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  • Tributes pour in for Cork man who died after being stung by swarm of wasps

    Tributes pour in for Cork man who died after being stung by swarm of wasps

    The husband and father reportedly died after being stung by wasps while cutting a hedge. Tributes are pouring in for Cork man Michael (Mick) Sheehan, who died after being reportedly stung by a swarm of wasps. From Glen Tanar Carriganine in Macroom, Mr. Sheehan’s RIP.ie page states that he passed away on Tuesday, 5 November […]

    1 year ago

  • You can now apply for tickets to The Late Late Toy Show

    You can now apply for tickets to The Late Late Toy Show

    The Toy Show has changed the way audiences can get tickets. The Late Late Toy Show is happening this year at the slightly later date of Friday, 6 December and now you can apply for tickets to be part of the audience. With just over a month to go until it airs, you can be […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Film Club Quiz: Week 19

    The JOE Film Club Quiz: Week 19

    Movie fans, assemble! Welcome to the 19th entry of The JOE Film Club Quiz. This week, we are presenting players with stills from 10 movies. They then must select what film the images are from based on three options. Have what it takes? Play below and find out. Name the movie Men in Black Wild […]

    1 year ago

  • Major Irish actor confirmed for upcoming Late Late line-up

    Major Irish actor confirmed for upcoming Late Late line-up

    Fans of the show can apply for the chance to be in the audience. Irish Oscar-nominee Paul Mescal has been confirmed to appear on an upcoming episode of The Late Late Show. In an Instagram post, RTÉ confirmed that the actor will be in conversation with host Patrick Kielty. This is to talk about his […]

    1 year ago

  • Fans think Stranger Things episode title gives away major character spoiler

    Fans think Stranger Things episode title gives away major character spoiler

    The internet sleuths are on the case. Netflix’s mega-hit sci-fi series Stranger Things is wrapping up with its upcoming fifth season and fresh details were dropped today (Wednesday, 6 November) about the episodes. In a new teaser, Netflix confirmed that the much-anticipated season of the show will be arriving sometime in 2025. The streamer also […]

    1 year ago

  • Stranger Things release details confirmed and we don’t have long to wait

    Stranger Things release details confirmed and we don’t have long to wait

    The Duffer Brothers previously said one character is ‘going to hopefully tie the whole series together’. Netflix’s mega-hit sci-fi series Stranger Things will be wrapping up with its upcoming fifth season and fresh details have just dropped about the episodes. In a new teaser, Netflix confirmed that the much-anticipated season of the show will be […]

    1 year ago

  • A classic, mind-bending thriller movie is on TV tonight

    A classic, mind-bending thriller movie is on TV tonight

    It was the breakthrough film for a now legendary director. Our TV movie pick for this evening (Wednesday, 6 November) is Memento, legendary writer-director Christopher Nolan’s breakthrough neo-noir crime thriller. The 2000 film follows Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce), a former insurance investigator with short-term memory loss as he attempts to track down the man who […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 362

    The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 362

    The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 362 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

  • Netflix confirms new Harlan Coben thriller series is dropping very soon

    Netflix confirms new Harlan Coben thriller series is dropping very soon

    We now know when the Fool Me Once follow-up will land on Netflix. Netflix has handed Missing You – its much-anticipated follow-up to its smash-hit Harlan Coben thriller series Fool Me Once – a release date. Also based on a Coben novel, the miniseries will come out on New Year’s Day on the streaming service. […]

    1 year ago

  • Paul Mescal convinced that he’s ‘not going to live a long life’

    Paul Mescal convinced that he’s ‘not going to live a long life’

    The Gladiator II star made the startling confession in a recent interview. Irish Oscar-nominee Paul Mescal’s star is clearly on the ascent as he is about to headline his first blockbuster: Gladiator II. In addition, he has a variety of interesting movies on the horizon, including Hamnet, The History of Sound and Merrily We Roll […]

    1 year ago

  • Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch allowed to return to Ireland to run in the general election

    Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch allowed to return to Ireland to run in the general election

    It has been reported that Hutch is considering standing in the upcoming general election. Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is free to return to Ireland to run in the upcoming general election, according to reports. Hutch was released from prison in Spain on Monday (4 November) after paying €100,000 for bail. He is under investigation in […]

