Large black plumes of smoke could be seen emanating from the harp-shaped bridge this morning. Dublin’s iconic Samuel Beckett Bridge was forced to close briefly today (Thursday, 26 September) after a vehicle fire broke out. Clips posted to social media that were captured this morning show large black plumes of smoke emanating from bright orange […]

1 year ago

Host Patrick Kielty returns to screens this evening and his guests on the much-anticipated episode have been revealed. While it was away for the summer, RTÉ’s flagship TV talk show the Late Late is back on screens tonight (Friday, 13 September). And in a break from tradition during host Patrick Kielty’s reign, RTÉ have revealed […]

1 year ago

The incident comes as XL bully dogs are set to be banned in Ireland. A 12-month-old girl has reportedly been left “seriously injured” following an XL bully attack in Kerry. In a statement to JOE, Gardaí said they were made aware of the incident that occurred in Lixnaw on Saturday evening (17 August). “A child […]

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The movie stars a beloved Oscar-winning actress. Viewers have taken to social media to rave about 2022 Irish comedy-drama movie Joyride starring Oscar-winner Olivia Colman (The Favourite). Written by Ailbhe Keogan (Bad Sisters) and directed by the acclaimed Emer Reynolds (The Farthest), the film revolves around a pre-teen boy in Kerry named Mully (Charlie Reid) […]

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The young player reportedly fell ill during a game on Thursday evening. A teenage girl who is reported to have died during a football match in Louth on Thursday evening (11 July) has been named locally as Zara Murphy. According to multiple outlets, the young player took ill during a Louth School Girls League game […]

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This comes after the death of a 23-year-old woman last month following an XL bully attack. XL bully dogs are set to banned in Ireland under new regulations that will begin to take effect this year, according to reports. Currently, there are no bans in place for XL bullies in the country, though they are […]

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The incident occurred earlier today. Gardaí have confirmed that a man in his 30s was arrested on Tuesday (28 May) for “alleged threatening behaviour” in the Parnell Square area of Dublin city centre. The incident occurred during the morning time, with The Irish Independent reporting that the man allegedly brandished a knife outside a school. […]

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Four young people have tragically passed away in a road accident in Co. Tipperary. A man in his early 20s and three teenage girls sadly died in the collision that has been described as “every parent’s worst nightmare”. The incident occurred on Friday, August 25th in Tipperary. The single-vehicle collision happened shortly after 7.30 pm on the […]

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It is understood that the teenagers were being driven to their Debs when the collision occurred Tributes are pouring in for the two teenage girls who died in a car crash in Monaghan on Monday evening (31 July). The incident, which also left three others injured, occurred on the N54 at Legnakelly near Clones at […]

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One Irish name, in particular, took the top spot. A ranking of the hardest words for British people to pronounce has been published and two Irish names have taken the number one and two spots on the list. As reported by The Times, a study from casino operator Slotbox analysed average Google search terms over […]

3 years ago

The kids will love this! If you missed it when it arrived in cinemas back in November 2022, Matilda the Musical is now available to stream at home via Netflix. Based on the stage musical of the same name by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin, which itself is an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s […]

3 years ago

Big news for fans of the hit show. Kim Cattrall will reportedly reprise her iconic role from Sex and the City as Samantha Jones in the second season of the hit series’ sequel And Just Like That. The news comes from Variety and is noteworthy as Cattrall previously announced that she was retiring from playing […]

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The findings suggest that black tea, even at higher levels of intake, can be part of a healthy diet. Irish people are well-known for their love of a nice cupán tae. Thankfully, new research has found that such pleasures may have health benefits. A study of nearly half a million tea drinkers in the UK […]

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Important information to know as summer approaches. Airbnb has revealed its list of the top 10 most popular staycation destinations for Irish people using the booking platform. In a statement ahead of what will likely be a busy summer for Airbnb, it stated that Letterkenny in Donegal was the top trending domestic destination for those […]

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The deadline to claim the prize is coming up soon. The National Lottery is appealing to Dublin EuroMillions players to urgently check their tickets as a EuroMillions Plus top prize worth €500,000 from Friday, 24 February’s draw remains unclaimed. The winning ticket in question was purchased on Thursday, 23 February at Dunnes Stores in Kilnamanagh […]

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Great news for families set to deal with back-to-school costs. The Government has announced that payments of over €50 million are being made to primary schools across Ireland to provide free schoolbooks to pupils within the free education scheme from September this year. In a statement on its website, the Government described the new funding […]

