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Irish Examiner
01-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Irish Examiner
Jennifer Sheahan: I live in a tiny home. Here are my space-savvy summer hosting ideas
When you're short on space, it's hard to imagine how you're going to pack more people in comfortably. In fact, sometimes having a tiny home is a great excuse to point unwanted guests towards the nearest hotel. But hosting visitors in a small home can be done, and done well, by leaning into multifunctional design. Small homes are cosier anyway, and cosiness is a vibe you want to hit when welcoming your favourite people into your home. Here's how I make the most of my small space when visitors come calling. Bring the outdoors in I have a folding table and a couple of hanging chairs stored outdoors, which I installed so that I can create extra dining or entertaining space when needed. It's perfect when I have more than a few friends over, and the indoor area feels a bit cramped. Jennifer Sheahan's garden furniture expands the available entertaining space in her tiny home. Picture: Moya Nolan If I were to add a simple retractable awning (which I keep meaning to get around to), I could make this space even more versatile, providing shade in summer and shelter in the colder months. A few outdoor blankets and a heater would have me good to go for year-round al-fresco entertaining. Bedroom by night In a tiny home like mine, every room has to be multifunctional, and my guest bedroom is no exception. By day, it is my home office and a music room, and the guest 'bed' is really a sofa bed. I bought the Klaus from Finline Furniture (which I find super comfortable), and they gave me the brilliant advice to have it made with no arms, which allowed me to squeeze in a wider mattress. A sofa bed with no arms allows for a larger mattress. Picture: Moya Nolan This is something I recommend, as well as looking for models that fold out quickly and have built-in storage for bedding underneath. If you have a home office or spare room, a wall bed (aka Murphy bed) can free up floor space when not in use and come down when guests are staying over. Newer wall beds even have integrated desks or shelving to make them extra functional when folded away. I love my sofa bed, and I needed a custom-built desk to house my piano, but I am a huge fan of wall beds, and if I could get one, I would. You can simply fold it away without even removing the bedding, which is much easier than pulling out and making up a sofa bed. Flexible furniture Modular seating is key when you're tight on space. If you're designing your living area and plan to entertain often, consider a couple of armchairs in place of a couch. Ottoman stools are fantastic multi-use items of furniture that are perfect for occasional seating. I have a hardworking ottoman that quadruples as a footrest, a coffee table, storage, and — when friends drop by — an extra chair, allowing me to rearrange my seating to suit the occasion. Flexible furniture (and fairylights) can transform an outdoor space. File picture Nesting tables, folding stools, and stackable chairs can also come in handy when you need to expand your seating temporarily. When they're not in use, they tuck away discreetly. You can also choose dining chairs that are comfortable enough to lounge around in and can double as casual seating in your living space. Come dine with me In a small dining area, banquette seating is really the best way to go. Built-in seating, or even just a bench pushed against the wall, maximises every inch and allows you to fit more people around the table. Design the space so that everything is in easy reach — glassware, crockery, cutlery, and drinks — for example, with wall shelving above the table or a sideboard nearby. Banquette seating and a dining table with a central stem, as in Jennifer's Rathmines home, lets you fit in more guests. Picture: Moya Nolan You do have to scooch around the bench, so it's best to go with a round or oval dining table with a central pedestal base to prevent people from banging their knees on the legs. Round tables also create a more sociable vibe and soften up boxy room layouts. If you're short on floor space, consider a drop-leaf version that can expand for guests and shrink down when not in use. Extra storage It's easy to forget that your guests will come with belongings — coats, shoes, bags, toiletries, maybe some kids' toys, and hopefully a bottle of decent plonk. Remember to make space for these items. Clear space in the hallway for coats and shoes, and provide surface space in bedrooms and bathrooms for their clothes and toiletries. Good storage is essential for a clutter-free home. File picture Hooks are fantastic — I have an over-the-door set of hooks on my home office/guest bedroom door that is perfect for adding additional space for hanging coats and clothes. It's always a good idea to install extra hooks on walls or on the backs of doors. You can provide a small side table or vanity for surface space, or install small folding tables if you prefer to put them away when you don't have guests around. Look for furniture that hides mess, like ottomans with hidden storage, coffee tables with drawers, or sideboards that can stash tableware, linens, and candles. A collapsible laundry basket or blanket box in the hallway can double as a place to hide shoes and bags when guests arrive. Light the scene Not to go all Meghan Markle on you here, but any gathering — even in the tiniest of spaces — can be made to feel special with a few thoughtful touches. Lighting is critical to transform a space from a cramped room into a welcoming one. Candles, accent lights (rechargeable if you don't want to rewire), fairy lights, and dimmers provide soft, layered lighting that will create depth and atmosphere.
