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Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
TV verdict: Mulkerrins and Cantwell manage sizeable herds of experts with aplomb
JUST for pig iron we'll start off with BBC Northern Ireland. They're in Croke Park, as they have been in recent years for the business end of the football and hurling championships. Sarah Mulkerrins is fronting proceedings as usual. And, also as usual, fronting them very well. Now Sarah, for those who don't know her, is as often to be found doing athletics from Rome, or reporting from Goodison Park or somewhere at full-time on Final Score during the soccer season, as she's found popping up in Dublin 3. She's a Jackie of all sports, bubbly and engaging and well informed and easy on the eye. She is, in short, a star. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Take us with you this summer. Annual €130€65 Best value Monthly €12€6 / month
Irish Daily Mirror
06-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Question marks over Linfield's €15 charge for Shelbourne fans
Linfield have announced a €15 charge to watch coverage of the second-leg of their eagerly anticipated Champions League clash against Shelbourne on a streaming service. The Belfast side said on Sunday that talks had taken place with 'several broadcasters' regarding televising the Windsor Park tie on Wednesday July 16, on this side of the border, but that 'no suitable agreement could be reached.' However, in the same statement, Linfield added that 'BBC Northern Ireland has acquired the exclusive UK television rights' for the match. Efforts have been made to contact representatives of several broadcasters regarding the content of Linfield's statement, and to ascertain whether BBC Northern Ireland, a station widely accessible here, would be geo-blocked during the broadcast. Mirror Sport will report any replies we get. Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. It is believed that RTE, who will broadcast the first leg from Tolka Park, had no plans to provide live coverage of the second leg. Linfield confirmed the broadcast details of the second-leg, writing: 'We can confirm that BBC Northern Ireland has acquired the exclusive UK television rights for this highly anticipated fixture. BBC NI will deliver a full multi-camera production, including all VAR-compliant angles, in accordance with UEFA regulations. 'Despite discussions with several broadcasters, no suitable agreement could be reached regarding rights within the Republic of Ireland. Linfield FC instead will provide a live pay-per-view stream for Irish-based viewers in partnership with our trusted streaming provider, SolidSport TV. 'The stream will be available for £13 (€15), ensuring supporters south of the border can still access full coverage of this crucial UEFA Champions League qualifier. 'Supporters in Republic of Ireland and the rest of the world can purchase their live streaming tickets here.
The Journal
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
Ashling Murphy's partner settles BBC defamation case over reporting on victim impact statement
THE DEFAMATION CASE taken by Ryan Casey, the partner of murdered school teacher Ashling Murphy, against the BBC following comments made about his victim impact statement on a live broadcast has been settled, the High Court heard this morning. In a statement released after the settlement, Casey said he was now 'finally free' to use his voice again, to honour Ashling and to 'advocate for the changes we desperately require in this country'. 'Let's honour Ashling by building a better and safer Ireland,' he said. The BBC said it was 'happy to clarify' that it does not consider Casey to be 'someone guilty of or attempting to incite hatred'. Casey had taken the case in relation to a BBC Northern Ireland broadcast of 'The View' programme in November 2023, relating to Casey's victim impact statement at the sentencing of Ms Murphy's murderer Josef Puska. Casey was represented by Ronan Lupton SC, instructed by Tullamore firm Brian P Adams & Company. At the High Court today Alan Keating SC, for the BBC, read out a statement on the settlement of the case on behalf of the broadcaster. 'In the BBC's 30 November, 2023 episode of its live political programme 'The View', Ryan Casey's victim impact statement at the sentencing of his late partner's murderer was discussed. 'The BBC stands by the journalism involved in this episode which debated serious issues of public interest. 'The BBC is happy to clarify that it does not consider Ryan Casey to be a criminal or a racist or someone guilty of or attempting to incite hatred, or someone seeking to pose as a hero of the Far Right through his victim impact statement. 'The BBC acknowledges Casey's personal tragedy. This statement clarifies any unintentional inferences that could have been drawn from the broadcast and has enabled the BBC and Ryan Casey to resolve this matter amicably,' the statement read. It is understood the settlement is a six-figure sum. Justice Alexander Owens then struck out the case and made no order. Advertisement Jozef Puska (35) murdered Ms Murphy (23) on 12 January 2022, by repeatedly stabbing her in the neck after attacking her while she exercised along the canal towpath outside Tullamore, Co Offaly. He was later convicted of murder and is serving a life sentence. Originally from Slovakia, Puska had lived in Offaly with his wife and five children. Ashling Murphy, a talented traditional Irish musician and recent graduate from Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, was working as a teacher at Durrow National School at the time of her murder. Casey's statement In his statement, Casey said he welcomed the resolution of the matter and said the case was not just about him but about 'truth, fairness and decency'. His statement reads: 'Today marks the end of a long and difficult chapter of frustration and censorship. 'I took this legal action against the BBC not solely out of anger but out of a need for accountability and dignity for Ashling, for myself, our families and for all victims who deserve to have their voices heard without such harsh criticism or judgment. 'I welcome the resolution of these legal proceedings and the acknowledgements made by the BBC in their statement in open court today. 'I hope this serves as a reminder to all media organisations of the high level of responsibility that comes with running such public platforms. 'This was never just about me, it was about truth, fairness and decency. 'To everyone who supported me either in person, by post, text messages, phone calls, social media posts and comments over the last three-and-a-half years: I can now finally come forward and say from the bottom of my heart thanks to each and every one of you. 'Don't think for a second I didn't see all your amazing support across all platforms, it was humbling to say the least. 'I'd like to thank my lawyers, Ronan [Lupton SC], Gerard [Groarke BL] and Marianne [Deeley, solicitor] for their fantastic guidance, support and professionalism throughout the entire legal proceedings. 'I now move forward, finally free to use my voice again, to honour Ashling and to advocate for the changes we desperately require in this country, for the increased safety measures we so desperately need, and for a society that listens to its people, free of gaslighting, blacklisting or censorship. 'We all have a lot more in common than what separates us. 'Let's honour Ashling by building a better and safer Ireland, we all know we can do so much better,' he said. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Examiner
