Latest news with #AndrewGallagher
Irish Independent
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Dundalk FC supporters launch new charity jersey to help raise funds for Dundalk Village in Uganda
This is the second fundraising jersey that the podcast – hosted by Chris Clarke, Andrew Gallagher, Dean Arrowsmith, Stefan McKevitt and Donal Hanks – has run in recent years following a similar effort in 2023. Speaking at the launch of this year's jersey, former Dundalk FC player Donal Greene explained the concept of Dundalk Village, where he has done numerous fundraising work in recent years. 'Dundalk Village is a sustainable farming and community development initiative based in Nakasongola in Uganda,' he said. 'Since its founding in 2020 the project has been dedicated to improving the lives of real Ugandans through grassroots agricultural programmes and vital community support services. 'To date, Dundalk Village has delivered clean drinking water to over 100 families, distributed mosquito nets to multiple villages and provided access to education and critical medical treatment for children suffering from malaria and other life-threatening conditions.' Fans can directly fund Dundalk Village community initiatives by purchasing the new Town End jersey, which is being supplied by Playr-Fit and is modelled on the green Dundalk FC third kit by Diadora from 2006. Town End host Chris Clarke said: 'It's great to be able to announce this year's charity shirt. 'We wanted to take some inspiration from Dundalk's First Division seasons gone by and a jersey we always really liked was the 2006 jersey. 'Despite winning a play-off against Waterford that year, the controversial FAI Independent Assessment Group denied Dundalk FC promotion but John Gill had begun assembling his squad which would eventually gain promotion two seasons later. 'Working again with Donal and Dundalk Village has been a real honour as he's someone who has backed the podcast from day one and we are delighted to be able to highlight all the great work Dundalk Village have been doing as well.' The charity jersey, which also features podcast sponsors Tony's Pizzeria and Black Mountain Studios on the sleeves, is available to order for a limited time from the Playr-Fit website at
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bansky Is Fighting a Greeting Card Company for Control of His Trademark
Banksy, the anonymous British graffiti artist, risks losing the right to his own name in a landmark case brought against him by a greeting card company. The company is called Full Colour Black and it sells cards emblazoned with images of street art, including works by Banksy. Its owner, Andrew Gallagher, argues that the artist has failed to use his 'Banksy' trademark. As a result, he's calling for it to be cancelled for 'non-use.' More from Robb Report An Infamous Banksy Mural Is Being Sold Along With the Building It Is Painted On Banksy's Stolen 'Girl With Balloon' Artwork Was Just Recovered After a London Gallery Heist British Artist Marc Quinn Has a New Show at London's Kew Gardens. Here's What to Expect Banksy denies this, claiming that he has used the trademark to sell his work and merchandise. The case will play out in court in April during a tribunal at the Intellectual Property Office. It is likely to be one of the first times Banksy and his team stand up and speak publicly as they give evidence. In a rare public statement, Banksy said, 'A greeting card company is contesting the trademark I hold to my art, and attempting to take custody of my name so they can sell their fake Banksy merchandise legally.' Previous statements and announcements from the artist have come via his Instagram account or through his Pest Control Office company. Gallagher has reportedly already thrown one lawsuit at Banksy for defamation in another case. It involves an Instagram post by the artist that allegedly encouraged his followers to steal from the GUESS clothes store on Regents Street in Central London after it promoted an apparent collaboration. The Sun tabloid newspaper quoted a source as saying, 'They will have to stand up like a ventriloquist's puppet and say Banksy's words in the tribunal.' 'Banksy may be in court but we won't know who he is,' they said. An employee from Pest Control Office will try to prove in court that the artist has sold merchandise between 2017 and 2022. The firm charges to authenticate Banksy images and says it sold several items including clocks, mugs, T-shirts, clocks, and a handbag through his online store. The artist set up a pop-up shop called Gross Domestic Product in 2019, but it never officially opened to the public. It displayed his merchandise such as the stab-proof vest worn by British rapper Stormzy on stage at Glastonbury. Banksy has previously criticized commercialism. He even one wrote that 'copyright is for losers.' However, his team said this does not give the public 'free rein to misrepresent the artist and commit fraud.' 'He's had the registrations for years and hasn't used them,' another source reportedly told The Sun. 'Everyone and his dog uses Banksy descriptively, when you see Banksy describing something you don't necessarily think it comes from Banksy, it doesn't function as a trademark anymore. He hasn't sold things with the word Banksy, he doesn't do spin off and merchandise.' They added that the artist owning the trademark is 'problematic for the industry [because it] allows Pest Control to flex their muscles in a way that is potentially unfair for competition.' Best of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
