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The Irish Sun
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- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘League of Ireland is calling' – Watch Roy Keane get in touch with Cork City roots by starring in hilarious ad
ROY Keane got decked out in Cork City gear while starring in an amusing ad urging people to get out and attend League of Ireland fixtures. While it was Cobh Ramblers that Keane 4 Initially he's positively beaming by his standards upon arrival Credit: @rockshore 4 But that smile is wiped away when a steward informs him it's a sell-out Credit: @rockshore 4 He then has to get creative by trying to get in via the adjoining pub Credit: @rockshore 4 And even cites his lack of height as a reason he ought to be let through to the front Credit: @rockshore Now, in a video created by Rockshore, the The script even includes a joke about his height as he pleads with two other fans to let him get in front for a better view since he's short enough that he won't obscure their view. The advert is suitably aided by the musical accompaniment of The Frank and Walters' hit song "After All" which is a beloved tune on Leeside. Rockshore are invested in the success of the League of Ireland as the league's official beer sponsor. Read More On Irish Football So it all adds that their video implores casual Irish football fans to make the effort to attend a match in person instead of solely consuming the beautiful game through their televisions. It's captioned: "Time to show up. League of Ireland is calling." In the case of Ger Nash's team in particular, they could do with all of the help they can get. Despite him Most read in Football Amazingly, their last outing was their first clean sheet of the campaign as they dug out a point in It proved another acrimonious night at Turner's Cross, but Bohemians lifted the mood Inside England Lionesses' luxury Euro 2025 hotel with butler service, stunning pool and 2 Michelin star restaurant Bottom of the table, the Leesiders are four — rather than six — points adrift of Rovers. If it proves to be Tein Troost's final game as City keeper, he at least signed off with a first shut-out and saved from Brandon Kavanagh late on. City's winless streak extended to 11 games while Saints have not won in their last five as they remain sixth. Stephen Kenny's men have netted just once in that stretch. Nash called for unity in his programme notes after the supporter unrest that But play was paused midway through the first half as objects were thrown from the Shed End amid a plume of black smoke. Fans chanted in opposition to the club ownership as a banner was unfurled that read, 'Sold the dream, living a nightmare'.
Irish Examiner
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Wedding of the Week: Infant of Prague 'pulled it out of the bag' for Cork couple
One household member overnighted under the stars before Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill were wed. The sacred statue turned out to be a class act for the Cork teachers. 'The Infant of Prague pulled it out of the bag. The weather was absolutely stunning,' says Alisha, from Ballyphehane. Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography As she and Brian, from Frankfield, Douglas, emerged from the Church of Christ The King as newlyweds to the tune of Leeside anthem After All by The Frank and Walters, Turners Cross could have been Torremolinos. They were married by Fr Noel O'Sullivan and held their reception in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Little Island. Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill with their wedding party. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography West Cork duo Orla and Niall performed in the church and Cathal Fitz entertained during the drinks reception. Alisha's mother Martina Heffernan and grandmother Helen Heffernan and Brian's parents Christine and Paul Cahill and his grandmother Shirley Cahill led the toasts. Alisha Heffernan with her mother Martina who walked her up the aisle. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography Alisha's sister Sarah Heffernan, her cousin Muireann McCarthy and friends Eva Wallace and Ally Treacy were her bridesmaids. Brian's brother Keith Cahill was the best man and his brother Aidan Cahill was groomsman, along with his friends Eoghan Linehan and Adam Barry. The father-of-the-bride, the late Liam Heffernan, was commemorated on Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill's wedding day. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography The bride's father, the late Liam Heffernan, was in their thoughts. 'It was a very emotional day as we missed my dad greatly. He passed away in 2017 and was commemorated on the day with a memorial table and bouquet charm,' says Alisha. 'My mother and sister gifted me with a beautiful bracelet engraved with 'Love you always, Dad x' in my dad's handwriting which was taken from an old birthday card,' she says. Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography Their pupils and colleagues also congratulated Alisha, a special class teacher in Carrigtwohill CNS, and Brian, a special class teacher in Blarney Street CBS. The couple met via the bride's grandmother and the groom's mother. 'Brian's mom, Christine, has been my nana's hairdresser for over 20 years so we had always heard about each other growing up, and we both attended Mary Immaculate College,' says Alisha. Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill and her mother Martina Heffernan and sister Sarah Heffernan. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography She and Brian went on their first date in July 2015. 