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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Mum-to-be RTE star Doireann Garrihy shares cryptic post as she hints at reunion with former 2FM co-host
RTE star Doireann Garrihy has sent fans into a frenzy with a cryptic post hinting at a reunion with her former radio co-host. The mum-to-be teased followers after sharing a snippet of herself in a " work meeting" alongside her former 2FM bestie, Advertisement 2 Doireann Garrihy and Carl Mullan have reunited 2 Doireann and Carl teased their reunion in a 'work meeting' snap rugby star Donncha O'Callaghan. The dynamic trio presented the fan favourite radio programme from 2019 to 2024. Following their success on 2FM, the hosts even launched their very own Now, Doireann has teased that herself and Carl might be back together for a special project. Advertisement READ MORE IN DOIREANN GARRIHY In a snap posted to her The The post has sparked some speculation that the renowned pair will be back on our airwaves or even screens some time soon. Doireann stepped away from 2FM after five years hosting Breakfast with Carl and Donncha in May 2024. Advertisement Most read in News TV Just a month later, Donncha shared news with fans that he would also be following in Doireann's footsteps and leaving the show. On a recent episode of Doireann's hit podcast, Doireann & Friends, the host sat down with Carl to discuss the close bond the trio formed while working together. Doireann Garrihy does 'incredible' impression of viral clip Carl admitted that he had a "right cry" to his wife after they made the decision to leave the show. He said he was "so afraid" they wouldn't keep in contact but was relieved that all three are still close as ever. Advertisement Carl remained on the breakfast series and is now hosting alongside new co-stars Back in January 2025, it was confirmed that Doireann would be returning to 2FM, but sadly she would not be joining Carl. Instead, the popular presenter revealed she would helm her very own radio show, Drive With Doireann from 3pm to 6pm on weekdays. Although we're unsure if Doireann and Carl are teaming up for a new project - fans are delighted to see the duo back together again. Advertisement
Daily Mirror
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Eamonn Holmes issues health warning after suffering from nightmares for years
Eamonn Holmes has shared his concerns after admitting he has been plagued by bad dreams for years Eamonn Holmes has opened up about his long-standing battle with nightmares. The 65-year-old GB News anchor shared his personal struggles during Monday's morning news show, amidst discussions on how frequent nightmares could significantly increase the risk of premature death and speed up aging. Eamonn, who has been publicly managing chronic pain and various health issues, has recently raised alarm bells among his followers with remarks suggesting he feels he's living on "borrowed time". On Monday's edition of Breakfast with Eamonn and Ellie, the veteran broadcaster posed to his colleagues: "Did you have any nightmares last night? Seriously? Well, you're for an early death then." He delved into the concerning research about nightmare sufferers before admitting: "I have nightmares quite frequently," reports Belfast Live. His co-host Ellie Costello quipped in response: "I never do, I want to live forever," to which Eamonn disclosed: "Do you know what I dream about quite a lot? Vampires. I do!" Reflecting on his childhood fears, he said: "I think when I was young and I saw Christopher Lee being Dracula, that really left an impression. I thought he was the scariest thing." When his unusual dreams were labelled as "niche", Eamonn elaborated that in these nightmares, vampires are "coming after" him. "They're all Christopher Lee-esque," he concluded. He also revealed that he still has nightmares about his school days, recounting: "I dream about Mr Cassidy who taught me Ancient Greek and asking me the vocabulary in Ancient Greek and knowing I wasn't ready for it and can't do it - it's all very true." This disclosure follows Eamonn's concerning health update to his followers, as he has been seen using a wheelchair and crutches in public recently. The broadcaster, who parted ways with Loose Women's Ruth Langsford last year amid rumours of their separation due to work commitments, experienced a fall at home which left him fearing he was "dead". Eamonn described the incident as having the "sorest and most powerful" impact on his head, resulting in hospitalisation after the mishap at his residence. "I was very worried about me. [I] fell on the bathroom floor and once I was down, I couldn't get up," he recounted. He explained how his "feet went up in the air" because the floor was "hard, cold, wet and slippery". "It was the worst bang to my head and shoulder," he added. "I went down and I said, 'I'm dead.' I have never had a bang to the head as sore and as powerful as that before. "I lay there and I thought, 'Where's the blood?' There was nothing, no blood, no split, nothing like that." Eamonn has been battling chronic pain and mobility issues since slipping three discs in his back in 2021. Despite undergoing spinal surgery the next year, he has faced significant health challenges lately, expressing the sombre sentiment that he is on "borrowed time" and admitting he is "not OK".
