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Irish Times
13-07-2025
- Irish Times
Tributes paid as award-winning Irish press photographer dies in road crash
Awarding-winning press photographer Mick O'Neill has been named as the victim of a fatal road-traffic collision in north Dublin . Mr O'Neill, who worked mainly for the Irish Star and Irish Daily Mirror, was killed while riding a motorcycle close to Dublin Airport on Saturday morning. He was treated at the scene by paramedics and then taken by ambulance to the Mater hospital in Dublin where he was later pronounced dead. A Garda investigation is under way and the scene was examined by Garda forensic collision investigators. Gardaí in Santry are carrying out the inquiry and have appealed for witnesses to come forward. 'The collision, involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer, occurred on the Old Airport Road, Collinstown Lane, at approximately 10:50am,' the Garda said. Mr O'Neill was winner of the Press Photographers Association News Picture of the Year award in 2021 and won the Sports Picture of the Year in 2006. The 62-year-old from Swords, Co Dublin, is survived by his wife, Lorraine, and son Karl as well as his two grandchildren, Mya and Kai. He was a motorsport enthusiast who regularly travelled to the Isle of Man to watch the TT races and was also press officer for Motorcycling Ireland for two years in the 1990s. Neil Leslie, editor of the Irish Star and the Irish Daily Mirror, said all of Mr O'Neill's colleagues across the wider Reach media group were devastated at his loss. 'On behalf of Reach, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies and offer our support to his family and all his many friends and colleagues,' he said. 'Mick was a truly outstanding journalist and photographer. Moreover, he was a great friend and a wise mentor to the other journalists who worked alongside him over many years.' Mr O'Neill worked on many crime stories in Ireland and defence-related assignments abroad, often alongside Irish Daily Star crime and defence editor Michael O'Toole, who described him as 'the snapper's snapper'. He added that Mr O'Neill had a gift for dealing with people during his work. 'There was nobody who came close to him. He travelled all over Ireland and the world doing a job he loved and excelled at, one which came naturally to him,' Mr O'Toole said. 'I have never seen any media professional as gifted as Mick at talking to people, at making them feel at ease in the most stressful of situations – at connecting with them, essentially. He made the job of the reporter working with him easy.' Paul Healy, crime correspondent at the Irish Daily Star, described Mr O'Neill as a 'mentor and a friend' and someone who loved his family, with complete dedication to his work. 'He had an incredible way with people, and even though it would be me doing the interview he was often the one that had gotten the best lines out of someone. He had a keen news sense, incredible contacts, and after over 30 years in the business still had an incredible appetite to work.' Dan Linehan, Irish Examiner chief photographer and director and vice-president of Press Photographers Ireland, said Mr O'Neill was known across the industry for the standard of his work. He would also be remembered for 'his wicked sense of humour which was appreciated by all his colleagues in the media'. 'Mick would always give me a ring to inquire about a news story when coming to Cork. I met him recently while covering the Michael Gaine story in Kenmare,' Mr Linehan said. 'He was a brilliant photographer and he showed me a recent picture which I thought was the best news picture taken this year. He had great pride in his work and won a recent award at the press photographers Ireland 2025.'
