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Extra.ie
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
In Pics: Horror fans turn out for I Know What You Did Last Summer screening
Guests were on the edge of their seats as they got an exclusive sneak preview of I Know What You Did Last Summer this week. The red carpet was rolled out at Movies@ Dundrum for the special preview screening of the highly anticipated reboot. It drew a packed audience eager for thrills, suspense and a few well-placed screams. Adam Fogarty at the special preview screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Movies@ Dundrum. Pic: Brian McEvoy A number of familiar faces from the Irish social scene were spotted soaking up the scares. Among those in attendance were Adam Fogarty, Shannen Reilly McGrath, Hughie Maughan, Mick Medeiros and Ciaran McDonnell. I Know What You Did Last Summer focuses on five friends who inadvertently cause a deadly car accident. Shannen Reilly McGrath at the special preview screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Movies@ Dundrum. Pic: Brian McEvoy The friends cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. One year on, their past comes back to haunt them and they're forced to confront a horrifying truth. Mick Medeiros at the special preview screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Movies@ Dundrum. Pic: Brian McEvoy The friends are relentlessly hunted by a mysterious stalker with intimate knowledge of the dark secret and soon discover that this has happened before. They must turn to two survivors of the massacre of 1997 for help. I Know What You Did Last Summer stars Madelyn Cline. Ciaran McDonnell at the special preview screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Movies@ Dundrum. Pic: Brian McEvoy Jennifer Love Hewitt returns to the franchise that catapulted her to fame. There is also an appearance from Freddie Prinze Jr who was in the original film. I Know What You Did Last Summer opens in Irish cinemas on July 18. Hughie Maughan and Shannen Reilly McGrath at the special preview screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Movies@ Dundrum. Pic: Brian McEvoy Sarah O Tuama at the special preview screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Movies@ Dundrum. Pic: Brian McEvoy Celine Kelly at the special preview screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Movies@ Dundrum. Pic: Brian McEvoy Aisling Finlay at the special preview screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Movies@ Dundrum. Pic: Brian McEvoy Sharon Johnson at the special preview screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Movies@ Dundrum. Pic: Brian McEvoy Stacey Fiat at the special preview screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Movies@ Dundrum. Pic: Brian McEvoy Isabel Lenihan at the special preview screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Movies@ Dundrum. Pic: Brian McEvoy Fyiya Grace at the special preview screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Movies@ Dundrum. Pic: Brian McEvoy Eimear Noonan at the special preview screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer in Movies@ Dundrum. Pic: Brian McEvoy
Irish Times
16-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Mounting concerns in Dundrum over traffic changes with potential to produce ‘dead village'
Business owners in Dundrum are concerned that a proposal to banish cars from a stretch of road and introduce new cycle lanes will accelerate the decline of the South Dublin village. The main street has already experienced vacancy and dereliction in recent years, with one of the State's largest shopping centres just a few minutes away. 'If a dead village is what they want, a dead village is what they're going to get,' said Lance Grossman, who operates a jeweller's on the Upper Kilmacud Road with his son Ben. The proposed DLR connector changes will deliver 8.5km of continuous walking and cycling facilities from Dún Laoghaire to Dundrum. It will also bring segregated roundabouts, bus stop upgrades, new landscaping and junction upgrades. READ MORE The scheme includes a plan for a new bus-only street on the Ballinteer Road. This will make the stretch between the Main Street junction and the Dundrum Town Centre Green Car Park accessible to buses and emergency vehicles only. The consultation period has just concluded. Liam Coughlan of Save Dundrum Village Action Committee on Main Street, Dundrum. Photograph: Kate Byrne Ruth Deveney, owner of Deveney's wine shop on Main Street, feels the idea that 'everyone can take the bus, walk or cycle in all weather' is 'unreasonable'. She said the village 'has struggled for the past 20 years as a result of the volume of vacant commercial units which have since become derelict. If we continue to follow the council's trajectory, there will be no small independent businesses left.' Ciarán Bent, who operates a general practitioner's surgery in Dundrum village, is particularly concerned about a proposal to place segregated cycle lanes on the Kilmacud Road near the Holy Cross Primary School. While he is 'not against cycling', he believes this is 'an accident waiting to happen'. 