The South African
21-06-2025
- Health
- The South African
'Good Morning Angels' secure R2.7 million for burn care technology
Jacaranda FM's 'Good Morning Angels' has raised an impressive R2.7 million to support child burn survivors in South Africa. The fundraising took place on Youth Day, 16 June, during the popular Breakfast with Martin Bester show. The goal was to replace a specialised laser machine at the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital in Johannesburg. The machine is essential for treating burn scars in children, but broke down in late 2024 and cannot be repaired. These advanced laser machines cost around R1.4 million each. The machines are vital for restoring mobility and reducing scarring caused by burns, according to Media Update . Trained plastic surgeons operate the machines, which play a crucial role in the physical and psychological healing of young burn survivors. The Avela Foundation will use the funds to help up to 40 children every month on their recovery journey. A brave young girl named Avela inspired the foundation, which focuses on offering hope and healing to child burn survivors across South Africa. Listeners of Jacaranda FM responded generously, reaching the target for one machine just before 8 a.m. Donations continued to pour in after that. When the supplier offered a discount on a second machine for R1.3 million, the station set a new challenge. By the end of the show, R2.52 million had been raised, and the final total reached R2.7 million the next morning. This means two laser machines will be purchased, doubling the impact of the fundraiser for burn victims. Martin Bester, host of the Breakfast show, expressed his gratitude. 'It's hard to describe the emotion in the studio that morning. Knowing that our listeners didn't just show up, they showed up big. This was about giving children their futures back. We started Youth Day, celebrating the resilience of our young people, and ended it knowing hundreds more will get the chance to heal. That's what radio can do – it connects people and inspires miracles'. The campaign also received significant support from LottoStar, whose donation of R697,000 helped reach the first target early and motivated others to continue giving. The Machi Filotimo Cancer Project also contributed, supporting the campaign for burn victims and bringing joy to young patients at the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital through a toy distribution. This initiative showcases the power of collective generosity and the commitment of South Africans to uplift the next generation. It stands as a fitting tribute to the courage of child burn survivors and the transformative role of community-driven efforts like Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Sky News
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News
Hostage told Hamas crowd he hoped to see wife and daughters after release – suggesting he didn't know they were killed on 7 October
A released Israeli hostage told a Hamas crowd he hoped to see his wife and daughters after his release - suggesting he did not know they had been killed on 7 October. Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy were the latest hostages freed this morning in front of a crowd of heavily armed fighters. Both Mr Ami, 56, and Mr Sharabi, 52, were taken from Kibbutz Be'eri during the 7 October attack. Mr Levy, 34, was abducted from the Nova music festival. It was not known if Mr Sharabi was aware his wife and children had been killed by Hamas over a year ago. His Bristol-born wife Lianne Sharabi, along with their children 16-year-old Noiya and 13-year-old Yahel, were killed while Mr Sharabi and his brother Yossi were taken hostage. Yossi was later killed while in captivity. Mr Sharabi was paraded on a podium by armed Hamas personnel and interviewed before his release earlier today. In one of his answers, which was clearly given under duress, he said he was hoping to see his wife and daughters very soon, according to translations provided by our US partner NBC News. Mr Sharabi also told the crowd he was aware of brother's death and said he was "very angry" with the Israeli government. All three hostages made similar critical comments about Israel while on stage with the armed men. The comments came as Stephen Brisley, Mr Sharabi's brother-in-law, told our presenter Anna Jones this morning that he wasn't sure if he had found out about his family's fate. "All the way through this, we've wondered whether what's kept him going is the prospect of being reunited with Lianne and the girls," he said. He described his brother-in-law as looking "skinny" and "gaunt". "You could see how skinny he is, how pale he is. You wonder how much daylight he's seen - very gaunt face," he said. "I think what struck me the most is that Eli has a very happy face, he smiles with his whole face and smiles with his eyes and it was the lack of light in his eyes that I think is one of the most distressing parts of it." Photos after his release showed Mr Sharabi reunite with his wider family. Mr Sharabi's brother-in-law