“If we’re not looking at the underlying cause… we’re just gonna keep falling further and further behind.” A doctor in Canada has made headlines worldwide after diagnosing a patient as suffering from “climate change”. The diagnosis was made in British Columbia (BC), which was affected by the extreme heatwave that swept North America this summer, […]

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The supercomputer will be capable of 4,000 trillion calculations per second. Met Éireann has announced that a new “supercomputer” will soon provide more accurate weather forecasts in Ireland. To mark World Science Day, the Irish meteorological service revealed that it will join forces with national weather services in Denmark, Iceland and the Netherlands to jointly […]

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Inappropriate comments made at virtual meetings or in unsolicited texts and emails are common examples of virtual sexual harassment. Almost one in five Irish workers have experienced sexual harassment at work, according to a new survey. The statistics come from recruitment firm Matrix Recruitment, who in August 2021 surveyed more than 1,100 adults in various […]

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The organisation’s chief scientist has said these “second-generation vaccines” could present advantages. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said she is “sure” nasal and oral Covid-19 vaccines will become available to the public. Speaking during a live Q&A on the WHO’s social channels, she was asked if there are any […]

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Rents are rising as the availability of homes continues to fall. There were just 1,460 homes available to rent on 1 November, 2021 nationwide, according to the latest rental report from website Daft.ie. The property website reports that rents in the third quarter of 2021 were an average of 6.8% higher than the same period […]

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Starring Sylvester Stallone, the movie was an influence on 2011’s Drive. Looking to kick back and relax after a long day? Why not check out one of the fine films on the box this evening. Here’s what’s on. Cobra – ITV 4 – 9pm Sylvester Stallone writes and stars in our pick for tonight. He […]

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Meanwhile, the Dart Underground project has been postponed for at least 20 years. The introduction of the proposed MetroLink for Dublin has been pushed back by another ten years, according to a new draft strategy published by the National Transport Authority (NTA). The transport plans outline that while planning permission for the line that would […]

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The county was chosen as one of the best destinations in the world for food lovers. County Tipperary has made Condé Nast Traveller’s new list of the best holiday destinations around the world for 2022. The list of 22 destinations is broken into sections, with the famous magazine explaining in its introduction that it took […]

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The Oscar nominee had an impressive list of movie and TV credits. Veteran character actor and Quantum Leap star Dean Stockwell has passed away at the age of 85. Representatives for his family confirmed to Deadline that the actor, whose career spanned over 70 years, died peacefully at home of natural causes. Stockwell began as […]

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The flub did not go unnoticed. Barack Obama has raised some eyebrows in both Ireland and Scotland by confusing the two during his COP26 address. Speaking at the climate change conference in Glasgow, the former US President said that though “meaningful progress” has been made since the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris six […]

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We now know when we can expect new episodes. It’s been over two years since Stranger Things’ third season was released on Netflix and while fans will still have to wait a bit for more episodes, the streaming giant has shared new details about its fourth season. While we still do not have an exact […]

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A number of electronic items were also seized by Gardaí. Gardaí arrested a 41-year-old man in Douglas in Cork on Saturday morning (6 November) reportedly on suspicion of making threats to kill a British MP. The Irish Times reports that the alleged threats were made against a female Labour MP and that the man arrested […]

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Interviewing Tubridy, he asked: “Now that I’ve taken over your job, have you thought of a new career yet?” Toy show favourite Adam King replaced Ryan Tubridy as host for part of Friday’s Late Late Show and proved to be a natural in the gig. The segment saw a role reversal, whereby the youngster was […]

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There’s a lot of great offerings on the box this evening for movie lovers. Staying in this Saturday evening? Not to worry, as JOE has compiled a list of the best movies on TV tonight. And you shouldn’t be stuck for choice as there’s plenty of great options. Let’s get into it. The Lord of […]

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He said this would help encourage the hospitality sector to comply with current guidelines. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said people “should leave” if not asked for their Covid certs when entering bars and restaurants. Under current Covid-19 guidelines, an EU Digital Covid Certificate is required to gain access to indoor hospitality […]

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The assault is understood to have left a man in critical condition. Two people have been arrested after a serious assault incident in Cork city on Thursday night (4 November). Shortly before 9pm, Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at Lower Glanmire Road where a man in his mid-40s was discovered with an apparent […]

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It’s 2014 all over again. An events licence has been granted for two more proposed concert dates at Croke Park next year, seemingly setting the stage for Garth Brooks to play five nights at the venue. Last September, Virgin Media News reported that the country singer was tentatively locked in for gigs on 9, 10 […]