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Partner of murdered school teacher Ashling Murphy settles defamation case against BBC
The partner of murdered school teacher Ashling Murphy has settled a High Court action for alleged defamation against the BBC. Ryan Casey sued the BBC following the broadcast of an episode of the political programme The View on November 30, 2023. The programme was broadcast nearly two weeks after Mr Casey had delivered a victim impact statement at the sentence hearing of Jozef Puska for the murder of Ms Murphy. In a statement released after the High Court settlement on Thursday, Mr Casey said the resolution of the case marked "the end of a long and difficult chapter". He said it was never about him, but was about truth, fairness and decency. The BBC said it was "happy to clarify" that it does not consider Mr Casey to be "someone guilty of or attempting to incite hatred". Mr Casey had taken the case in relation to a BBC Northern Ireland broadcast of 'The View' programme in November 2023, relating to Mr Casey's victim impact statement at the sentencing of Ms Murphy's murderer Josef Puska. At the High Court, Alan Keating SC, for the BBC, read out a statement on the settlement of the case on behalf of the broadcaster. "In the BBC's November 30, 2023, episode of its live political programme 'The View', Mr Ryan Casey's victim impact statement at the sentencing of his late partner's murderer was discussed. The BBC stands by the journalism involved in this episode which debated serious issues of public interest. "The BBC is happy to clarify that it does not consider Ryan Casey to be a criminal or a racist or someone guilty of or attempting to incite hatred, or someone seeking to pose as a hero of the Far Right through his victim impact statement. "The BBC acknowledges Mr Casey's personal tragedy. This statement clarifies any unintentional inferences that could have been drawn from the broadcast and has enabled the BBC and Ryan Casey to resolve this matter amicably," the statement read. It is understood the settlement is a six-figure sum. Mr Justice Alexander Owens then struck out the case and made no order. Jozef Puska, aged 35, murdered Ms Murphy, aged 23, on January 12, 2022, by repeatedly stabbing her in the neck after attacking her while she exercised along the canal towpath outside Tullamore, Co Offaly. He was later convicted of murder and is serving a life sentence. Originally from Slovakia, he had lived in Offaly since 2015 with his wife and five children. At his trial, he claimed she had been killed by a masked man who had also attacked him. But the jury found him guilty of murder. 'Accountability' Outside court, Mr Casey said he took the legal action against the BBC not solely out of anger, but out of a need for accountability and dignity for Ashling, for himself, their families and for all victims, who he said deserved to have their voices heard without such harsh criticism or judgement. He said he hoped it would be a reminder to all media organisations of the high level of responsibility that came with running such public platforms. He said he was now finally free to use his voice again to honour Ashling, and, he said, advocate for the changes desperately required in this country. He said he wanted everyone to honour Ashling by building a better and safer Ireland. Read More Partner of Ashling Murphy takes defamation case against the BBC
Irish Independent
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Varadkar says election of Farage as UK prime minister could influence a united Ireland vote
Mr Varadkar, who stood down as taoiseach in April last year, said it is possible Mr Farage will be prime minister in four years or nine years' time. He described British politics as 'very volatile'. Reform made big gains in local elections in England and Wales last month. Mr Varadkar told BBC Northern Ireland's The View programme that he hoped Mr Farage will not be the next British prime minister. The former Fine Gael leader said if Mr Farage became prime minister, it would 'change the pictures in terms of attitudes towards independence in Scotland'. 'I think it would change the views of some people in the middle ground in Northern Ireland [towards Irish unity],' he said. 'It isn't just because a right-wing nationalist government in London would want to bring the UK and Northern Ireland away from Europe. It is other things as well.' Mr Varadkar also claimed that councils run by Reform in England were preventing people from flying Pride or progress flags. 'I don't think most people in Northern Ireland would like that,' he said. 'If that's the kind of government they had in London versus a government in Dublin that was very different, it might make them more likely to vote yes to unification. 'I do want to be very clear about this, it's not something I hope happens.' Mr Varadkar said he believes planning for a united Ireland should be taking place, but that a date should not be fixed, as the numbers to win are not in place. 'I don't think a united Ireland is inevitable, I think it's something that we have to work towards,' he said. 'But I think there are a lot of factors that would suggest that we're on that trajectory. 'Demographic factors, polling, even the most recent numbers showing that a very clear majority of younger people in Northern Ireland want there to be a new united Ireland. 'I think that will carry true, and that's why I think it's something that we should plan for.' He said Irish unity will not happen 'by osmosis or by accident'. 'I think it has to be worked towards. I think those of us who believe in it have a duty to make the case for it,' he said.
