revealing which of its shows he would scrap if he was in charge of the broadcaster. The recently pied in the face O’Leary does not appear to be much […]

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We imagine a talking point from the trailer will be its lack of Amber Heard… The first trailer for the sequel to the billion dollar grossing DC superhero flick Aquaman has hit the web. Titled Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the movie will see the return of Arthur Curry aka Aquaman (Jason Momoa) who has […]

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Have you found this location nestled in the heart of Dublin city relaxing? One of Dublin’s most iconic spots, St Stephen’s Green, has been named one of the top 10 most relaxing places in the world. The south Dublin public park made the list compiled by SpaSeekers, with the travel agency aiming to uncover the […]

2 years ago

Do you know your Hercule Poirot from your Benoit Blanc? A Haunting in Venice, the third movie in Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot mystery movie series, is in cinemas Friday, 15 September. Based on the novel Hallowe’en Party, the film is earning the best reviews of the trilogy – with JOE’s entertainment editor Rory Cashin saying […]

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It is just one of several planned timetable changes for later in the year. Irish Rail has proposed the introduction of a new morning train service from Dublin to Cork. In conjunction with the National Transport Authority, Irish Rail is planning to implement several alterations to its timetable from 10 December 2023. The company has […]

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Rain rain, go away. 10 counties have been issued with a Status Yellow warning by Met Éireann for “persistent rainfall” and possible “flooding”. Set to be valid from 6pm on Thursday (14 September) until 6am on Friday, the rain alert applies to the counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois and Wexford, as well as the province […]

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‘The steep fall in the licence fee’ was cited as one of the reasons for the move. RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has announced that all discretionary spending at the broadcaster will be stopped. The news comes as Bakhurst and several other members of the RTÉ Board will be quizzed by the Oireachtas Committee on […]

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One of TV’s most iconic characters ever will be gracing the big screen. A movie based on the classic crime drama series Murder, She Wrote is in the works, according to reports. The original show ran for 264 episodes over 12 seasons from 1984 to 1996. It centred around Jessica Fletcher (played by Angela Lansbury), […]

2 years ago

Talk about an offer you can’t refuse! The Godfather Trilogy, one of the – if not the – best trilogies ever, is available to stream all in one place in Ireland and the UK for free. First released in 1972, before going on to become the highest-grossing movie of that year and win several Oscars, the […]

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Based on an Edgar Allan Poe story, the show looks like Succession if it was a horror. Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for The Fall of the House of Usher, its new horror series from Mike Flanagan – the creator of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass. Based on an Edgar Allan Poe […]

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