He even managed to get host Amelia Dimoldenberg to attempt the Guinness drinking practice. Paul Mescal appeared on the most recent episode of hit web series Chicken Shop Date, bringing a uniquely Irish flavour to proceedings. The show sees comedian and presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg interview celebrities in fried chicken restaurants, with the conversations framed as […]

2 years ago

“I think the day of good song, good voice – it’s not enough. You need the production. You need the theatre,” one of the Late Late panel said. Bambie Thug has been chosen to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with the song ‘Doomsday Blue’. This was after having emerged victorious on The […]

2 years ago

Enliven your Saturday with a good quiz. 15 quick-fire questions designed to test you, but a mere three minutes to answer them. Can you get a perfect score? Let us know how you do. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 118 If the JOE quick-fire quiz does not display above, just click here. When the […]

2 years ago

The Irish-language movie holds a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and has a secured a major deal to screen around the world. New Irish-language movie Kneecap has picked up an audience award at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. Based on the origin story of the Belfast-based hip-hop trio of the same, the film was the […]

2 years ago

A cross between Fight Club and Not Another Teen Movie, it stars one of Ireland’s favourite actresses. Bottoms, one of the best comedies of last year, is finally available to stream via Prime Video. Starring honorary Irish actress Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) and Rachel Sennott (Shiva Baby), the pair play Josie and PJ – two […]

2 years ago

It’s a typically excellent line-up. Those staying in this Friday evening (26 January) have plenty of options when it comes to things to watch. In recent days, JOE has highlighted how a hit comedy movie, a new crime drama show from the creators of Narcos, a much-anticipated war drama series and Barry Keoghan’s breakthrough film […]

2 years ago

Another quiz for ya. Earlier today, we’ve had the JOE Pub Quiz and the SportsJoe Pub Quiz. But as if that wasn’t enough, we’ve also prepared another quick-fire daily quiz. 15 questions. Three minutes. You know the drill. Tell us how you fare with the questions. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 117 If […]

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Over a decade in the making, its first episode has been made free to watch. One of the most-anticipated series in years, Masters of the Air, has finally been released on Apple TV+. First announced as being made by HBO all the way back in 2013, in the over 10 years since, the war drama […]

2 years ago

“First time buyers are now competing against giant multinationals as well as vulture funds.” Many are taking to social media to voice their anger as Ryanair reveals it has bulk bought 25 homes in a Dublin housing estate. In a statement to JOE, a Ryanair spokesperson confirmed that the airline purchased the new built units […]

2 years ago

Mescal has come under fire in a new column for comments he made about Gladiator 2 and the added fame it could bring him. Irish actor Paul Mescal is among several performers who have come under criticism in a column in British publication The Spectator this week. Titled ‘The rise of the sham actors’, the […]

2 years ago

McGregor seems to have a bigger role than expected, with the trailer setting the MMA fighter up as the action movie’s main villain. A trailer has hit the web for the remake of Road House, showing Jake Gyllenhaal stepping into Patrick Swayze’s shoes and Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor making his acting debut. Described as […]

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It features three leading men you might not expect to see in a movie together. Netflix has just added one of the best comedy movies of recent years and an acclaimed new crime drama from the creators of Narcos. But if you need more things to watch, here are the films airing on TV tonight. […]

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The six-part series is streaming across the world right now. Netflix has just released Griselda, a new crime drama series from the creators of Narcos and Narcos: Mexico. And sticking with their focus on the drug trade, the show is described by Netflix as a “fictionalised dramatisation” inspired by the life of Colombian drug lord […]

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It boasts a cast full of A-list stars and was a box office hit. One of the best comedy movies of recent years, The Lost City, has just been added to Netflix. Released in cinemas in 2022, the film stars Oscar-winner Sandra Bullock as reclusive author, Loretta Sage, who writes about exotic places in her […]

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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 […]

