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Irish Independent
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
New Novatone single inspired by sunny days near popular Wicklow Blue Flag beach
Originally from Kilkenny, but now living just outside Arklow, McCorry and Walsh's latest offering was inspired by Mark's daily commute along the N11 and the pull he feels to 'escape the rat race' and take a detour to the beach every time he passes Brittas Bay. 'On my drive to work, I pass the exit for Brittas Bay on the N11, and some days all I want to do is put on my indicator and drive straight to the beach,' Mark explained. 'I began thinking about the film Falling Down and the scene where Michael Douglas' character just abandons his car. That scene resonates with me! I'm sure most commuters know that feeling of wanting to leave the rat race.' Written by Walsh, a radio presenter who began her career as a musician and music booker, and McCorry, a former member of acclaimed Kilkenny band Kaydee, Sunny Day features Dylan Bailey on bass and Áengus 'The Goose' Samuel-Maher on drums. The single is the follow-up to Novatone's debut, Spotlight, which was released in February and heralded by Hot Press Magazine as 'indie pop resplendence'. Having performed as an acoustic duo previously, they expanded into a full band and played their first electric Novatone gig in November 2024 to a packed room in Little Whelan's. In February, they headlined Whelan's Upstairs, and in April, they shared the main stage at Whelan's with Sack, Mundy, and Brian Branigan (A Lazarus Soul) at the Stay Human fundraiser, also playing an intimate acoustic concert at Fennelly's in Callan. You can catch Novatone supporting Tadhg Williams at a free gig in Geoff's Café Bar in Waterford on July 5, in Cleere's of Kilkenny on July 11 and The Star Bar on Baggot Street Lower in Dublin on July 26 for an acoustic launch of Sunny Day.
Belfast Telegraph
09-06-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
New chief executive of Tourism NI announced
Mrs McCorry will be leaving her current position as head of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens to take over from Mr McGrillen, who had been in post for a decade. She has worked for Tourism NI in the past as the director of product development, and, before that, as director of corporate development. She has also worked for National Museums Northern Ireland as public engagement director. Earlier in her career she specialised in inward development, working in the United States for Invest NI, the agency responsible for foreign direct investment in Northern Ireland, and also for the North England Inward Investment Agency. At Hillsborough, Mrs McCorry oversaw the conservation and management of the royal residence. She is also a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and board member of Tourism Ireland and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. She is the first woman to fill the role of Tourism NI CEO. News Catchup - Monday 9th June 2025 Mrs McCorry said: 'I am delighted to have been appointed as Tourism NI's new chief executive. 'Tourism NI is a fantastic organisation with a passionate team and I'm excited to work together to grow the tourism economy in a way that benefits communities, businesses and visitors alike.' Ellvena Graham, chair of Tourism NI said: 'I am delighted to welcome Laura as our new chief executive. 'Laura brings with her a wealth of experience in leadership in the tourism industry and her expertise will guide Tourism NI in our ambitious plans to support the delivery of the Minister's Tourism Vision and Action Plan. 'I would like to thank our outgoing CEO, John McGrillen for his exceptional leadership of the organisation over the past 10 years and wish him well in his next chapter.'
Belfast Telegraph
09-06-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Head of Hillsborough Castle named new CEO of Tourism NI
Mrs McCorry will be leaving her current position as head of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens to take over from Mr McGrillen, who had been in post for a decade. She has worked for Tourism NI in the past as the director of product development, and, before that, as director of corporate development. She has also worked for National Museums Northern Ireland as public engagement director. Earlier in her career she specialised in inward development, working in the United States for Invest NI, the agency responsible for foreign direct investment in Northern Ireland, and also for the North England Inward Investment Agency. At Hillsborough, Mrs McCorry oversaw the conservation and management of the royal residence. She is also a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and board member of Tourism Ireland and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. She is the first woman to fill the role of Tourism NI CEO. News Catchup - Monday 9th June 2025 Mrs McCorry said: 'I am delighted to have been appointed as Tourism NI's new chief executive. 'Tourism NI is a fantastic organisation with a passionate team and I'm excited to work together to grow the tourism economy in a way that benefits communities, businesses and visitors alike.' Ellvena Graham, chair of Tourism NI said: 'I am delighted to welcome Laura as our new chief executive. 'Laura brings with her a wealth of experience in leadership in the tourism industry and her expertise will guide Tourism NI in our ambitious plans to support the delivery of the Minister's Tourism Vision and Action Plan. 'I would like to thank our outgoing CEO, John McGrillen for his exceptional leadership of the organisation over the past 10 years and wish him well in his next chapter.'
