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.
Dublin Airport announces closure of hugely popular Terminal 1 store
It was a great place to pick up some last-minute essentials before travelling. Dublin Airport has confirmed that the Boots store in Terminal 1 will be shutting its doors from today (31 October). The closure comes as the beauty and health retailer’s contract to operate its shop in the airport terminal is expiring. A Dublin […]
1 year ago
The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 358
The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 358 and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to answer […]
1 year ago
New Irish language crime mystery series to air on TG4 this month
The thriller show was shot on location in Donegal. Crá, a new Irish-language crime thriller mystery series, will be released by TG4 this month. Commissioned by both the Irish channel and BBC Northern Ireland, the six-part show is described as a “gripping story of murder, secrets and justice in a close-knit Irish village”. The plot […]
1 year ago
The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 357
The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 357 and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to answer […]
1 year ago
Ireland’s nightclub closing times are 2-7 hours earlier than most European countries
Campaigners for the sector have slated the Government for its inaction in bringing Ireland in line with its EU neighbours. Ireland’s nightclub closing time of 2.30 am is the earliest in the European Union, says campaigners for the night-time industry. In a new social media post, Give Us the Night – an independent volunteer group […]
1 year ago
One of 2024’s best movies finally gets streaming release date
This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. This is one of those cases where you should believe the hype. Kneecap, one of the best movies of 2024 – Irish or otherwise, has finally been given a streaming release date. Coming to Prime Video on 15 November, […]
1 year ago