    1 year ago

  • The 7 best episodes of The Blindboy Podcast as it hits special milestone

    The 7 best episodes of The Blindboy Podcast as it hits special milestone

    The show has garnered acclaim from listeners all over the world. One of Ireland’s most popular podcasts, The Blindboy Podcast has just celebrated its seventh anniversary. Diving into topics like art, mental health, “Irish-isms,” pop culture, and more – with each subject ripe for a famous Blindboy “hot-take” – the show has garnered up to […]

    1 year ago

  • Beloved Dublin city café and bakery announces closure date

    Beloved Dublin city café and bakery announces closure date

    It’s the end of an era for fans of the Dublin institution. The Morning Bakery, the beloved Dublin 8 café and bakery, has announced its closure date. Renowned for its freshly baked goods (both sweet and savory) and its specialty coffee, the eatery has operated from Pleasants Street – right across from JOE’s offices – […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 361

    The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 361

    The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 361 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

  • A beloved action thriller movie is airing on TV tonight

    A beloved action thriller movie is airing on TV tonight

    Boasting a truly all-star cast, a remake of the film is said to be in the works. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Tuesday, 5 November) is Backdraft, the 1991 action thriller about a team of firefighters in Chicago. Directed by Ron Howard (Apollo 13, Rush), the film in particular focuses on two firefighting brothers, […]

    1 year ago

  • Young Irish father in Dubai dies after brain tumour diagnosis

    Young Irish father in Dubai dies after brain tumour diagnosis

    Very sad news. A young Irish father in Dubai has died months after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Husband and father of three, Caoimin Keeshan, passed away on Sunday (3 November) surrounded by his family. Caoimin had been diagnosed with an extremely aggressive, grade 4 malignant brain tumour in the summer of 2024. Former […]

    1 year ago

  • One of the best revenge movies of recent years has been added to Prime Video

    One of the best revenge movies of recent years has been added to Prime Video

    This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. ‘Unrelenting, no-nonsense and hard-as-nails.’ A victim of being released in Ireland and the UK amid the Covid pandemic, the British crime thriller Bull – which has just been added to Prime Video – was sadly not seen by as […]

    1 year ago

  • Prime Video has just added a brilliant 2024 crime thriller movie

    Prime Video has just added a brilliant 2024 crime thriller movie

    This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. While not for the faint of heart, the film is certain to appear on many best of 2024 lists. Prime Video has just added Love Lies Bleeding, a 2024 noir crime thriller that is sure to go down as […]

    1 year ago

  • One of 2024’s very best movies is now available to stream at home

    One of 2024’s very best movies is now available to stream at home

    Easily one of the year’s most talked about films, it is truly an unforgettable watch. The Substance, the brilliantly bonkers body horror satire released in cinemas just a few weeks ago, is now available to watch at home. Streaming on the service Mubi, the film is the sophomore effort of visionary writer-director Coralie Fargeat (we […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 359

    The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 359

    The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 359 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

  • An action-packed crime thriller movie is on TV tonight

    An action-packed crime thriller movie is on TV tonight

    It has a brilliant cast. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Saturday, 2 November) is 21 Bridges, the 2019 action crime thriller starring the late and great Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther). In the film, the actor plays Detective Andre Davis – a policeman on the hunt for two young cop killers in New York (Stephan […]

    1 year ago

  • Passengers evacuated after bus catches fire on motorway in Dublin

    Passengers evacuated after bus catches fire on motorway in Dublin

    The blaze broke out during the early hours of this morning. Passengers were forced to be evacuated after a coach caught fire on a motorway in Dublin this morning (Saturday, 2 November). Gardaí and fire services were alerted to reports of the bus blaze on the M1 motorway in the north of the county shortly […]

    1 year ago

  • One of the best mystery shows of recent years is finally available to stream

    One of the best mystery shows of recent years is finally available to stream

    Comprising of five episodes, the series boasts a score by Hans Zimmer. The Night Logan Woke Up, the excellent Canadian mystery drama miniseries, has finally been made available to watch in Ireland. Streaming now through the Studiocanal Presents service, the French-language show tells the story of the Quebec-based family the Larouches, whose estranged adult siblings […]

    1 year ago

  • Here is the line-up for this week’s episode of The Late Late Show

    Here is the line-up for this week’s episode of The Late Late Show

    There’s some big Irish names on the show tonight. The Late Late Show is back this Friday night once again as host Patrick Kiety will be joined by a plethora of Irish talent. Legendary singer-songwriter Christy Moore will be on the programme to talk about his new album: A Terrible Beauty. He will be performing […]