'If you have children coming down, it's a very long road with a very dangerous incline. They put their nose into the wind, they cycle like mad ... it's an adrenaline rush,' said Dr Bent. Ciarán Bent outside his GP practice on Main Street, Dundrum. He is concerned about road safety and speed. Photograph: Kate Byrne Lance Grossman noted that there are already several businesses closed down on Main Street, and the removal of cars from the street will further the closures. This will bring 'fewer new customers' into the village, he said. Dundrum Business Association chairman Darren Chambers said while they support 'the ambition' of the scheme, the corridor raises accessibility and commercial concerns. He said the project should align with 'the long overdue town centre redevelopment' while being 'informed by genuine engagement with the local community'. However, there is also local support for the scheme. Resident Seán Barry, who is a member of the DLR Dublin Cycling Campaign, feels 'the safety benefits' of the DLR connector 'are worth it'. Mr Barry, who has two children attending a local school in Dundrum, said 'they have to cross a lot of the junctions' in the village, which are 'very dangerous at the moment'. Alternative routes to the DLR connector proposed by Save Dundrum Village Action Committee. Liam Coughlan, of the Save Dundrum Village Action Committee, said he is 'not against cycleways', but is concerned because 'a lot of people are of a certain age and they require their cars to get into the village'. In a submission to Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council's public consultation, the committee offered alternative routes to the proposed DLR connector, including diverting it north of the Barton Road East-Ballinteer Road roundabout to join the Dundrum bypass. Local Labour Cllr Peter O'Brien said there are 'huge positives' to the proposed scheme. He 'understands there's concerns from local businesses – and they're legitimate concerns'. But he believes it is a net positive. 'I think it'll be great for the area, I think it'll be safer to travel for young people', he said. Green Party Cllr Robert Jones, who lives nearby, said the project would 'finally address long-standing safety concerns, especially for pedestrians and cyclists navigating increasingly busy streets, junctions and roundabouts'. Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council, when contacted for comment, said: 'This scheme will connect neighbourhoods east to west across the county through a safe, accessible, and attractive walking and cycling route with public realm and greening improvements.'
Edinburgh Reporter
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Portobello club leads global coastal rowing
With one full day remaining of the world championship of St Ayles class of coastal rowing the Portobello-based Eastern club sit top of the leader board with teams featuring competitors whose ages range from 13-74. The event hosted by Stranraer on Loch Ryan sea-loch finishes on Saturday and Eastern sit ahead of current world champion teams from Dundrum with another Northern Irish club, Sketrick, currently in third place. Ailsa Cook, from the Eastern club, said: 'We're really delighted to be leading, We came to the competition aiming to be the fastest club in Scotland and we've been blown away by the standard of the racing,. We hope to hold on to the lead but we've still got some hotly contested races to come. 'The 50+ men are excited about the final, they talk about having a bit of magic dust in their boat because they row so well together.' Some 2000 rowers will compete until Saturday having travelled from the likes of Australia, USA, Canada and South Africa as well as Europe. PHOTO Kirstin McEwan Photo Kirstin McEwan PHOTO Colin Tennant Like this: Like Related
Irish Times
07-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Fianna Fail TD joins opposition to Dundrum drone hub plan
