The Health Minister is encouraging parents and guardians to bring their children for vaccination. All children aged 5 to 11 will be offered a Covid-19 vaccine from this weekend, the government has announced. The move comes as 21,926 new cases of the virus were confirmed in Ireland on Friday (7 January). As of 8am on […]

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We now know when the bloody superhero satire returns. Amazon Prime Video has unveiled the premiere date for the third season of its hit adult superhero series The Boys. In a short teaser giving fans a first look at the new season, the streamer revealed that the show would be returning to screens on Friday, […]

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He was the first black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. Legendary Hollywood star Sidney Poitier has died at the age of 94. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas Fred Mitchell announced the actor’s death on Friday. Born in Miami in 1927, Poitier was raised in the Bahamas where his family […]

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The body was discovered at a domestic residence on Friday morning. Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in Clare on Friday morning (7 January). The body of the man in his 70s was found at a domestic residence in Lisdoonvarna. A statement from An Garda Síochána notes that the […]

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Tragic news. A man in his 40s has died following a road crash in Roscommon on Friday morning (7 January). Emergency services attended the scene of the fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred on the N61 at Ballybay in Kiltoom shortly after 9.30am. The man in his 40s was the driver of the car and received […]

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There’s plenty on offer to watch. Considering your entertainment options as the weekend approaches? Well, Amazon Prime Video has quietly added 13 big movies to its library over the past couple of days including a few classics. Here are the platform’s newest additions in Ireland. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel A surprise box-office hit when […]

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New Ozark episodes are coming to Netflix very soon. Netflix has dropped a new trailer for the fourth and final season of Ozark, the first part of which will premiere on the streamer later this month. For those unaware, the hit crime drama centres on financial advisor Marty Byrde (an against type Jason Bateman) who […]

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The new penalties will come into operation next month. Fines for motorists caught parking on footpaths, cycle tracks and bus lanes are to double, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced. The Minister has signed regulations increasing the fixed charge penalty for these forms of illegal parking from €40 to €80. The change will come into […]

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The Irish “classic prohibition-era speakeasy” impressed. A Dublin bar has been ranked as the third “most mysterious bar” to visit in the UK and Ireland. The list was compiled by The Bottle Club, which aimed to find the best-hidden gem spots for a drink following a rise in the number of “speakeasy” bars. “In a […]

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President Biden was speaking on the one-year anniversary of the US Capitol attack. US President Joe Biden has accused his predecessor Donald Trump of spreading a “web of lies” about the 2020 election one year after the deadly US Capitol attack. On 6 January 2021, a mob of Trump supporters attacked the US Capitol in […]

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The vast majority of them will be sent out by email. Minister of State for eGovernment Ossian Smyth has said that updated EU Digital Covid Certs (DCCs) will begin to be issued from Thursday night (6 January) for those who have received a booster vaccine. It comes following new rules adopted by the European Commission […]

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“Denying fatherhood and motherhood makes us lesser. It takes away our humanity.” Preferring to have pets over children is “a form of selfishness”, according to Pope Francis. While discussing the topic of parenthood during a general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday (5 January), the pontiff said that owning pets instead of raising kids “takes […]

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Updated certs will be automatically issued to booster vaccine recipients. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has announced that updated EU Digital Covid Certs (DCCs) will begin to be issued from this week for those who have received a booster vaccine. The announcement comes following new rules adopted by the European Commission last month which state that […]

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However, the Minister did state that he spoke to DFA staff for 10 minutes on the day in question. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said he did not attend the Department of Foreign Affairs champagne celebration that took place in the summer of 2020. However, he did state that he spoke to DFA […]

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The series will arrive on the streamer very soon. Last year, Netflix revealed details of a number of documentaries that would arrive on the streaming giant in 2022 as part of efforts to cement itself as the home of true crime content. Among these titles was The Puppet Master: Hunting The Ultimate Conman, a new […]

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Succession’s Brian Cox leads a cast of recognisable faces. Looking for something to watch this hump day? Well, two of the best 2021 Irish movies have recently been added to Netflix, alongside a crime-comedy that boasts a great turn by Colin Farrell. However, for those still seeking more to watch, here’s what’s on the box […]