'Pretty soon after my mom and Alisha's nana were chatting about who would be sitting at the top table!' says Brian. He proposed in August 2022. 'Our favourite TV show is 'Taskmaster' and Brian had created a series of tasks for me, from making a picnic to solving puzzles to going on a treasure hunt.' Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography The latter led to their favourite picnic spot, Tramore Valley Park. 'In an envelope was a message asking me to marry him — along with a beautiful ring from Designworks [Studio] in Cornmarket Street,' says Alisha. Alisha's dream gown awaited at Cork's Tuckey Street. 'Karl at Memories Bridal Boutique helped me select the dress that made me feel amazing, an Abigail from Willowby,' she says. Brian Cahill with Keith Cahill, Aidan Cahill, Eoghan Linehan and Adam Barry. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography Fusion Hair Design and Lizzy Desmond were the bridal hair and makeup team, and the groom and his party sourced their suits at Simply Suits. Florista created the décor, and Ray and Irene Terry ( and WedFilms were behind the cameras. Alisha Heffernan with Sarah Heffernan, Muireann McCarthy, Eva Wallace and Ally Treacy. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography "During the photos, I found a ladybird within a layer of my dress. We took it out only for it to reappear twice during the day! I like to think it was my dad's way of letting me know he was around,' she says. As the groom is a darts fan, the entrance to the ballroom was decorated to resemble a darts walk, with legendary darts commentator John McDonald providing an audio track. Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill with thier wedding party. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography Thanks to The Old Moderns and DJ Bertie the dance floor was 'never empty'. The Sallybrook-based newlyweds chose Bali for their honeymoon. If you would like your wedding featured in Weekend email
The Irish Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I tracked down ex-girlfriend who inspired our monster hit 2 decades later – her daughter couldn't believe the reaction
THE Frank and Walters singer Paul Linehan has revealed how he tracked down the ex-girlfriend who inspired their monster hit After All. The 5 Frank and Walters singer Paul Lineha tracked down the ex-girlfriend who inspired their song After All Credit: Getty Images - Getty 5 The Cork frontman dated Katy Linfield in the early Nineties Credit: Katy Linfield 5 The pair lost contact after they split in 1994 Credit: Katy Linfield However, when producers of TV comedy Paul told 'I found a person on Twitter with the same name who might have been her. I messaged 'It's Paul, do you remember me?' Of course she did and we ended up texting.' The former sweethearts later met up before a READ MORE ON FRANKS & WALTERS And the singer shared the news with fans that the woman who inspired After All was in the house when it came time to perform their best-known Katy told 'I was in the middle of hundreds of die-hard Franks fans and the all looked around at me and were asking 'is that you?'. 'I'd brought my 16-year-old daughter Tess along for moral support and she couldn't believe the reaction. Everyone going crazy for the song, and asking 'is this about you?'. It made me feel very special.' Most read in The Irish Sun Graphic artist Katy was 24 when she first met Paul at Paul recalled: 'I thought Katy was stunning and way out of my league. But when she told me she was moving to London the following months, I suggested we meet for a drink.' Bressie's sister left stunned at special wedding surprise when Frank And Walters played for her Paul and Katy were soon an item as the Cork band took off with the Paul said: 'I came back upset about an argument we had and the song After All emerged from that. But the song is a celebration of our love. I was in love with Katy.' Katy was astonished when her song became the Franks' biggest hit, climbing to No11 after the group performed on Top Of The Pops. 'IT WAS A SECRET' She said: 'I didn't tell anyone After All was about me. It was a secret, really.' Paul and Katy dated for two years before they split in 1994. Decades later, Katy now has two daughters and is in a relationship with an artist. 'I GET EMOTIONAL HEARING IT' She told us: 'I get emotional hearing the song. Looking back, it's nice to think it hadn't been for nothing because Paul had been such a huge relationship in my life.' Paul, together with partner Katharina Walter for 20 years, added: 'As I sing in After All, 'I know we fight and our loves gets pushed to the side but it ends alright'.' The Frank and Walters play The Lighthouse, Dun Laoghaire, on July 12. Paul and Katy tell their story in 5 Katy was the inspiration for the mega hit song After All Credit: All photos are copyright Katy Linfield - 5 The popular song was used in the finale of the first series of The Young Offenders Credit: RTE
Irish Independent
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Today's top TV and streaming choices: Ireland v Luxembourg, Broken Arrow and Call Her Alex