Dublin Rathdown TD, Fianna Fáil's Shay Brennan, has joined the chorus of disapproval over plans by drone delivery service, Manna Air Delivery to establish a new aerial food delivery hub for Dundrum south Dublin. Last month, Manna Drones Ltd lodged the plans with Dun LaoghaDún LaoghaireCounty Council for the aerial delivery hub on lands at an existing car park site to the rear of Main Street and the rear of Holy Cross Church in Dundrum. To date, 57 submissions have been lodged with the council with the vast bulk opposed to the proposal. In his submission deputy Brennan told the council 'there is a strong sense locally that the interests of a small group of commercial operators could be prioritised over the interests of thousands of residents in this densely populated area'. READ MORE The prospect of drones flying overhead 'has created anxiety particularly among young families with children, older people and those working from home,' he said. Deputy Brennan stated that 'residents are concerned that the cumulative impact of frequent drone activity will erode the character and amenity of the Dundrum area.' The concerns over the new aerial hub extend beyond the local area as the Griffith Avenue Residents Association (GARA) which represents over 1,000 homes on Dublin's Northside has lodged an objection. Chairwoman, Una Caulfield told council that 'commercial drones delivering lattes and food have yet to be shown to be anything but a noise nuisance in the areas that they are already up and running'. Ms Caulfield states that in the absence of legislation, 'planning policy must not permit the unchecked growth of a novel, intrusive and commercially driven industry that has the potential to significantly harm public well being'. Head of regulation at Manna Air Delivery, Kevin Houston said on Monday: 'We welcome deputy Brennan's call for public consultation and to be clear, it's something we already do in every area before starting operations. 'In Dublin 15, for example, we held multiple meetings and have operated there for 18 months. We will do the same in Dundrum, though operations are not imminent given the rigorous regulatory process: we are regulated nationally by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and at European level by EASA. He said: 'Local communities and local representatives have clear information through our dedicated community page, including Trinity College data showing our noise levels are lower than local traffic, and details of the strict privacy standards we follow as a responsible operator and global industry leader.'
Irish Times
22-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Irish Times
Between the sheets glamour: Helen McAlinden on how to make your bed summer ready
Belfast native Helen McAlinden is a fan of natural fabrics, particularly in the bedroom. As a designer of the home range for Irish heritage brand Foxford for almost 20 years, she uses its new linen bedding in her own home, a sea-facing terrace in Blackrock. It comes in three stonewashed colours: a soft sunrise pink; an aqua green that is the colour of the Irish Sea; and a gentle glare-free white. It gives a look of casual ease, she says. 'It's not trying too hard but yet it looks really sophisticated. It's light to sleep under, cool in summer and warm in winter, and you don't need to iron it. I don't want to iron or pay someone to iron for me.' It uses Irish flax that is woven in Guimarães, northeast of Porto in Portugal – a region known for its weaving – and dries faster than cotton. Its long fibres make it smooth to the touch and give it tensile strength, she says. 'It's also low maintenance. You just wash it and hang it out on the line.' READ MORE Foxford's new shop in Dundrum Town Centre Now you can see and touch this bedding range in the new Foxford shop in Dundrum Town Centre, as well as other outlets such as Arnotts, where Mags Fitzgibbon is the brand manager. 'One thing Foxford has always had is distribution in the tourist industry, but it is more than that, it is a lifestyle brand,' says McAlinden. Indeed, its throws drape beds in ultra-luxe hotels such as Ballynahinch Castle and Ashford Castle and have found their way on to overseas hotel beds, including the Cornwall-based Hotel Tresanton, part of the Polizzi Collection. In addition to bed linen and throws, Foxford can supply almost all bedding needs, except the mattress, she says. For that she opts for a King Koil design, made in Ireland. Pure linen blush pink duvet set; double €289, king €319 and super king €355 She then layers her bed, starting with a mattress cover, made in Co Mayo for Foxford. A fitted bottom sheet is her foundation garment. Foxford's new linen range has a generous depth of 40cm so it will fit any mattress height and stops you having to wrestle with the base to try to get the bedding over the mattress corners. She also insists on luxuriating under a top sheet, a touch that works in summer, on hot nights. Then it's a featherlight duvet. Her main bedroom is bedecked in the aqua colourway, for it works with the warm grey of the walls, painted in Athena 858 by Benjamin Moore, and the seascapes of Dublin Bay that she can see from her home in Blackrock. The colours work with the animated greys and greens of the water breaking below. Her down duvet is Danish band Danica. 