Business Wire
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Lazard Welcomes Klaus H. Hessberger as Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Financial Sponsors Group
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) today announced that Klaus H. Hessberger has been appointed to the firm as Managing Director, Global Co-Head, and Head of Europe for Lazard's Financial Sponsors Group, based in London. Adam Cady, previously Lazard's Head of Large-Cap Financial Sponsor Coverage North America in New York, has also been named Global Co-Head of the Global Financial Sponsors Group, running the team together with Klaus. These appointments reflect Lazard's expanding connectivity and partnership with alternative asset managers, which continues to be a principal area of focus and a major source of future growth for the firm globally. Lazard's recruiting efforts are also a key contributor to the firm's long-term growth goals, with ongoing success in attracting top tier talent globally. 'Klaus is a recognised leader in the global financial sponsor community with an impressive track record of advising global alternative asset managers and leading teams of highly experienced industry professionals,' said Peter R. Orszag, CEO and Chairman. 'Together with Adam, who has played a pivotal role in managing Lazard's relationships with the world's largest alternative asset managers, we are well-positioned to further advance our market-leading offering to financial sponsor clients in Europe and globally.' 'I'm thrilled to join Lazard, a firm with a rich history and an unparalleled reputation for excellence in advising financial sponsor and corporate clients around the world. Lazard's leading global industry, sector and product platform and innovative approach ensure the firm's clients succeed in an increasingly complex investment landscape. Working alongside Adam and the talented team, I'm excited to build on Lazard's strong foundations and deliver meaningful results for our clients,' said Klaus H. Hessberger. Before joining Lazard, Klaus held various prominent roles over 25 years with J.P. Morgan, helping to build and co-running their market-leading European and later Global Financial Sponsors franchise, initially as European and later Global Co-Head. Klaus has most recently served as Vice Chair of the Global Financial Sponsors and Strategic Investors Coverage Group at J.P. Morgan. In these roles, Klaus covered top-tier global financial sponsor and strategic investor clients, including private equity and infrastructure funds, family offices, sovereign wealth and pension funds. In addition to his Financial Sponsor track record, Klaus brings a broad range of global industry sector and capital markets expertise, having previously co-run J.P. Morgan's Equity Capital Markets origination business in EMEA for nine years. Adam Cady has nearly three decades of experience in investment banking and capital markets. Prior to joining Lazard's New York office in February 2024, Adam held various senior positions at Bank of America, departing as Managing Director and Head of Americas Financial Sponsors Group. He started his career as a leveraged finance professional at Merrill Lynch and NationsBank. About Lazard Founded in 1848, Lazard is the preeminent financial advisory and asset management firm, with operations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Lazard provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and capital solutions, restructuring and liability management, geopolitics, and other strategic matters, as well as asset management and investment solutions to institutions, corporations, governments, partnerships, family offices, and high net worth individuals. For more information, please visit and follow Lazard on LinkedIn.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Klaus and effect: How Klaus Bartonietz's mentorship transformed Neeraj Chopra's game
Himanshu Jakhar might be the reigning Asian Under-18 javelin champion and one of India's best prospects in the sport, but on a blistering evening at Hisar's Agricultural University last month, he was discovering just how much there is still left for him to learn. To the average observer, the 17-year-old's throws seem fine — landing in the 70m range with smooth trajectories. But for Himanshu, the approval he craves for must come from a figure standing just off the runway — a septuagenarian in a baseball cap who is video-recording his throws on an iPad. When he doesn't get the thumbs-up he is hoping for, Himanshu studies the footage to check where he went wrong. This time, it looks like his left leg is bending too much as it blocks, costing him crucial energy. Rather than be discouraged, Himanshu makes over a dozen more throws over the course of the evening, with the belief that he could do better. It's clear why he wants this man's approval — it's not every day that Dr Klaus Bartonietz comes over to critique his throws. By the end of the session, Himanshu is all smiles. Klaus may have written many of the textbooks on javelin