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Irish Independent
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
See pictures from Wexford's Strawberry Weekend – ‘People want us to succeed'
An annual strawberry-centred event, that has taken the reigns following the the end of the Strawberry Festival, was highly attended by locals who were eager for ice cream, music, and meet and greets with some of their favourite cartoon characters thanks to the Rathnure Pantomime Society. The Village of Wheelock's signature pink ice creams made an appearance and were enjoyed by Cllr Aidan Browne, Cllr Paddy Kavanagh and members of the Wexford IFA. The ice cream was successfully launched at the event last year following a 12 month development period where Cyril Wheelock travelled up to Tinnahinch in Co Carlow to John Whelan's Devil Menu to understand how they incorporate strawberries. They then came home with the sauce and learned how to directly blend their signature strawberries with the ice cream until they are the colour pink. It saw immediate success and he observed that this new strawberry blended ice cream made up two thirds of the ice cream they sold, proving to be a big winner with customers. There was also a wide variety of stalls selling handmade jewellery, products and produce, as well as amusement rides, face painting and dancing areas to keep everyone entertained. Cyril explained that they are always overwhelmed and overjoyed at the outpouring of support they receive from the area when they host this event. "When we do events like the Strawberry Weekend and planting the sunflowers and things like that, I are humbled by the support that we get here. People just wanting us and willing us to succeed and to be successful,' he said. 'Thanks to anyone who helped out in any way during the festival. From our point it was a major success anyway. We have learned a lot in the last two years and we feel that this year we changed a few things and it made such a difference,' he added. As a member of the Wexford Food Producers Network, Cyril decided to erect a large display to put a spotlight on his fellow producers around the county. 'We're part of the Wexford Food Producers Network, so I wanted to display all the Wexford food producers and thanks so much to every one of them who brought stuff and delivered in stuff here for this display. There is also people here on this display who are producing in Wexford and not part of the Wexford Producers Group and that's okay – it's all about Wexford here. He gave a special mention of thanks to Wexford IFA who have supported him and the business for years and 'always turn up in spades' when he needs assistance.
IOL News
15-07-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
'Cyril Must Go': Durban crowd demands action, not inquiries, after Mkhwanazi allegations
Durban residents rally with 'Cyril must go' chants in support of Mkhwanazi. Hundreds of Durban's residents came out in support of KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Tuesday morning for the Hands Off Mkhwanazi march. The march started at the Curries Fountain Sports Development Centre to Hoy Park. This follows Mkhwanazi's explosive allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and the Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, on July 6. On Sunday night, Ramaphosa announced that Mchunu had been placed on special leave and announced that Professor Firoz Cachalia would be acting police minister. Additionally, Ramaphosa announced the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry led by Acting Deputy Chief Justice Madlanga. The marchers, which included uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (MK Party) members and other organisations, sang and chanted for President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down "Phansi ngo Cyril Phansi! Cyril must go," they chanted. Nokuthula Cele, who is from the Umnotho Wabansundu, which organised the march, told IOL that Mkhwanazi is one of South Africa's true leaders for exposing the alleged criminals that have infiltrated the country's law enforcement and government. "Law enforcement has failed us. We ask ourselves why there are cases that are not followed through or investigated when we have the justice system. It appears that it is tied up and there is no clear explanation as to why," Cele said. Mkhwanazi has ruffled the feathers of the police minister and others in law enforcement, she added. "We know that they'll try to stop Mkhwanazi or remove him from his position. So, we are here to illustrate, demonstrate, and amplify that we will protect him."
