The country is going to the polls to decide the fate of the 8th Amendment. Polling is open across the country as Ireland votes on whether or not to repeal the 8th Amendment of the Constitution, which currently gives the equal right to life to both mother and unborn child. Polling stations opened at 7am […]

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How gullible are you? It’s JOE’s latest ‘True or False’ quiz. It’s that time of the week again – we tell you something and you decide if we’re on the level or trying to pull your leg. Take Part 6 of our True or False quiz. Once you’ve completed this and if you haven’t taken […]

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Sheila Donohue and Frank Crummey make two compelling cases for a Yes vote this Friday. At a Grandparents for Repeal event in Bray recently, JOE caught up with two people – Sheila Donohue and Frank Crummy – seeking to disprove any notion that people of a certain generation want to see the Eighth Amendment to […]

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If you need to shut out the noise, we urge you to take a few moments to watch ‘The Tear in Ireland’s Eye’. Amnesty International Ireland and artist Sinéad Brennan have come together to create ‘The Tear in Ireland’s Eye,’ a short film which signifies the hurt and the pain experienced by women under the […]

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Ryanair give, Ryanair (potentially) take away. Michael O’Leary has admitted that Ryanair’s new luggage policy may need to be abandoned if record numbers of passengers continue to hand in their bags at the boarding gate. In a video presentation to investors, the airline’s CEO said that the company stricter cabin bag policy – which sees […]

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Gaye and Gerry Edwards tell the heartbreaking story of the death of their baby boy under the shadow of the 8th Amendment. When they were told that their baby’s condition was “incompatible with life,” Gaye and Gerry Edwards were left with no option – under the 8th Amendment to the Constitution – but to carry […]

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“We need, as a society, to atone for how women were treated in this country for a long, long time.” Cillian Murphy and Blindboy Boatclub from the Rubberbandits sat down recently and discussed why both would be voting Yes when it comes to repealing the 8th Amendment of the Constitution on Friday 25 May. In this […]

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A moment of reflection for the 34-year-old Andres Iniesta. The legendary Andres Iniesta played his final game for Barcelona against Real Sociedad in a 1-0 win and, long after the final whistle and fans and his fellow players had left the stadium, the 34-year-old took one last stroll on to the pitch he graced for […]

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The church has not denied the claims from Waterford TD John Halligan. Waterford TD John Halligan claims he was banned from standing as sponsor at his godson’s confirmation due to his stance on repealing the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. Halligan is advocating a Yes vote this Friday, and claims that he was contacted by […]

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A fire broke out last week that damaged signalling equipment, with services to be disrupted for the rest of the week. Irish Rail have revealed that there will be severely disrupted Dart services between Greystones and Dalkey for the rest of the week, due to a fire that broke out at a signalling relay room […]

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This is going to be a difficult week for the country, but at least the weather will be great. We’re never quite sure what the definition of a heatwave is – somebody about two consecutive hours without the pissings of rain coming down – but it seems we’re in for a spell of some seriously […]

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Jastine Valdez, a 24-year-old student, was abducted in Enniskerry on Saturday evening. Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of Jastine Valdez, the 24-year-old student abducted close to her home in Enniskerry on Saturday evening. A man whom the authorities were looking to speak to in connection with the incident was shot […]

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When she was 17, Fabiana Mizzoni travelled with her mother Áine Maria to the UK having discovered that she was pregnant. Fabiana Mizzoni talks about the moment she found out she was pregnant at the age of just 17, and the journey she was forced to take with her mother Áine Maria as a result […]

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Planning a quiet evening? We’ve got you covered. If you have any sense, you’ll be well stuck into Evil Genius on Netflix right around now (yes, it is *that* good) but there are those of you who may wish to take a break from all the bleakness brought about by the Duplass Brothers’ brilliant documentary. […]

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Ben Bulben is back to its former glory. The people of Sligo can enjoy looking up at Ben Bulben, the county’s most famous landmark, after the massive NO sign that appeared on Thursday morning was removed. The following image was posted on Friday morning by illustrator and cartoonist Annie West. When contacted by JOE, she […]

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The row came about over the Road Traffic Bill that Shane Ross has been trying to move through the Dáil. Shane Ross and Mattie McGrath became embroiled in a heated debate in the Dáil canteen over the Tipperary TD’s delaying – along with a number of other rural deputies – of Ross’s Road Traffic Bill, […]

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Dr. Maeve Eogan on the trauma that faces women she encounters every day, a trauma exacerbated by the 8th Amendment. Medical Director at the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit, Dr. Maeve Eogan has spoken to JOE about the difficulties and the hopelessness faced by women every day as a direct result of the 8th Amendment. Dr. […]

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It tops many polls of the best films of all time, but how well do you know it? Even though it was made more than 45 years ago, The Godfather remains high on any reputable list of the greatest films of all time. If you’re a film fan, chances are you know it by heart, […]

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How gullible are you? Try our latest ‘True or False’ quiz. Are we telling you the truth or completely making stuff up? You decide. It’s time for Part 5 of JOE’s ‘True or False’ quiz. Oh, and once you’re done, test yourselves with… Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 3 Good luck!