throw, but his fame as one of the most recognised foreign coaches across sports in India is majorly due to his six-year tenure as coach of Neeraj Chopra. Together they created history by winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics, followed by silver at the 2022 World Championships, gold at the 2023 Worlds, and finally silver at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Klaus concluded his six-year partnership with the Indian not long after the Paris Games, but last month he was back in India. Although in the country only for a week on his most recent trip, he plans to return more frequently in the months to come. The biomechanics expert will be creating training plans, conducting online classes for coaches, and mentoring younger athletes including Himanshu, Deepika (a silver medallist at the 2022 Asian U-18 Championship), and Jyoti (a former junior national gold medallist). Having worked with India's all-time great in the sport, Klaus is aware of the gulf in quality. 'In Germany, when we were trying to develop talent, we would say it was like making candy from sh*#t. Here, it's like making a diamond from the dung heap. It's a different kind of challenge, but a new challenge,' he shrugs. Klaus hadn't imagined he would be back in India so soon. When the 73-year-old retired after parting ways with Neeraj last year, he had been looking forward to going home. 'I first told Neeraj about retiring after the Tokyo Games, but he convinced me to stay for some more time. He told me, 'Coach, it's just another three years until Paris.' So, I stayed. But both of us knew that I was going to leave after that. So, after Paris, he didn't try too hard to make me stay,' says Klaus. Expert advice: Young javelin throwers like Himanshu (right) have the privilege of being mentored by Klaus. Klaus' home is in the village of Oberschlettenbach, located in south-west Germany, just across the French border. The difference between Oberschlettenbach and Hisar is stark. The former is home to just 130 residents, with pleasant summers, scenic hiking trails, forested mountains, and old castles built during the Holy Roman Empire. At the heart of his village is a fountain that draws crystal-clear drinking water from the surrounding mountains. Hisar, in contrast, is a bustling industrial town of over three lakh people, with temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius. Oberschlettenbach might be idyllic, but Klaus' first project was yard work. 'In six years, everything had been growing too much. I had to bring everything to order. In November, I was cutting overgrown trees for firewood. Then at the start of winter, I collected wild mushrooms. In the spring, there were flowers to be planted, and the apple and cherry trees were blossoming,' he recalls, in a conversation with Sportstar. Klaus and his wife also visited family members, something he never had time for during his previous stint in India. 'My daughter is in Australia, so I was able to fly there and visit my two granddaughters. I told them about my time at the Olympics. I think they found it interesting, which was nice,' he says. It was impossible to keep him away from the sports ground, though. Klaus has been mentoring Swiss heptathlete Lucia Acklin for a while. 'When Neeraj and I were in Switzerland, I contacted this young heptathlete, who trained with us. Neeraj gave her some advice as well. Then last year, she won a silver medal at the World Championships (in Lima). That was quite good,' he recalls. But Klaus was also returning to the grassroots. 'There's a small club run by the administration of the town near my village. It's about 50 km away, but I'd go there and coach the children in javelin and discus. They only pay 12 euros an hour – like minimum wage – but it's something I enjoyed doing,' he recalls. It was around this time that Manisha Malhotra, president of Inspire Institute Sport, offered him the role of consultant in Hisar. 'Manisha was like 'don't let him go so easily out of India. Let him come back and help us to work with our younger throwers'. So, we thought about such a project,' Klaus says. Klaus admits he has a secondary motive to return to India. 'I love the mountains. Wherever I go as a coach, I make it a point to go to the mountains. When I was in China, I travelled to the Pamirs near the Afghanistan border. One of the reasons I chose to come to India as a coach was because I'd always wanted to see the majestic Himalayas. I first explored them near Shimla, then I travelled from Mussoorie down the Yamuna, and then just before I left, I went to the Rohtang Pass near Manali. But there's a lot I haven't been able to do. I want to see the Nubra Valley and Spiti. Maybe I'll do it this time,' he says. Lost in paradise: Besides training young athletes, Klaus was also drawn to India by a desire to visit the Himalayas — a fascination rooted in his childhood in Oberschlettenbach, a village nourished by mountain springs (centre) and surrounded by forested hills. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Impressive as these heights are, equally impressive are the ones he scaled together with Neeraj. When he arrived in India in 2018, Klaus wasn't specifically meant to work with the then 20-year-old. 'At that time, Neeraj was training under Uwe Hohn. When I first came, I was working with the other athletes — Shivpal, Annu (Rani) and others. One day there was a meeting with (Lalit) Bhanot, the Chief Coach, the president of the AFI, and Uwe and Neeraj. And then, at the end of the meeting, Neeraj said, 'I won't work anymore with Coach Uwe.' 'At that time, I wasn't even aware that there was any issue between the two of them. They had just won the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games together. But not long after that, in the spring of 2019, Neeraj and I started working together,' Klaus remembers. The early days of their partnership coincided with a series of injuries for Neeraj, who eventually had to undergo surgery on his elbow that kept him out of action for most of 2019. For all of Neeraj's talent, Klaus admits he wasn't thinking about Olympic gold at that point. 'At the time we started working together, we were mostly focusing on his rehab. So, we did a lot of gymnastics work. That's when I got an idea of just how well coordinated he was. He had a lot of endurance as well, which I saw during his training sessions in South Africa. 'But did I think he would become Olympic champion in Tokyo? No. Of course not. I thought he would make the final, but I didn't think he was going to win gold. The goal back then was to make the final, then get to the last three throws and see how that went. I think I only really started believing it when he made that throw of 87m in the Olympic final and there was no one who was getting close,' he says. But it wasn't Neeraj's physical attributes that stood out to Klaus back then. 'Neeraj wasn't the strongest. There are other throwers who were much stronger than him, but the stronger he got, the poorer his throws became — and that was because he stopped using his brain. One thing that always stood out about Neeraj was just how professional he was. He has a few people he really trusts. There was this friendship he had with (physio) Ishan, but it was built on professionalism. 'He was always on time, always prepared. He never forgot anything. Just a very sharp person with a very sharp mind. He was very fixated on the javelin throw. He knew almost everything there was to know about other athletes and their performances. Apart from that, one of Neeraj's greatest strengths is his creativity. He is always curious about various exercises — why something worked and why others didn't. He was always looking for ways to improve,' he says. 'One of Neeraj's greatest strengths is his creativity. He is always curious about various exercises — why something worked and why others didn't. He is always looking for ways to improve,' says Klaus Bartonietz. | Photo Credit: K. R. Deepak But there was something even more important that Neeraj had, feels Klaus. It was his sense of honesty. 'Those are Neeraj's best qualities. His brain and his honesty,' says Klaus. According to him, that is in short supply in Indian athletics. Athletes took advantage of each other, and intrigue was commonplace. 'I don't think the system in India is very honest. The middle administration wants to feel important regardless of what is needed. Very early in my time in India, I came across an incident when a senior athlete took money from a younger thrower. The junior didn't even realise he was being taken advantage of, and I had to go and recover his money,' says Klaus. Uwe Hohn, Neeraj's former coach, was subject to this too. 'Before the Tokyo Olympics, it was clear that there were officials trying to get rid of him or at least not renew his contract. They had a couple of senior athletes give evidence that Uwe was coaching an athlete from Australia instead of paying attention to them. I was shocked at that. I said nothing like this had happened. It wasn't that Uwe was a bad coach. He had taken Neeraj to the Commonwealth and Asian Games gold. And when I asked these athletes why they had done this, they just said it was what they had to do,' says Klaus. He says he considered resigning alongside Uwe 'as a matter of principle' before ultimately deciding to stay on with Neeraj. There was none of this constant intrigue around Neeraj though. Klaus still isn't entirely clear why. 'I think some of it probably has to do with his upbringing. Most of family members are farmers and is a very decent group of people. But there was a clear honesty to Neeraj which was not common when I worked here. The other seniors would treat juniors like servants. They would have them carry their equipment after their sessions. I've never once seen Neeraj not carry his own javelins himself. There was never this sense of superiority — and this was after he became an Olympic champion,' he says. Some of Neeraj's honesty, Klaus feels, came from his motivation for getting into sport in the first place. 