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RTÉ News
16 hours ago
- Health
- RTÉ News
Barretstown opens to public for 'Big Picnic' fundraiser
Children's charity Barretstown opened its gates to the public for its annual Big Picnic event. The charity supports children affected by serious illness, with around 27,000 children receiving help from Barretstown each year. Barretstown runs outreach programmes to hospitals, schools and community groups and 5,000 children and their families avail of its services at its campus in Ballymore Eustace in Co Kildare. Ciara Cogley, 14, from Co Wexford has been coming with her family for the past four years. She lives with a rare, inherited blood condition called hereditary spherocytosis, which requires lifelong care. It affects her red blood cells, causing conditions like regular jaundice and tiredness. However, she said she can participate in many of the activities at Barretstown, including horse riding, rock climbing, archery, canoeing and fishing. "We've been coming since 2021 and every time it just gets better," she said. "Its just magical," Ciara added. Her dad Darryl said: "Its unbelievable what Barretstown do. I mean you leave your problems at the door, at the gate as you come in." The charity needs €10 million in funding annually to provide its services, which are both residential and outreach. Its CEO Dee Ahearn said fundraising is always a challenge as the charity gets just 4% of its operating costs from the Government each year. "This year, Barretstown will serve 27,000 campers and 5,000 of those will be served through our residential services here at Barretstown, but they'll also be served through our outreach programmes in hospitals, schools and communities all over Ireland," she said. Ms Ahearn said the charity also goes into the homes of families where a child can be too sick to go to Co Kildare for a residential stay. "When a child is diagnosed with a serious illness, these families are plunged into a world of hospitals, doctors and often gruelling treatment," she explained. "The reality of it is they have to grow up too quickly and they lose out on a large part of their childhood, and that's why our programmes are so important," Ms Ahearn added. The programmes are for the whole family and Mia Sheils attends each year with her older brother Teagan, who is 13 years old. Today, the extended family, including her cousin Nikita, was having a look at all the activities on offer. "We love it here, it's very fun," she said. "Its good for him because he loves canoeing and fishing," Mia said. Sineád Smyth visited for the day to help with the fundraising efforts, along with her 15-year-old son Cian, who uses a wheelchair. Both said they were delighted with how inclusive all the activities are. "Cian can partake in lots of things, for example, the climbing wall, he's able to do the climbing wall with his sisters," she said. "They have really good facilities for people in wheelchairs," said Cian, who explained that he was able to go "high enough!".
Irish Independent
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Dundalk Summer Series of Darts, Wk4: Ray and Davey at the double to win Ralph/Gore Family Cup
There were some great darts thrown on Friday night at the Ralph/Gore Family Cup, Week 4 of the Summer Series Of Darts in the Northend Bar With a great turnout of throwers for a Friday night, an unusual format was tried with the winner staying on after each game and their opponents only drawn out after each match was over. Hughie Shields, winner on Board 1 with Padraic O'Rourke, started the ball rolling with the 180s. Board 2 winners were Conor McArdle and Cian Roddy while Board 3 winners were Simon Wykes and Jordan McInerney. Board 4 winners were Ray Harte and Davy Gonnelly. Conor and Cian beat Hughie and Padraic in the first semi-final while Ray and Davy won semi-final 2 defeating Simon and Jordan in the other semi-final. Conor and Cian went one-up in the final but in the next game, with Ray waiting to come in to hit a double, Conor took out a 72 checkout finishing on the Bull. This seemed to put Conor and Cian in pole position but Ray and Davy came back superbly winning three legs on the trot to lead 3-2. Cian and Conor levelled matters to send the match into a deciding leg. Brilliant darts was thrown by both teams but Ray hit the winning double to claim the Ralph/Gore Family Cup with Davey Gonnelly. Big thanks to all sponsors especially Mullens Takeaway, Roden Place for supplying the food on the night Big thanks to Dermot Ralph and the family for allowing the cup to be played for. This coming Friday night, July 18, the Thomas and Richard Callan Memorial Shield will be played for in the Northend Bar.
