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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic '90s Band Shares Never-Before-Seen Footage of Late Lead Singer and Everyone's in Tears
Iconic '90s Band Shares Never-Before-Seen Footage of Late Lead Singer and Everyone's in Tears originally appeared on Parade. Although it has been over five years since Dolores O'Riordan passed away, the impact that The Cranberries' lead singer had on music is still felt today. As the principal songwriter for the beloved '90s alternative rock band, O'Riordan delivered her passionate lyrics with one of the most recognizable voices of the decade. Ahead of the band celebrating a major milestone, fans are revisiting just how powerful a voice she was. The surviving members of The Cranberries will soon release a 30th anniversary edition of their landmark second album, No Need To Argue, on Aug. 15. In the lead-up to its release, the band has shared some never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage from that time, including rare footage of the "Zombie" video shoot in 1994. In the TikTok posted on July 22, the band—O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler—perform "Zombie" in the ruins of a building as Dolores delivers the now-iconic chorus. Although the song is three decades old, it can still move the hearts of listeners. "I still remember the first time I heard this song as a teen. I was floored by Dolores's power and emotion. She was so inspiring," commented one fan on TikTok. "I miss her unique voice," said another. The following day, The Cranberries posted a clip showing different angles to the "Ode to My Family" video, footage they said contained "unseen moments until now." The tender track opens with "No Need To Argue," and TikTok explained that O'Riordan wrote it to remind people that "rockstars are human people who love their parents." "[This song] always makes me cry," wrote one fan. "Thank you for the soundtrack of my youth," commented another. Many said that they still miss O'Riordan, who in 2018 at age 46, died due to accidental drowning. Fans can purchase the 30th anniversary edition of No Need To Argue in three formats: a three-LP edition, a 2-LP/2-CD edition, or a single album/CD version. The special 3-LP edition will contain a previously unreleased demo of "Zombie," live recordings from the band's set at Woodstock '94, and their 1995 episode of MTV '90s Band Shares Never-Before-Seen Footage of Late Lead Singer and Everyone's in Tears first appeared on Parade on Jul 24, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
Sunday World
04-07-2025
- Sunday World
Man who led gardai on high speed chase to border avoids jail
Daniel O'Riordan contested the charges, testifying that he was not behind the wheel. A motorist who led Gardaí on a high speed chase from North Louth to the border during which he overtook other traffic at speed and ignored road signs has avoided a prison sentence. Last April, Daniel O'Riordan (37), Mullacrew, Louth Village, and originally from Bellurgan Point, Dundalk, was convicted of five counts of dangerous driving. He contested the charges, testifying that he was not behind the wheel, nor even in the area where the pursuit commenced. His girlfriend also gave evidence that he was with her the whole time. However, at the conclusion of evidence, Judge Nicola Andrews convicted the defendant of dangerous driving at Jenkinstown Post Office, Bellurgan, Ballymascanlon, Thistle Cross and Carrickaneena, before adjourning finalisation of the case for reports. There were 61 previous convictions, 27 under the Road Traffic Act, including for dangerous driving causing death for which a five-year sentence was imposed in February 2011. Judge Andrews sentenced him to 120 hours community service in lieu of four months imprisonment for dangerous driving at Jenkinstown Post Office along with a two-year driving disqualification. The other charges were taken into consideration. Legal aid was granted. The district court had heard that Gardaí began a surveillance operation at the post office at 8.30am on December 2, 2024, to apprehend Mr O'Riordan who had eight outstanding bench warrants. Gda Ian McDonnell said that he was in an unmarked car and at 4.27pm he spotted a silver Volkswagen Passat arrive. The defendant, whom he knew, was the sole occupant. A high speed pursuit subsequently began, along the main Dundalk Road, past the Ballymascanlon Hotel and through Thistle Cross. It ended when the Passat overtook on a bend under a railway bridge and crossed into Northern Ireland. Gda McDonnell said that he could see it driving dangerously along Edenappa Road. The PSNI was alerted. The pursuit was over 8.6km and lasted approximately eight minutes. On December 10 at 7.10am, the court heard, Mr O'Riordan was arrested with the assistance of the Garda Armed Support Unit at a residence in Mullacrew. Dundalk Courthouse Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 4th The offending car was parked tight to the rear of the dwelling so it couldn't be seen from the road. Daniel O'Riordan testified that he didn't go to Bellurgan that day. His girlfriend drove him to a yard in Culloville, Co. Armagh to collect his wages. He continued that he was in Bellurgan the next day. He gets the 'Dole' in Jenkinstown Post Office. 'I wasn't driving. I wasn't even in Jenkinstown. It's not my car. I don't know who has access to it,' he said. Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme
Sunday World
04-07-2025
- Sunday World
Man who led Garda Armed Support Unit on high speed chase to border avoids jail
Daniel O'Riordan contested the charges, testifying that he was not behind the wheel. A motorist who led Gardaí on a high speed chase from North Louth to the border during which he overtook other traffic at speed and ignored road signs has avoided a prison sentence. Last April, Daniel O'Riordan (37), Mullacrew, Louth Village, and originally from Bellurgan Point, Dundalk, was convicted of five counts of dangerous driving. He contested the charges, testifying that he was not behind the wheel, nor even in the area where the pursuit commenced. His girlfriend also gave evidence that he was with her the whole time. However, at the conclusion of evidence, Judge Nicola Andrews convicted the defendant of dangerous driving at Jenkinstown Post Office, Bellurgan, Ballymascanlon, Thistle Cross and Carrickaneena, before adjourning finalisation of the case for reports. There were 61 previous convictions, 27 under the Road Traffic Act, including for dangerous driving causing death for which a five-year sentence was imposed in February 2011. Judge Andrews sentenced him to 120 hours community service in lieu of four months imprisonment for dangerous driving at Jenkinstown Post Office along with a two-year driving disqualification. The other charges were taken into consideration. Legal aid was granted. The district court had heard that Gardaí began a surveillance operation at the post office at 8.30am on December 2, 2024, to apprehend Mr O'Riordan who had eight outstanding bench warrants. Gda Ian McDonnell said that he was in an unmarked car and at 4.27pm he spotted a silver Volkswagen Passat arrive. The defendant, whom he knew, was the sole occupant. A high speed pursuit subsequently began, along the main Dundalk Road, past the Ballymascanlon Hotel and through Thistle Cross. It ended when the Passat overtook on a bend under a railway bridge and crossed into Northern Ireland. Gda McDonnell said that he could see it driving dangerously along Edenappa Road. The PSNI was alerted. The pursuit was over 8.6km and lasted approximately eight minutes. On December 10 at 7.10am, the court heard, Mr O'Riordan was arrested with the assistance of the Garda Armed Support Unit at a residence in Mullacrew. Dundalk Courthouse Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 4th The offending car was parked tight to the rear of the dwelling so it couldn't be seen from the road. Daniel O'Riordan testified that he didn't go to Bellurgan that day. His girlfriend drove him to a yard in Culloville, Co. Armagh to collect his wages. He continued that he was in Bellurgan the next day. He gets the 'Dole' in Jenkinstown Post Office. 'I wasn't driving. I wasn't even in Jenkinstown. It's not my car. I don't know who has access to it,' he said. Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme
Irish Independent
03-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Louth man who led Gardaí on high speed chase to border avoids jail
Last April, Daniel O'Riordan (37), Mullacrew, Louth Village, and originally from Bellurgan Point, Dundalk, was convicted of five counts of dangerous driving. He contested the charges, testifying that he was not behind the wheel, nor even in the area where the pursuit commenced. His girlfriend also gave evidence that he was with her the whole time. However, at the conclusion of evidence, Judge Nicola Andrews convicted the defendant of dangerous driving at Jenkinstown Post Office, Bellurgan, Ballymascanlon, Thistle Cross and Carrickaneena, before adjourning finalisation of the case for reports. There were 61 previous convictions, 27 under the Road Traffic Act, including for dangerous driving causing death for which a five-year sentence was imposed in February 2011. Judge Andrews sentenced him to 120 hours community service in lieu of four months imprisonment for dangerous driving at Jenkinstown Post Office along with a two-year driving disqualification. The other charges were taken into consideration. Legal aid was granted. The district court had heard that Gardaí began a surveillance operation at the post office at 8.30am on December 2, 2024, to apprehend Mr O'Riordan who had eight outstanding bench warrants. Gda Ian McDonnell said that he was in an unmarked car and at 4.27pm he spotted a silver Volkswagen Passat arrive. The defendant, whom he knew, was the sole occupant. A high speed pursuit subsequently began, along the main Dundalk Road, past the Ballymascanlon Hotel and through Thistle Cross. It ended when the Passat overtook on a bend under a railway bridge and crossed into Northern Ireland. Gda McDonnell said that he could see it driving dangerously along Edenappa Road. The PSNI was alerted. The pursuit was over 8.6km and lasted approximately eight minutes. ADVERTISEMENT On December 10 at 7.10am, the court heard, Mr O'Riordan was arrested with the assistance of the Garda Armed Support Unit at a residence in Mullacrew. The offending car was parked tight to the rear of the dwelling so it couldn't be seen from the road. Daniel O'Riordan testified that he didn't go to Bellurgan that day. His girlfriend drove him to a yard in Culloville, Co. Armagh to collect his wages. He continued that he was in Bellurgan the next day. He gets the 'Dole' in Jenkinstown Post Office. 'I wasn't driving. I wasn't even in Jenkinstown. It's not my car. I don't know who has access to it,' he said.