'I spent €300 on it when I didn't have €300, bought it in Copenhagen airport and carried it home as hand luggage. It's the only thing I can sleep under.' On the nights when there's a chill in the air, she adds a honeycomb waffle 100 per cent cotton throw, €139, also Foxford. Helen McAlinden's guest bedroom with linen white Lumi print, waffle bedspread and Foxford cushions. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw The feather and down pillows are part of Foxford's bedding range, made in Mayo. She opts for the empire-size, two of which will fit across her super-king bed. 'It is an Irish-designed bed.' The new collection, launching in the autumn, will feature additional colours, including a denim blue, a deep inky green, a mauve and nacre, a pearlescent colour. There will also be stripes, fresh takes on toile de jouy, and contemporary checks for the Christmas market. The brand also offers a 400-thread count boxed cotton bedding set that can be customised with monogrammed embroidery or another such message, a great wedding gift to give. A well dressed bed Easy ways to ensure your bed is well dressed, according to Mags Fitzgibbon, brand manager for Foxford at Arnotts Pillows should fit the width of the bed. If you sleep on a king-size bed buy king size pillows, which measure 50cm by 90cm instead of the standard 50cm by 75cm. This will fill in the gap in the centre of the bed. Continental pillows, 65cm squares, can be used to dress the bed. They also prop you up if you like to read or watch TV in bed. Mattress depths vary. There are about 10 different depths available. Before buying new fitted sheets, measure the depth of your mattress, to include any other layers; toppers, covers or electric blankets that will add to its height. Sales staff can then direct you to the brands that do those sizes. A flat sheet or top sheet has two purposes. It cuts down on how often you have to launder your duvet cover, and it adds a layer that feels silky to sleep under. When choosing a duvet, pick a size up from the size of the bed it will cover. Lay a king-size duvet on a double bed, for example, and so on. It gives a better look to the bed and hides part or all of the divan sides. It also gives enough cover to accommodate two people. The standard pillowcase with an inside flap, also known as the housewife, is so-called as it was developed in the 1880s by the Housewives Co-operative in Bolton to keep the pillowcase in place. Before that pillowcases were simple sleeves. Oxford pillowcases have the same internal dimensions as the housewife, but have an external edging. Bedding trends Vesteroy mattress, Ikea The pocket-springs in the Vesteroy mattress have been designed to respond independently to each other, meaning you can have a great night's sleep regardless of whether your partner tosses and turns. The springs also allow air to circulate whilst you sleep. From €318 at . Curve appeal Rimel bedside table, La Redoute Rimel is a lacquered metal bedside table that comes in two colour options, the teal, pictured and a bone white. It stands 61.5cm high and has a circumference of 48cm, with a rattan top covered with tempered glass and a secret storage. €234.99 from . Baby pink Joules Thornton bed, DFS Joules Thornton king-size bedframe, €1,625, exclusive to DFS, comes in a blue stripe, floral or pink, to order. Tropical taste Fia rectangular cushion, Harvey Norman This velvet feather filled cushion, Fia, 40cm by 60cm, €58, also comes in 58cm squares, €75. The print will add a taste of the tropics to summer nights. Frill seeking Birdie striped duvet cover set The French Bedroom Company This Birdie pistachio and petal coloured, frill-edged duvet cover and matching pillowcases set is a frivolous way to bring the trend for stripes into the boudoir. About €84 excluding delivery and charges from . Mood lighting Rechargeable wireless lamp, This white gold confetti-effect glass lamp, €59, from , looks good and is wireless and rechargeable. Secret storage Bedside table, JYSK This bedside table in natural oak has tambour doors to hide all your bits, €100, Statement lamp Favour lamp, Pieces This Favour lamp has a powdercoated steel frame and an acrylic shade, €105, from . Barefoot luxury Maze rug by Kukoon, at EZ Living A rug underfoot softens the feel of timber floors. This Maze design by Irish company Kukoon is available at EZ Living Interiors, €120 for a 120cm by 170cm size.