Irish Independent
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Young Cork angler to represent Ireland in world-class fishing competition in United States
Cian Hayes, a Dubliner who has fished with the Kanturk club for five years, will compete at the 22nd FIPS-Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championship next week. The competition will take place in Idaho Falls from July 12 -19. The championship venue, located near the famous Yellowstone Park, is known for its beauty and excellent fishing. Ireland is one of several countries set to compete at the event. Cian told The Corkman he is excited to compete at the championships, which will mark the second time he has represented his country. He said that preparing for a competition on the other side of the Atlantic is difficult as US rivers are totally different. 'It is not easy to prepare for the States because in the summer their rivers are in flood, which is the total opposite of Ireland,' Cian explained. 'There could be rivers that a flowing down miles per hour because it is fed by a glacier, and in the summer the ice melts and the flows through the river making the water level high, while rivers tend to be lower in Ireland,' he said. Thankfully, the Irish team will have four days of practice to acclimatise to the rivers. Cian earned his spot in the six-man team by qualifying through the Munster youth fly fishing competition for Kanturk. He then finished in the top three places in the river category of the All-Ireland competition. Team Ireland is made up of Cian, Henry Suiter from Magherafelt, Adam Adcock from Tipperary, Zack Barnett from Donegal as well as classmates Jacob Griffin and Lewis Harte Porter. Kanturk & District Trout Anglers are massive supporters of Cian, and they held a fundraiser in Killarney last month in support of the youngster's trip across the Atlantic. Cian received a cheque with the proceeds of the fundraiser during a presentation. 'I would like to thank the Kanturk & District Trout Anglers, Trout Anglers Federation of Ireland (TAFI), and TAFI Munster as well,' he said. Youth Officer at Kanturk & District Trout Anglers, Declan O'Sullivan, told The Corkman that the club is very proud of Cian. 'On behalf of the club I would like to wish Cian the best of luck in America, and we are so proud of what he's achieved so far,' Mr O'Sullivan said.
Western Telegraph
02-07-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Aldi confirms discontinued Prawn Cocktail Crisps will return
The supermarket giant, which has been named the UK's cheapest for the last four years, has discontinued several different products in 2025. These include the likes of its: Discontinued UK chocolates and sweets But shoppers were left fuming when Aldi confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps had also been discontinued. One person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: "@AldiUK what's happened to the prawn cocktail crisps? Bring them back please! Are they only sold around Christmas?" To which an Aldi spokesperson replied: "Hi there. We have discontinued this product. Sorry for any disappointment. "We can certainly let our buying team know you are looking for them!" The disappointed shopper added: "Please do!!! I've been searching for them - I hate prawns but these crisps were amazing and addictive ha!" Hi there. We have discontinued this product. Sorry for any disappointment. We can certainly let our buying team know you are looking for them! - Cian — Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) June 11, 2025 As well as "addictive", the prawn cocktail crisps have also been described as "The Best Crisps Ever", by a user on Threads, and even featured on Good Housekeeping's list of the best crisps for picnic and BBQ season in 2024. The crisps were said to be a mixture of "sweet and tangy tomato and prawn" flavours, creating a "pleasing balance of sweet, salty, acidic and smoky", according to Good Housekeeping taste testers. Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Crisps are set to return to stores later this year. (Image: Aldi) Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps to return later this year Following the disarray caused, Aldi has now revealed it plans to bring back its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps later this year. RECOMMENDED READING: Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, Julie Ashfield, said: 'We always do our best to listen and meet our customers' requests. "These crisps are clearly a fan favourite, so we are excited to bring the flavour back — watch this space'. An exact date as to when the "addictive" crisps will return to UK stores is yet to be revealed. For those fans who can't wait, there is an alternative - Aldi Snackrite Prawn Cocktail Crisps.
Glasgow Times
01-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Aldi confirms discontinued Prawn Cocktail Crisps will return
The supermarket giant, which has been named the UK's cheapest for the last four years, has discontinued several different products in 2025. These include the likes of its: Discontinued UK chocolates and sweets But shoppers were left fuming when Aldi confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps had also been discontinued. One person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: "@AldiUK what's happened to the prawn cocktail crisps? Bring them back please! Are they only sold around Christmas?" To which an Aldi spokesperson replied: "Hi there. We have discontinued this product. Sorry for any disappointment. "We can certainly let our buying team know you are looking for them!" The disappointed shopper added: "Please do!!! I've been searching for them - I hate prawns but these crisps were amazing and addictive ha!" Hi there. We have discontinued this product. Sorry for any disappointment. We can certainly let our buying team know you are looking for them! - Cian — Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) June 11, 2025 As well as "addictive", the prawn cocktail crisps have also been described as "The Best Crisps Ever", by a user on Threads, and even featured on Good Housekeeping's list of the best crisps for picnic and BBQ season in 2024. The crisps were said to be a mixture of "sweet and tangy tomato and prawn" flavours, creating a "pleasing balance of sweet, salty, acidic and smoky", according to Good Housekeeping taste testers. Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Crisps are set to return to stores later this year. (Image: Aldi) Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps to return later this year Following the disarray caused, Aldi has now revealed it plans to bring back its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps later this year. RECOMMENDED READING: Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, Julie Ashfield, said: 'We always do our best to listen and meet our customers' requests. "These crisps are clearly a fan favourite, so we are excited to bring the flavour back — watch this space'. An exact date as to when the "addictive" crisps will return to UK stores is yet to be revealed. For those fans who can't wait, there is an alternative - Aldi Snackrite Prawn Cocktail Crisps.
