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.
1,427 new Covid-19 cases reported as Ireland hits milestone of 300,000 total cases
“Today we have reached the milestone of 300,000 cases reported in Ireland since the beginning of the pandemic,” the CMO confirmed. There have been 1,427 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland. The figures released from the Department of Health on Saturday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s […]
5 years ago
Government aiming to give “clear signal” for live entertainment return by next month
The guidelines prohibiting live music have been described as “excessive” and “uninformed”. Minister for Arts and Culture Catherine Martin has said she hopes the Government will be in a position to give a “clear signal” on a reopening plan for the live entertainment sector by the end of August. As part of current Covid-19 restrictions, only […]
5 years ago