Kick off your weekend with a quick-fire quiz. 15 quick-fire questions. Three minutes. Think you can ace it? Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 51 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is a number, spell out the number […]

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It’s a real hidden gem. To paraphrase Elton John, Friday night’s alright for movies. If you needed further proof of that statement, here are the films airing on TV this evening: Kill Bill Vol. 1 – Dave – 9pm The first part of Quentin Tarantino’s incredible martial arts epic. Darkman – Film4 – 9pm Liam […]

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Breaking news. Jozef Puska has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Ashling Murphy. Ms Murphy, a 23-year-old primary school teacher and traditional Irish musician, was attacked and killed while out jogging along the canal bank at Cappincur in Tullamore, Offaly on the afternoon of 12 January last year. Last week, jurors […]

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Another quiz for you. You’ve probably already played our latest Friday Pub Quiz (if not, that’s right here) but if you need more brain teasing questions, why not try our daily quick fire quiz? 15 general knowledge questions but only three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know what score you get. […]

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In a new interview, Tubridy has also ruled out ever returning to RTÉ – saying the broadcaster is in his “rear-view mirror”. A new report suggests that Ryan Tubridy could earn as much as €100,000 a year in his new UK radio presenting job. For months, speculation had mounted as to what would be next […]

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“Lower paid workers who cannot afford to miss work when sick stand to benefit the most from this increase.” The Irish Government has announced that employees’ entitlement to paid sick leave will increase from three to five days on 1 January 2024. This is line with the Government’s previous commitment to gradually increase the number of […]

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Also while in Israel, the Tánaiste and his team were reportedly forced to make an emergency stop on account of a bomb scare. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has visited the neighbourhood in Israel where the eight-year-old girl and Irish citizen Emily Hand was last seen. Her family previously revealed that Emily was at a sleepover at […]

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One had an 84% Rotten Tomatoes score and two Irish stars. Netflix has reportedly cancelled five of its big shows, including its acclaimed fantasy series Shadow and Bone. Developed by Oscar nominated writer Eric Heisserer (Arrival, Bird Box), Shadow and Bone was based on the work of author Leigh Bardugo and centres around a young […]

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News just in. Ryan Tubridy has confirmed that he will take on a new role at Virgin Radio UK in London. For months, speculation has mounted as to what would be next for the presenter after his departure from RTÉ last summer following the broadcaster’s secret payments scandal. In a video post on Instagram on […]

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New quiz coming at you. We know you JOE readers love a quick-fire quiz so here is another one. 15 questions. Three minutes. Let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 49 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is a number, spell […]

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There was never was an NYPD Choir and they never sang ‘Galway Bay’. That is until now. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum has orchestrated a one-of-a-kind celebration of Irish heritage this Christmas by getting the boys of the NYPD Choir to sing ‘Galway Bay’. Unless you have been living under a rock, you should know […]

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It holds a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score. Disney+ has just released one of 2023’s best mystery thriller shows but if you need more to watch this Wednesday evening, here are the movies airing on TV tonight. Red Rock West – Legend – 9pm Our pick for this evening is this 1993 movie starring Nicolas Cage […]

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Get over humpday with a good quiz. You know the drill – 15 general knowledge questions but just three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 48 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is a […]

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If confirmed, the rock band would join Bruce Springsteen and Coldplay in headlining gigs at the Dublin stadium in 2024. It has been reported that Croke Park is set to announce a sixth concert to take place at the stadium next year, with legendary rock band AC/DC being rumoured to headline the show. Coldplay have […]

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It stars an incredible cast of actors. Disney+ has released the first two episodes of its much-anticipated new mystery thriller series A Murder at the End of the World. The show revolves around the character of Darby Hart (Emma Corrin, young Princess Diana in The Crown), an amateur sleuth and tech-savvy hacker described as “Gen […]

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RTÉ will publish a document on Tuesday outlining the various methods through which it plans to cut costs in the years ahead. RTÉ is planning to reduce its workforce by up to 400 people by 2028 under new cost-cutting plans, according to reports. As stated by RTÉ News, these plans are part of the national […]