Otago Daily Times
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Marking 150 years of rowing
Rowing skiffs have now been seen on the Ōreti River for 150 years. Invercargill Rowing Club (IRC) jubilee committee member Bill Potter said when the club was originally founded the clubrooms were on the New River Estuary. Plans were already under way for the IRC to celebrate the significant milestone from August 1-3 with a variety of functions and events. "Past members will have the opportunity for a row, including with their old crew members." It was expected former members from as far as the United Kingdom and Australia would be attending the weekend to celebrate. "Tales, some true and some questionable, from the past have been collected and would be narrated during the Saturday dinner at the Ascot. "A panel of club members who have represented New Zealand will share their experiences and answer questions during the function. "These include club life members and Olympic gold medallists Nathan Cohen and Joseph Sullivan," he said. Seven of the 2004 women's novice eight who rowed at the nationals in Twizel are attending with "Cyril" — a club-coloured painted rock used to meet the weight regulations for the boat. "Cyril" had been cared for by one of the crew, and was known in the day, to travel everywhere with the crew — both on and off the water. The club, first established in August 26, 1875 had its clubrooms moved to the existing clubhouse on the Ōreti River in 1958. It later expanded its facilities in 1983 when the first female members joined the club. Later, in 2005, boat storage increased to house competition and training skiffs. The Ōreti River had some of the best training water in New Zealand, with more than 7km of rowable water in both directions from the clubrooms, Mr Potter said. The club has 70 members across most age groups who represent the club at local and South Island championship regattas, including the Southland Masters regattas on the West Coast. It supports members of all levels from school age through to masters rowers. The club hosts teams from most of the city's senior campuses including: James Hargest College, Verdon College, Southland Girls' High School and Southland Boys' High School. The club also catered for most levels of proficiency and interest including, recreational and Special Olympic rowers. Rowing was a great sport that built team work, respect and discipline, Mr Potter said. Jubilee celebration registrations can be completed via the club website. By Toni McDonald
7NEWS
21-06-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Hawthorn hero Cyril Rioli snubs club's premiership celebrations
Hawthorn's powerhouse premiership team from 2013-15 has celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its famous threepeat, with legends from far and wide joining the special event at Melbourne Town Hall on Friday night. Fans were thrilled to see AFL great Lance Franklin — who joined Sydney after the 2013 premiership and then faced his old teammates in the 2014 grand final — at the function, and lesser lights such as Matt Spangher (2014 premiership player) and Ryan Schoenmakers (2015) were also celebrated. Hawthorn's social media account posted images of the event, saying, 'Aura levels are off the charts.' And a flood of comments followed as fans quickly noticed a heartbreaking detail. 'Someone missing,' one fan said. While another asked: 'Where's Cyril?' Of course, the sad fallout between Cyril Rioli and his former club has been well documented, but it still impossible to fathom for many idolising fans. Rioli was an electrifying Hawthorn fan favourite, a four-time premiership hero, and a 2015 Norm Smith Medal winner. 'Where is Cyril? @jrboyrioli we miss you a lot! Please forgive us for any mistake we have done. We want you to join us as well,' one fan said. And another: 'I do miss Cyril. Hopefully under Mitchel he'll feel comfortable enough to come back.' 'Wish Cyril would go 😢,' another fan said. The fact is, the rift between Hawthorn and Rioli is so significant that it seems the former superstar will never embrace the club again. And that cold hard reality is now starting to be realised by fans. 'Cyril will never come back. It's sad,' one fan said. Former captain and Channel 7 star Luke Hodge said earlier this year that Rioli was not 'comfortable' with the idea of returning to the football club 'just yet'. 'There's been a number of guys that have reached out to Cyril. And we left on really good terms,' Hodge said on Channel 7's The Agenda Setters. 'When he retired he sent me a message saying 'thanks for all the development and help'. I've had no issues with Cyril ever, but it's almost like he's parted ways with everyone there. 'Even a lot of the mentors in that forward line (at the time he played) haven't been able to connect with him either.' Hodge caught up with Rioli in Round 10 this year when Gold Coast played Hawthorn in Darwin. And cameras spotted Rioli cheering a Gold Coast goal. 'He had a fair smile on his face when Gold Coast kicked that goal,' Hodge said. 'I haven't seen him since about 2018. I saw (Gold Coast CEO) Mark Evans talking to him so I just wanted to go across and say g'day. 'It was just good, he was looking great, he had a smile on his face, he said his cousin was flying out there and has made a real difference to the Gold Coast Suns. 'It was great to see him and Shannyn over there.' Rioli's cousin Daniel plays for the Suns, moving north at the end of last year after a premiership-winning career with Richmond. 'I just got told that he was here. I didn't see him, I haven't been in contact with him yet,' Daniel told Channel 7 after that game. 'It's good to see him out here still watching the footy. I love him. 'The fans probably got around him, he's so well known here in the Top End and he was a Hawks player himself. It's good to see him here watching the footy.'
New Straits Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Sharifah Sakinah finally reveals her hubby's identity
KUALA LUMPUR: Actress Sharifah Sakinah has finally revealed the identity of her husband, following their marriage in April. The star of Pekak announced on Instagram yesterday that her husband is Cyril Kongo. Her caption accompanied a photograph of the couple attending a glamorous product launch in the capital. "Cyril, my man, loves to tease me. This is 100 per cent family fun," she wrote. It is understood that Cyril is a French artist, known for his wall art. Sakinah was previously married to Aliff Adha from 2015 to 2020, and they have an eight-year-old daughter named Anais Adha. She later married Swedish national Michael Hansen in 2021, but that marriage lasted two years.
