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RTÉ News
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Preparations under way for Ablefest 2025 in Co Meath
Preparations are well under way for what is set to be Ireland's first and largest music and arts festival for people with additional needs, which will take place in Co Meath this weekend. The organisers of Ablefest have said the non-profit event aims to highlight the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, and attendees class it as their Electric Picnic. This year's line-up will see the likes of Jake Carter, Johnny Brady, Brian Mullen, Catch 22, Matt Leavy, tribute act Irish Elvis, and Bingo Loco take to the stage at Fairyhouse Racecourse on Saturday. Festival-goers will also be able to enjoy a "myriad of creative fun" at an array of art and activity stations. Special toilets will be provided by AccessoLoo on the day for wheelchair users needing hoists while there will also be staffed sensory pods on site. Co-founded in 2018 by Shay Casserley and Kevin Farrell, who both have children with additional needs, this year's festival is set to be the biggest one yet. It is also the first year that Ablefest will take place at Fairyhouse Racecourse to accommodate a larger number of attendees, and the first year that Meath County Council is partnering with the event. Ablefest has donated thousands of euros to charities in recent years and organisers are now looking into using the proceeds from the event to sponsor respite care for families. Collaborations have also been formed with other festivals such as TradFest in Dublin and the St Patrick's Day Festival in Killarney. Co-founder and festival director, Mr Farrell said that he and Mr Casserley set up the festival as there was nothing like it already established in Ireland. He said: "We are very excited to collaborate with Meath County Council for Ablefest 2025, which is shaping up to be our biggest and best yet. "Ablefest is the first and largest accessible festival in Ireland, where 1.2 million people have a disability, and I am proud to welcome people from all over the country to Fairyhouse for a fantastic event." Meanwhile, Chief Executive of Meath County Council, Kieran Kehoe said: "Meath County Council is delighted to partner with this year's Ablefest event, once again showcasing Meath as an inclusive county for people of all abilities. "The excellent line-up and supportive festival environment will ensure Ablefest 2025 will undoubtedly be a great day out for all on Saturday," Mr Kehoe added. Tickets for Ablefest 2025 are still available to purchase online with organisers stating that all money raised is used to cover the cost of the event itself, or else is donated to charity.
Irish Independent
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Weekend fun in Cork: five fun things to do across the Rebel County
Here are five things to do across the Rebel county over the coming days: Cars and Coffee event in aid of Slí Eile at Burton Park, Mallow on Saturday June 28 All roads lead to Mallow this weekend for petrol heads as Cars and Coffee North Cork will hold a morning of coffee, baked goods and live music. Vintage, classic and modern cars will be on show at the event, organised to raise funds for mental health charity Slí Eile. For more information on the event, call 089 233 2492. West Cork Chamber Music Festival, Bantry, June 27 – July 6 Bantry's renowned West Cork Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary this year with a line-up of stunning string quartets. Five international quartets are set to be the star acts of the festival. These include the Doric Quartet from the UK, the Ardeo Quartet comprised of musicians from Japan, France and South Korea, Ukraine's Tchalik Quartet, the Marmen Quartet and the Chiaroscuro Quartet. Throughout the week-long event, there will be free, family-friendly concerts on the islands of Whiddy, Sherkin, Bere and Heir, as well as at unusual venues across the region. The full festival programme can be viewed here. Jake Carter with special guest Aimee Twomey at the Briery Gap in Macroom, Sunday June 29 The Briery Gap will host the final leg of Jake Carter's Point of View tour with local woman Aimee Twomey taking to the stage as a special guest on the night. The concert promises to be a great night, which will delight country fans. Jake Carter will bring a star quality to Macroom, while Aimee Twomey will have the backing of her hometown. Marketing manager at the Briery Gap Doireann Fitzgerald said supporting emerging talent is the venue's 'goal'. 'In our goal of supporting national and also emerging talent, we have Macroom's own Aimee Twomey as support act on the night,' Ms Fitzgerald said. 'Aimee will be performing a mix of covers as well as some of her own writing.' Tickets for the concert are €22 each and are available at Ballinagree Vintage and Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 29 Locals and visitors are invited to a day of live music and competitive and non-competitive races, including the crowd favourite dog show, at Ballinagree. The day will also offer mini digger challenges, a penalty shootout, the dreaded 'hold tough' contest and an egg throwing competition. A raffle will take place on the day with proceeds raised to go to local charities. Organisers have recommended that people come armed with a picnic blanket and wear their biggest smiles to soak up the great community spirit promised on the day. Dara O'Briain at Live at the Marquee on Sunday, June 29 One of Ireland's most loved comedians Dara O'Briain will bring his Re:Creation tour to the Marquee on Sunday night. The Wicklow man is back on the touring scene after a hugely successful 2023 tour titled So, Where Were We? – which sold out 173 shows across 20 countries. The advert for the show says 'Dara is back doing his favourite thing: telling stories and creating madness'. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster for €45 each.