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Met Éireann has said Ireland could also see fallen branches and trees, as well as poor road conditions. A weather advisory has been issued for the Republic of Ireland over “widespread rain” and possible “flooding”. The advisory was issued from Met Éireann on Saturday afternoon (11 November) and will take effect from 11pm on Sunday […]

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The first two seasons of the show scored 95% and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Apple TV+ has unveiled the official trailer for the third season of its beloved spy thriller series Slow Horses. Based on novels by British writer Mick Herron, the darkly comic and tense show centers around Slough House – an MI5 dumping […]

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The Central Statistics Office has revealed what the current average price is for pints of lager and stout in Ireland. New figures have revealed that the average price of a pint of lager or stout in Ireland rose by around 50 cent over the past year. This data comes from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) […]

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Spice up your Saturday with a quiz. 15 general knowledge questions but only three minutes to answer them. Can you handle it? Play below and let us know what score you got. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 44 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is […]

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It was made by one of the world’s most revered directors. Saturday is here and if you’re staying in tonight, there is loads of movies on TV – starting with: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 – Sky Showcase – 8pm Why not check out the last entry in The Hunger Games franchise before […]

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Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances of the “medical incident”. A number of vapes and e-cigarettes have been reportedly sent for analysis by Gardaí to Forensic Science Ireland after four teens fell ill at a school in Cork this week. In a statement, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána revealed that officers are investigating all […]

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Staying in this Friday evening? Well, your viewing options tonight include these movies airing on TV, as well the new episode of The Graham Norton Show. And joining the host on the legendary red sofa this week is rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who will be chatting about his latest record The Love Album: Off the […]

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It is being made by the people behind some of the most beloved movies of recent years. A biographical movie about Elon Musk is in the works at film production company A24, with Darren Aronofsky already attached to direct. First reported by Puck before later being confirmed by Variety, the project will be based on […]

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It is set to be Ireland’s 27th political party. Independent TDs Michael Collins and Richard O’Donoghue are forming a new Irish political party. Titled the Independent Ireland Party, it has already applied to become a registered political party eligible to stand candidates in Ireland’s Dáil, as well as in local and European elections. In a […]

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As the old expression goes – TGIF. And to make the day even better, we’ve prepared another quick-fire quiz. 15 general knowledge questions. Three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know how you did. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 43 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just […]

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The nine-part series serves as a companion piece to Band of Brothers and The Pacific. A first teaser trailer has hit the web for Masters of the Air, the new series starring Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan that serves as a companion piece to the hit World War II dramas Band of Brothers and The […]

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The jury reached a unanimous guilty verdict. Jozef Puska has been found guilty of the murder of Ashling Murphy. Ms Murphy, a 23-year-old primary school teacher and traditional Irish musician, was attacked and killed while out jogging along the canal bank at Cappincur in Tullamore, Offaly on the afternoon of 12 January last year. RTÉ […]

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“Heavy showers will be prolonged or thundery at times with local hail.” Met Éireann has issued two Status Yellow weather warnings which will impact four counties. The first is a rain warning and applies to Clare, Kerry and Limerick. Having already taken effect, it will be in place until 6am on Friday (10 November). “Heavy […]

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Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said he hopes to have the legislation “in law before Christmas”. The Dáil has passed legislation that bans the sale of vaping products to those under 18. According to a statement on the Government’s website, the bill contains “wide-ranging measures to tackle smoking and vaping among children and adults”. These […]

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Matthew Perry reportedly wanted Efron to play a younger version of the Friends star. Zac Efron has responded to claims that before Matthew Perry’s death, the Friends star was working on a biopic about himself and wanted Efron to play him. Athenna Crosby, who was one of the last people to speak to Perry before […]

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Another day, another quiz. You should understand the layout of the our daily quick-fire quizzes by now. We present you with 15 general knowledge questions and only three minutes to answer them. Think you can get a perfect score? Play below and find out. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 41 If the JOE […]

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We’ll make no bones about it – this quiz is a toughie. The Marvels, the latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), lands in cinemas this week on Friday, 10 November. Featuring the return of Oscar-winner Brie Larson as Captain Marvel, in preparation for the blockbuster, we have put together the following quiz. We’ve […]