'I think a lot of the problem comes when you get into the sport because you are thinking about the outcome. I remember a piece of news I saw before the Tokyo Olympics, where Shivpal (Singh) was meeting the UP Chief Minister and he said something like India would win three medals but was not sure about the colour. Perhaps this happened to Johannes Vetter too. He was going into the Olympics as the huge favourite. I think he was thinking about breaking the world record there, but in the end, he picked up an injury. But I always felt it was very different for Neeraj. He was motivated by the process of throwing, never by the outcome. Because of that, it was never difficult to keep him focused,' says Klaus. His own role, he says, was fairly simple. 'As a teacher, I only had to support him in training and keep him on the right path. I don't think there was any pressure on me to work with Neeraj. I think the pressure was more on him. As a coach, I didn't think I could do it anymore, so there was no point in panicking. My job was to stay quiet and not do anything stupid that would disturb him,' says Klaus. While Klaus was able to play this role to perfection, some instances were harder than others. 'The one time I was really nervous — like I was back in school giving an examination again — was before the finals of the Tokyo Olympics,' he says. The Olympic gold, unexpected as it was, will always be a career-defining medal for Neeraj. 'It is, of course, the one I am most proud of. Not the World Championship. The Olympics is what made Neeraj great. All his sponsorships and fame happened because of it, without which he wouldn't have his millions. Maybe he would still have won the Worlds, but the Olympics is his greatest achievement,' says Klaus. Neeraj poses with his gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. | Photo Credit: Getty Images But Klaus clarifies that it didn't define him. 'Nothing changed with Neeraj after the Olympic gold, and again I think that is because of his motivation for the sport. A lot of athletes get into the sport maybe because they wanted money or a job. But for Neeraj that wasn't the case, and I think that's where the difference is. So even though there was a lot of money, and there were all these girls who wanted to marry him, he didn't get distracted. I think the only thing that changed was that he got older and even more mature,' says Klaus. But while he didn't succumb to distractions, Neeraj was limited by injuries. Some have been well documented — like the elbow he had surgery on in 2019 and the recurrent groin injury that's bothered him over many years. There are also lesser-known ailments Klaus reveals — such as the time Neeraj fractured his little finger while practising hurdle jumps before the 2023 Worlds. But perhaps Klaus's toughest moment came in 2022, he says, when Neeraj picked up a groin injury during a practice session. 'He thought this was one of his best-ever workouts when it happened. He had warmed up well too. And he was throwing with a lot of power when he picked this up. When he got that, I felt it was going to be difficult to finish the season. We went to see a lot of specialists in Dubai, Italy and France,' says Klaus. Klaus credits Neeraj's eventual recovery to physiotherapist Ishan Marwaha's 'creative rehabilitation work'. However, he admits the injury did limit Neeraj's performance and says he wonders if he could have managed Neeraj's training better. 'I wonder if perhaps he was overloaded in training. That might have been a problem. But Neeraj was always someone who pushed himself. He always wanted to have a really good workout. That was his philosophy. I think 90 percent of his workouts were really hard ones. In all our time together, I remember there was just one day when he felt tired from throwing the day before and had to take a break,' says Klaus. Unfortunately for Neeraj, this time coincided with the rise of Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who would go on to beat him with a record throw at the Paris Games. Neeraj Chopra at the Paris Games. | Photo Credit: PTI 'I knew before Paris that it was going to be very difficult to win a second gold. Especially if you have to deal with athletes like Arshad. We knew Arshad had an injury because he had surgery, but right after that he was throwing over 90 metres! He's not a very fast thrower but he has textbook technique. I knew it was going to be difficult after he got that 92-metre throw (in his second throw of the Olympic final), but I thought Neeraj had that capacity. He got an 89-metre throw as well, but it wasn't enough. I am not disappointed. 'It wasn't that we did something wrong. Neeraj didn't have his best day, and that coincided with Arshad having a near perfect day. You can't be angry at Neeraj for this. You must accept it. Neeraj did so as well and he congratulated Arshad for it,' says Klaus. Klaus says he still keeps in touch with his former trainee. 'We don't speak, but we do send messages to each other. I congratulated him after he threw 90m (in the Doha Diamond League),' says Klaus. That throw, says Klaus, is a testament to how Neeraj — who now trains under world record holder Jan Zelezny — is still getting better. 