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Chris O’Dowd is calling for men to make their voices heard on 25 May. Actor Chris O’Dowd has called on Irish men to vote in their masses when the referendum on whether or not to repeal the 8th Amendment to the Constitution takes place on 25 May. Speaking as part of Amnesty International Ireland’s ‘Vote […]

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“Thank you Britain for looking after our women in their time of need.” Brian F. O’Byrne brought the house down at the BAFTAs. An emotional Brian F. O’Byrne took home the Best Supporting Actor for his role in the ITV drama Little Boy Blue at Sunday night’s BAFTA TV awards, and used his speech to […]

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The deaths have been confirmed of the pilot and a seven-year-old boy near Clonbollogue in Offaly on Sunday. Air accident investigators will continue their inquiries following the deaths of a pilot and a seven-year-old boy in a plane crash in County Offaly on Sunday. The bodies of the victims were removed from crash site – […]

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“From now on, call me… VELVET… THUNDER!” We don’t believe for a second that we’ve seen the last of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, despite what those blundering imbeciles at Fox have tried to do by cancelling the greatest American sitcom since Parks and Recreation’s final season. There is still hope. A show built on the strength of […]

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Sometimes, you need a reminder of just how incredible this country can be. It’s easy to forget, in the current political climate, that there’s a lot that makes Ireland a truly special place to be. A new four-part series on RTÉ, titled A Wild Irish Year, begins this Sunday on RTÉ One at 6.30pm and […]

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There could be life left in one of the cleverest shows out there, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, yet. Given the outcry after Fox announced that they were pulling the plug on Brooklyn Nine-Nine after the current fifth series, it’s no surprise to learn that a number of other networks are considering picking up the cleverest TV comedy […]

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Ireland’s Eurovision entrant has welcomed the decision. Ryan O’Shaughnessy has welcomed the decision of the European Broadcasting Union to ban China from showing Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest final, after they censored Ireland’s semi-final performance. O’Shaughnessy’s performance of ‘Together’ featured a love story between two male dancers and rainbow flags on the stage, with China’s Mango […]

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Scott Hutchison went missing earlier this week in Scotland. Police in Scotland have confirmed that a body has been found in the search for missing Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison. The 36-year-old Hutchison was last seen in the Dakota Hotel in South Queensferry, before he left the accommodation at 1am on Wednesday morning. Concern for the […]

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The Defiant Ones, Allen Hughes’ documentary on the biggest players in American rock and hip-hop from the late 1970s to the present day, is to be cherished. With a pugnacious, reedy New York whittle reminiscent of Ralph Cifaretto and the shadowed eyes of a man who hasn’t taken a wink of sleep in 34 years, Jimmy […]

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Scott Hutchison, the lead singer of Frightened Rabbit, has been reported missing in Scotland. Police in Edinburgh are seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Frightened Rabbit lead singer Scott Hutchison. The 36-year-old from Dennistoun in Glasgow was last seen in the Dakota Hotel in South Queensferry, before he left the accommodation at 1am on Wednesday […]

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How gullible are you? It’s JOE’s True or False Quiz, Part 4. Simply tell us if the following statements are true, or a steaming pile of horsepoop. Want more? Check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.