Irish Examiner
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
'Cork is on the cusp of something': Local film professionals launch new collective
Cork is ready for its close-up. Amid an upturn in film and TV production in the region, a filmmaking collective is launching Screen Cork to boost opportunities for established and aspiring filmmakers. Officially launched at Fastnet Film Festival in Schull this weekend, Screen Cork brings together a dynamic mix of filmmakers, industry professionals, and organisers, with the goal of fostering connection, collaboration, and growth across all areas of Cork's screen industry. Screen Cork's many aims, its founder members say, could transform TV and film in Cork, bolstering and building on a notable uptick in production in recent times. A recent meeting held by organisers in Cork drew a huge turnout, with an electric energy in the room, according to film producer, actor and board member Sinéad O'Riordan. 'I just feel that Cork is on the cusp of something right now,' says O'Riordan. 'The dream is to see all of this come together and become that film hub in Cork. That people know about Screen Cork, and they know about the productions that are coming in and the excitement - because it is exciting and it would be brilliant to attract some major talent to the area. 'I think that last meeting we had really solidified it for us. The energy was absolutely fantastic, the amount of people that said this is so badly needed. We need the funding now, we need the bodies to get behind us, to help bolster us so that we can be that central film hub.' Sinead O'Riordan, film director and one of the main people behind Screen Cork. O'Riordan, an established stage and screen actor, recently filmed the hit boxing drama Swing Bout on location in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The drama thriller set in the world of female boxing was written and directed by Maurice O'Carroll. Other board members include co-chairs and filmmakers Benjamin Rupprecht and Jamie Hooper, filmmaker Cian Desmond and producer Steve Broekhuizen. Working with local and national authorities, Screen Cork's goals include supporting and connecting local filmmakers, promoting Cork as a dynamic region for screen production and providing training and upskilling opportunities. There are plans to introduce a new short film bursary scheme and the organisation will act as a central point of contact for industry professionals and creatives. Screen Cork will also work with the National Talent Academies and others to host and provide training opportunities to upskill the workforce in the region. 'We have this opportunity in Cork,' says Hooper. 'It is the second largest city. It's got amazing transport links. It's got loads of hospitality options. It is a very, very attractive place for productions.' Hooper is a shorts filmmaker who founded the People's Picturehouse in Cork, a monthly short filmmaking showcase that takes place in the Pavilion and has become a popular hub for filmmakers. 'It was through these kinds of events, a lot of this community started to meet and to talk. One of the things that came up is the fact that we don't have a film commissioner, we don't have a short film scheme. A lot of the people that come to Picturehouse would be at the level where their next step should be going to get a funded short. 'The other major thing that a film office can do is attract and attain more consistent and sustainable work in the region. It could be something as simple as having a full crew database list of people in the region that we know are working in the region and available. It does become a self-sustaining thing, and it would be beneficial for the region as a whole. I know that the people in Film in Limerick are hugely supportive of what we're doing, and they see what we're attempting to do as being something that would bolster the industry in the region.' The Young Offenders being filmed in Kinsale. Following the establishment of West Cork Studios and a number of recent high-profile movies and TV shows filming in the country, there is a can-do attitude which is fostering interest in expanding the industry in Cork. TV series Bodkin brought Cork as a location to the world last summer when the high-profile show aired on Netflix. The Young Offenders continues to build audiences after the hit movie was developed into a TV series, and a fifth season was recently confirmed. Directed by Brendan Canty, forthcoming movie release Christy tells the story of two estranged brothers with chequered childhoods. It will be released in cinemas later this year after winning the Grand Prix of the Generation 14plus International Jury at the prestigious Berlin Film Festival. Bantry-based filmmaker Damian McCarthy enjoyed international success with his horror Oddity, filmed on location in Bantry House and released worldwide last summer. The story of a blind psychic determined to uncover the truth about her twin sister's murder was a hit with audiences and critics alike. McCarthy recently wrapped his next movie, Hokum, which was partly-filmed at West Cork Studios. US star Adam Scott ( Severance)has a lead role in Hokum, a supernatural horror about a horror novelist who visits a remote Irish inn to spread his parents' ashes, unaware of rumours it is haunted by a witch. The film is being backed by Screen Ireland. Other films shooting in Cork this year include director Vicky Wight's The Body is Water, a drama filming in West Cork this summer, and Everybody Digs Bill Evans, a drama about the legendary jazz pianist starring Anders Danielsen Lie, Bill Pullman and Barry Ward, directed by Grant Gee from a screenplay by Mark O'Halloran. Recently completed shorts include Mamó & Mise, a story in the Irish language supported by TG4 and filmed in the Ballingeary-Macroom area. Screen Cork board: Steve Broekhuizen, Cian Desmond, Benjamin Rupprecht, Jamie Hooper, and Sinéad O'Riordan. 'There is a groundswell, and we've been feeling it,' says Hooper. 'That's why we decided to get together, send out invitations to lots of relevant people, people in industry, in the commercial world, all the relevant department heads in universities, and all the heads of the local festivals. "We came together for a couple of meetings to determine what we're doing and what it is that is needed, and what we could do conceivably. I think there's a sense of optimism. I think there's a definite want - if there's a momentum happening, we need to get on board with that. 'My hopes would be twofold. One is to create a sustainable industry here in Cork. The second is with our short film scheme, we want Cork filmmakers to be given the tools and the ability to tell their own stories. "For up and coming and emerging filmmakers to get those opportunities, and the massive cultural benefit that it could bring.'
