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.
Brendan Gleeson stars in new documentary about legendary Irish pub
It will have its world premiere in Dublin in a few weeks. A first trailer has hit the web for a new documentary about a legendary Irish pub starring Oscar-nominated Irish actor Brendan Gleeson. Titled Brendan Gleeson’s Farewell to Hughes’s, the film is about Hughes’s – the bar which was located on a side street […]
2 years ago
The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 111
Test yourself with some quick fire questions. 15 to be exact! Though you only have three minutes to answer them. Have what it takes? Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 111 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the answer is […]
3 years ago
All 32 counties hit with Orange warnings for ‘severe and damaging gusts’ as new storm named
Met Éireann forecasts that the storm will lead to ‘very difficult travelling conditions, fallen trees and damage to power lines’. UPDATE: 12.15pm, 20 January All 32 counties in Ireland have been hit with Status Orange wind warnings due to Storm Isha. Met Éireann has updated one of these alerts – scheduled for between 5pm on […]
3 years ago
Ireland cold snap continues as entire country hit with another low temperature and ice warning
As snow has landed in some parts of Ireland, Met Éireann has revealed when you can expect the cold spell to pass. The entire Republic of Ireland has been issued a fresh weather warning as its current cold snap continues. Arctic air landing in the country this week has led to sharp to severe frosts […]
3 years ago
PS5 owners urged to make two simple changes to improve their gaming experience
Handy to know. Those who own a PlayStation 5 have been encouraged to make two simple changes to improve their experience while gaming. The advice comes from tech website Tom’s Guide who say that setting up your PS5 is more complex than just plugging the console up to a TV or monitor. “If you want […]
3 years ago
Disney+ has just added one of the best sci-fi movies of the decade so far
The sci-fi action film has earned particular praise for its imaginative vision of the future. The Creator, one of the best sci-fi movies of the decade so far, has just been added to Disney+. From director Gareth Edwards (2014’s Godzilla, Rogue One), the film takes place in a near future in which a nuclear warhead […]
3 years ago
10 counties hit with weather warnings ahead of snow ‘accumulations’
‘Some travel and service disruption’ could be on the cards. 10 counties have been issued weather warnings as snow showers are set to lead to “some accumulations” this week. In the Republic of Ireland, Met Éireann has published a Status Yellow snow-ice warning for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo which is scheduled to be valid […]
3 years ago
People urged to avoid Dublin area due to major ‘workshop fire’
Motorists have been urged to take alternative routes. People have been urged to avoid an area of Dublin due to a fire at a workshop. Posting to Twitter at around 11am Tuesday morning (16 January), Dublin Fire Brigade confirmed that firefighters were at the scene of the blaze on Orwell Road in Rathgar. “Avoid the […]
3 years ago