The New Era of Sportsmanship: From PR Statements to Personal Connection For decades, the playbook for professional athletes handling a public mishap was simple: wait for the team’s PR manager to draft a sterile, three-sentence statement, post it on a corporate website, and hope the news cycle moved on. But the incident involving Darragh Fitzgibbon … Read more
Roy Keane and the Enduring Power of Family: A Legacy Beyond Football The recent passing of Marie Keane, mother of footballing legend Roy Keane, has resonated deeply, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the sporting world and beyond. More than just the loss of a mother, it marks the end of an era for a … Read more
Cork Player Strikes Lucky with €27,551 EuroMillions Win A EuroMillions player in County Cork is celebrating after matching five numbers in Friday night’s draw, securing a prize of €27,551. The National Lottery is urging players in the region to check their tickets, as the winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased at Spar, Firegrove Service Station … Read more
Ireland’s World Cup Quest: Fans Brave Travel Chaos to Reach Prague Hundreds of Republic of Ireland fans have descended upon Prague, fueled by hope for a successful World Cup playoff campaign. However, for many, the journey to the Czech capital proved more challenging than anticipated, with significant travel disruptions impacting supporters. Travel Nightmares and Determined … Read more
Gardaí are investigating the death of a 32-year-old woman in Ballincollig, Co Cork. The woman, named locally as Kelly Cremin, was found deceased at her home in Innishmore Park on Friday evening at approximately 5:30pm. Investigation Underway Neighbors discovered Ms. Cremin after becoming concerned when they hadn’t seen her since Thursday. They found the front … Read more
Dublin Domination & Cork Close Call: EuroMillions Fever Grips Ireland Ireland is experiencing a surge in EuroMillions luck, with multiple winners emerging in recent days. Players are urged to check their tickets following Friday’s draw, where a Dublin player scooped €500,000 in the Plus draw, and a Cork player came incredibly close to winning the … Read more
The Resurgence of Biopics: Beyond the Standard Formula The film Everybody Digs Bill Evans, currently garnering attention at the Berlin and Dublin International Film Festivals, exemplifies a growing trend in biographical filmmaking. However, it’s not simply the subject matter – a troubled jazz icon – that’s noteworthy, but the approach. This film, and others like … Read more
Jessie Buckley’s IFTA Triumph Signals a Golden Age for Irish Talent Jessie Buckley’s win for Best Actress at the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Awards on Friday night, for her role in Hamnet, isn’t just a personal victory – it’s a powerful indicator of the flourishing Irish film and television scene. The awards, held … Read more
The Rise of Campy Thrillers: What ’56 Days’ Signals for the Future of Crime Drama The recent Prime Video series, 56 Days, adapted from Catherine Ryan Howard’s novel, is being described as “magnificently campy” and “unapologetically bad” – and viewers are loving it. This seemingly paradoxical reaction points to a growing trend in television: the … Read more
Multiple counties across Ireland are bracing for significant rainfall and potential flooding as Met Éireann has issued warnings, including orange alerts for Waterford and Wicklow. The orange warning for these southeastern counties is in effect from 3:00 AM Thursday through 3:00 AM Friday. Rising River Levels and Flood Risk The warnings indicate “spells of very … Read more