Irish Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Daily Mirror
Karen Byrne and Jake Carter step out to launch this year's Retro Cannonball
Dancing with the Stars judge Karen Byrne has stepped out with her fiance Jake Carter to launch Retro Cannonball. The couple – who got engaged in March – are hoping to raise vital funds for the Jack and Jill Foundation at the annual car event. Retro Cannonball will feature 100 classic cars and free family live entertainment as the convoy travels from Little Island, Cork and then coming up through Tipperary, Offaly, Westmeath, Tyrone and finishing at The Cooley Peninsula in Co Louth. Speaking at the launch, Jake and Karen said: "Family is so important to us both and when we were approached by Jack and Jill to help announce its partnership with RETRO Cannonball, it was a no-brainer. "RETRO Cannonball is such a brilliant event, and a true celebration of rare and classic cars that will thrill the whole family. "We hope that people will be inspired to get out onto the high-roads and by-roads along the route to check out this incredible spectacle. "And most importantly, if they have a few euro to spare, please donate it to Jack and Jill, because you'll be making a meaningful difference for families who so rely on Jack and Jill to keep the show on the road at home." The event is hoping to raise money for the children's charity, to bring awareness to its vital in-home nursing and respite care service, which help over 400 families across Ireland. Cannonball has already raised €1,946,432 for Irish children's charities. The event features cars from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s from vintage Mustangs to sleek Corvettes, as well as Lamborghini Diablo, Jaguar E-Type, Ferrari 348 GTS, Mercedes-Benz SL Classics and Porsche 911 Carrera. On Friday June 13, the classic convoy will depart from the Radisson Blu Hotel in Little Island, Cork at 10.30am and then roll through the picturesque landscapes of Cork, Tipperary, Offaly and Westmeath stopping for lunch along the way in Kilshane House in Tipperary followed by a coffee stop in Kinnitty Castle in Offaly and the first overnight stay and finish line at The Sheraton Hotel in Athlone. On day two, the convoy travels through Westmeath and on to Tyrone. Cannonballers will have lunch at Corick House in Tyrone before crossing on the ferry from Greencastle to Greenore. The second overnight stay and overall finish line is coming to the Cooley Peninsula for the first time and takes place at Ballymascanlon House just 20 minutes from Carlingford.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CCTV in taxis could make a 'real difference'
CCTV in taxis would "make every journey safer" for drivers and passengers alike, according to a Peterborough councillor. Daisy Blakemore-Creedon, who represents the Fletton and Woodston ward, is calling for CCTV cameras to be installed in taxis and private hire vehicles. According to the latest government figures, only 8% of authorities in the UK have a requirement for all licensed taxis to have CCTV fitted, equating to 21 out of 266. "CCTV can make a real difference," said the Independent councillor, who resigned from the Labour Group at the beginning of May. "It deters bad behaviour, helps resolve disputes, and gives people more confidence to get home safely, especially late at night, Ms Blakemore-Creedon said. "Drivers deserve that security too - many work alone, often in vulnerable situations. "This is a simple, sensible step that would make a big impact. I believe we owe it to each other to make every journey safer." In December Peterborough City Council voted against the CCTV plan, following strong opposition from many drivers. Jake Carter, a hackney carriage driver in Peterborough, said he had mixed feelings about the proposal. "My first thoughts were that it sounds like a sensible thing to do because you're putting extra safety and security in place," he said. "But after speaking to some of the other drivers and thinking a bit more myself, I think the concerns are that the cost of this CCTV equipment has to be borne by the drivers. "You can't just install the cheapest system, you've got to go with the one recommended by the council." Mr Carter said there concerns too that the CCTV would have to remain on, even when drivers are using their taxis as their own private vehicles. As reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, he also said there were already safety measures in place on hackney carriages, "which mitigate the risks". "If it was to be worked a bit differently where a council took the cost and allowed drivers more flexibility about when the CCTV could be switched on or off, then it might be something the drivers would consider," he said. "It should be sold as benefiting the drivers as much as benefitting the public." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Peterborough City Council Cabbies 'ecstatic' after mandatory CCTV rejected Taxi drivers 'apprehensive' about vehicle CCTV vote CCTV to become compulsory in town's taxis
BBC News
31-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Peterborough councillor calls for CCTV to be fitted in all taxis
CCTV in taxis would "make every journey safer" for drivers and passengers alike, according to a Peterborough Blakemore-Creedon, who represents the Fletton and Woodston ward, is calling for CCTV cameras to be installed in taxis and private hire to the latest government figures, only 8% of authorities in the UK have a requirement for all licensed taxis to have CCTV fitted, equating to 21 out of 266."CCTV can make a real difference," said the Independent councillor, who resigned from the Labour Group at the beginning of May. "It deters bad behaviour, helps resolve disputes, and gives people more confidence to get home safely, especially late at night, Ms Blakemore-Creedon said. "Drivers deserve that security too - many work alone, often in vulnerable situations."This is a simple, sensible step that would make a big impact. I believe we owe it to each other to make every journey safer." In December Peterborough City Council voted against the CCTV plan, following strong opposition from many drivers. Jake Carter, a hackney carriage driver in Peterborough, said he had mixed feelings about the proposal."My first thoughts were that it sounds like a sensible thing to do because you're putting extra safety and security in place," he said."But after speaking to some of the other drivers and thinking a bit more myself, I think the concerns are that the cost of this CCTV equipment has to be borne by the drivers."You can't just install the cheapest system, you've got to go with the one recommended by the council." 'Consider' Mr Carter said there concerns too that the CCTV would have to remain on, even when drivers are using their taxis as their own private reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, he also said there were already safety measures in place on hackney carriages, "which mitigate the risks"."If it was to be worked a bit differently where a council took the cost and allowed drivers more flexibility about when the CCTV could be switched on or off, then it might be something the drivers would consider," he said."It should be sold as benefiting the drivers as much as benefitting the public." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