    1 year ago

  • An absolute cult classic movie is airing on TV tonight

    An absolute cult classic movie is airing on TV tonight

    If you know, you know. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Friday 1 November) is Prince of Darkness, the supremely underrated upon-release 1987 horror from writer-director John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing). The film follows a group of scientists in Los Angeles who are asked to assist a Catholic priest (Donald Pleasence, reteaming with Carpenter) in […]

    1 year ago

  • Gardaí respond after thousands gather in Dublin city centre for hoax Halloween parade

    Gardaí respond after thousands gather in Dublin city centre for hoax Halloween parade

    Some have said that the turnout for the fake Halloween parade is a good argument that a real one should happen next year in Dublin. Thousands of people gathered on O’Connell Street on Halloween evening for what is being called a “hoax Halloween parade”. In the run-up to the night, false reports circulated online stating […]

    1 year ago

  • Tributes pour in for young Irish man after death in Malaga

    Tributes pour in for young Irish man after death in Malaga

    The former hurler’s funeral took place this week. The funeral of young Irish man and former hurler Adam Walsh took place this week. From Clonmel in Tipperary, the RIP.ie page for Mr. Walsh says that he “passed away unexpectedly” in Malaga Hospital in Spain on 19 October. This was after he was allegedly assaulted during […]

    1 year ago

  • Ryanair flight makes U-turn back to Dublin after tech issue onboard

    Ryanair flight makes U-turn back to Dublin after tech issue onboard

    Oxygen masks were deployed onboard the plane. A Ryanair flight from Dublin to Madrid on Halloween morning was forced to make a U-turn back to the Irish capital’s airport. In a statement to JOE, the airline said that flight FR10 returned to Dublin Airport shortly after take-off due to a “pressurisation system issue”. “In line […]

    1 year ago

  • Award-winning Dublin restaurant closing after ‘two-year battle’ to stay open

    Award-winning Dublin restaurant closing after ‘two-year battle’ to stay open

    ‘We have battled for the last two years to keep going. However, we simply can’t continue any longer.’ Potager, the award-winning fine-dining restaurant based in Skerries in Dublin, has announced it is closing its doors. Located at 7 Church Street in the north Dublin town, Potager was launched six years ago and was included in […]

    1 year ago

  • A dark, very tense sci-fi thriller movie is on TV tonight

    A dark, very tense sci-fi thriller movie is on TV tonight

    Its story was previously made into a Twilight Zone episode. Our TV movie pick for tonight (31 October aka Halloween) is The Box, the underrated sci-fi thriller from cult writer-director Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko). The 2009 film is based on the short story ‘Button, Button’ by Richard Matheson (Duel, I Am Legend), which was previously […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Film Club Quiz: Week 18

    The JOE Film Club Quiz: Week 18

    Movie fans, assemble! Welcome to the 18th entry of The JOE Film Club Quiz. This week, we are presenting players with stills from 10 movies. They then must select what film the images are from based on three options. Have what it takes? Play below and find out. Name the movie Zombieland 28 Days Later […]

    1 year ago

  • Damien Dempsey explains why he named a song after James McClean

    Damien Dempsey explains why he named a song after James McClean

    It was for a very emotional reason. Damien Dempsey has opened up to JOE about the emotional reason he named a track on his new album after Irish footballer James McClean. The Irish singer-songwriter’s latest record ‘Hold Your Joy’ was released last week to rave reviews and next month he will play six nights at […]

    1 year ago

  • Dublin Airport announces closure of hugely popular Terminal 1 store

    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 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

  • Prime Video has quietly added one of 2024’s most talked about movies

    Prime Video has quietly added one of 2024’s most talked about movies

    This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The film would make perfect viewing ahead of Halloween. Prime Video has quietly added Immaculate, the much-discussed and very good 2024 horror movie produced by and starring Sydney Sweeney (Anyone But You, Euphoria). In the film, the rising star […]

    1 year ago

  • A very fun, cult action movie is airing on TV tonight

    A very fun, cult action movie is airing on TV tonight

    The film spawned a sequel series that ran for two seasons. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Wednesday, 30 October) is Legion, the 2010 action horror starring Paul Bettany (WandaVision). In the film, Bettany plays the Archangel Michael who falls to Earth after rebelling against God. This is because God has lost faith in humanity […]

    1 year ago

  • New Irish language crime mystery series to air on TG4 this month

    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 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