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It’s also one of the saddest. There is an argument to be made for Joel and Ethan Coen – also known as the Coen Brothers – being among the most consistent directing forces since Stanley Kubrick. Since their debut all the way back in 1984 with the dark crime thriller Blood Simple, the pair have […]

2 years ago

“People on the internet are very funny.” Paul Mescal has been on the press circuit for his new romantic drama All of Us Strangers and appears to be having a lot of fun promoting the acclaimed movie. Last Friday, he and his co-star Andrew Scott appeared on The Late Late Show where the Normal People […]

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It is from the same writer-director of All of Us Strangers, the new Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal-starring film. Got a craving to watch a movie after today’s Oscar nominations? Well, here are the films airing on TV tonight (23 January): San Andreas – Sky Showcase – 9pm The disaster movie starring Dwayne Johnson. Killer […]

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You have seven weeks to catch up on the nominees before the winner is named. The 2024 Oscar nominees have officially been named, including those for Best Picture. And while some Irish movie lovers may be frustrated by actors Andrew Scott, Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal being snubbed, their fellow countrymen Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer) and […]

2 years ago

In fact, Saltburn was completely shut out at the Oscars. After months of anticipation, the Oscar nominations have finally been unveiled and though Ireland did score several nominations, it also suffered some serious snubs. In a ceremony hosted by Jack Quaid and Zazie Beetz, Cillian Murphy as predicted scored his first Academy Award nomination for […]

2 years ago

The 48-year-old went into cardiac arrest at a wedding in Cork. A Cork paramedic helped save his sister’s life after she suffered a heart attack while attending a wedding. The incident occurred last August at a hotel in Youghal to then 48-year-old Eithne Minihane who told her story this week to Cork’s 96FM. Eithne was at […]

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Oppenheimer is expected to dominate the nominations. The nominations for the 2024 Oscars will be announced on Tuesday, (at around 1:30 pm Irish time), after a massive year for cinema. You can follow the Oscars live in our feed below, just click on the ‘key point’ you want to read about or keep scrolling for […]

2 years ago

She is said to have been discharged just before Christmas. Leanne Flynn Keogh, the hero creche worker who was seriously injured in an attack outside a school in Dublin city centre in November, has been discharged from hospital, according to reports. Ms Keogh was one of four victims of the stabbing attack that occurred shortly […]

2 years ago

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 […]

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Also on the show was Andrew Scott, who said: “He showed me some of the photographs from set. It’s going to be unbelievable.” As JOE had predicted earlier this week, last night’s episode of The Late Late Show saw host Patrick Kielty in conversation with Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal. Their chat mainly focused around […]

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There had been much speculation about who would take over from the veteran broadcaster after his RTÉ departure. RTÉ Radio 1 has announced who will be permanently replacing Ryan Tubridy in his former 9am slot on the station. Award-winning impressionist and satirist Oliver Callan has been chosen for the gig, having already filled in for […]

2 years ago

Directed by an Oscar-winner, the film features one of the stars of hit Netflix crime drama Top Boy in its lead role. Netflix has just added The Kitchen, one of the best-reviewed sci-fi movies of recent years, to its library around the world. Co-directed by Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black […]

2 years ago

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 […]

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The Irish-language movie biopic currently holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. New Irish-language movie Kneecap has landed a major deal to screen around the world following its premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews. Described as a “raucous anti-establishment comedy”, the film is based on the origin story of the Irish-language rap […]

2 years ago

Kick off the weekend in style with a quiz. Still hungry for questions after today’s pub quiz? Not to worry as we have another quick-fire quiz for you. 15 questions. Three minutes to answer them. Play below and let us know your score. The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 110 If the JOE quick-fire […]

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Hosted by Graham Norton, the reality game show puts an Irish spin on an already hit format. Prime Video’s new Irish comedy series LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland has just been released on the streaming service. The reality game show puts an Irish spin on Prime Video’s hit LOL: Last One Laughing format which sees 10 […]