Irish Times
12-07-2025
- Irish Times
Witnesses sought after motorcyclist dies following collision in Co Dublin
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Collinstown, Co Dublin that left a motorcyclist with fatal injuries. The collision involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer occurred on the Old Airport Road at about 10.50am. The motorcyclist, a man in his 60s, was brought to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin where he was later pronounced deceased. No other injuries were reported. READ MORE The road was closed for a technical examination and local diversions were put in place. Gardaí have asked anyone with information or camera footage of the area around the time of the crash to contact Santry Garda station on 01 666 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Malay Mail
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Walao eh, it's Chow Yun-fat! HK icon on why he hearts Singapore hawker food and Singlish catchphrases
SINGAPORE, July 7 — When Hong Kong screen legend Chow Yun-fat says he's a 'hawker centre kind of guy', he really means it — no need to act, okay? The 70-year-old superstar, in Singapore for Mediacorp's Star Awards yesterday, left Singaporeans in a frenzy of 'walao eh's and 'paiseh'-faced selfies after showing up to present the Top 10 Most Popular Artiste awards. But it's what he did off the glitzy stage that really won hearts. In a candid chat with CNA Lifestyle, the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star revealed his true Singapore obsessions: chicken rice, Teochew kueh and the humble hawker centre. 'Singapore — what places can I go to? I just sleep and go to the markets and eat,' he said, with that famously cheeky grin. His hawker hit-list includes crowd favourites like Old Airport Road, Newton, Maxwell and Lau Pa Sat. And before you ask — yes, he does have a favourite dish. 'Chicken rice,' he said without missing a beat. 'My favourite is the one at Maxwell Food Centre.' And don't think he's just popping by for a quick meal. Chow goes full makan warrior mode: 'Sometimes I go to seven, eight hawker centres and eat a bit at every one,' he told CNA Lifestyle. Respect, lah. The veteran actor, known worldwide for roles in A Better Tomorrow and The Killer, also has a sweet (and savoury) spot for Teochew kueh from Cairnhill. 'Every hawker centre has their specialty,' he added. It helps that Chow has some insider connections — he's married to Singaporean Jasmine Tan. So it's no surprise he's picked up a bit of Singlish along the way. His top picks? The iconic 'walao eh' ('can use for anything,' basically), the humble 'paiseh' (when you're a bit shy shy), and the ultimate go-with-the-flow 'chin chai' (because sometimes anything goes, hor?). While he may be a cinematic giant with over 100 productions under his belt, Chow's love for Singapore's food and local lingo shows he's as down-to-earth as they come. Shopping malls? 'I don't go to any of the shopping centres,' he told CNA Lifestyle. 'I just go to the hawker centres.' Now that's a superstar move.
CNA
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Hong Kong icon Chow Yun Fat reveals his favourite Singapore hawker centres and Singlish catchphrases
Legendary Hong Kong actor Chow Yun Fat made an appearance at Mediacorp's Star Awards on Sunday (Jul 6) which left both fans and artistes starstruck. Returning three decades after his first appearance at the inaugural ceremony in 1994, the 70-year-old superstar presented the Top 10 Most Popular Male/Female Artiste trophies to Romeo Tan, Carrie Wong, Chantalle Ng, Guo Liang, Richie Koh, Zong Zijie, radio station Love 972 DJs Marcus Chin and Chen Biyu, as well as Tasha Low, Ya Hui, Hong Ling, Xu Bin, Desmond Tan, Jeremy Chan and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CNA (@channelnewsasia) Speaking to CNA Lifestyle, Chow shared his go-to activities and places to visit whenever he is in Singapore. At first, the God Of Gamblers actor quipped: 'Singapore – what places can I go to? I just sleep and go to the markets and eat.' He then listed a few hawker centres he frequents, including Old Airport Road Food Centre, Newton Food Centre, Maxwell Food Centre and Lau Pa Sat. 'I don't go to any of the shopping centres, I just go to the hawker centres,' he added. When asked what he typically orders from these food centres, he shared that he prefers eating chicken rice and his favourite is the one at Maxwell Food Centre. He also said he likes to eat Teochew kuehs from Cairnhill, which is a variety of savoury or sweet cakes and dumplings. 'Every hawker centre has their specialty,' he said. 'Sometimes I go to seven, eight hawker centres and eat a bit at every one.' Chow is married to Singaporean Jasmine Tan. So when asked what his favourite Singlish catchphrase is, he went with the classic 'walao eh', used to express shock. He also said he likes 'paiseh', used to express how one feels awkward or shy, as well as 'chin chai', which generally means 'whatever'. An award-winning veteran actor, Chow has headlined over 100 productions and helped define entire genres with global classics such as A Better Tomorrow (1986) and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000). He also recently starred in titles such as Project Gutenberg (2018) and One More Chance (2023).
