It could provide an answer to one of the movie’s biggest mysteries. The apocalyptic thriller Leave the World Behind was added to Netflix earlier this month and while it has received positive reviews for the most part by critics, viewers seem to be divided on it. Written and directed by Sam Esmail (Mr. Robot) and […]

2 years ago

“I don’t know what to say – it’s the most amazing Christmas ever.” A man who spent years living in an abandoned slaughterhouse in Cork is excited to spend his first Christmas in his new home, according to reports. Earlier this year, Virgin Media News highlighted the plight of the now 63-year-old John O’Donnell, who […]

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It comes from the same writer-director as the upcoming Tom Hardy movie The Bikeriders. For those staying in this Friday night, there are lots of viewing options. You have The Graham Norton Show on BBC One, one of 2023’s biggest movies on Disney+ and the following films airing across a bunch of different TV channels. […]

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It is reportedly one of the most expensive movies ever made. Harrison Ford’s final outing as legendary archaeologist adventurer Indiana Jones has just been added to Disney+ in Ireland and the UK. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the fifth movie in the legendary franchise, was directed by James Mangold (Ford v Ferrari and […]

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There are four major TV stars on this week’s episode. It’s Friday, which means The Graham Norton Show will be gracing our screens once again. And among the TV star heavy line-up for tonight (15 December) is Northern Irish actor Jamie Dornan, who will be on the red sofa to promote the second season of […]

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Friday is quiz day for JOE. Later on we’ll have our JOE Friday Pub Quiz for players, but why not whet your appetite for it with this quick-fire quiz? 15 general knowledge questions. Three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 77 If […]

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“The world’s first AI morning show is here and it’s very weird.” Ireland AM woke up the nation this morning (14 December) with what it dubbed a “world-first AI-inspired show”. Ahead of its airing, Virgin Media Ireland explained that the special episode was “shaped entirely by input from ChatGPT and Google Bard”, two of the […]

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“The Irish Coast Guard extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.” A body has been recovered in a search following a fishing boat sinking off the coast of Louth this week. Speaking on RTÉ’s News at One on Tuesday (12 December), Ivan Longmore from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) […]

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One man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. 12 people, including eight children, have been injured following a crash in Kilkenny involving a lorry and a school bus. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted shortly after 10.20am to the collision which occurred on the N77 at Ardloo on Thursday (14 December). According to a […]

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He slammed it as ‘an abuse of what mass is and what the Catholic funeral liturgy is all about’. A priest has slammed Irish music legend Shane MacGowan’s funeral mass that took place last Friday in Nenagh in Tipperary as “completely inappropriate” and “a scandal”. Several artist friends of MacGowan’s – including Aidan Gillen, Bob […]

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“This poor old lady was seemingly heading back to another country, something happened and she couldn’t travel…” A dog that was left abandoned and tied to a pole at Dublin Airport has found a permanent home just in time for Christmas. In a social media post this week, animal welfare organisation My Lovely Horse Rescue […]

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You could make some big savings, though the offer is only in place for a very limited time. Circle K has announced details of a new flash fuel discount its implementing nationwide to celebrate Christmas. From 1pm to 4pm on Thursday (14 December), the price of its premium miles and milesPLUS fuel will be reduced […]

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A humpday quiz for ya. 15 quick-fire questions. Three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 75 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is a number, spell out the number or put the […]

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With a ‘spectacular celestial fireworks display for the whole country’ expected, here is everything you need to know. The best meteor shower of 2023 will peak in Ireland over the next two nights, according to Astronomy Ireland. This is the Geminids meteor shower, which is comprised of tiny pieces of space debris – specks of […]

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“This is the heavyweight tear-jerker of the year.” The first reviews have hit the web for Zac Efron’s much-anticipated wrestling drama The Iron Claw and they are very, very good. Written and directed by Sean Durkin (Martha Marcy May Marlene, The Nest), the movie is based on the life of professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich […]

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Featuring one of the best casts for a sci-fi thriller in recent memory, the movie is on very late so we’d advise recording it. One of 2023’s best movies is now available to stream at home, but if you need more films – here are the ones airing on TV this Wednesday night (13 December). […]

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It is one of the rare movies to blend action and sports. One of 2023’s best movies is now available to stream at home. However, if you need more films to watch – here is a list of the ones airing on TV this Tuesday evening (12 December). The Mechanic – Film4 – 9pm Jason […]

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Holding a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, the movie received four Golden Globe nominations this week. Widely considered as being one of 2023’s best movies, May December is now streaming in Ireland and the UK via Sky and NOW. Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Todd Haynes (Carol, Dark Waters, Far From Heaven), the movie stars Oscar-winners […]

