Stephen Porzio

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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.

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  • A creepy Irish horror is among the movies on TV tonight

    A creepy Irish horror is among the movies on TV tonight

    Game of Thrones’ Liam Cunningham stars as a mysterious stranger. Looking for a midweek movie option on the box tonight? It just so happens there’s a couple of decent films on this evening to keep you entertained. Here’s our pick of the lot. Taken 3 – Film Four – 9pm Liam Neeson does his thing […]

    5 years ago

  • One of the best crime thrillers ever is among the movies on TV tonight

    One of the best crime thrillers ever is among the movies on TV tonight

    The Oscar-winning ’90s movie also inspired a great TV show. Staying in this Saturday night? Not a problem, as there are plenty of great movies playing on the box this evening to keep you entertained. Let’s run through them. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Sky Showcase – 8pm The second in […]

    5 years ago

  • Teenager seriously injured after assault in Longford

    Teenager seriously injured after assault in Longford

    Investigations are ongoing. Update: 6.20pm, 13 November. Gardaí have arrested a 19-year-old man after a serious assault in the early hours of Saturday (13 November) left a male in his late teens in a critical condition. A statement issued by a Garda spokesperson on Saturday evening reads: “Gardaí in Longford investigating the serious assault that […]

    5 years ago

  • Mater Hospital to limit activities to essential services due to Covid wave

    Mater Hospital to limit activities to essential services due to Covid wave

    The hospital said the move is “necessary” in order to deal with the latest wave’s impact. The Mater Hospital in Dublin has announced it is limiting activity at the hospital to essential services only from Friday evening until further notice. This will mean that outpatient appointments and elective surgeries will be “curtailed” to essential services. […]

    5 years ago

  • Over 5,000 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland

    Over 5,000 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland

    It is one of the highest ever daily figures of confirmed Covid cases reported in the country to date. 5,483 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland on Friday (12 November), the highest daily figure since early January. As of 8am on Friday, 549 Covid-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 96 are in […]

    5 years ago

  • Ennis has been crowned Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2021

    Ennis has been crowned Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2021

    It is the second time the Clare town earned the title. Ennis in Clare has been named Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2021 from nearly 850 entries to the competition this year. The town was announced the winner of the Tidiest Town Award at a scaled-back event held in the RDS on Friday (12 November) that […]

    5 years ago

  • NPHET recommends antigen tests be taken twice weekly by frequent nightclubbers

    NPHET recommends antigen tests be taken twice weekly by frequent nightclubbers

    The testing is reportedly also recommended to people who regularly go to bars and restaurants. NPHET has recommended that people who regularly engage in high-risk activities – such as going to nightclubs, bars and restaurants – take antigen tests twice a week, according to reports. The news comes as the National Public Health Emergency Team […]

    5 years ago

  • Status Yellow wind warning issued for two counties in Ireland

    Status Yellow wind warning issued for two counties in Ireland

    Be careful out there. Met Éireann has put out a Status Yellow wind warning for Galway and Mayo. Issued just after 1pm on Thursday (11 November), it will be valid from 4pm that afternoon until 8am on Friday morning. The forecaster states that during this time south to southwest winds, veering west to southwest, will […]

    5 years ago

  • Stephen Donnelly: Avoid staff Christmas party if you’re “doing a lot of other things”

    Stephen Donnelly: Avoid staff Christmas party if you’re “doing a lot of other things”

    “The advice is not: ‘Don’t have any social contact’.” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has shared his view regarding work Christmas parties this year, stating that they can go ahead so long as attendees have already cut their social contacts. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast following a recent rise in Covid-19 figures, the Minister – who advised […]

    5 years ago

  • NPHET meeting to consider a return to a full work-from-home policy

    NPHET meeting to consider a return to a full work-from-home policy

    Public health officials are meeting today. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is meeting on Thursday (11 November), with public health officials set to consider a possible return to a full work-from-home policy. It comes as Covid-19 figures have risen in recent weeks and 2,975 new confirmed cases of the virus were reported on […]

    5 years ago

  • An incredibly entertaining caper is among the movies on TV tonight

    An incredibly entertaining caper is among the movies on TV tonight

    Tom Cruise stars in the crime-comedy that’s loosely based on a true story. Feeling like you’ve watched everything on Netflix? Not to worry, as JOE has compiled this list of the best movies airing on TV this evening. Here’s what’s on. American Made – Film Four – 9pm In our pick for tonight, Tom Cruise […]

    5 years ago

  • Stephen Donnelly: Don’t go to nightclubs “three times a week”

    Stephen Donnelly: Don’t go to nightclubs “three times a week”

    The Health Minister has urged people to reduce their “discretionary social contacts”. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has called on members of the public not to go to nightclubs “three times a week”. The Minister said on Wednesday (10 November) that the current Covid-19 situation in Ireland right now is “quite finely balanced”, adding: “There are […]

    5 years ago

  • WHO “sure” nasal and oral Covid-19 vaccines will become available to the public

    WHO “sure” nasal and oral Covid-19 vaccines will become available to the public

    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 […]

    5 years ago

  • There were just 1,460 homes available to rent in Ireland at the start of this month

    There were just 1,460 homes available to rent in Ireland at the start of this month

    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 […]

    5 years ago

  • Adam King replaces Ryan Tubridy as host for part of The Late Late Show

    Adam King replaces Ryan Tubridy as host for part of The Late Late Show

    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 […]

    5 years ago