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The Garda operation is focused on reassuring the public that Dublin city centre is a “positive safe environment”. Over 100 Gardaí are now patrolling Dublin city centre each weekend evening as part of a new policing operation. Operation Citizen commenced in the capital two weeks ago and is focused on reassuring the public that Dublin […]

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Tragic news. A 20-year-old male passenger has died in a road crash in Kilkenny that happened in the early hours of Friday morning (5 November). Gardaí are investigating the fatal road traffic incident that occurred on the R693 at Tobernapaiste in Freshford. The man’s body was removed from the scene to St. Luke’s Hospital in […]

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It is not for Government to tell young people how to regulate their social lives, the Minister said. Further and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has said people of all ages need to use their “cop on” when it comes to Covid-19, while praising young people for their sacrifices throughout the pandemic. The Minister was […]

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The pharma giant says the pill cuts the risk of severe Covid by 89%. Pfizer has confirmed that its manufacturing facility in Ringaskiddy in Cork will support the global manufacturing and supply of its new Covid-19 pill, should it be approved. It comes as the pharma giant said on Friday (5 November) that its investigational […]

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The show lands on the streaming service later this month. Netflix recently billed itself as “the home of true crime” and it has certainly been living up to the moniker of late. Just today (4 November), the streaming giant released Catching Killers, a four-episode documentary series that sees the investigators behind infamous serial killer cases […]

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His comments come as 3,024 new Covid-19 cases were confirmed on Thursday. HSE CEO Paul Reid has said daily, increasing levels of Covid-19 transmission in the community are causing “significant and unrelenting pressure” on the health system overall. He made the comments during a HSE briefing on Thursday afternoon as 3,024 new cases of the […]

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“It will be challenging but for the sake of our children and for the generations to come, we must confront the reality we now face.” The Government has published its 2021 Climate Action Plan, which sets out Ireland’s aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions, create a cleaner, greener society and protect the public from the […]

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It is said the measure will result in “far lower” rent increases for tenants. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has received Government approval to cap rent increases at 2% per annum in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs). Earlier in the week, the Minister confirmed he would be bringing a piece of legislation to Cabinet on Thursday to […]

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The UK Health Secretary hailed the drug as a “game-changer”. Molnupiravir, the first pill to treat Covid-19, has been authorised for use in the United Kingdom. The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted its approval, stating the antiviral drug is “safe and effective” at reducing the risk of hospitalisation and death in […]

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A loaded shotgun was also seized. A 20-year-old man was arrested and a loaded shotgun has been seized following a Garda search operation in Dublin. The operation was conducted after a firearms incident that occurred on Saturday night (30 October) at Brookfield Road in Tallaght. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said a firearm was […]

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Customers are advised to be “extra careful” of internet fraudsters who could rip them off. Gardaí are warning both consumers and retailers about the dangers of online shopping fraud ahead of the busiest months of the year for retail. In a statement, An Garda Síochána announced it will be supporting Europol in a media campaign aimed […]

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David Chase has shed definitive light on the divisive conclusion. Widely considered one of the best television shows of all time, The Sopranos has been back in the news lately with the release of prequel film The Many Saints of Newark. Promoting the movie, co-writer and Sopranos creator David Chase appeared on The Hollywood Reporter’s […]

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“I don’t think it would be right to point at one particular sector.” Culture Minister Catherine Martin has said she believes it is not right at this time to link increasing Covid-19 figures to the reopening of nightclubs two weeks ago. The Minister was speaking on Wednesday at an event in Dublin to mark channel […]

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Winter is coming. After a number of rain and wind warnings over the weekend, Met Éireann is now predicting that temperatures will dip below zero in parts of Ireland this week. According to the national forecaster, Wednesday night will see lowest temperatures of -1 to 4 degrees, with conditions coldest in the midlands with localised […]

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Yes, another new hotel. Premier Inn has this week opened a new €19 million hotel on South Great George’s Street in Dublin’s city centre. Named the Premier Inn Dublin City Centre hotel, the location sees the chain taking over a previously unoccupied corner block, which before then was more commonly known as the home of […]

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The service behind Squid Game is getting into gaming. Netflix has revealed it will begin offering games as part of its service, with a handful available to play on its mobile app worldwide from Wednesday (3 November). The announcement comes following rumours earlier in the year that the streaming service was looking to get into […]

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“Put… the bunny… back… in the box.” Looking to chill after a tough day? Why not kick back on the sofa with a fine film? Here are the best movies on the box this evening. Con Air – ITV 4 – 9pm In our pick for this evening, a newly paroled ex-con and former US […]