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“The idea of Taoiseach Ruairi and Uachtarain McGregor, I think, makes more sense.” Viral star Ruairi McSorley has his sights on becoming Taoiseach and has said he would like to see Conor McGregor become President of Ireland. The Derry native, now 27, first went viral as a teen after a clip of him on the […]

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Christmas just came early. If you loved 2022’s smash-hit PlayStation game God of War Ragnarök, you are in luck. That’s because the development team behind the action-adventure game, Santa Monica Studio, has released a new and free DLC for it titled God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla. Described as an epilogue to the events of God […]

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“This will put a smile on your face, well done to everyone involved!” A school in Northern Ireland has gone viral for its “brilliant” cover of the Pogues’ classic Christmas single ‘Fairytale of New York’. Holy Trinity College in Cookstown released its students’ rendition of the song last Wednesday (6 December), the same week as […]

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It’s a festive twist on the JOE movie quiz this week. Who doesn’t love a good Christmas movie? And now that it is the time of the year for them, we have prepared the following 10-question quiz on festive films. But can you get 10/10 in the five minutes allocated to answer all the questions? […]

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It’s a tough quiz today. That’s right – we’re here to enliven your Saturday with a nice quick-fire quiz. You know the drill. 15 questions. Just three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know what score you get. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 71 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does […]

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The singer-songwriter’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke told the story during her eulogy – sparking laughs from attendees. Irish music legend Shane MacGowan’s funeral mass took place in Nenagh in Tipperary on Friday (8 December), the town where the Pogues frontman spent his early childhood. Several artist friends of MacGowan’s – including Aidan Gillen, Bob Geldof, […]

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“He’s at it again.” Just months after landing in hot water for comments he made about Aslan’s Christy Dignam after his death, music journalist Dave Fanning has sparked fresh controversy for his remarks during a BBC tribute to Shane MacGowan. Thousands flooded the streets of Dublin city on Friday morning (8 December) to witness the […]

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“Some severe or damaging gusts are expected.” Update: Saturday, 9 December, 12.30pm As Storm Elin is set to hit Ireland on Saturday, Met Éireann have named another storm – Fergus. According to the Irish meteorological service, Storm Fergus is set to arrive in Ireland on Sunday, bringing “very strong onshore winds, coupled with high waves […]

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It comes from the creator of one of the best shows of recent years. Netflix have added one of the most anticipated thriller movies of the year to its streaming service. Titled Leave the World Behind, the film is based on the acclaimed 2020 apocalyptic novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam and features […]

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Safe to say, the only movie to star Cher and Liam Neeson. Disney+ has just added one of 2023’s funniest films but if you need more to watch, here are the movies on TV this Saturday night. A Quiet Place: Part II – RTÉ2 – 9pm Cillian Murphy joins the cast of this tense horror […]

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A gorgeous moment. After thousands lined the streets of Dublin city to honour legendary Irish singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, his funeral took place in Nenagh in Tipperary on Friday afternoon (8 December). The Pogues frontman spent his early childhood in the town where his wife Victoria, others members of his family and several artist friends of […]

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“RIP to the Irish Rover. Grá.” The funeral for Irish singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan is taking place today (Friday, 8 December), with thousands flooding the streets of Dublin to honour the Pogues’ frontman. Earlier in the week, MacGowan’s wife Victoria and his family thanked the public for the “enormous outpouring of affection and messages of condolence […]

2 years ago

It’s Friday, which means you’re getting some double quiz action from JOE. The JOE Friday Pub Quiz is on the way, but to whet your appetite for it, we have also prepared this quick-fire quiz. 15 general knowledge questions. Three minutes to answer them. Play below. Let us know you’re score. The JOE quick-fire general […]

2 years ago

One Senator reportedly said: “I wouldn’t even nominate him to wash the dishes.” Several senators and TDs have said they would not back a bid from MMA fighter Conor McGregor to become President of Ireland, according to a new report. Earlier this week, McGregor – who is reportedly being investigated by the Gardaí for alleged […]

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It has an 85% Rotten Tomatoes score. Theater Camp, one of 2023’s funniest films, has just been added to Disney+’s Irish and UK library. The mockumentary comedy focuses around Amos (Ben Platt, The Politician) and Rebecca-Diane (Molly Gordon, Shiva Baby), lifelong best friends and drama instructors at AdirondACTS, a theatre-focused summer camp in upstate New […]