2 years ago

The airline confirmed to JOE that there was a ‘suspected tech issue with the aircraft’. A Ryanair flight travelling from Dublin Airport was forced to return to the Irish capital after its crew reportedly heard a “loud bang”. Flight FR670 was flying from Dublin to Birmingham on Thursday evening (18 January) but had to turn […]

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A man in his 30s died in the blast. Gardaí believe that the explosion at a homeless hostel in Dublin on Thursday (18 January) that killed one person was caused by a bomb, according to reports. The explosion occurred shortly after 3pm at the Depaul Homeless Hostel on Little Britain Street in Dublin city centre. […]

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It has an incredibly cool premise. New Irish horror thriller Double Blind lands in Irish cinemas next month and, based on its trailer, it looks very scary. Shot in Dublin and Limerick, the movie stars Millie Brady (The Queen’s Gambit) alongside horror icon Pollyanna McIntosh (Let Us Prey, The Walking Dead) and follows seven young test […]

2 years ago

Having already broken a record Stateside, the Ted series is coming to Irish screens very soon. The prequel TV series to the smash-hit comedy movie franchise Ted has premiered in the US to a very positive fan reception. And with it coming from the creator of Family Guy, Seth MacFarlane, several viewers have even drawn […]

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It is noteworthy for being the first sequel of its lead actor’s career. Need some movies to check out this Thursday evening to tide you over until the weekend? Well, here are the films on TV tonight: Citizen Kane – BBC Four – 8 pm. Considered among the greatest films of all time and with […]

2 years ago

Several brilliant actors are on Friday’s episode. Friday is coming up, which means another episode of The Graham Norton Show. But which celebrities will be joining the host on that iconic red sofa this week? Among the group of guests is Irish actors Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal, who star together in the new romantic […]

2 years ago

Challenge accepted. Attention, Guinness drinkers! An Irish pub is offering free pints of the black stuff to its patrons that can split the G. For any non-pintpeople out there, ‘splitting the G’ is a special Guinness-drinking practice. To do so, people on their first sip of the brand of creamy pint must drink enough that […]

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We love to see it. Ireland has received several nominations in various categories at this year’s BAFTA Film Awards. Barry Keoghan and Cillian Murphy will compete against each other in the Leading Actor category for their performances in Saltburn and Oppenheimer. As well as this, Paul Mescal scored a Supporting Actor nom for his role […]

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The survivor of the blaze remains in hospital and is said to face a “long recovery”. Two GoFundMe pages have been set up for a man who was injured in the major workshop fire in the Dublin suburb of Rathgar this week. The blaze broke out on Tuesday morning (16 January) and led to the […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

The movie saw Domhnall Gleeson team up with an Oscar-nominated Irish filmmaker. This week, we’ve written about 15 big movies added to Netflix and one of the best sci-fi films of last year landing on Disney+. But if you need more to watch, here are the movies on TV tonight (Wednesday, 17 January). Independence Day: […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

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 tomorrow (Thursday 18). Described as a “raucous anti-establishment comedy”, it is based on the origin story of […]

2 years ago

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 […]

2 years ago

“We are very happy with what we achieved.” The undisputed highlight of the first season of HBO’s hit adaptation of video game The Last of Us was its third episode, titled ‘Long, Long Time’. Taking its title from the Linda Ronstadt song of the same name, the episode shifted focus away from the post-apocalyptic show’s […]

2 years ago

Among the list is one of the best comedies of recent years. Last week, we wrote about 20 big movies being added to Prime Video. Now we’re covering these 15 films that have landed on Netflix in Ireland. Netflix movie additions Adventureland An acclaimed coming-of-age tale that stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart, alongside a […]

2 years ago

‘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 […]

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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 […]

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Clocking in at less than 85 minutes, this sadly underseen 2017 movie comes from the creator of The White Lotus. Still looking for more movies to watch after checking out this list of 20 big films recently added to Prime Video? Well, scroll below to see what movies are on television this evening (16 January). […]

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