'I think there was good wind in Doha which helped the throw, but what really stood out for me was Neeraj's run-up speed. He was so fast. It was a very powerful run-up,' says Klaus. Neeraj has spoken of being injury-free, especially regarding the persistent groin issue, and Klaus says that has played an important role behind his runway speed. 'The fact that his groin injury is healed doesn't really impact his running speed because the groin really gets activated at the crossover stage which follows the run-up. But at the same time, you won't run in so fast if you are afraid that your groin can't handle that power. Being injury-free is allowing him to run faster now. He's more confident that he can turn with that speed,' says Klaus. Despite becoming only the 26th man to breach the 90m barrier, Neeraj was beaten to first place by Julian Weber in Doha. He himself called the moment a bittersweet one, but Klaus believes he'll recover quickly enough. Julian Weber beat Neeraj in Doha Diamond League. | Photo Credit: REUTERS 'Neeraj goes into each competition thinking it's a new competition and the dice has to be rolled again. What was before does not count. It's the same even now. He throws 90m and then Weber comes and throws bigger. But he's someone who is fine with it. If someone else does better than him, he's OK. It's a good quality to have. Otherwise, you take too much stress,' he says. Klaus hopes Neeraj manages to stay injury-free if only so they could meet again. 'There is a Diamond League in Paris in July. I might be back home at that time, but I think I can take the train to Paris and meet him there,' he says. But Klaus has higher expectations for Neeraj than just another Diamond League. 'I think he can compete for many more years. He should compete in Los Angeles, of course, but I also think he can compete in Brisbane. I myself want to be around in another 10 years and I'd like to see this,' he says. Although he's back in India looking to unearth more talent, Klaus knows it won't be easy. For one, he's not going to be spending as much time in India as he had during his previous stint. Then of course there's the question of whether there are more diamonds out there. 'You had two very good throwers (Shivpal Yadav and Manu DP) and they both failed dope tests. Now you have another good thrower — Sachin Yadav, right? He is throwing well, and I hope he stays clean. But can you find another Neeraj? I don't know,' he says.
Newsweek
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
What Hungry Cat Does in the Kitchen Shocks Internet: 'They're Evolving'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A rescue cat named Klaus has gone viral after pulling off an unexpected kitchen trick that has left internet users both amused and slightly concerned. The viral TikTok video shared on Friday by his owner, under the username @caits182, shows the black and white cat perched on the kitchen counter, energetically pawing at the microwave door, until he finally manages to open it. "Ever seen a cat open a microwave?" the caption says, as the poster rushes to remove the cat from the appliance. In a post shared later in the week, the poster explains that Klaus, who has a history of documented shenanigans on social media with his lookalike sibling, Wesley, is a 1.5-year-old who was rescued at 5 months and is a "a softie who loves cuddles." Cats are indeed smart creatures, but unlike humans their intelligence isn't measured by an IQ but rather by their cognitive abilities and the way they interact. Studies have found that cats have a sense of object permanence, and are able to recognize when an object is hidden from their sight. They have working memory and a well-developed long-term memory, which helps them achieve their goals. They can also distinguish between different time intervals and can recognize different quantities. They also look for human cues and gestures, to respond to human moods, and are able to recognize specific human voices and become attached to people in their lives. Compared to dogs, a cat's intelligence manifests differently. Dogs often seek human guidance while cats prioritize independence. Signs of a smart cat can vary, but they usually include problem-solving, demonstrating persistence, or immediately sensing when you're having a bad day and cheering you up. The smartest cat breeds include Abyssinian, Siamese, Scottish Fold, Persians, Cornish Rex, and Turkish Angora. A stock image shows a tuxedo cat hanging out on his owner's kitchen counter. A stock image shows a tuxedo cat hanging out on his owner's kitchen counter. getty images The video quickly went viral on TikTok and it has so far received over 3.8 million views and 737,600 likes on the platform. One user, LoveSyrinaIRL, commented: "As a cat expert, this can be very dangerous for him, as he might start cooking his own food and become a chef and open his own 5-star restaurant." Ednc said: "God forbid a cat shows he's capable of reheating his own food." Laura added: "They're evolving. The end is in sight for us." Newsweek reached out to @caits182 for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Irish Independent
