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.
The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 30
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 […]
2 years ago
Government reportedly planning to ban phones from classrooms
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 […]
2 years ago
The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 25
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 – […]
2 years ago
Dublin and Wicklow set to see flooding as Status Orange warning issued
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 […]
2 years ago
Storm Babet: Status Orange warnings issued as Cork suffers ‘significant flooding’
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 […]
2 years ago
The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 18
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 […]
2 years ago