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Ireland’s sexiest accent has been revealed and it’s all about that lilt. Incredible scenery, two of Ireland’s greatest ever goalkeepers (cheers Packie, cheers Shay), a slower (and happier) pace of life and the sexiest damn accents in all the land. Donegal has it all. According to research by the hotel chain Jury’s Inn, Donegal people […]

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Claire Malone, a 30-year-old mother of three from County Wexford, tells the story of how the Eighth Amendment left her fearing for her life less than two months ago. When Claire Malone became pregnant with her third child in 2017, she knew her life was at risk. The 30-year-old from Wexford told a press conference […]

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The RSA have hit back at TDs, including Danny Healy-Rae, who have slowed down important road safety legislation across the country. The RSA have issued a very strongly worded statement against TDs such as Kerry’s Danny Healy-Rae, who they claim are slowing down important legislation that will seek a mandatory driving ban for anyone with a […]

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“Do you enjoy voting?” Cillian Murphy and Blindboy get straight into it. Two of Ireland’s most articulate voices discuss the democratic process ahead of the upcoming referendum. Blindboy Boatclub from the Rubberbandits gets together with actor Cillian Murphy to discuss the need for men to take responsibility and vote on 25 May, when Ireland goes […]

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It’s one of the great films of the 1990s. Of any film released in the last 30 years, it’s almost impossible to find someone who doesn’t consider Good Will Hunting to be an absolute classic. Even if you’ve seen it countless times, like we have, we don’t see too many people getting full marks here. […]

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There are some massive names on the list for the biggest prize in Irish business. EOY Ireland have announced the finalists for this year’s coveted EY Entrepreneur of the Year award, with 24 business owners competing for the business world’s highest honour in this country. The 24 finalists were culled from more 110 nominations across […]

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How gullible are you? Simply answer ‘true’ or ‘false’. If you get full marks here, you’re not easily fooled. Not easily fooled at all. One more thing – once you’ve taken this, you can go back and take this.

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“It was jerkoff-in-chief, now it’s…” Robert De Niro is a man who does not give a fuck, if his speech to the press to launch the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival is anything to go by, as he tears into US President Donald Trump. The legendary actor has a new name for the former host of […]

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This is going to be very popular with Liverpool fans. Liverpool have spared us months of speculation about what their new home gear for the 2018/2019 season looks like by launching it ahead of next week’s Champions League quarter-final, first leg against Roma – and it’s a cracker. Reds together. Introducing our new 2018/19 Home […]

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Welcome back to GLOW, also known as the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. For sheer entertainment value, very few Netflix series came close to GLOW last year and we’ve been gagging for a second series all through the winter. Well, we have some good news – it’s coming on Friday 29 June and Netflix have just […]

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Brian Lenihan has been forced to retire due to a series of knee injuries. Brian Lenihan has been forced to retire from football at the age of just 23. The Hull City defender, who joined the Tigers from Cork City, had seen his career disrupted by a series of knee injuries. “I would like to […]

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Even by Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s lofty standards, this was some quality boasting. “I put Sweden on the map.” Oh Zlatan. How we miss you. Zlatan Ibrahimovic‘s first appearance on the American talk show circuit could not have been more entertaining, as he described giving the gift of himself to Los Angeles and how he’s not like […]

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The new development will be built on Prospect Hill in the city. The Press Up Entertainment group is to build a brand new, 134-bedroom hotel in Galway city. Having received planning permission for the site at Prospect Hill in the city last September, Ireland’s fastest growing pub and restaurant group is to build a hotel […]

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You might want to tie down your garden furniture. Storm Irene is coming. BBC weather forecaster Barra Best has warned us to watch out for flying debris this evening as the newly named Storm Irene makes its way up from Portugal. It looks like a beast. Stormy this evening – watch out for possible flying […]

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What’s your favourite phobia? Think you know your phobias? Think again. We’ve named 13 of your greatest fears here, and all you have to do is get all of them inside six minutes. Just to be extra sound, we’ll tell you that Agoraphobia is the fear of Open spaces. Now see how you do with the […]

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The player’s contract with the IRFU and Ulster Rugby was revoked last week. The Exeter Chiefs have denied speculation linking them with a move for Stuart Olding, whose deal with the IRFU and Ulster Rugby was revoked last week. Olding and Paddy Jackson are both searching for new clubs after they were sacked by Ulster […]

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An incident recorded last week went viral amid accusations of racial profiling against Starbucks and police in Philadelphia. Kevin R Johnson, the Chief Executive of Starbucks, has spoken out after an employee at one of the chain’s Philadelphia outlets called the police to arrest two black men, despite a lack of evidence that any crime […]

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The actor gave one of the most powerful performances in cinema history in Stanley Kubrick’s war classic. R Lee Ermey, whose powerhouse performance as a drill sergeant in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket is generally regarded as one of the best in cinema history, has died at the age of 74. Ermey passed away from […]

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They don’t believe killing off their social media accounts will harm business. Booze giants J.D. Wetherspoon – who run a number of premises in Ireland – have decided to shut down down their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for all 904 of their pubs and their head office. The move comes after ‘the trolling of […]

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