  • Ed Sheeran spotted in Dublin at sold-out Kneecap gig

    Ed Sheeran spotted in Dublin at sold-out Kneecap gig

    The hip-hop trio are playing five nights in Dublin’s city centre. Irish language hip-hop group Kneecap have kicked off their sold-out five-night run at Dublin’s Vicar Street and one major A-lister was spotted amongst the crowd. This was English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, who can be seen in videos from the second night of the trio’s […]

    1 year ago

  • YouTube star visits Dublin and calls it a ‘s**t city’ in scathing review

    YouTube star visits Dublin and calls it a ‘s**t city’ in scathing review

    The YouTuber had visited Ireland to trace his roots. YouTube star Spanian has dubbed Dublin a “s**t city” in a new travel vlog. Based in Sydney in Australia, Spanian’s website describes him as “a former criminal who spent over 12 years inside of boys homes and prisons” before pursuing a rap career. His YouTube channel […]

    1 year ago

  • Scariest movie ever according to science is streaming on Netflix right now

    Scariest movie ever according to science is streaming on Netflix right now

    The film has retained the much-coveted title for another year. This week, it was announced that the 2012 horror flick Sinister had retained its title as the scariest movie ever, according to science (it was joined on the top 20 by a recent Irish gem). The Science of Scare project has been running since 2020 […]

    1 year ago

  • Here is the line-up for this week’s episode of The Late Late Show

    Here is the line-up for this week’s episode of The Late Late Show

    The episode will be full of Irish talent. Host Patrick Kielty and The Late Late Show are back this Friday night once again. Leading the guestlist is actor, author and former presenter of The Great British Bake Off, Matt Lucas. He will be chatting to Kielty about his remarkable career in comedy with the likes […]

    1 year ago

  • A terrifically twisty and twisted legal thriller movie is on TV tonight

    A terrifically twisty and twisted legal thriller movie is on TV tonight

    Hailing from the writer of Basic Instinct, the film has an 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Thursday, 24 October) is Jagged Edge, the 1985 neo-noir legal thriller starring Glenn Close and Jeff Bridges. The film centres around lawyer Teddy Barnes (Close) who reluctantly takes up the case of publisher […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 356

    The JOE quick-fire general knowledge quiz: Day 356

    The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 356 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

  • Two arrested after man found dead at apartment in Mayo

    Two arrested after man found dead at apartment in Mayo

    The man died after an incident last night. Two men have been arrested after another man was found dead at an apartment in Mayo. Shortly after 11.45pm on Wednesday, 23 October, Gardaí were alerted to an incident at a residential property on Tone Street in Ballina. A male in his late 50s was found inside […]

    1 year ago

  • The Wolfe Tones announce ‘final farewell’ concert after ‘incredible demand’

    The Wolfe Tones announce ‘final farewell’ concert after ‘incredible demand’

    We have to respect how many final gigs they’ve had at this point. Despite playing what many believed to be their final ever gig at a sold-out Dublin 3Arena earlier this month, legendary Irish band The Wolfe Tones have announced a new “final farewell” concert. With the date confirmed after “incredible demand”, the group are […]

    1 year ago

  • The JOE Film Club Quiz: Week 17

    The JOE Film Club Quiz: Week 17

    Movie fans, assemble! Welcome to the 17th entry of The JOE Film Club Quiz. This week, we are presenting players with stills from 10 movies. They then have to select what film the images are from based on three options. Have what it takes? Play below and find out. Name the movie Ocean's Eleven Wolfs […]

    1 year ago

  • Popular Dublin pub announces closure after nearly 25 years

    Popular Dublin pub announces closure after nearly 25 years

    It is the latest in a wave of major Dublin closures. Leonard’s Corner, the popular Dublin pub that has been open for almost 25 years, has announced it is closing. Located on the South Circular Road and beloved by many for its pints and sandwiches, its owners Gerry and Phil said in a social media […]

    1 year ago

  • Tom Holland confirms he’s in Christopher Nolan’s rumoured new vampire movie

    Tom Holland confirms he’s in Christopher Nolan’s rumoured new vampire movie

    Matt Damon is also rumoured to co-star. Tom Holland has confirmed he will star in legendary filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s mysterious next movie. A couple of weeks ago, it was reportedly revealed that there are plans for Nolan’s follow-up to smash hit and Oscar Best Picture winner Oppenheimer to be released on IMAX on 17 July, […]

    1 year ago