There are a lot of gems in here. In recent days, Prime Video has added a whopping amount of movies to its Irish library – with 50 of the most noteworthy titles compiled for your perusal right here: 13 Going on 30 Jennifer Garner is… 13 going on 30. A Vigilante In this well-reviewed drama-thriller, […]

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“The idea that this violence was unforeseeable is frankly nonsense,” McDonald said, before also stating her lack of confidence in Justice Minister Helen McEntee. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she has “no confidence” in both Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and Justice Minister Helen McEntee following last night’s riots in Dublin. In the […]

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More quiz action for you. You may have already taken our latest pub quiz, but we’re going to keep spoiling you with brain teasing questions. As usual, our daily quick-fire quizzes feature 15 questions and a time limit of three minutes to answer them all. Think you have what it takes? Well then, play below […]

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“Looting a shop was more important to them than protecting the lives of our children.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has condemned those involved in the shocking riots in Dublin on Thursday evening, stating that they “brought shame on Ireland”. Speaking from Dublin Castle on Friday morning, he said: “Yesterday afternoon, innocent children were attacked outside the […]

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After a night of shocking riots in Dublin city centre, details on the extent of the damage caused continues to be released. In a media briefing today (24 November), Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said that – following the “huge destruction from a riotous mob” – 34 people were arrested, primarily for Public Order and Theft […]

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The Tánaiste and Justice Minister have also commented on the “appalling attack”. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has issued a statement on the suspected stabbing that occurred in Dublin city that left five people injured, including three young children. Gardaí say they are investigating all the circumstances of the “serious public order incident” which occurred on Parnell […]

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A unique way to nab a Christmas shopping bargain. Around €500,000 worth of designer and luxury goods seized by Irish law enforcement are to be auctioned off next week. Wilsons Auctions, the largest independent auction company across Ireland and the UK, has been instructed by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) to auction over 100 seized […]

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A Thursday test. It’s quick-fire quiz time. That’s right, we’ve prepared another 15 general knowledge questions for you to answer in a three-minute time limit. Play below and let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 55 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When […]

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Only movie experts will get 10/10 in this tough quiz. Our Oscar Best Actor movie quiz got a big response last week so we’ve followed it up with this on the Academy Awards’ Best Actress category. The goal is to name, in just five minutes, each actress that won the Oscar Best Actress award over […]

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Boasting an all-star cast, it’s widely considered the best movie in its franchise. Disney+ has just added A Haunting in Venice to its Ireland and UK library, the spooky third entry in director Kenneth Branagh’s series of Agatha Christie adaptations. A follow-up to 2017’s Murder on the Orient Express and 2022’s Death on the Nile, […]

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Netflix have added a load of new movies to their streaming service. These long winter nights mean more time spent indoors watching Netflix. Thankfully, the streaming giant has just added the following 16 big movies: 21 Bridges The late and great Chadwick Boseman is on the hunt for two cop killers in this very solid […]

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This action comedy stars one of the best actors in the world and has a whopping 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. Clint Eastwood’s final Western has just been added to Prime Video but if you need more movies to watch tonight, here are the ones on TV this evening. Riders of Justice – Film4 – 9pm […]

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“Must have taken weeks of trial and error. Mad respect.” One of the most iconic music videos of the noughties is the promo for Coldplay’s hit song ‘The Scientist’. In the clip, lead singer Chris Martin sings the lyrics of the track while moving backwards in time Tenet-style to a happier moment in his life. […]

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“He has given so much to this nation and continues to do so,” the Taoiseach said of Charlie. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has presented legendary Irish broadcaster Charlie Bird with an award for his ‘Climb with Charlie’ campaign that raised millions for charity. The fundraising event was the only Irish PR entry to have been shortlisted […]

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It sees the actor-director play a one-time rodeo star sent on a mission. 93-year-old Clint Eastwood is currently making the movie Juror No. 2 which, according to reports, is set to be the last film that he directs. As such, this makes Cry Macho – Eastwood’s 2021 movie which he directed and starred in – […]

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Let’s get straight to quizness. 15 general knowledge questions. Three minutes on the clock. Think you can ace it? Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 53 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is a number, spell out the […]

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It looks like we’re in for a frosty weekend. Met Éireann has said that temperatures in Ireland could dip to as low as -3 degrees in the coming days. The Irish meteorological service made its comments in its current national forecast which predicts that the country will be hit with some frosty weather. Before the […]

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Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene of the blaze. Emergency services were called after a fire broke out at the popular pub The Bus Bar in Skerries, Dublin on Saturday (18 November). On Twitter, Dublin Fire Brigade posted images of the blaze with the following caption: “Five fire engines including a turntable […]

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The previous movie in the franchise made headlines worldwide because of how scary it was. The first teaser trailer for Terrifier 3, the much-anticipated horror movie sequel, has hit the web. A follow-up to 2016’s Terrifier and last year’s surprise breakthrough hit Terrifier 2, the slasher franchise centres around Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton), a […]

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“Next Friday night, another dream comes true for me.” Next week will see Patrick Kielty making his Late Late Toy Show hosting debut and he has one message for those who will be tuning into this year’s edition of the massive TV event. Closing out last night’s (17 November) Late Late episode, the comedian and […]

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It’s a film that puts a new and unique spin on alien invasion stories. Landscape with Invisible Hand, one of the best sci-fi movies released in 2023, has just been added to Prime Video in Ireland and the UK. Written and directed by Cory Finley (the excellent films Bad Education and Thoroughbreds) and based on […]

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This quiz is much harder than it seems. As more and more movies that will be in contention for the Oscars next year are released, we here at JOE have gone ahead and prepared a unique Academy Award-themed quiz. The goal is to name, in just five minutes, each actor that won the Oscar Best […]

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The cast for the movie features multiple Oscar winners. Staying in this Saturday? Well, you’ve got plenty of movie options on TV, including: Sneakers – Legend – 9pm Our pick for tonight is this 1992 heist thriller movie about the leader of a security specialist team (Robert Redford) who finds his past returning to haunt […]

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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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