Vancouver Sun
03-06-2025
- General
- Vancouver Sun
Irish MMA fighter says 'Free Palestine' after defeating Israeli opponent
Irish mixed martial artist Paddy McCorry's victory over Israel's Shuki Farage on Saturday may not have been personal, but it was certainly political. After securing a unanimous decision at Cage Warriors 189 in Rome, McCorry draped himself in a Palestinian flag and said 'Free Palestine' before screaming and flexing in celebration. 'Street justice,' followed by an Irish and Palestinian flag, he posted to social media after, along with a clip showing him appearing to yell into Farage's face as he pummeled the Israeli with the bout's finishing blows. Street justice 🇮🇪 🇵🇸 In the video, several people in the crowd can be heard chanting 'Free, free Palestine.' According to Cage Warriors, the 27-year-old from West Belfast in Northern Ireland, a more experienced fighter heavily favoured by pundits and bettors, was dominant 'from bell to bell.' It improved his pro record to 6-1, all since 2021. For Farage, it was his fifth professional bout since 2017, but his first since a 2022 win over Turkey's Bugra Alparslan, a more experienced fighter. His only other win occurred in 2017 when he got Russian Sabit Nasive to tap out. His pro record is now 2-2. Training out of the Michaelson Brothers gym in Ramla, the six-foot-four Farage is known as 'Long Reach' due to his long legs and arms. His background is not MMA, but kickboxing. 'Going to eat some Irish beef !!' his coach, Daniel Michaelson, posted in Hebrew on Facebook ahead of the bout. In a podcast interview prior to the event, McCorry told host Ireland-based SevereMMA host Paul Hughes that he'd seen Farage boasting about an upset win on an Instagram account now set to private. 'Just show up and then we'll see what happens,' McCorry said. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
NDTV
02-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Irish MMA Fighter Shouts "Free Palestine" After Defeating Israeli Opponent In Viral Video
A mixed martial arts (MMA) bout in Rome has sparked widespread attention online after Irish fighter Paddy McCorry was seen shouting "Free Palestine" while defeating Israeli opponent Shuki Farage at the Cage Warriors 189 event over the weekend. McCorry, 27, from West Belfast, dominated the match and was declared the unanimous winner. But it was his vocal protest during and after the fight that drew global attention. As he pinned Farage to the mat and delivered a series of blows, McCorry was heard shouting "Free Palestine" multiple times, along with expletives directed at his opponent. Following his win, he held the Palestinian flag aloft inside the ring and repeated the slogan—a public show of solidarity that immediately went viral on social media. The crowd at the venue could also be heard chanting "Free, Free Palestine" as the match drew to a climax. McCorry later posted a video of the bout on his social media accounts, captioned "Street Justice", along with Irish and Palestinian flags. Watch the video here: Street justice 🇮🇪 🇵🇸 — Paddy McCorry (@PaddyMcCorryMMA) May 31, 2025 The match has drawn mixed reactions online. While many praised McCorry for using his platform to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, others criticised the blending of politics with sport. The fight took place amid intensifying international concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza. According to the United Nations, 100% of Gaza's population is now at risk of catastrophic hunger, with officials describing it as the "hungriest place on Earth."