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There are lots of options this evening. Struggling to find something to watch this Saturday night? Well, earlier today JOE did flag nine big movies that have just been quietly added to Netflix. However, if you are still seeking something else to check out, here are the movie options on the box for this evening. […]

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Tragic news. A 19-year-old male motorcyclist has died after a single-vehicle road crash in Dublin on New Year’s Day. Shortly after 3.30pm on Saturday, emergency services attended at Sillogue Road in Ballymun following reports of a collision involving a motorcycle. It is understood the 19-year-old was seriously injured when his bike struck a lamp post […]

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The hospital said its services are under “extreme pressure”. The Mater Hospital in Dublin is urging the public to avoid its emergency department where possible. In a statement, the hospital said its services are under “extreme pressure” on account of large numbers of people contracting Covid-19, high levels of staff unavailable due to being close […]

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The third series of the Ricky Gervais-starring show arrives on Netflix this month. Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for the third and final season of After Life which is to arrive on the streamer later this month. For those unaware, the comedy-drama was created by and stars Ricky Gervais as a once nice newspaper […]

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There’s plenty to watch this New Year’s Day. Looking to kick off 2022 on a fun note? Why not relax on the sofa with one of these new additions to Netflix. Here’s a list of the most recent movies to hit the streamer. Cats This 2019 adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical was rightly […]

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The Taoiseach said 2022 will see “greater advances” in the fight against the virus. 23,281 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Ireland on New Year’s Day, the highest daily case total since the pandemic began. The Department of Health said in a statement that as of 8am on Saturday, 656 patients with the […]

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Three children were also injured in the collision. Three people in their 20s have died and a child is in serious condition following a two-car crash in Meath. The collision occurred at 4.25pm on New Year’s Eve at the N52 in Kells. The driver of one of the vehicles, a woman in her early 20s, […]

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Joe Biden, Ryan Reynolds and Reese Witherspoon are among those who have paid tribute to the veteran actress. Tributes have poured in for acclaimed actress and comedian Betty White following her passing at age 99. Best known for her roles on legendary sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls, White was often […]

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Put your knowledge of the last 12 months to the test. Those who visit JOE’s site regularly will know we certainly enjoy a good quiz. And with 2022 fast approaching, what better time is there to take stock of the past 12 months than by testing your knowledge regarding all that happened in 2021. The […]

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It chronicles the life of the singer-songwriter who died tragically 20 years ago, at the age of 32. Music documentary Heyday: The Mic Christopher Story is screening at the Irish Film Institute (IFI) this weekend and will be available to rent from IFI@Home for a limited time. The film tells the story of the American-born […]

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It is arguably the most anticipated movie of 2022. Warner Bros. has unveiled a new look at the Robert Pattinson-starring The Batman, which is due for release next year. In the action-packed trailer, titled The Bat and The Cat, we see Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne aka Batman form an uneasy alliance with Selina Kyle aka Catwoman […]

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He was attacked by two males. Gardaí are investigating after a man in his 40s was stabbed in Meath on St Stephen’s Day. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said the serious assault occurred in the Balrath Woods area of Burtonstown and is believed to have happened at around 8pm on Sunday (26 December). The […]

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There’s an absolutely packed line-up of movies airing tonight. Christmas Day may have passed but that doesn’t mean you can’t still unwind with a good movie or two this evening. Here’s what’s on the box this Monday night (27 December). Blade Runner 2049 – BBC Two – 9pm Our pick for this evening centres on […]

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Getting top marks here would be impressive. With 2022 fast on the horizon, we here at JOE are in a reflective mood. Thus, we’ve put together this quiz all about things said in 2021. Here we present to you 25 questions, split into the five categories of movies and TV, music, sport, news and politics. […]

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A fourth man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Three men aged in their 20s have died after a two vehicle road crash in Tyrone on Monday morning (27 December). The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said that the incident occurred on the Omagh Road area of Garvaghy at around 1.50am and involved […]

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A knife was also seized. Gardaí have arrested one man and seized a replica firearm following two incidents of attempted robbery in Lucan in Dublin. At around 1pm on Wednesday (22 December), a man was walking in St. Catherine’s Park when he was threatened by a man who was holding a suspected firearm and demanded […]