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The two teenagers have been named locally. The two teenagers who died in a car crash in Donegal in the early hours of Monday morning (6 November) were reportedly returning home after one of them worked a night shift at a restaurant. The single vehicle collision occurred at around 12.30am on the R238 at Terrawee […]

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15 questions. Three minutes on the clock. That’s right! We’ve gone ahead and prepared another one of our classic JOE quick-fire general knowledge quizzes for you. But can you answer all the questions in the allotted time? Have a go below and let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: […]

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The documentary is executive produced by and features Daniel Radcliffe. The first trailer has been released for David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, a new documentary about Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double on the Harry Potter films – David Holmes. Described as a coming-of-age film, it will recount how Holmes was chosen for the role when […]

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“It was less of a career break and more of an extinction event.” Al Porter in a new lengthy interview has opened up about his six year absence from public life and his recent return to comedy. Following a rapid rise to fame, Porter’s career was halted in 2017 after he was accused of sexual […]

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It lasts for over five-and-a-half minutes and features several real hits. There are numerous contenders for the title of best ever movie fight. Definitely in consideration for the honour are scenes from Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan movies, along with set-pieces from more modern Asian action films like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Oldboy and The […]

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We’ve prepared this quiz because who doesn’t love a good laugh. That, and because there is a new comedy currently out in cinemas right now called Bottoms – which you can learn more about in the video below. One of 2023’s most talked about comedies finally arrives in cinemas across Ireland and the UK this […]

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Quizzin’ for the weekend. That’s right! Here’s another JOE quick-fire quiz to spice up your day. 15 general knowledge questions. Three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 36 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When […]

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Many attendees at the show are “calling for refunds”. Irish band The Scratch have issued a statement after they had their gig at the Cork Opera House cut short last week due to a “safety” issue. The alternative four-piece group took to the stage at the famous Cork venue on Sunday (29 October) as part […]

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“We have removed the post following feedback and we apologise for any unintentional hurt caused.” Marks & Spencer (M&S) has issued an apology after an online backlash to its new Christmas advertising. On Wednesday (1 November), the retail chain launched its Christmas Clothing and Home campaign for 2023 with a video promo featuring several UK […]

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The collision took place on Halloween night. Alan Ruck, star of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Succession, reportedly crashed his truck into a pizzeria in Hollywood. According to multiple outlets, the multi-vehicle collision happened on Halloween at around 9pm and saw the actor’s Rivian pickup truck colliding with two cars before veering off the road […]

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It stars an Oscar-winner as an old west hunter. Nestled among the many, MANY movies recently added to Prime Video is one of the best Westerns of 2023 – Butcher’s Crossing. Based on a 1960 novel of the same name by John Edward Williams (Stoner), the movie is set in the 1870s and follows young […]

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Marta Kauffman had spoken to the late actor just two weeks ago. David Crane and Marta Kauffman, the creators of hit sitcom Friends, have opened up about the death of one of the show’s stars, Matthew Perry. Perry, who played fan favourite Chandler Bing on the series, passed away at the weekend at the age […]

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There’s three minutes on the clock. By now, you should know how our quick-fire quizzes work. Essentially, we present you with 15 general knowledge questions but only three minutes to answer them. Think you can get 15/15 in just 180 seconds? Play below and let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general […]

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Alongside his emotional tribute to Perry, Bradley Whitford posted a funny clip of the pair joking around during an interview. Tributes continue to pour in for Friends star Matthew Perry following his death at the weekend at the age of 54. Among the many who have posted powerful messages about the late actor – whose […]

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Its first season scored a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and now is the perfect time to catch up with the show. Sky has released the trailer for the second season of The Lazarus Project, a show more people should be watching. Paapa Essiedu (Black Mirror, Gangs of London) stars in the series as George, […]

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Staying in this Saturday night? Here are your movies on telly options. There are 12 solid film options for you this Saturday evening, starting with: Lantana – AMC UK – 9pm Our pick for tonight is this 2001 Australian mystery drama exploring the complex relationships of four couples as a woman’s body is discovered in […]

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It won in several categories at the World Spa Awards. The World Spa Awards have chosen their Best Hotel Spa on Earth for 2023. Established to celebrate and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector, the ninth annual World Spa Awards were announced earlier this month following a year-long search for the top brands […]

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