There are already reports about what you can expect in the Budget. Finance Minister Michael McGrath is set to announce Budget 2024 at 1pm today (10 October) in the Dáil. And ahead of the much-anticipated unveiling of the Government spending plan, An Garda Síochána have revealed that several roads in Dublin city centre have been […]

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It was nominated for three Oscars and holds a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score. Looking to fight off those Sunday scaries? A way to do that could be to check out one or two of the following movies airing on TV this evening. Le Mans ’66 – Film4 – 9pm Also known as Ford v Ferrari, […]

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Step right up to try to get a perfect score. That’s right, JOE is back with another quick-fire general knowledge quiz. Each day, we will give you 15 general knowledge questions and three minutes to answer them. You can do the latest quiz below. Good luck, and let us know what score you get. The […]

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It’s all thanks to the creator of Succession and a mutual friend the actor and Beckham share. Among the incredibly deep bench of scene-stealing supporting characters on hit series Succession was Hugo Baker, played by Fisher Stevens, a slimy and smarmy senior communications executive at Logan Roy’s company. That said, fans of the show and […]

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This new horror film dares to ask: “What if a swimming pool was haunted?” Back in 2021, Blumhouse Productions – the film and TV production company renowned for its horror offerings – put out The Deep House, a movie which revolved around a haunted house located underwater. However, with its upcoming film Night Swim – […]

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It’s a piece of promo that also doubles as a potential new national anthem. Actor and singer Keith Duffy and comedian Peter McGann have gone viral with their new Tyreland-themed twist on the song ‘Ireland’s Call”. The unlikely collaboration appears to have its roots in a video released earlier in the year by the comedian […]

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The movie, whose cinema release was impacted by Covid, holds an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score. Nine Days, a fantasy drama which earned rave reviews upon its initial release, has just been added to Netflix in Ireland and the UK. The movie stars Winston Duke (Black Panther, Us) as Will, an arbiter who judges souls before […]

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A Defence Forces bomb squad had to be called to the scene to conduct ‘controlled explosions’. A former RTÉ journalist made a startling discovery on his Cork farm this week that led to an army bomb squad being called to the scene. Earlier in the year, Fergal Keane announced that after nearly three decades reporting […]

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Nearly 900 towns countrywide competed this year for the prestigious TidyTowns Awards. Abbeyleix in Laois has been named both Ireland’s Tidiest Town and Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town for 2023. The ceremony for this year’s SuperValu TidyTowns Awards took place on Friday (6 October) at Croke Park in Dublin and saw 887 towns across the country […]

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The Cranberries have joined the Spotify billions club with their classic track which has recently been all over the news. ‘Zombie’, the hit song from Irish rock band The Cranberries, has surpassed one billion listens on Spotify. Released in 1994 as the lead single from the group’s second album No Need to Argue, the track […]

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Drivers have been told to “expect long delays”. Motorists have been warned of “severe delays” on the M50 due to a multi-vehicle crash. In a statement on Twitter on Thursday afternoon (5 October), Dublin Fire Brigade said it was dealing with the aftermath of a five vehicle collision that occurred on the J13 Dundrum Northbound. […]

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“It could be the perfect destination for thrill seekers ahead of Halloween.” Drimnagh Castle in Dublin has been named one of the “most haunted” castles in Europe. The list comes from Ubuy, who – using data collected for its investigation into the continent’s castle hotspots – analysed the amount of times TripAdvisor reviews or descriptions […]

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The investigation into the explosion that claimed 10 lives continues. Nearly one year on from the Creeslough explosion, An Garda Síochána have offered an update on its investigation into the fatal incident. The shocking explosion occurred on 7 October 2022 at an Applegreen petrol station in the village of Creeslough in Donegal and claimed 10 […]

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The woman is said to have suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen. An Irish nurse and mother living in Australia is in critical condition after being shot, according to reports. In a statement, the Northern Territory Police in Australia said they are investigating a firearm death in Millner, a suburb in the city of […]

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While Hewson’s performance in Flora and Son has garnered a ton of acclaim, Joe McGucken has dubbed it “borderline offensive”. Irish actor and comedian Joe McGucken has slated Eve Hewson’s performance in the new Irish comedy-drama Flora and Son as “shocking, out-dated and out of touch”. Now available to watch in Irish cinemas and on […]

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Experts are trying to work out the reasons behind the mysterious shark discovery. A dead shark washed up on the coast of Cork at the weekend, leading researchers to be called to the scene in a bid to work out what caused its passing. As reported in multiple outlets, the nine-foot shark was discovered on […]

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Here is everything you need to know about the potential price hikes. Netflix is planning to raise the price of subscriptions to its ad-free service, according to a new report. Citing sources familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) states that the streaming giant is considering price hikes in several markets globally and […]

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Horror fans, assemble. Halloween is right around the corner, meaning now is the time for binging horror movies. In keeping with this, plenty of scary new films are coming to cinemas this October – including The Exorcist: Believer, the sixth entry in the legendary franchise, on 6 October. You can check out JOE’s interview with […]

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The acclaimed crime drama does not appear to be available to rent in Ireland so see it while you can. Need a movie to watch tonight? Well, Prime Video has just added 52 big ones to its service. Meanwhile, JOE has compiled 15 of the best scary films available to watch on Netflix right here. […]

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RTÉ has fallen to the bottom of the table in the wake of the secret payments scandal. RTÉ has ranked in last place out of 150 brands in this year’s edition of the Ireland Customer Experience Report. Compiled by the CX Company, the report aims to give an insight into how consumers feel about brands […]

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It looks like a must watch for fans of claustrophobic, single-location thrillers. A first trailer has hit the web for The Mill, a very scary-looking new sci-fi thriller. The movie stars Lil Rel Howery (Get Out, Poker Face) as a married businessman who mysteriously wakes up in an open-air prison cell with only an old grist […]

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The topic of artificial intelligence has dominated the news in recent months, but how well do you know the movies that feature AI. Sci-fi blockbuster The Creator is in cinemas now, having already earned a rave review from JOE. Our entertainment editor Rory Cashin has called it “the perfect mix of Avatar and District 9” […]

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A boy known to the woman has been arrested. The woman who was killed in a shock attack in Offaly has been named locally as Lorna Woodnutt. At around 1pm on Friday (29 September), Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a “violent incident” at a residential property near Tullamore. The body of Ms […]

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Very sad news. Tom Niland, the 75-year-man who was left in critical condition following an aggravated burglary at his home in Sligo last year, has passed away. In a statement to JOE, a Garda spokesperson confirmed that the sheep farmer died on Saturday morning (30 September). “May he rest in peace. The family of Tom […]

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The American actor and comedian has written a book about his son Henry’s life and death. Patrick Kielty fought back tears during an emotional interview with American actor and comedian Rob Delaney in which the latter discussed the death of his son Henry five years ago. During The Late Late Show conversation, Kielty praised his […]

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Other movie options include not one, not two but THREE Nicolas Cage films. One of the best Irish movies of the year and one of the 2023’s most interesting cinematic failures are both now available to stream at home. However, for even more films, here is what is airing on TV this evening. Lord of […]

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The supermoon could be up to ‘30% brighter’. Astronomy Ireland is urging everyone to look to the skies over the next two nights to get a glimpse of the final supermoon of 2023. As NASA explains, this phenomenon occurs when the moon is full and its orbit is at its closest point to Earth. When this […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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“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 […]

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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 […]

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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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