He considers the home one of his best investments. Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of US multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, is currently the fifth richest person on Earth, according to the Forbes World’s Billionaires List. Born in Omaha in Nebraska, the now 92-year-old owns such companies as auto insurer Geico, fast food chain Dairy Queen, […]

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“What circle of hell are we in?” Gen Z have been in the news this week thanks to their opinions on movies and TV, but one thing younger members of the demographic may not understand is that people used to listen to music on a device that was not their phones. Yes, during the noughties […]

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Another day, another quick-fire quiz. You know the drill. There are 15 general knowledge questions to answer but only three minutes to do this. Think you have what it takes? Well then play below and let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 30 If the JOE quick-fire quiz […]

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She joined the Irish rockers to play two of their classics, as well as her Oscar-winning track. Fresh off the news that U2’s Las Vegas residency has been extended, the legendary Irish rock band were joined on stage by pop superstar and actress Lady Gaga. Gaga made a surprise appearance with U2 at the “state-of-the-art” […]

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It is said that the issue of phones in schools has become a “scourge”. The Government are preparing plans to ban mobile phones from school classrooms, according to a new report. The Irish Mirror states that senior Government ministers are eager to combat the excessive use of phones – particularly smartphones – in Irish schools […]

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“They’ve grown tired of stereotypical, heteronormative storytelling that valorises romantic and/or sexual relationships.” A new study is suggesting that younger audiences would like to see less romance and sex in movies and TV. The Center for Scholars & Storytellers (CSS), which is based in the Psychology Department at the University of Los Angeles (UCLA), seeks […]

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His role as John Shaft made him one of the first black action heroes in movies. Richard Roundtree, best known for playing the iconic private detective John Shaft in several movies and on TV, has died at age 81. His manager Patrick McMinn told The Hollywood Reporter that the actor passed away from pancreatic cancer […]

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While Tubridy has stayed in the news since June, he has not made any public appearances. Ryan Tubridy has backed out of making his first public appearance since the much-publicised RTÉ secret payment scandal broke last June. This controversy stemmed from the revelation that the presenter’s earnings for several years had been understated by the […]

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The winning location has secured the title for the past eight years. Ashford Castle Spa in Mayo has been named Ireland’s Best Hotel Spa for the eighth year in a row by the World Spa Awards. Established to celebrate and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector, the ninth annual World Spa Awards were […]

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Mission Impossible 8 has also had its release date postponed by nearly a year. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One was released in cinemas last summer and, despite earning rave reviews, wound up being a bit of a box office disappointment. In terms of the figures, the seventh instalment in the Tom Cruise-led action […]

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15 more questions hot off the press. By now, you should know the drill. Every day JOE presents its readers with 15 quick-fire questions and only three minutes to answer them. Think you got what it takes? Well then play below and let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: […]

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It’s a truly unforgettable movie that will make for excellent pre-Halloween viewing. Sick, the new horror movie from Scream creator Kevin Williamson, is finally available to watch at home in Ireland now. However, for those needing more films to watch, here are the ones airing on TV this Sunday evening. The Babadook – BBC Three […]

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The blockbuster epic features two massive stars. The first trailer has hit the web for Faraway Downs, a new TV series made up of footage shot for the 2008 blockbuster movie Australia starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. Co-written and directed by Baz Luhrmann (Elvis, Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet), the original film is set […]

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Boasting a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, the movie features one of the best lead performances in recent years. With Halloween right around the corner, now is the time of the year when movie fans are more likely to be seeking out horrors to binge watch to help get in the spooky spirit. If that applies […]

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Flubs, sweating and bottles being kicked off of people’s heads – it was dynamite television. JOE were understandably very excited when it was revealed that action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme was to appear on The Late Late Show. And thankfully his guest spot on the programme did not disappoint, mainly due to several frankly […]

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Spice up your weekend with a good quiz. JOE has returned with yet another one of our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quizzes. For anyone new to our website, basically each day, we present players with 15 general knowledge questions and three minutes to answer them. You can do the latest iteration of the quiz – […]

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The movie saw King team-up with two other horror legends. There are several worthy contenders for the title of best Stephen King adaptation. Probably the author whose work has been brought to the screen the most in the history of cinema, many would cite The Shining, The Shawshank Redemption, Carrie, Misery or Stand By Me […]