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Disruptions are expected. Met Éireann has issued a number of Status Yellow wind warnings as ‘very strong gusts’ are set to cause ‘disruption’. One alert will take effect from 3 pm to 9 pm on Tuesday, 11 April. It applies to Carlow, Cork, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Meath, Waterford, Wexford, and Wicklow. “Strong southerly winds, […]

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Get ready to cry your eyes out all over again… Acclaimed Irish author Colm Tóibín has written a sequel to his award-winning 2009 novel Brooklyn, which was famously adapted into a hit movie starring Saoirse Ronan. Both the original book and its film focus on young Irish woman Eilis Lacey who emigrates to Brooklyn in […]

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The recent first-time Oscar nominees could be sharing the screen together very soon. Barry Keoghan is in talks to star alongside Paul Mescal in the upcoming sequel to Gladiator. The original was released in 2000 and starred Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general reduced to slavery after being betrayed by Emperor Commodus […]

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The Oscar nominee put out a heartfelt St. Patrick’s Day video. St Patrick’s Day is finally here, a day in which Irish culture is celebrated around the world. However, you would struggle to find as lovely a tribute to Ireland as that published by Oscar-nominated actor Richard E. Grant on Friday morning. In a video […]

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The voluntary ban will be in effect until 4 pm. Gardaí have confirmed that a voluntary alcohol ban in Dublin’s city centre will be in effect until 4 pm this St. Patrick’s Day. The Irish Times confirmed that off-licences or supermarket off-licences in the city centre between Parnell Square and St. Stephen’s Green won’t sell […]

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Meanwhile, Colin said he and his son Henry had “the best time” in the run-up to the awards show. Many in Ireland are sure to be disappointed that Dublin’s own Colin Farrell lost out on the Academy Award for Best Actor for The Banshees of Inisherin to Brendan Fraser in The Whale at the weekend. […]

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Dublin Airport has issued a warning ahead of the long weekend. Dublin Airport has issued advice to passengers ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. According to its operator, daa, around 432,000 passengers will pass through Dublin Airport over the coming St Patrick’s Day weekend. As St Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, many Irish […]

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“Accumulations of snow are expected in many areas along with icy conditions.” Met Éireann has issued several fresh weather warnings, including a Status Yellow snow-ice alert for all of Ireland. This snow warning will take effect from 3 am to 11 pm on Thursday, March 9th, and says that rain, sleet, and snow will spread […]

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Here is everything we know so far about the new batch of episodes. Hit Irish comedy series The Young Offenders has been renewed for a fourth season by BBC and RTÉ. It’s been nearly three years since the finale of the third season when we last saw lead characters Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy) and Jock […]

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Ryan Tubridy is RTÉ’s highest-paid presenter. RTÉ has published the fees earned by its 10 highest-paid presenters in 2020 and 2021, with Ryan Tubridy retaining the top spot for both years. It had already been revealed that Tubridy was the broadcaster with the biggest wage in 2019, with the Late Late show host earning €495,000. […]

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Such changes would be down to a proposed VAT increase. Hospitality experts have warned that breakfast roll prices could be set for a major hike. According to the Irish Mirror, such a price change would be linked to the special hospitality VAT rate which is due to run out in less than two weeks. Introduced […]

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The data was compiled using “computerised mapping techniques”. Regé-Jean Page of Bridgerton fame has been named the most handsome man in the world, according to new scientific research. British plastic surgeon Dr. Julian De Silva found that Page’s face was 93.65% accurate to the Golden Ratio, which measures physical perfection. In a series of Instagram […]

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It’s a star-studded list of guests. Staying in tonight? Here’s the line-up for this week’s Graham Norton Show. The line-up includes The Crown star Claire Foy, who will be talking about her role in Women Talking, a new drama that just received a nomination for Best Picture at the Oscars and will be out in […]

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Ryan Tubridy will be in conversation with a number of big guests. The Late Late Show is back this Friday and, following Irish talent racking up 14 nominations at the Academy Awards, the programme will be doing its own Irish Oscars tribute. Some of the nominees will be live in the studio, including the writer […]

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It is reported that the incident involved two groups of men. Three people were left injured after a fight broke out at a refugee centre in Dublin on Monday, January 23rd. The public order incident occurred at the International Protection Centre in Citywest at around 6.30 pm. In a statement to JOE.ie, Gardaí said they […]

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Two of this year’s Oscar hopefuls will be on the programme. If you’re staying in this Friday night, there are a number of viewing options available to you, including The Graham Norton Show. The Cork native is back on screens this evening with a packed line-up, led by two of this year’s major Oscar hopefuls. […]

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What do you think? The chairperson of the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has compared the harm of bringing cake into offices to that of passive smoking. In an interview with The Times, Susan Jebb – who is also a professor of Diet and Population Health at the University of Oxford – said it is […]