The Gold BBC One, 9pm Cast your mind back to February 2023 when, while we were still reeling from the final scenes of Happy Valley, the BBC launched a new — but very different — crime drama on an unsuspecting world. Entitled The Gold, it focused on the 1983 Brink's-Mat robbery, when six career criminals made off with gold bullion, diamonds and cash now worth £111million from a London warehouse facility. The six-parter proved to be gripping stuff, but there was heaps more of the story to tell. Thankfully, the BBC's bosses knew they were on to a winner, so immediately commissioned a second series — which is about to begin. 'I am delighted that we have been given the opportunity to tell the rest of the Brink's-Mat story,' states the programme's writer and executive producer Neil Forsyth. 'It sees the consequences of the robbery and its aftermath grow only more surprising, dramatic and far-reaching, both in Britain and around the world.' Hugh Bonneville, Charlotte Spencer, Emun Elliott, Tom Cullen and Stefanie Martini return, as does Jack Lowden as Kenneth Noye, one of the criminals involved, although he doesn't appear until the third episode. The story picks up after the conviction of some of those involved in the handling of the stolen goods as well as the theft itself. However, the police are convinced there's more to the story, leading them to investigate international money laundering and organised crime. Aistear an Amhráin RTÉ One, 7pm Sinéad Ní Churnáin takes viewers back to the early 1990s to investigate the origins of the song After All by The Frank and Walters, which was introduced to a whole new generation by its use in The Young Offenders. It's a heartwarming tale told with help from frontman Paul Linehan. Live International Football RTÉ2, 7.30pm Heimir Hallgrímsson's Republic of Ireland get set for a friendly against Luxembourg, a nation they have only lost once to in seven previous encounters since 1936. 24 Hours in A&E Channel 4, 9pm Tension mounts when a 92-year-old woman is rushed into Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre, having been trapped under her own car. Another nonagenarian also arrives with a dangerously low heart rate, while a little boy needs help with an unusual problem. Broken Arrow Film4, 5.05pm Arguably the best of James Stewart's many Western collaborations with director Anthony Mann focuses on a former US Army scout's efforts to broker peace between settlers and an Apache chief. Call Her Alex Disney+, streaming now Back in October 2024, just less than a month before the election, Kamala Harris went on the Call Her Daddy podcast. Her appearance on such a highly popularised new medium was meant to nail her bid for the presidency. Instead, we have Trump and Stephen Miller in the White House and lingering whimpers of 'Why didn't Kamala go on Joe Rogan instead?' Such retrospection is, unfortunately, futile at this point. So, instead, let's find out more about Alex Cooper and what it took to become the most influential female podcaster of a generation. Directed by Ry Russo-Young (Nuclear Family), this two-part docuseries follows Cooper from a shy Pennsylvania kid to a progressive sex-and-dating podcaster, evolving over six years into the CEO of a media empire. More than a success story, it's a portrait of a person creating a space where women feel heard (and their respective others in their life can glean some often-necessary pointers). The Survivors Netflix, streaming now We're mostly used to two types of Australian viewing: soaps and super-dry (to the point of cringe) comedy. This is different. The drama follows Kieran Elliott's life after two people drown in his hometown of Evelyn Bay, Australia. To top it off, a young girl also went missing. Returning with his family 15 years later, the simmering guilt resurfaces, especially when the body of a young woman is found on the beach… K.O. Netflix, streaming now No one does visceral city grit like the French. Bastien has lived as a recluse since accidentally killing his opponent Enzo in an MMA fight three years ago. Now, Enzo's widow tracks him down as, essentially, he owes her one. Her request? Find her missing teenage son. Tyler Perry's Straw Netflix, streaming now Between this and last month's release of She the People, Mr Tyler Perry is getting himself around. This offering, however, is far more stark than May's fare. Here, one mum's day unfurls as it goes from tricky to catastrophic. Pushed to the precipice by a world that seems indifferent to her plight (until they can livestream it), she soon gets attention when she unwittingly holds up a bank. The Orkney Assassin Prime Video, streaming now The Orkney Isles lie 130 miles north of Aberdeen. It's a peaceful place with a strong sense of community. In June 1994, however, Bangladeshi waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood was working at the lone curry house when a masked man fatally shot him. This documentary revisits one of Scotland's most extraordinary murder cases, examining racism, loyalty, and the impact of trauma decades later. Ocean with David Attenborough Disney+, streaming now The man who will never retire explores stunning ocean habitats, highlighting the challenges for marine-life recovery. The Astroworld Tragedy Netflix, streaming now On November 5, 2021, Travis Scott stepped on stage to perform at Astroworld, which ended in the deaths of 10 people. An exclusive look told from the perspective of the survivors, paramedics and staff who were at the centre of this tragedy.
Irish Independent
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
The Frank and Walters reveal how an English woman inspired a Cork anthem
The song 'After All' got a new lease of life when it featured on an episode of The Young Offenders, but as RTÉ show Aistear an Amhráin reveals, it's not a song about the city at all It is a song that was released 32 years ago, was revived on a popular TV show just before Covid and has now become something of a de facto anthem for Cork people at home and abroad. After All, the most celebrated song from that most Cork of bands, the Frank and Walters, is now as adored as old standards like The Banks of my Own Lovely Lee. Should Cork hurlers manage to live up to early season expectations and win the All-Ireland for the first time in 20 years this summer, it will be sung lustily at Croke Park. It has long been on the tannoy at Turners Cross, where Cork City footballers ply their trade.
