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Extra.ie
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Line-up for All-Ireland champs Tipperary hurlers' homecoming gig revealed
The 2 Johnnies, Una Healy, Cailin Lua and more are set to perform at Thurles' Semple Stadium this afternoon for Tipperary hurling champions' homecoming, following their win against Cork at the All-Ireland final yesterday. The celebrations are set to kick off at around 4:30 pm, while the team bus is scheduled to arrive with the Liam MacCarthy cup around 7 pm. Tipperary County Board PRO Jonathan Cullen said on RTÉ's Morning Ireland: 'We'll have live entertainment from 4.30pm like the 2 Johnnies, Una Healy and seeing as Pat (Shortt) is going to be there, he might pop up onto the stage as well, you never know.' He also said that the players were in Thurles this morning, and that 'some of them are up already, and the enthusiasm about them getting back to Thurles and meeting the supporters is unbelievable.' Tipperary became the 29th All-Ireland hurling champions yesterday after beating Cork 3-27 to 1-18 in Croke Park.
Irish Examiner
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Cork players and staff decide against homecoming event after All-Ireland heartbreak
Cork supporters will not get the chance to welcome home the beaten All-Ireland finalists on Monday, county board officials have confirmed. The Rebels were well beaten by Munster rivals Tipperary at Croke Park on Sunday, after a second-half collapse. Supporters would traditionally still get the chance to applaud their side's efforts at a homecoming but no such event is planned on this occasion. "At the request of the team and management," a statement from Cork GAA reads, "there is no event planned for the return of the Cork hurlers this evening. "They would again like to thank all the entire county for their unwavering support throughout the year." Tipperary fans, meanwhile, will welcome the champions home to Thurles this afternoon, with celebrations at Semple Stadium slated to get under way at around 4.30pm. The Premier County players are expected to arrive with the Liam MacCarthy cup at around 7.30pm with entertainment from the 2 Johnnies, Una Healy and others. Read More Anthony Daly's verdict: As Tipp cut loose, Cork went searching for safety
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The 2 Johnnies announced as headliners for ‘spooky' Irish festival as full line-up revealed & exact ticket sale time
THE 2 Johnnies have been revealed as a headline act at a huge Irish festival this October - and tickets go on sale this Friday. The iconic Puca Festival will take place for a second year in a row in Co Advertisement 3 The 2 Johnnies have been named as headliners for Puca Festival 3 Puca Festival has announced its full line-up 3 Puca Festival will take place this October 30 to November 2 Working in partnership with Irish artists, seanchai storytellers, and the local community, Puca Festival 2025 will offer four unforgettable days and nights of music, myth, food and folklore. And Ireland 's favourite funny lads will be fronting the festival alongside a lineup of impressive acts. Festival goers will also be treated to a stunning performance from The Dublin Gospel Choir in their Moonlight: The Philip Lynott Enigma show. Advertisement READ MORE IN SHOWBIZ As the sun sets and the ceremonial fire is lit on Friday, October 31 visitors will gather at the Fair Green in Athboy to join the Lighting of the Samhain Fire to honour their ancestors. The heritage town of Trim will host four nights of supernatural spectacle, music, and comedy , set against the stunning backdrop of Trim Castle, including the The Púca Procession: The Gathering of the Spirits on Saturday, November 1. And as Halloween historically marked the end of the harvest season, the Puca Festival embraces the quality of the local produce on its doorstep in Boyne Valley. Visitors can expect to indulge in traditional barmbrack, colcannon and baked apples as they immerse themselves in the local offerings at the Harvest Market. Advertisement Most read in Music Exclusive New for 2025, on Halloween night, the Puca Festival Samhain Banquet will also take place at the Darnley Lodge. This year's festival theme is Connecting with Our Roots which draws on the physical and emotional ties to Ireland and our ancestral past during Samhain. Ireland AM hosts dress up for Halloween While Trim and Athboy are serviced by a strong public transport network, there are plans to add a number of Puca Bus services to bring visitors from Dublin, Drogheda and In addition, there will be regular shuttle buses running between Trim and Athboy throughout the festival. Advertisement Many more acts will be added to the line up over the coming weeks, and festivalgoers are advised to keep an eye on for news . So if you're looking to celebrate Halloween in a truly ghoulish style, make sure to nab tickets before they're gone.
RTÉ News
08-07-2025
- RTÉ News
Is 'career catfishing' going on in your workplace?