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Has there been a change in the decades since? In recent weeks, an image posted from a ’90s comedy movie sparked quite a debate on Twitter regarding how 45-year-olds looked in films from the decade. The comedy in question was 1995’s Father of the Bride Part II, in which a husband and father (Steve Martin) […]

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It’s a packed programme. Friday is right around the corner, meaning The Late Late Show will be back on screens. So, who will be in conversation with host Ryan Tubridy on the January 6th show? Well, on the programme will be Olympian and winner of Love Island 2019 Greg O’Shea. He will join Tubridy on the […]

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Homeless figures in Ireland recently reached another record high. The Salvation Army has revealed it accommodated an extra 100 homeless people a night in Dublin in 2021 compared to the previous year. According to its 2021 annual report, the church and charity put a roof over the heads of 500 people each evening across its […]

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The child was airlifted to hospital. A boy has been seriously injured following an alleged dog attack in Wexford. In a statement to JOE.ie, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed that emergency services and Gardaí attended an incident in Enniscorthy on Sunday afternoon, November 27th. The spokesperson said a male child “received serious injuries […]

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The technology also eliminates the need to remove laptops from cabin baggage. An end to the 100ml liquid rule could be on the way for Dublin Airport as “enhanced x-ray technology” is being trailled at the location. Liquids, gels and pastes currently must be 100ml or less to go in hand luggage through the airport. […]

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The measures are designed to prevent young people from starting to vape. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Frank Feighan have received Government approval to introduce additional restrictions on the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes. Under the new proposals announced on Tuesday (22 November), the sale of e-cigarettes and related nicotine-inhaling products will […]

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The 12-week limit is said to be harming women. The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) has called for the 12-week limit on abortion services in Ireland to be removed. According to new data published in the sexual and reproductive healthcare provider’s activity report for 2020 and 2021, the IFPA’s early abortion service is “working well”. […]

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Trick-or-treaters, take note. Four counties have been issued with a Status Orange rain warning which will come into effect on Halloween. Published by Met Éireann on Monday morning (October 31st), the alert applies to Cork, Kilkenny, Tipperary, and Waterford. It will be valid from 12 pm to 5 pm on Monday and warns of “intense […]

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It’s important information for those travelling this weekend through the airport. Dublin Airport has issued fresh advice as around 350,000 passengers are expected to travel through its terminals this October Bank Holiday weekend. In a statement, it said that, as many Irish families avail of the final Bank Holiday weekend before Christmas to make a […]

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Gardaí say the outcome of a post-mortem examination will determine the course of their investigation. An investigation has been launched after a body was found in unexplained circumstances in Westmeath on Tuesday, October 25th. Shortly after 6pm, the body of a man in his 60s was discovered by Gardaí in a house at Rattin near […]

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Have you stayed in any of these places? Castlemartyr Resort in Cork has been named the best 5-star hotel of the year by the Irish Hotel Awards. Established to celebrate the commitment and dedication of the hospitality industry in Ireland, the awards show took place on October 24th at The Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone. […]

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The girls were transported to Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street. Two girls are seriously injured following a road crash in Dublin on Monday (17 October). At around 2.35pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving “a car and two female juvenile pedestrians” on Amiens Street junction in Dublin 1. A Garda […]

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The FSAI had some recommendations. A social media photo from Leo Varadkar showcasing his meal prep for the week has garnered such a big reaction online that the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has even weighed in on the picture. The image was published on the Tánaiste’s official Instagram on Monday morning and shows […]

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“I think this is an example of an innovation that is really making the world a worse place.” Minister of State Ossian Smyth has said he believes that disposable vapes need to “be banned completely” and that he has been working with officials on the plan. The Minister made the comments on Newstalk Breakfast on […]

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Yes, another weather warning. The current wave of Met Éireann weather warnings continues with its latest alert for the entirety of the Republic of Ireland. The Status Yellow rain warning was issued on Friday morning and will be in effect from 2am on Sunday until midnight on Monday morning. As of yet, no warnings have […]

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The incident occurred on the first night of the festival. Gardaí are investigating an assault that occurred at this year’s Electric Picnic festival which took place in Stradbally in Laois last weekend. In a statement to JOE.ie, a Garda spokesperson said the incident occurred at the event between 11.30pm on Friday, 2 September and 12.30am […]

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Electric Picnic revelers, be prepared. We hate to be the bearer of bad news for the thousands heading to Electric Picnic for the weekend but alas, we felt obligated to warn you. Met Éireann has issued an advisory, which will take effect from 7pm on Friday to 7pm on Monday over “wet and windy weather”. […]

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