The top Irish entertainment stories today:

Why Irish roads will drive you wild - the ten top reasons revealed - PHOTOS

Irish roads and driving in Ireland generally get a bad rap internationally but remember Ireland is only 250 miles long and 174 miles wide so getting around really isn't that hard - if you can avoid potholes you can swim in, animals, tractors, signs to nowhere, etc...READ MORE

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In memoriam of James Gandolfini Irish student recreates 'The Soprano' opening credits in Cork city - VIDEO

Following the untimely death of New Jersey actor James Gandolfini in Rome last week Joe.ie took a look at Alan Burn's remake of the opening scene of "The Soprano" set in Cork City...READ MORE

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John Travolta has promised to care for the family of late actor James Gandolfini

The 'Sopranos' star - who is survived by his wife Deborah Lin and their daughter Liliana, eight months - suffered a fatal heart attack  and his friend has vowed to return an old favour...READ MORE

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Bill Maher defends Paula Deen controversy - says Food Network shouldn't have fired her - VIDEO

Political satirist Bill Maher has no doubt that Paula Deen's admission of using racist language is reprehensible...READ MORE

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Beloved funny crooner Josh Groban tweets in Irish after O2 Arena Dublin gig - VIDEO

Self titled "Professional Scribbler, Warbler, and Ivory Tickler" Josh Groban played Dublin on Sunday evening and evidently had a great time...READ MORE

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