A nice relaxing weekend quiz. You’ve no doubt already taken the most recent JOE Friday Pub Quiz, but why not follow it up with this quick-fire one? 15 questions. Three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 64 If the JOE quick-fire quiz […]

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It holds an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Earlier this week, JOE wrote about Prime Video adding one of 2023’s best movies to its library. But for those wanting more films to watch, here are the ones airing on TV on Saturday evening. Die Hard – Film4 – 9pm A true Christmas classic. Dumb and […]

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“Hey! D.W!” One of the most iconic children’s shows of all time is Arthur, which ran for over 250 episodes between 1996 and 2022. Based on the book series written and illustrated by Marc Brown, the show centred around an anthropomorphic aardvark named Arthur Read, as well as his family and friends and their interactions. […]

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The taxi service has apologised for ‘any confusion or inconvenience caused’. Earlier today (1 December), FreeNow customers across the country took to social media to voice their confusion in regard to a voucher riddle which appeared on the taxi service’s app. A message popped up on the app encouraging users to solve a riddle in […]

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Temperatures will sink to well below zero tonight. Met Éireann has issued a new weather advisory for the entire Republic of Ireland as an Arctic airflow brings “much colder conditions” to the country. The advisory already took effect early Friday afternoon (1 December) and is scheduled to last for around five days until 11.30 pm […]

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The band took to Twitter to voice their displeasure with the article. On Thursday (30 November), the news broke that Irish music legend Shane MacGowan had passed away at the age of 65 – sparking a massive wave of tributes online to honour the Pogues’ frontman. However, one particular piece of writing about MacGowan published […]

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The documentary series will focus around the shocking murder of a British couple in the ’70s while they were travelling through Central America. While Netflix has become synonymous with true crime documentaries thanks to its many offerings in the sub-genre, Prime Video seems to be looking to enter the space with its new series Dead […]

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Many FreeNow users have since flocked to social media to joke about the situation. FreeNow customers across the country have taken to social media in regard to a voucher riddle which appeared on the taxi service’s app on Friday morning (1 December). A message popped up on the app encouraging users to solve a riddle […]

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We cannot wait to see this. The latest movie in the legendary Godzilla franchise – titled Godzilla Minus One – is earning incredible reviews, with its Rotten Tomatoes score breaking a new record for the series. Hailing from Japan – the country which gave us the first Godzilla movie all the way back in 1954 […]

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“Among his finest work, this. RIP Shane.” Earlier today, it was announced that Irish music legend Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65. The news of the singer-songwriter’s death has sparked an outpouring of tributes, with many taking to social media to remember the Pogues’ frontman. One particular moment involving MacGowan that […]

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‘A dusting of snow’ is also possible over higher ground in some parts of the country. Met Éireann has issued a low temperature/ice warning for the entire Republic of Ireland as temperatures are set to plummet to well below freezing. Valid from 5pm on Thursday (30 November) until midday on Friday, the Status Yellow alert […]

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Some major movies are dropping on Netflix in the run-up to Christmas. For those on the hunt for movies and shows to watch over their Christmas holidays this year, these are all the Netflix originals that will be released throughout December. Netflix original movies arriving in December. Christmas as Usual – Dec 6 Naga – […]

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Test yourself. We’ve one more day until this week’s JOE Friday Pub Quiz but in anticipation of its publication, why not try this quick fire quiz. 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 62 If the […]

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One for fans of murder mysteries and Nordic noirs. Earlier this week, JOE wrote about the Netflix original series The Rain being rediscovered years after its release. However, a new show on the streamer is also earning rave reviews from viewers. That is the Swedish series A Nearly Normal Family, a six-part adaptation of the […]

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The comedy-drama holds a whopping 99% on Rotten Tomatoes. On the off-chance that you weren’t satiated by the 50 big movies added to Prime Video in Ireland and the UK recently, the streaming service has gone ahead and added one of 2023’s best movies so far. That film is Are You There God? It’s Me, […]

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It wasn’t just because it was delightful to watch. As we move into December, that means Christmas is around the corner – so now is the time to revisit those classic festive movies to get you in a merry mood. One of the most famous of these films, but also the most divisive is Love […]

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The answer may surprise you. A experiment which aimed to work out which biscuit is the most dunkable has determined that the answer is Jaffa Cakes. As part of the research, which was conducted by TopRatedCasinos.co.uk, 17 of the most popular biscuit types in the UK were dunked into water at the average temperature of […]

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The author’s latest update on The Winds of Winter will probably frustrate fans. The Winds of Winter, the hugely anticipated sixth novel in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series (perhaps better known as the Game of Thrones series), has been in the works for over ten years. And with the […]

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Definitely one for those who loved The Last of Us and The Walking Dead. If you’ve already watched the 16 big movies added to Netflix last week, you may be on the hunt for something else to watch on the streaming giant. Well, one show on the platform that has recently been singled out for […]

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One of three live investigations into last Thursday’s events in Dublin is reportedly focusing on social media commentary suspected of inciting hate. Conor McGregor is part of a Garda investigation into alleged incitement to hatred surrounding the Dublin riots last week, according to reports. Last Thursday, in the aftermath of the knife attack outside Gaelscoil […]

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Another quiz coming at you. 15 quick-fire questions but only a mere three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 60 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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Enliven your Saturday evening with a quiz. 15 quick-fire general knowledge questions but only three brief minutes to answer them. Have what it takes? Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 57 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is […]

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A five-year-old girl remains in critical condition. The six-year-old girl who was injured in the stabbing attack in Parnell Square East in Dublin on Thursday has been released from hospital, according to reports. She was one of three children who were casualties in the knife attack which shocked the nation, that occurred shortly after 1.30pm […]

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Written by the makers of Back to the Future and from the director of 48 Hrs and The Warriors, this movie needs more love. Prime Video has just added 50 big movies to its library, but if you need more – here are the films on TV this Saturday evening: The Italian Job – Film4 […]

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Current indications suggest showers of rain, hail, sleet and possibly snow. Met Éireann’s weather forecast published on Saturday morning (25 November) states that parts of Ireland could see snow next week. According to the Irish meteorological service, current indications suggest cold weather for Wednesday and Thursday – bringing “showers of rain, hail and sleet”. “It […]

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“Petition to get Sheamie a regular rural affairs slot on Radio 1.” It’s safe to say that Patrick Kielty’s inaugural Toy Show was a success, receiving a great response from viewers and raising over €3 million for charity. Yet, one person who may have stolen the spotlight from Kielty on the Elf-themed edition of the […]

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A Sinn Féin TD disputed claims made about Varadkar by Musk. Elon Musk has taken to his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to criticise Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. The tweets come following the knife attack outside the Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire in Parnell Square East on Thursday that left three children and their adult carer injured […]

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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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