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It features a great ensemble cast. Netflix has just added 12 absolutely huge movies to its library but if you need more films, here are the ones on telly this Saturday night. The Departed – Film4 – 9pm This Oscar Best Picture winner from director Martin Scorsese (whose new movie is in cinemas this week) […]

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You’d never guess who it was in a million years. Since Patrick Kielty took over the reigns as host of The Late Late Show, RTÉ has been notably more secretive about which guests will be appearing on the programme in the run-up to Friday evenings. As such, it is surprising that the broadcaster has taken […]

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The warning is currently in place until Saturday morning. Dublin and Wicklow have been hit with a Status Orange warning by Met Éireann who have said the counties are set to see flooding. Having already taken effect, the rain warning is scheduled to be valid until 8am on Saturday (21 October). It reads: “Spells of […]

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The best 3-star, 2-star and city hotels were also named. Killeavy Castle Estate in Newry has been crowned the 4 Star Luxury Hotel of the Year by the Irish Hotel Awards. Established to celebrate the best and brightest of the hospitality industry in Ireland, the awards show took place this week at the Radisson Blu […]

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While Bruce Greenwood is earning rave reviews for his lead performance, another actor was previously cast in his part and shot scenes for the show. Netflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher has been a big hit with both audiences and critics. Since being released last week, the show has remained in the streamer’s […]

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Flooding in Cork was so severe this week that the Irish Defence Forces were deployed to the county. Met Éireann has said that Cork is “likely” to see further flooding as it issued a new weather warning. Earlier in the week, Storm Babet was named by the UK Met Office, with Met Éireann stating that […]

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The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In starts on Thursday night. RTÉ has unveiled the line up for the first episode of The 2 Johnnies new TV show The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In ahead of its debut on Thursday night. Airing over the next six weeks, the broadcaster has said the series will […]

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Images shared online from Cork show cars nearly completely submerged by water. The Irish Defence Forces have been deployed to Cork to provide aid as the county has seen “unprecedented” flooding due to Storm Babet. Earlier in the week, the storm was named by the UK Met Office as Met Éireann stated that heavy rainfall […]

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The people behind some of the scariest movies of the past year have revealed their favourite scary movies. JOE has had the privilege of interviewing the stars of and the filmmakers behind some of the biggest horror movies released in the past 12 months. And every time we did, we were sure to ask them […]

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According to the Orange warnings, “heavy rain” could cause flooding, reduced or poor visibility and dangerous road conditions. Multiple counties have been issued with Status Orange weather warnings as Storm Babet has arrived in Ireland. Earlier in the week, the storm was named by the UK Met Office as Met Éireann stated that heavy rainfall […]

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“There seems to be absolutely no problem in teaching young people in very great detail all different aspects surrounding sex education and I’m sure that driving a motor car is every bit as important as that in my book.” Michael Healy-Rae has argued that teenagers should be taught to drive in secondary school. The Independent […]

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It is being billed as the “face-off you never saw coming”. After streaming its first ever live broadcast this year – that was the Chris Rock stand-up special that saw him address the infamous Will Smith slap – Netflix will now air its first ever live sports event. Titled The Netflix Cup, it is being […]

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Get the crosses and garlic out. We’ve given you quizzes on demons and slashers already in the run up to Halloween but now we are turning your attention to vampires. In our latest movie quiz, we have presented you with 10 images of bloodsuckers from 10 different vampire films. All you have to do is […]

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The area was also crowned the number one coolest in Europe. Smithfield in Dublin has been named the second coolest neighbourhood in the world right now, as well as the number one coolest in Europe, by the magazine Time Out. Every year, the publication calls on its international audience to nominate the areas of cities […]

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Update: 1pm, 17 October Three counties have even been assigned a Status Orange warning. Several weather warnings have been issued for Ireland as Storm Babet is set to bring “heavy rain”. Met Éireann has said that this heavy rainfall is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, especially across southern parts of the country, ahead of the […]

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Perfect pre-Halloween watching. Prime Video has just added 2023’s best action movie, while Spielberg’s best movie in over 10 years is finally available to watch at home. On top of this, Netflix has quietly added 12 huge films to its library. However, if you still need more to watch after all that, here are the […]

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The movie is all about the Von Erich family of wrestlers. The first trailer has hit the web for The Iron Claw, a new sports drama with an ensemble cast led by Zac Efron. Written and directed by Sean Durkin (Martha Marcy May Marlene, The Nest), the movie is based on the life of professional […]