Stephen Brisley told Sky News' Breakfast with Anna Jones: Mr Brisley added: "You don't know what the last 491 days have done to him, but it's clearly had an incredible impact on him, and it was written all over his face." The Israeli hostages were made to speak in an apparently staged interview by Hamas militants before being handed over to the International Red Cross Committee, which transported them to Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "We will not accept the shocking scenes that we saw today." In return for the captives' release, 183 Palestinian prisoners were released - some of which were convicted of being involved in attacks that killed dozens of people. A bus carrying several dozen Palestinian prisoners from Israel's Ofer prison arrived in the occupied West Bank, where their families and friends were waiting. Our Middle East correspondent Alistair Bunkall said some of the prisoners also looked to be in a "very bad condition". Some 18 Israeli hostages and more than 550 Palestinian prisoners have been freed since the ceasefire began on 19 January. Under the deal, 33 Israeli hostages are to be released in an initial stage in exchange for almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Negotiations on a second phase of the deal began this week. It is aimed at returning the remaining hostages and agreeing to a full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza in preparation to end the war. It is feared US President Donald Trump's proposal to move the Palestinian population out of Gaza so the US could take over could complicate the second and more difficult phase of the ceasefire. Hamas's cross-border attack into Israel saw around 1,200 Israelis killed and around 250 people taken hostage. Since then Israel's war in Gaza has killed more than 47,000, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, which does not differentiate between civilians and combatants.
Sky News
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
Released Israeli hostage appeared 'skinny' and 'gaunt', family member says
One of the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in the fifth such swap of a fragile ceasefire in Gaza appeared "skinny" and "gaunt," a member of his family has said. Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy were freed this morning in front of a crowd of heavily armed fighters. Both Mr Ami, 56, and Mr Sharabi, 52, were taken from Kibbutz Be'eri during the 7 October attack. Mr Levy, 34, was abducted from the Nova music festival. Mr Sharabi's brother-in-law Stephen Brisley told Sky News' Breakfast with Anna Jones: "You could see how skinny he is, how pale he is. You wonder how much daylight he's seen - very gaunt face. "I think what struck me the most is that Eli has a very happy face, he smiles with his whole face and smiles with his eyes and it was the lack of light in his eyes that I think is one of the most distressing parts of it." Mr Brisley added: "You don't know what the last 491 days have done to him, but it's clearly had an incredible impact on him, and it was written all over his face." Mr Sharabi's wife, Lianne Sharabi, and their children 16-year-old Noiya and 13-year-old Yahel, were killed in the 7 October attack. His brother Yossi was also killed after being taken hostage. Mr Brisley said he feared Mr Sharabi may not know of their deaths. The Israeli hostages, who appeared thin and frail, were paraded in front of dozens of masked and armed Hamas fighters, as well as a small crowd of onlookers. They were made to speak in an apparently staged interview by Hamas militants before being handed over to the International Red Cross Committee, which transported them to Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "We will not accept the shocking scenes that we saw today." In return for the captives' release, 183 Palestinian prisoners are to be released - some of which are convicted of being involved in attacks that killed dozens of people. A bus carrying several dozen Palestinian prisoners from Israel's Ofer prison later arrived in the occupied West Bank, where their families and friends were waiting. Some 18 Israeli hostages and more than 550 Palestinian prisoners have been freed since the ceasefire began on 19 January. Under the deal, 33 Israeli hostages are to be released in an initial stage in exchange for almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Negotiations on a second phase of the deal began this week. It is aimed at returning the remaining hostages and agreeing to a full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza in preparation to end the war. It is feared US President Donald Trump's proposal to move the Palestinian population out of Gaza so the US could take over could complicate the second and more difficult phase of the ceasefire. Hamas's cross-border attack into Israel saw around 1,200 Israelis killed and around 250 people taken hostage. Since then Israel's war in Gaza has killed more than 47,000, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, which does not differentiate between civilians and combatants.