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Yahoo
Kim Satay: Old-school satay stall is last muah chee seller in Old Airport Road
As our hawker centres modernise, I see an influx of foreign or fusion dishes filling our local foodscape. So imagine my delight when I spotted a sign for muah chee right under Kim Satay's roof at Old Airport Road Food Centre. The little yellow sign is half-covered by cardboard boxes, so it's no wonder Kim Satay doesn't have many queuing up for muah chee. But I'm here now, and let me give you a little spoiler: muah chee is the love of my life. Do hawker centre goers these days even know what muah chee is? Gods, I sound old when I say that. ANYWAY. Muah chee is a sticky dough made by cooking down glutinous rice flour with water. It's then cut with an oiled knife or scissors and rolled in finely ground peanuts. The result is this crunchy, nutty outer layer that gives way to a soft centre. Of course, you can think of it as mochi — hence the similarity in pronunciation — but don't write it off till you try it yourself. As a responsible adult, I had to have a main dish before having the muah chee. Since I had arrived slightly earlier than the opening hours of Kim Satay, the auntie told me that the wait would be about 25 minutes. Normally, it's only a 10-minute delay before you get your food. I wanted to try all three types of satay offered: chicken, pork and mutton. However, the mutton skewers were unavailable that day. I settled for 20 chicken and pork (S$0.80 each) as well as 2 (S$0.80 each). Do note that there is a minimum purchase of 10 satay. The satay was smoky and slightly sweet. The aromatics clung to the meat well, and I could taste the notes of cumin distinctly. The marinade removed all traces of gamey pork flavour and helped to tenderise the meats. Combined with the char on the edges of the satay, every single bite was crisp and soft at the same time. The satay sauce was a slightly spicy and sweet concoction chock-full of crushed peanuts. The consistency of the sauce made it easy to get a thick coating on the satay. Let's just say that when you're someone who eats satay without the sauce, blink twice if you need help. However, I was a little disappointed that the satay sauce didn't have the signature crushed pineapple inside. It would have added a nice sweet-and-sour kick to the sauce. Looking at previous Google review photos, most sauces had a pool of translucent pineapple floating within. I think the aunty had forgotten to add it since I was the first customer of the day. I got my food faster than the estimated 25 minutes, though, so I didn't mind it much. Loh Mei Specialist: SG's only stall selling this fermented beancurd stew? Now it's the time everyone's been waiting for…the (S$3). Kim Satay is the only store left in Old Airport Road Food Centre that sells muah chee. Now you know why I was so excited to try it out. These squishy squares of glutinous rice goodness are the epitome of Asian desserts: Not Too Sweet. The mellow creaminess of the peanuts balances out the sugar granules mixed into the coating. As the muah chee themselves are also unsweetened, every bite was just right. For a S$3 portion, this plate was hefty. As dessert after a main dish, this amount of muah chee is enough for 2 people. The smallest portion costs S$2.50 while the largest is priced at S$5, so choose wisely. At S$0.80 a pop, I'd say the satay is worth the price. You can see the smoke wafting out of the stall as your satay is made on the spot. With great char and well-seasoned meat, I think Kim Satay's well worth the visit. And the muah chee? Say less, I'll be back. As a lover of kueh and traditional pastries, muah chee strikes a chord in my heart like no other chewy dessert. It's the middle point between versatile and fun, a dessert you can enjoy slowly or on the go. Kim Satay preserves an edible relic of simpler times while cooking up a storm with fiery satay. If this is your thing, drop by for a plate soon! Expected damage: S$8 – S$12 per pax Ah Mah's Legacy: Hour-long queues at hidden ang ku kueh & muah chee store with pistachio & taro flavours The post Kim Satay: Old-school satay stall is last muah chee seller in Old Airport Road appeared first on