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The roller skater was honoured for his “daredevil” descent. The Mayor of Derry has officially commemorated the man whose impressive roller skating/pint holding skills have gone viral. In the clip, which can be watched below, professional skater Joe Hill was recorded celebrating Halloween by gliding down a steep Derry street in the rain in a […]

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CMO Tony Holohan has urged anyone who still needs to get their Covid-19 vaccine to do so. 3,726 new cases of Covid-19 were reported in Ireland on Tuesday (2 November), the highest daily case figure since mid-January. As of 8am on Tuesday, 493 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 90 are in ICU. Meanwhile, the […]

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He said it is vital that leaders “offer the leadership the world now urgently needs”. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has made his address to the COP26 climate change conference, stating he will do everything in his power to make sure there will be a “worthwhile future” for young people to inherit. Representing Ireland at the nearly […]

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TD Michael Healy-Rae accused the Tánaiste of “codding the farmers of Ireland”. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said there is “not going to be any cull” of the national herd. The Tánaiste made the comments in the Dáil when quizzed by TD Michael Collins about the Climate Action Plan and whether there would be a cull […]

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Speaking at her party’s Ard Fheis, she said “the writing is on the wall” for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Mary Lou McDonald has given her presidential address to Sinn Féin’s 2021 Ard Fheis, during which she said she wants to lead as Taoiseach. Speaking in Dublin, the Sinn Féin leader hit out Fianna Fáil […]

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Four Status Yellow warnings have been issued for the Halloween weekend. Met Éireann has upgraded its previous weather warnings issued on Saturday morning, as well as issued two more. As it stands, four Status Yellow warnings have been put out for the Halloween weekend. The first one to come into effect is a rain warning […]

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Found suffering from hypothermia, the rescuers wished the pensioner a speedy recovery. A missing 75-year-old was rescued by emergency services after becoming stuck in mud in heavy bog land in Cork. In a statement, the Guileen Coast Guard reports that it was tasked at 7pm on Friday (30 October) by Gardai to reports of a […]

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He said a “massive effort by all” is needed to relieve the pressure. HSE chief Paul Reid has said the impact of Covid-19 is “hitting hard” and causing “unrelenting” demands on staff across the health service. Reid issued the virus update on Saturday morning (30 October), before 2,966 new cases of Covid were confirmed in […]

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Where does this entry rank for you in the franchise? JOE has already compiled a list of the best spooky movies on TV this Halloween weekend here, including Saturday’s offerings of the original Halloween and The Exorcist, as well as Ireland’s own The Hole in the Ground. However, for those looking for non-scary fare, here […]

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One driver was seriously injured. Four people were injured after a two-vehicle crash in Dublin caused a vehicle to go on fire. The incident occurred on the Longmile Road in Dublin 12 in the early hours of Saturday morning (30 October). A Garda spokesperson told JOE that following the two-vehicle collision, one vehicle “went on […]

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Ireland could be in for some lightning in the early hours of Halloween. Met Éireann has issued two Status Yellow thunderstorm warnings which apply together for 26 counties. Issued on Saturday morning, the first is valid from 9pm on Saturday to 2am on Halloween on Sunday and covers the province of Munster, as well as […]

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The two leaders shared a cheerful exchange. US President Joe Biden has again referenced his Irish heritage, this time when speaking with Pope Francis. The President met with the Pope in the Vatican ahead of a G20 summit in Rome this weekend, during which he said he was the “only Irishman” the pontiff has met […]

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Those trick or treating may need an umbrella. Met Éireann has said “heavy” rain is on the cards for this Halloween weekend, with conditions over the next few days being described as “unsettled” and “wet”. According to its current forecast, Saturday will begin a mostly bright and fresh day with sunny spells and just a […]

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Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx star… At last, the weekend is here and for those staying in this Friday night, there’s plenty of movies to watch on the box. JOE’s cinema guru Rory Cashin already compiled a list of the best horror flicks airing on TV this weekend to mark Halloween, which you can read […]

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Have you checked your ticket yet? The National Lottery has revealed the selling locations where each of the 35 tickets that matched five numbers in Wednesday night’s (27 October) draw were bought. Spread across 13 counties, the winning ticket holders will now go on to claim €22,872 each. 28 of the players bought their tickets […]

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Is your village included in the plans? Over 100 rural villages could see frequent public transport service for the first time as part of “major” new plans released on Friday (29 October). Under the five-year Connecting Ireland plan published for public consultation, the National Transport Authority (NTA) is proposing an overall increase of around 25% […]

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