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Extra.ie
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Roy Keane narrowly averts coming to fisty-cuffs in Florida
Roy Keane found himself embroiled in an airport 'argy-bargy' last week, after the footballer tackled a fellow traveler at Orlando International Airport who attempted to skip the long queue. The notoriously irritable former Irish International hero was particularly irate when passengers were waiting to clear immigration at Orlando International, when one eager beaver tourist tried to skip the lengthy line. But a furious Roy was not having any of it and made efforts to stop the queue skipper in his tracks. Roy Keane. Pic: Michael Zemanek/REX/Shutterstock One holidaymaker- who was patiently waiting in line with her family- witnessed the altercation and said Roy and the English man nearly came to fisty-cuffs. 'There was a long line waiting to clear immigration when one guy from Manchester tried to get ahead of everyone,' they told Extra. But Roy ,who is duly considered a hero in Manchester for his lengthy stint with Man United, was not to be skipped by anyone and called the man out. 'When Roy saw the guy trying to skip everyone he wasn't one bit happy.' Despite wearing a baseball cap that he was pulled down low over his face and board shorts and a sweatshirt there was no mistaking who the famous Keane was. 'When Roy said something about him skipping the fella started shouting 'it's Roy Keane, it's Roy Keane everyone, Roy Keane is here'. In fairness, it was pretty funny.' Roy Keane. Pic: MI News/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock But Keane was in no laughing matter and spat swiftly escalated, and the tourist continued to slag him off and call him names in front of bemused tourists, many of whom had no idea who the footballer was. 'After yer man shouted 'it's Roy Keane' Roy said 'Ill see you outside , I'll see you outside' in his face to which the portly Brit responded he would see him 'outside the baggage hall for a fight.' He was really, really, really annoyed, and everybody in the queue kept their mouths shut. Roy had traveled Business Class from Manchester to Florida where he was expected in the States to act as pundit for the Nations Cup. So with Donald Trump cracking down on border control Roy could have found himself falling afoul of the U.S President if he had found himself involved in some airport fisty-cuffs.'In the end yer man legged it through border control after jumpig the queue yet again and ending up in front of Roy Keane and went to collect his luggage and Roy just stomped off.'
RTÉ News
05-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Shels boss Joey O'Brien not get carried away by bright start
Having been announced as Shelbourne boss on a permanent basis they day before Friday's 3-1 home against relegation battling Cork City, Joey O'Brien must have been thinking that this management business was handy as his side raced to a 2-0 lead after just six minutes. However, the former Irish International laughed off any such suggestion: "No, definitely not. I've been around long enough to know it's definitely not this easy." O'Brien had seen his side battle to two draws prior to Friday's victory and felt that his side got their rewards for a fast start, although Kitt Nelson threatened to make it less than comfortable as he netted on the stroke of half time. "From a performance point of view I thought we were brilliant, I thought we should have won by more. The first-half started really well, we got the early goal, which helped, and then we got the second. We probably should have been three-up in the first-half, We're disappointed with the goal we gave away, a set-play. "So that was disappointing, to come in at 2-1. But in the second half we still wanted to attack it and look to push on to get that third goal. Again, we probably looked like we weren't going to get it, so looked like a nervous finish. But obviously getting a bit of luck with the third goal made the end of the game easy enough." It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks for the 39-year-old who saw one of his best friends depart the club, and gave an insight into just how it came about that he now finds himself at the helm of the reigning Champions. "Listen, obviously after the manager left, it was such a quick turnaround, I suppose, to get into the Waterford and Galway games. After that it was put to me if I was interested in it and if I wanted to take it," he said. "I had a couple of days thinking about it. I didn't want to rush into it really. I just weighed it all up and just thought, yeah, I have had a great learning here under the manager, what he's built over the last number of years for me as a coach to improve and what I've learned from him, it's just been brilliant. That's ultimately where I was at. It is a fantastic