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.
Updated thunderstorm warning now in place for 18 counties
Scattered heavy showers and thundery downpours could bring the risk of flooding. Met Éireann has updated the Status Yellow thunderstorm warning it issued on Friday, with the warning currently in effect for 18 counties. The weather forecaster made the update on Saturday morning, with the warning valid from midday to 8pm. It applies to all […]
5 years ago
2,098 new Covid-19 cases reported in Ireland as virus hospitalisations rise to 251
The CMO has called today’s figures “concerning”. There have been 2,098 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Ireland. The figures released from the Department of Health on Friday did not contain information regarding deaths related to Covid-19. The Department of Health’s statement said that the number of daily cases may also change due to future […]
5 years ago
An ’80s cult favourite is among the movies on TV tonight
This movie about a car with a mind of its own brought two horror legends together. While it may not be quite the weekend yet, why not chill on the sofa tonight with one of these fine movies. Christine – Horror Channel – 9pm In our pick for tonight, an awkward and unpopular teenage boy […]
5 years ago
Weather warning issued for three counties over “heavy and possibly thundery” rain
The warning will be in effect for most of Friday. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for three counties. Issued on Thursday morning, the warning will be effect from 1am to 4pm on Friday and applies to Galway, Kerry and Mayo. It says there will be heavy and possibly thundery falls of […]
5 years ago
Three Irish citizens successfully leave Afghanistan as 36 remain
One of the three Irish citizens to leave Afghanistan was Aoife MacManus. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has revealed that three Irish citizens have been successfully evacuated from Afghanistan but that 36 remain. The Minister confirmed that one of the three Irish citizens to leave Afghanistan since the Taliban seized control was Aoife MacManus, who […]
5 years ago
We’re not kidding! There’s a herd of goats running loose around Cork city
If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call? Goatbusters. Gardaí have said they are currently attending reports of a small herd of goats on the loose in Cork city this morning. Eyewitnesses told JOE that about five or six unaccompanied goats were wandering around St Luke’s Cross at around 8.45am on Thursday. […]
5 years ago
Temporary notices not to swim issued for two Dublin beaches due to E. coli bacteria
To reduce the risk of illness, beach users are urged to take some precautions. Temporary advisory notices not to swim have been issued for the Claremont and Malahide beaches in north Dublin following routine testing detecting E. coli bacteria in their waters. Fingal County Council issued the notices on Wednesday, which are based on “early […]
5 years ago
Music industry seeking “firm commitment” to reopening date from Government
Representatives of the industry are to meet with Arts Minister Catherine Martin today. A spokesperson for the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI) has said the group is seeking a “firm commitment” from the Government regarding a reopening date for the return of live music. This comes as the live entertainment industry has yet […]
5 years ago
Hurling fans urged to limit social activity after All-Ireland final due to “high rate” of Covid
Provisional figures show there have been 667 Covid-19 cases recorded in Limerick over the past 14 days. Limerick hurling fans have been urged to limit their social activity after the All-Ireland final on Sunday between the county and Cork due to the “high rate” of Covid-19 circulating in the community. Limerick City and County Council, […]
5 years ago
Irish woman in Kabul describes “rapidly” deteriorating situation in Afghanistan
“All of the checkpoints were Taliban. The police cars were full of Taliban.” An Irish woman currently in Kabul has described the situation in Afghanistan as having “rapidly” deteriorated. Aoife MacManus is one of 23 Irish citizens currently in the country and has been in the capital for the past two years working with marginalised […]
5 years ago
2,074 new Covid-19 cases reported in Ireland as 229 hospitalised with virus
It is the highest daily case number reported since 22 January. There have been 2,074 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 statement said that the number of daily cases may also […]
5 years ago
Mix of sunny spells and rain forecasted for the weekend
Ireland’s weather over the weekend will continue to be “unsettled”. Met Éireann has said Ireland will see a mix of sunny spells and rain this weekend. According to the national weather forecaster, there will be some bright spells for a time in Ulster on Saturday. However, rain in Munster and south Leinster will spread northwards, […]
5 years ago
National Maternity Hospital updates guidelines to allow “unrestricted” visits for partners of pregnant women
The updated guidelines come following criticism of various maternity hospitals over ongoing restrictions. The National Maternity Hospital (NMH) at Holles Street in Dublin has said it will allow “unrestricted” visiting for partners of pregnant women following an updating of its visitor guidelines. Under the new guidelines, visiting for a partner or “support person” of a […]
5 years ago