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
June Bank Holiday in Cavan: Adventure, musical delights and go camping on a weekend to savour in the Breffni County
In a bid to tap into that heightened level of exuberance, the Breffni county has a whole host of intriguing events lined up on what is sure to be a weekend to savour. Here are just a flavour of some of the many spectacles that will be in store over the course of the weekend. Cavan County Fleadh 2025 Cavan is set to come alive in 2025 with an exciting lineup of events celebrating local food, culture, music, and community. Whether you're a foodie, music lover, outdoor adventurer, or just looking for a great day out with the family, there's something for everyone across the county this year. It all takes place on the streets of Killeshandra where the west Cavan town will come alive to the sound of traditional Irish music, street sessions, dancing, and plenty of fun. It's a celebration of culture and community, with Created in Cavan members on hand to keep you well-fed with flavourful treats and special menus. There will be two highlight concerts featuring Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta who will be performing on Friday (May 31) and the amazing trio of Barry, Laura Kerr and Donagh Hennessy on the following night (Saturday June 1). Create Your Own Herb Garden With Klaus Leitenberger If you happen to be interested in growing your own herbs, botanicals and native medicinal and culinary plants, why not book yourself in for a great day of learning, gardening, fun, fresh air and delicious food. Klaus will be joining the Rowan Wellness and Gardens team for a practical (with a little bit of theory!) full day workshop on creating, growing and maintaining an aromatic, culinary and medicinal herb garden. Herbs have been an integral part of health, flavour, fragrance and healing in indigenous cultures throughout the world, including Ireland, for millennia. Did you know that Ireland and its climate are perfectly suited to growing so many of the most well-known and beneficial botanical herbs? Are you interested in restoring and supporting your health and wellbeing in a more natural and sustainable and affordable way? On Saturday May 31, you will learn all about; the importance of soil preparation for herb growing, how to make the best compost, sowing seeds, propagation, pest management, seed saving and where and when to grow your herbs. Lots more besides, and all your herbal questions answered. (Klaus is also an expert in organic vegetable growing, especially in this part of Ireland and how to make the most of your polytunnel!). Get in touch to book your place, as this very popular workshop will book out. Contact Mary on WhatsApp 087 2330836 for further enquiries and bookings. Take the kids to Cavan Adventure Centre Erne Island Waterpark is now open! Come along and have a splashtastic time at our inflatable water park! Cavan's latest attraction – the centre's outdoor inflatable obstacle course offers fun for all ages with slides, climbing frames, trampolines and much more. Unleash your inner adventurer and immerse yourself in the sheer joy of bouncing, jumping, climbing and, of course, falling off. The soft waters of Lough Oughter will cushion your land! For more, visit or contact (049) 4893630. Sample the scenic delights of Castle Lake There are hidden gems and then there ones that just take your breath away. This beautiful lake and forest walk traversing the Castle Lake outside Bailieborough definitely falls into both of those. The walk begins at the lake car park of Bailieborough Demesne. Walkers can undertake a looped walk of the lake with the option of adding an extra leg to increase the distance of the walk by 3km. Its scenic surrounds provides visitors with views of the lake for the entire duration of the walk. What's more, there are many interesting sites along the way including a memorial to those who died at Rebel Hill in 1798, graves of the Marist brothers who occupied Bailieborough Castle and the remains of Bailieborough Castle, built in the early 19th century and demolished in the 1940s. Go lakeside camping at Camp Gregory Camp Gregory is a Lakeside campsite based in Shercock, Co Cavan. This modern and well equipped facility offers beautiful bespoke cabins that are handcrafted by the owner with the most peaceful of lake views. The facility comes with fully a fully furnished shower and toilet block that includes disabled facilities. In addition, visitors can avail of a communal kitchen which is complemented by a covered outdoor BBQ Station with a seating and sink area. There are six cabins and seven caravan pitches, a bell tower tent and three tent pitches available, making it the perfect fit for family camping and an equally optimum location for the most ideal of relaxing getaways.