squad of players. They are a massive part of it as well and that's the squad that has been built over the last few years." O'Brien joined the club in 2021 having hung up the playing boots at Shamrock Rovers, and admitted that he had his sights on management in the future but such life, you never know what is around the corner. "I probably looked into it when my career ended as a player and I wanted to get involved in coaching and then leading into the management, but I don't think you can never make it out exactly how you want it to. The opportunity to work with the gaffer was obviously a huge part in me stopping playing football and I don't regret it for a second. What I learned, and the moments we had over the last three and a half years have been unbelievable. It happened. He made his call and then it was up to me to make my call and I did. Beaming with pride, he added "it was just so unexpected. I'd never thought about it. So that was my thinking about the whole situation. I just never thought of taking this job. So suddenly there was the news that the manager was leaving. It is a great football club that's been built and has great memories here. Hopefully we can write new memories again. With the players, we have a great squad. Great lads. That's why I wanted to hang around, "
Irish Examiner
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Joey O'Brien: 'He made his call and then it was up to me to make my call and I did'
Having been announced as Shelbourne boss on a permanent basis they day before Friday's 3-1 home against relegation battling Cork City, Joey O'Brien must have been thinking that this management business was handy as his side raced to a 2-0 lead after just six minutes, but the former Irish International laughed off any such suggestion: 'No, definitely not. I've been around long enough to know it's definitely not this easy.' O'Brien had seen his side battle to two draws prior to Friday's victory and felt that his side got their rewards for a fast start, although Kitt Nelson threatened to make it less than comfortable as he netted on the stroke of half time. 'From a performance point of view I thought we were brilliant, I thought we should have won by more. The first-half started really well, we got the early goal, which helped, and then we got the second. We probably should have been three-up in the first-half, We're disappointed with the goal we gave away, a set-play. 'So that was disappointing, to come in at 2-1. But in the second half we still wanted to attack it and look to push on to get that third goal. Again, we probably looked like we weren't going to get it, so it looked like a nervous finish. But obviously getting a bit of luck with the third goal made the end of the game easy enough.' It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks for the 39-year-old who saw one of his best friends depart the club, and gave an insight into just how it came about that he now finds himself at the helm of the reigning Champions. 'Listen, obviously after the manager left, it was such a quick turnaround, I suppose, to get into the Waterford and Galway games. After that it was put to me if I was interested in it and if I wanted to take it,' he said. 'I had a couple of days thinking about it. I didn't want to rush into it really. I just weighed it all up and just thought, yeah, I have had a great learning here under the manager, what he's built over the last number of years for me as a coach to improve and what I've learned from him, it's just been brilliant. That's ultimately where I was at. It is a fantastic squad of players. They are a massive part of it as well and that's the squad that has been built over the last few years.' O'Brien joined the club in 2021 having hung up the playing boots at Shamrock Rovers, and admitted that he had his sights on management in the future but such life, you never know what is around the corner. 'I probably looked into it when my career ended as a player and I wanted to get involved in coaching and then leading into the management, but I don't think you can never make it out exactly how you want it to. The opportunity to work with the gaffer was obviously a huge part in me stopping playing football and I don't regret it for a second. What I learned, and the moments we had over the last three and a half years have been unbelievable. It happened. He made his call and then it was up to me to make my call and I did. Beaming with pride, he added 'it was just so unexpected. I'd never thought about it. So that was my thinking about the whole situation. I just never thought of taking this job. So suddenly there was the news that the manager was leaving. It is a great football club that's been built and has great memories here. Hopefully we can write new memories again. With the players, we have a great squad. Great lads. That's why I wanted to hang around."
