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The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Freddie Flintoff shares major update on hit series Field of Dreams
FREDDIE Flintoff has finally spilled the beans on the future of his smash-hit BBC series Field of Dreams. The cricket champ-turned-presenter, 47, first launched the heartwarming show back in 2022, building a team of young hopefuls from his hometown of Preston in a bid to change lives through sport. 3 Cricket legend turned telly fave Freddie Flintoff has officially confirmed a third season of his hit BBC series Field of Dreams Credit: Getty 3 The Preston-born star revealed he's wrapped filming on the new series, which will feature three brand-new teams Credit: PA Fast forward two years - and two years on from his The series struck a chord once again, even landing Freddie an RTS Award nomination, and left viewers desperate for more. Now, after months of whispers and speculation, it's looking like season three is a go - despite the BBC staying tight-lipped when reports first surfaced in April 2024. Freddie revealed he's wrapped filming on the new series, which will feature not one, but three brand-new teams: two boys' squads from Bootle and Newton Heath, and a girls' team based in Blackpool. Speaking to He shared: 'All the boys are doing well. But what I didn't envisage is what I got from it. Going to India with these boys helped me so much… it's getting bigger and bigger.' He added: 'If you give kids a chance, they're all right, aren't they? Kids are good!' Producers say the new season reflects the show's mission to promote equality and expand its reach, aiming to air later in 2025 on BBC One. Most read in Reality Fans can also expect a possible fourth season - with speculation mounting about an overseas tour for these new teams. It's shaping up to be Freddie's busiest year yet. Freddie Flintoff almost joined WWE under brilliant new name Alongside Field of Dreams, he's fronting And in a shock twist, Freddie also revealed he once turned down 'obscene' money to become a WWE wrestler and even got 'beaten up left, right and centre' during a trial run with a top American company. If he'd signed on the dotted line, Freddie could've joined fellow Preston lad Instead, he's stuck to cricket bats over body slams - and fans are thankful for it. Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. 3 Freddie Flintoff's Disney+ film will chart his recovery as well as look back on his incredible sporting career Credit: PA
RTÉ News
27-06-2025
- RTÉ News
Sideline spell has Cork's Amy O'Connor eager for action
The off-season was particularly hard for Cork forward Amy O'Connor, but with a league medal in the back pocket and an All-Ireland semi-final spot secured, things are looking good for the St Vincent's player. She departed last year's victorious All-Ireland decider with a Lisfranc injury (a midfoot injury affecting bones and ligaments) and slogged through the off-season with her rehabilitation. Seven and a half months later she returned for the concluding stages of the league campaign, picking off four points in the win over Tipperary. The skorts issue denied the Rebels the chance to add provincial silverware with the postponement of the final against Waterford. Cork have steamrolled their way through Group 1 – three wins from three and a points difference of +65 – and they have a month to sit back and watch others scramble for a place in the last four. "We had a very good league and started off well in the championship before the postponement of the Munster final," she told RTÉ Sport at the summer season launch. "Things are going well. There is so much competitiveness in our group. You never know on any given week who is going to play." Cork still have to conclude their group campaign with a fixture this weekend against winless Wexford. Despite having nine points to spare against Clare last time out, ensuring they bypass the quarter-final stage, they hit 13 wides and never looked like they were out of second gear. Having enjoyed a three-week break prior to the victory over Clare, Cork face into a month lay-off after this weekend. The fine line between staying in tune and getting the right amount of time to recharge is high-wire act, with O'Shea insisting they have to use it as a positive. "I don't ever remember having a three and four-week break before," she said, "but I don't think that is an excuse either. We need to be at the races as any team can beat anyone. We're probably a bit disappointed with the Clare performance, but at the end of the day, we still won by nine points. O'Connor sat the game out owing to an ear infection, and watched on as the Banner tried to upset the odds. "It was a little flat," she said of their performance. "Clare came at us with a plan. Their plan was to sit back and defend a lot, which they did. "They have some really good players up front as well, Róisín Begley was excellent, Jennifer Daly too. They posed a different challenge, and we need to figure out how to overcome those challenges." O'Connor doesn't expect too much experimentation against the Slaneysiders, and is itching to get back on the pitch. "I did a lot of work over winter. I have been lucky in that I have been on the senior panel 12 years and that was my first bad injury. It was a disaster, but probably happened at the best time."
Irish Independent
24-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Cycling legend Seán Kelly launches ‘incredible' 25th Tour de Munster in Limerick
Set to take place from Thursday, August 7 to Sunday, August 10, this year's Tour will see amateur cyclists ride across all six counties of Munster to raise vital funds for Down Syndrome Ireland's (DSI) Munster branches. 'This year's 25th edition is a special milestone, and I'm proud to be part of it once again,' said Seán Kelly, who is supporting the Tour for the 19th consecutive year. 'I've been fortunate to meet so many incredible children and adults with Down syndrome through Tour de Munster over the past two decades. The commitment shown by DSI's Munster branches is truly inspiring. Their work provides vital services and support, and it's a privilege to play a role in helping that continue,' he added. Speaking at the Limerick launch, Tour de Munster founder Paul Sheridan reflected on how far the event has come: 'It's hard to believe we're marking the 25th Tour de Munster, a milestone that reflects the incredible commitment of everyone involved over the past 25 years. 'From the beginning, this event has been rooted in community, compassion and the drive to make a real difference.' Paul Sheridan remains the only cyclist to have participated in every single Tour since 2001, covering more than 15,000 kilometres, equating to nearly a third of the way around the world. Funds raised from the cycle go toward essential services for people with Down syndrome, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, employment support, and other life-enhancing supports across Munster. Claire Power, Chairperson of Down Syndrome Waterford and South Kilkenny, praised the Tour's impact: 'The funds raised have helped us keep essential services like speech and occupational therapy going, which we simply couldn't do without.' DSI President Gerard O'Carroll added: 'On behalf of Down Syndrome Ireland, thank you to every rider, donor, and volunteer for being part of this remarkable journey.' Since it began in 2001, the Tour has raised over €5 million for Down Syndrome Ireland. To support the tour or make a donation, visit