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With its scary premise and eerie Halloween setting, we can see this becoming a classic for the spooky season in years to come. Dark Harvest, a movie adaptation of the acclaimed 2006 horror novel by Norman Partridge, has been in works for many years. In 2019, director David Slade (30 Days of Night, Black Mirror: […]

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The Late Late host offered condolences to the family of Irish-Israeli woman Kim Damti and “all the families whose lives this week have been ripped apart in Israel and Palestine.” Patrick Kielty closed last night’s episode The Late Late Show with a powerful message of hope to those impacted by the Israel-Palestine conflict. According to […]

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Richard Satchwell, 57, appeared in court on Saturday morning. Richard Satchwell, the husband of Tina Satchwell, has been charged with her murder. Ms Satchwell was reported missing from her home on Grattan Street in Youghal, Cork back in March 2017. Over six years later, the Garda Technical Bureau team discovered what they believed to be […]

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Liven up your weekend with a good quiz! That’s right. JOE is back with Day 18 of our quick-fire general knowledge quiz. Basically, every day, we present you with 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 […]

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Tina Satchwell was reported missing in March 2017. Human remains discovered by Gardaí during their investigation into the murder of Tina Satchwell have been identified as those of the missing woman. Ms Satchwell was reported missing from her home on Grattan Street in Youghal, Cork back in March 2017. On Tuesday evening (10 October), the […]

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“The police have been informed. Do you think that I care? They’d have to catch me first anyway and yes, that’s a dare.” A creepy clown said to be terrifying the residents of a Scottish village has posted an online clip daring the police to catch them. Styled like Pennywise, the antagonist of Stephen King’s […]

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The Tánaiste was grilled on Ireland AM in regards to Budget 2024 and issues surrounding children and healthcare in Ireland. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has responded to Budget 2024 criticism, as well as to claims that Ireland is “like a third world country” when it comes to the availability of mental health to young children. On […]

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“Do you like scary movies?” Well, to mark 2023’s Halloween season, JOE is continuing to offer up horror movie-themed quizzes to its readers. Fresh off of our demons quiz from last week, we’re turning our attention to slasher films – after all Friday the 13th is right around the corner. As part of our new […]

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President Michael D. Higgins said the circumstances in which Kim Damti’s “life was taken, having travelled as she did to attend a music festival, are truly appalling”. Tributes are being paid to Kim Damti, the 22-year-old Irish-Israeli woman who died following a Hamas attack at a music festival in Israel. Ms Damti, who has relatives […]

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The women are said to be aged 29, 41 and 60. Emergency services had to be called after three Irish women fell from a cliff in Portugal, according to reports. Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã states that firefighters in Albufeira received an alert at around 1.45am on Tuesday morning (10 October) regarding three women trapped […]

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It had big stars, good reviews, style to spare and a cool period setting, so why did it not make bank at the box office? Back in October of 2018, Bad Times at the El Royale was released in cinemas – a movie which felt like it had a lot of the ingredients to be […]

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The resigning CFO made headlines earlier this year when he revealed he did not know his ‘exact salary’. Richard Collins – the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for RTÉ – has resigned, according to the broadcaster. On Wednesday afternoon (11 October) RTÉ’s Director General (DG) Kevin Bakhurst informed staff of Collins tendering his resignation, RTÉ News […]

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Is your county impacted? Met Éireann have issued Status Yellow rain and thunderstorm warnings for several counties as lightning is set to strike. The first to take effect was a rain alert for Cork and Kerry, which will be valid until midday on Wednesday (11 October). The second, meanwhile, is also a rain alert which […]

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“This is yet another back slapping budget from the Government. ‘Fair play to ourselves.’” Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh has slammed the newly-unveiled Budget 2024 package as “another backslapping budget from the Government”. Announced on Tuesday afternoon (10 October), Finance Minster Michael McGrath and Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe confirmed increases in the minimum wage, […]

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The Government’s Budget 2024 package worth €14 billion has been unveiled. The Government has outlined several spending increases, once-off payments and tax cuts as part of its €14 billion Budget 2024 package. The first Budget from Finance Minister Michael McGrath includes a package of once-off cost-of-living measures worth €2.7 billion. Budget 2024 – Minimum wage, […]

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The much-anticipated new show comes from one of the modern masters of horror. The Fall of the House of Usher, Netflix’s new series and big Halloween release for this year, is currently sitting on a very impressive 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on an Edgar Allan Poe short story of the same name and […]

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