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Very sad news. Tributes are pouring in for 28-year-old Laois hurler John ‘Jack’ Delaney following his sudden death this week. According to multiple outlets, Jack – who was from Ballacolla in Laois – collapsed while out running on Tuesday, 5 December. Leinster Express reports that he played hurling locally in his younger years and that […]

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Pop quiz time! 15 quick-fire general knowledge questions but a scant three minutes to answer them. Think you have what it takes? Well then play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 69 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer […]

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Ramallah is the fifth city with which Dublin now has a twinning agreement. Dublin City has been twinned with the Palestinian city of Ramallah under a new “city to city friendship agreement”. On Thursday morning (7 December), Dublin City Council confirmed that the friendship agreement had been formally signed by both the Lord Mayor of […]

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Described as a ‘raucous anti-establishment comedy’, the movie features a major Irish acting star. New Irish comedy movie Kneecap will become the first ever Irish language film to have its world premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival next month. Described as a “raucous anti-establishment comedy”, it is based on the origin story of Irish-language […]

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Tragic news. Tributes are pouring in for an Irish man who died this week while attempting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania for his 40th birthday. James O’Connor, a chef at Cork’s famous restaurant Tonys Bistro and father-of-three, is reported to have suffered a heart attack just a few hundred feet from the summit and […]

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Shane MacGowan’s family have revealed what route his funeral cortège will take so that people will have ‘a chance to wish him godspeed’. The family of Shane MacGowan have thanked the public for their “enormous outpouring of affection” for the legendary singer-songwriter following his death last week as they confirmed the details of his funeral […]

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“Such a pleasure to be reunited this weekend with this legend.” Last weekend, Harry Potter star Tom Felton was reunited with his pal from the legendary franchise Josh Herdman. Herdman played Gregory Goyle, Slytherin alum and friend/lackey to Draco Malfoy (Felton), in all eight of the original Harry Potter movies. In a post on Instagram, […]

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We hope this will be the best song in the world. 2023 has been a busy year for Jack Black, between his scene stealing voice turn as Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and his cult rock band Tenacious D embarking on their Spicy Meatball world tour. And things don’t appear to be slowing […]

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It’s also one of the best movies of the decade so far. Nicolas Cage made headlines this week with the news that he is considering retiring from movies. During an interview to promote his acclaimed new comedy fantasy Dream Scenario, he told Uproxx that he is contracted to appear in three or four more films […]

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It’s part of Irish Rail’s new timetable which takes effect on Sunday. The “fastest ever” scheduled train service between Cork and Dublin will be launching next week. On Tuesday (5 December), Irish Rail confirmed the details of its new timetable, which will come into effect from Sunday 10 December. The announcement comes after public consultation […]

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Over 50mm of rainfall is possible over 24 hours in some parts of the country, one weather expert has said. Though Met Éireann multi-day weather advisory for freezing conditions has since passed, the Irish meteorological service has issued a fresh warning over possible “flooding”. Issued on Tuesday (5 December), the Status Yellow rainfall warning applies […]

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People are devastated. Many PlayStation Network users are reporting that their accounts have been “permanently suspended” for no apparent reason. Users impacted have flocked to social media, explaining that they received a message from Sony out of nowhere which stated that their account had been suspended for good due to “violations of the PlayStation Network Terms […]

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“This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.” Apple is urging users of its products to install its “important” latest iOS update. On 7 November, the tech giant released the iOS 17.1.1 update – stating that it provided bug fixes for iPhones, including for the following: “In rare circumstances, Apple Pay […]

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This week’s movie quiz has an Irish theme. As we enter movie awards season, and with Cillian Murphy near-certain to score a rake of nominations for his lead role in Christopher Nolan’s historical thriller epic Oppenheimer, we’ve prepared a special Irish-themed movie quiz. There are 10 movie titles listed below. All players need to do […]

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Among the additions is a couple of big recent movies. We’ve already written about all the Netflix original movies and series dropping this month – you can read that article right here. On top of this though, the streaming giant has quietly added these 19 huge films to its Irish and UK library over the […]

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“Due to the continuing heavy snowfall, there will be no air traffic probably until 6 am tomorrow, Dec 3,” one European airport has announced. Several flights to and from Dublin Airport on Saturday (2 December) have been cancelled and delayed amid “major snowfall” in Europe. As of early Saturday afternoon, according to the airport’s flight […]

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“He was a one-off… I don’t know whether he realised he was a poet but he was a poet.” Earlier this week, news broke that Irish music legend Shane MacGowan passed away at the age of 65 – with The Late Late Show devoting a whole segment last night (1 December) to honouring the Pogues […]

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