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.
Video shows brave man trying to fend off Sydney shopping centre attacker
The first details regarding the attacker and the victims have been released. A widely shared video shows the moment a brave member of the public tried to fend off the man who stabbed several people in the Sydney shopping centre attack on Saturday afternoon (13 April). The attack occurred in the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping […]
2 years ago
Sinn Féin roast new Taoiseach Simon Harris for Dáil absence
Mary Lou McDonald described his absence as an ‘absolute disgrace’. Mary Lou McDonald and Sinn Féin have slammed newly-appointed Taoiseach Simon Harris for not coming into Dáil Éireann on his first full day in the job. Harris succeeded Leo Varadkar in the role on Tuesday (9 April) but has been heavily criticised by the Sinn […]
2 years ago
‘Scary’ footage shows impact of Storm Kathleen on planes at Dublin Airport
A viral clip captures the moment when a plane touched down sideways on the airport runway before retreating to the air. Several videos have been posted on social media highlighting the impact of Storm Kathleen on planes at Dublin Airport today (Saturday, 6 April). Earlier today, JOE wrote about how at least three dozen Aer […]
2 years ago
Family of Parnell Square victim provide positive update on little girl’s condition
‘These past weeks have shown us even more so how resilient she is.’ The family of a five-year-old girl who was seriously injured in the Parnell Square attack last November have said she is “doing well” in a positive update. In a statement posted to the GoFundMe page set up for the injured child on […]
2 years ago
Status Orange warnings issued for several counties over newly-named storm
The impacts of the storm could include very difficult travel conditions, flooding and power outages. Several Irish counties have been hit with Status Orange weather warnings over Storm Kathleen. The newly-named storm is due to hit Ireland on Saturday morning with Met Éireann issuing a Status Yellow wind warning for the entire country that day […]
2 years ago