Analysis: There has been a big rise in job seekers accepting positions and then ghosting their new employer before the first coffee break In 2022, the 2 Johnnies released a two-part episode in their podcast series warning about the risks and perils of catfishing. When the series exploded in popularity, they returned with episode three, which unpacked fresh twists and listeners' experiences. Before long, the topic went viral, sparking a nationwide hunt to unmask the mysterious person behind the screen. But what is catfishing? The term was popularised by MTV's Catfish: The TV Show and refers to the act of deceiving someone into a relationship with a fabricated online identity. Basically, a person takes information and images from others and uses them to craft a new identity for themselves. From RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland, jobs for engineers are amongst the hardest roles to fill in Ireland Now, the same concept has quietly slipped into the professional world. Indeed, 2025 has brought a surge of new work terms and buzzwords that are hard to keep track of. Terms like micro-retirement, revenge quitting, coffee-badging, task-masking and hush holidays have already emerged. Career catfishing is straightforward: you apply for a job, you land a job, accept the offer and then ghost your new employer before your first morning coffee. This is the most obvious and widely recognised example, but career catfishing can be much more complex. Others may hijack credentials and exaggerate endorsements to secure roles far beyond their abilities. Whether you disappear before your first day or bluff your way through an entire interview process, the result is the same: it erodes trust, harms professional reputation and could have legal consequences. Career catfishing is indeed a professional trapdoor. The 2025 Future of Work Survey in the UK found that Generation Z is the most likely to engage in this bold behaviour, with 34% (or one in three) accepting a job offer but not attending their first day without informing new employer, not even by email. Although more common among younger people, older job seekers are also exhibiting this trend, with 24% (or one in four ) of millennials admitting they skipped work after accepting a job offer. In comparison, 11% of Gen X and 7% of boomers have done the same. From RTÉ Radio 1's This Week, large increase in the number of people using AI for job hunting tasks The statistics portray a negative view of Gen Z job seekers, leading to the assumption that younger workers lack professionalism and dismiss conventional employment norms and practices. However, it offers us a snapshot of their reality and the frustration they face in finding jobs and during the job application process. A 2024 survey of Gen Z job seekers showed that 71.6% cited a lack of feedback after applications as their main frustration. Additionally, 65.7% found the application process too lengthy, possibly due to preparing resumes, cover letters, and attending multiple interview stages. Meanwhile, 40.2% felt there was too much emphasis on experience and education. Some might say that these frustrations not only push people to overstate their credentials to catch employers' attention but also diminish candidate interest, causing some to disengage entirely. Graduates from the survey shared their thoughts on the challenges of finding a new job. "A lot of lengthy application processes even when I've gotten through to the last stage, there has not been much feedback given even when asked". From RTÉ Radio 1's The Business, Siofra Mulqueen finds out how people working in tense, detail oriented, stressful jobs cope under pressure The quote highlights the real-world impact of prolonged hiring processes. In today's unpredictable job market, Gen Z candidates quickly scan entry-level positions. When recruitment involves several rounds and feedback is delayed for weeks, candidates tend to lose interest. As a consequence, they might accept an offer from another job, become discouraged and give up or even embellish their credentials to stand out from other candidates. What starts as a quest for the perfect fit can soon become a frantic search for any opportunity, thereby leaving employers empty-handed or, through the very definition of career catfishing, stuck with hires who never truly intended to stay. The impact extends beyond frustrated job seekers. Career catfishing is also significantly affecting employers and businesses. Each new hire involves a major investment of time and money. The recruitment process is lengthy and demanding, encompassing everything from advertising the position and screening candidates to conducting interviews, background checks and onboarding. Essentially, organisations allocate resources to find and prepare new employees. As a result, ghosting on the first day or overstating key skills wastes these investments and the energy that went into them. From RTÉ Brainstorm, is it really bonkers to use an algorithm to hire a person? It's a trend which is of huge concern for external recruiters and staffing agencies. Last-minute cancellations and résumé misrepresentations may strain their professional relationships and undermine trust, as employers depend on these agencies to identify suitable candidates for their vacancies. Incidents of career catfishing compel employers to reevaluate the competence of these agencies in providing appropriate talent. From a financial perspective, these external recruiters and staffing agencies impose fees for successful placements. Therefore, non-appearance without notice not only depletes the employers' budgets but may also prompt disputes over fees. Career catfishing may indicate that our hiring systems and processes are not aligned with the fast-paced, high-stakes job market today. Not showing up for work on the first day without notice and résumé padding can be attributed to factors such as delayed feedback, competition and high expectations. The solution entails transparent and sincere two-way communication. On one hand, employers should honour the time of job seekers, particularly amidst the prevailing uncertainty. But job seekers must also recognise that identifying the appropriate candidate for the position is a challenging and time-consuming process.
Irish Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ex-2FM stars announced as headliners for An Puca Festival
Ex-2FM stars The 2 Johnnies have been announced to headline An Puca Festival Organisers have announced the line-up for the Co Meath festival, which takes place from October 30 until November 2. Comedy duo Johnny Smacks and Johnny B will headline the four-day festival which is held across Trim and Athboy. The line-up includes acts such as Blindboy, Kíla, Qween, The Dublin Gospel Choir, Moonlight: The Philip Lynott Enigma, Jason Byrne, Emma Doran, Young Hot Guys, and Davina Devine, with more performers to be announced soon. Visitors to the festival can enjoy a wide range of performances and workshops that celebrate Irish myth, music, and heritage. Embark on an eerie journey with Beyond the Veil: The Púca Trail, a mystical walk, in search of otherworldly spirits. Experience the thrilling spectacle of the Samhain Circus, listen to traditional tales with Craicly Stories and Dubliner - The Luke Kelly Story or explore nature on the Foraging Tour and Heritage Tours of Tlachtga (the Hill of Ward). As Samhain historically marked the end of the harvest season, the Púca Festival embraces the enormous wealth and quality of the local produce on its doorstep in the Boyne Valley. Visitors can expect to indulge in traditional barmbrack, colcannon and baked apples as they immerse themselves in the local offerings at the Harvest Market, in what promises to be the most spirited Púca Festival to date, serving up a true feast for all the senses. Tickets will go on sale Friday 11 July at 10am.