Irish Independent
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Sons of Limerick legend Richard Harris open local exhibition of star's rare letters, photos and more
The event marked the launch of the landmark exhibition 'From Dickie to Richard – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime', now open to the public until November. Mayor of Limerick John Moran, who previously served as Chair of the Hunt Museum, presented an official Mayoral scroll to Mr Harris's family in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to Limerick and the Irish arts scene. Mr Harris's sons; Jared, Jamie, and Damian Harris, accepted the honour. 'Richard Harris showed the world that someone from Limerick could rise from local roots to global stages without ever compromising his authenticity,' said Mayor Moran. 'His story is a reminder of the creative fire that lives in Limerick, in its storytellers, its actors, its musicians, and its dreamers. The characters he brought to life for us all will live with us forever. 'As Mayor, it's my ambition to ensure that Limerick continues to be a place where creativity is not just celebrated, but cultivated. As a huge personal fan of the Harry Potter series, I am honoured and privileged to offer this recognition on behalf of the people of Limerick, and let his family know how proud we all are of Richard. With this long-overdue gesture I hope too that the next generation of artists can believe, as Richard did, that the world is theirs for the taking.' Jared Harris, himself an acclaimed actor, said: 'Damian, Jamie and I are delighted with this honour. Wherever he was in the world, dad carried both Ireland and Limerick with him,' Jared said. 'He flew the flag proudly for his city and country. Woe betide anyone who dared challenge him about either. He watched with great pride the generations of Irish artists in all fields who followed, and he had hand couriered video recordings of every Irish International and Munster match to his home in the Bahamas. 'At which point our hopes of watching anything else disappeared for the next five days.' The exhibition chronicles Mr Harris's journey from his childhood in Limerick to international stardom. On display are personal letters, annotated scripts, film props, costumes, rare photographs, and unseen family footage. The exhibition runs at the Hunt Museum from July 4 to November 16, 2025.
Irish Examiner
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Limerick honours late actor Richard Harris with exhibition on his life and career
Acclaimed actor Richard Harris has been posthumously honoured at the launch of a new exhibition celebrating his life, where he was described as a towering figure who carried 'both Ireland and Limerick with him'. The new exhibition tells the story of Mr Harris's remarkable life and career — from his Limerick childhood through to international stardom. It includes personal letters, annotated scripts, film props, costumes, rare photographs, and unseen family footage, offering a deep insight into both the public and private man. Richard Harris, pictured in 1982. His family attended a special Mayoral Reception at Limerick's Hunt Museum for the launch of the exhibition, which is called From Dickie to Richard – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime, and is open at the museum until November 16. Mr Harris's children, including renowned actor Jared, Jamie, and Damian were in attendance. They were presented with an official Mayoral scroll, posthumously commemorating Mr Harris's remarkable contributions to Limerick's story, the arts, to the cultural legacy of Ireland, and to the global stage. Speaking at the event, Jared Harris said: 'Damian, Jamie and I are delighted with this honour. 'Wherever he was in the world, dad carried both Ireland and Limerick with him. He flew the flag proudly for his city and country. Woe betide anyone who dared challenge him about either. "He watched with great pride the generations of Irish artists in all fields who followed, and he had hand couriered video recordings of every Irish International and Munster match to his home in the Bahamas. At which point our hopes of watching anything else disappeared for the next five days.' Mr Harris was a Golden Globe winner, Cannes laureate, and twice Oscar-nominated actor. His career spanned six decades, with iconic roles including Frank Machin in This Sporting Life, King Arthur in Camelot, Bull McCabe in The Field, and Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter. Limerick mayor John Moran, said: 'Richard Harris showed the world that someone from Limerick could rise from local roots to global stages without ever compromising his authenticity. His story is a reminder of the creative fire that lives in Limerick, in its storytellers, its actors, its musicians, and its dreamers. The characters he brought to life for us all will live with us forever. 'As a huge personal fan of the Harry Potter series, I am honoured and privileged to be able to offer this recognition on behalf of the people of Limerick, and let his family know how proud we all are of Richard. "With this long-overdue gesture I hope too that the next generation of artists can believe, as Richard did, that the world is theirs for the taking.' Read More Jared Harris 'delighted' the Richard Harris Archives have found a home in Cork
