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.
Stephen Donnelly challenged on €80k pay rise for Department of Health secretary
On whether the secretary general could take the pay rise as PUP payments are cut, Donnelly responded: “We’ll see what happens in two or three months but no, I don’t think that would send out the right signal.” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly was challenged on Tuesday night’s Prime Time over the €81,000 pay rise for […]
5 years ago
Met Éireann warns the current sunny weather is well and truly coming to an end
A sad reminder that all good things come to an end. As Ireland still enjoys a spell of sunny weather – temperatures reached as high as 20 degrees in parts of the country this weekend – Met Éireann has warned that conditions will take a turn for the worst from tomorrow. Speaking to JOE, meteorologist […]
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Temperatures to reach 18 degrees in Ireland this week
Met Éireann has said Connacht will experience the warmest weather. Ireland is in for a bright and dry spell of weather for the rest of the week, with temperatures set to reach up to 18 degrees in some parts of the country. Met Éireann’s meteorologist Siobhán Ryan told JOE that “good sunshine” will be here […]
5 years ago
Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory dies aged 52
She died peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family. Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory has sadly died at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer, it has been confirmed. The actress was best known for playing Elizabeth ‘Polly’ Gray in five seasons of the hit gangster drama. She also had major roles […]
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