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Motorists are advised to avoid the Dublin Airport complex where possible. Several people have been injured after a large truck hit multiple cars and a bus on the Terminal 1 departures road of Dublin Airport. This was before it came to a stop near the Circle K garage exiting the airport. Emergency services are currently at […]

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The trailer for the upcoming sequel also sees the return of Scarlet Witch. Having played after the credits of the smash-hit Spider-Man: No Way Home, the teaser for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has finally hit the web. Set to be released next May, the sequel to 2016’s Doctor Strange will involve Benedict […]

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He made the comments as Ireland saw its busiest day for community testing. HSE chief Paul Reid has said it looks like a spike in Covid-19 infections in Ireland is “beginning to kick off”. He made the comment at a HSE briefing on Wednesday (22 December) after Taoiseach Micheál Martin last week said Ireland was […]

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“It often spreads in young people first and that’s not pointing the finger in a particular direction.” Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has said his recent advice for young people to reduce their social contacts was “not pointing the finger in a particular direction”. On Tuesday (21 December), the CMO said that NPHET […]

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Those excited for the franchise’s return can breathe a sigh of relief. The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth installment in the classic sci-fi film series, arrives in Irish cinemas this week and the good news is that the early buzz from critics seems to be quite positive. After all, fans of the original 1999 movie can […]

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“Keep your contacts as low as possible in order to protect those around you.” Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan has urged the public to try and only meet people this week who they will spend Christmas Day with. The CMO made the comment as 5,279 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ireland. […]

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The aim is to enable the public to avail of boosters “as soon as possible”. Select members of the public are now able to schedule their own booster vaccine appointments at a small number of clinics through the HSE. Using technology similar to the system for booking PCR tests, the health service has opened a […]

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Much deserved. Limerick City and County Council has announced that the Freedom of Limerick is to be awarded to cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan. The Freedom of Limerick is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a person by the council and is reserved for those who have “made exceptional or unique contributions to […]

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“People need some degree of quality of life… as we go into Christmas”. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the new 8pm curfew for pubs and restaurants will give people the opportunity to socialise “without overdoing it”. The Taoiseach announced the rule on Friday as part of a handful of new restrictions designed to slow […]

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What are you most excited about? It’s that time of the week again where JOE gives a rundown of the best trailers released in the world of film and TV. While we previously covered the new footage from the upcoming Fantastic Beasts movie and shows Four Lives and Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer in […]

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Ireland can expect to see “a large number of cases over the next short period of time”, the CMO has said. 7,333 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Ireland on Saturday (18 December), the third-highest daily case total since the pandemic began. In a statement, the Department of Health said that as of […]

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It’s one of a number of festive flicks airing this evening. It’s Saturday, a typically big day in terms of movies airing on TV. This week is no exception. Here are your options. John Wick – Sky Showcase – 9pm In this excellent action flick, Keanu Reeves plays a legendary hitman who comes out of […]

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However, he also said: “2022, my gut is telling me it’ll be better.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic “could very well be” ahead. He made the comment on the Brendan O’Connor show on Saturday after announcing a handful of new restrictions designed to curb the spread of the […]

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The date from which the age cohort can receive a booster has been brought forward. Booster vaccines are to be made available for people in their 40s from Sunday (19 December). Originally, the date from which those in the 40-49 age cohort could receive a booster dose was 27 December. However, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly […]

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It warns that poor visibility will lead to “hazardous travelling conditions”. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow fog warning for six counties this weekend. Valid from 9pm on Saturday until midday Sunday, the warning applies to Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Meath, Offaly and Westmeath. It states that areas of “dense fog” will form on Saturday […]

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Another person was injured in the crash. A young man has died following a road crash in Longford on Saturday morning (18 December). Gardaí are currently investigating the fatal single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 12.30am at Coolnahinch on the Cullyfad Road. A passenger of the sole vehicle involved in the crash, […]

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“If you’re thinking of European travel next spring or summer, it would be a good idea to get the third dose.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that it is “very likely” that people will need evidence that they have received a Covid-19 booster vaccine to travel in the EU next year. The Tánaiste made the […]

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It said the curfew will put “tens of thousands” out of work. The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has called the decision by Government to implement an 8pm curfew for pubs and restaurants from midnight on Sunday night as “closure in camouflage”. On Friday evening, Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced a handful of new restrictions following advice […]

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