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Sunday World
2 days ago
- Politics
- Sunday World
INLA issue warning to ‘far-right gangsters' and ‘vermin' drug dealers
Table and stares: armed masked men pose in front of starry plough flag associated with socialist republican groups The three masked men posing with weapons An armed republican group are allegedly warning 'far-right gangsters' and drug dealers they will be taking 'direct action' against them. A statement posted and circulated on social media includes a photo of three masked men posing with what appear to be automatic weapons fitted with silencers. A table in front of the armed men is draped with the starry plough flag usually associated with socialist republican groups. The statement suggests the group has already taken action against criminals in the Crumlin area of Dublin. A social media account supportive of the Irish Republican Party and slain Real IRA leader Alan Ryan posted the statement from the group 'reported to be the Dublin brigade of the INLA'. 'Our organisation has taken action in the Crumlin area, dealing with the antisocial behaviour that has plagued our community. 'As seen, we have taken direct action with housebreakers and other people attacking our community. We have the names of the individuals involved in these crimes against our people. We say to them: be warned, you're next.' The statement on Instagram The statement then turns to drug dealers in the area: 'The working-class communities have been hit hard with the rise of heroin, tablets, crack cocaine dealing, and drug intimidation. 'We reject these vermin; we ask the community to reject them.' Action 'We will be taking direct action with these parasites at the time of our choosing.' 'Our movement has continued to grow in numbers, with our community initiatives, rising numbers of youth coming into our ranks due to our sincere commitment to tackling community issues.' It is also suggested that the group are targeting members of the political far-right, accusing them of recruiting young people to carry out hate-crimes. 'Until now, we have been investigating and gathering intelligence on far-right gangsters trying to drag our youth to jail carrying out hate crimes. 'Our targets are far-right criminals hiking up hate within normal concerned Irish citizen protests.' 'We say to the working class: beware of your surroundings. 'Our volunteers are ready to deliver our response to all anti-community parasites. 'These perpetrators are a blight on our communities, and we ask those within the communities to be vigilant. 'We owe our allegiance to the working class. Saoirse go deo.' A spokesperson for Irish Republican Socialist Party said they were aware of the statement but as a legally registered political party said they had no role to speak on behalf of an armed group. Earlier this year another organisation calling itself the Republican Defence Army warned drugs dealers to leave the north-west of the country. The three masked men posing with weapons Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 27th
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Roseanna Ruane hospitalised for 'urgent procedure'
Roseanna Ruane has revealed she spent time in hospital over the weekend due to a 'small but urgent procedure.' The Galway native has been keeping followers up to date as her family navigate the loss of their daughter Saoirse, who won the hearts of the nation during the Late Late toy Show in 2020. Roseanna has expressed her hope of getting 'some relief' following the procedure and extended her thanks to all who helped the family as well as staff at University Hospital Galway [UHG]. The Galway native has been keeping followers up to date as her family navigate the loss of their daughter Saoirse, who won the hearts of the nation during the Late Late toy Show in 2020. Pic: Instagram/ Roseanna Ruane Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Roseanna shared a picture from the hospital bed as she gave a small glimpse into the happenings. 'Grateful to have been called for a small but urgent procedure yesterday which I hope will give me some relief now going forward,' the mum-of-two confirmed. 'I might talk about it sometime on here. But for now I'm just glad to have it behind me and I'm so thankful for those who helped out over the last 24hrs.' Roseanna Ruane has revealed she spent time in hospital over the weekend due to a 'small but urgent procedure.' Pic: Roseanna Ruane/ Instagram She added a 'big thank you to the staff at UHG for minding me so well.' 'I find hospital settings so triggering and they were all so lovely to me, from the nurses, manager, consultant, anaesthetist & especially the nurse who held my hang until I went to sleep,' she admitted. Earlier this month, Roseanna revealed a collaboration with Irish make-up brand, BPerfect in honour of the late Saoirse. Earlier this month, Roseanna revealed a collaboration with Irish make-up brand, BPerfect in honour of the late Saoirse. Pic: Brian McEvoy Saoirse passed away in March 2024 at the age of 12, but her legacy has continued with Roseanna and BPerfect collaborating for charity. 'We are so proud to reveal the Saoírse and Mamma Collection – created in memory of the beautiful Saoírse Ruane,' the brand announced. 'Saoírse inspired the nation with her strength, her smile, and her unforgettable spirit. This collection is a tribute to her light – filled with the colours she would have loved and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her.' The range includes a face and eye palette, lipstick, lip liner and lip oil, with the cosmetics company confirming that they will be donating 100% of the proceeds to Hand in Hand, a children's cancer charity in Galway, and the Cancer Fund for Children, 'to support families on their difficult journeys.'
Irish Times
19-07-2025
- Irish Times
Saoirse, the small Irish boat that sailed into history carrying the Tricolour in 1925
A remarkable centenary has just slipped by under the radar, apart from a small gathering in Dún Laoghaire , Co Dublin last month and a few posts on social media. But maritime historians are hoping that the 100th anniversary of a special nautical event will shine a spotlight once again on this story, and Ireland might finally celebrate a record-setting achievement that drew 10,000 onlookers to Dún Laoghaire seafront on June 20th, 1925, to raise a cheer as a small Irish boat sailed into history. Saoirse had just become the first boat to carry the Tricolour around the world, sailing up the Irish Sea two years to the day since embarking on an epic circumnavigation. The 42ft ketch was also the first known small craft to sail the globe via the Three Great Capes, crossing oceans and surviving storms with neither an engine nor a radio on board. Limerickman Conor O'Brien, owner, designer and skipper of Saoirse, made headlines around the world. This was seen as our nation's first international sporting achievement, and the voyage would herald a new era of ocean-going sailing aboard smaller craft. [ A dispatch from Conor O'Brien for The Irish Times in June 1925 Opens in new window ] The Irish Times was there to record the hero's welcome, describing O'Brien as an ambassador, proudly flying the newly-minted flag of the Irish Free State. Many years later O'Brien's biographer, Judith Hill, would come across contemporary descriptions of the scenes in Dún Laoghaire, where bands played on the East Pier, and an aeroplane flew low over the crowd: 'O'Brien emerged [on deck] in dark glasses. He was cheered and carried shoulder-high as people pressed around ... and then driven into Dublin in a procession of 100 motorcars led by one carrying a model of Saoirse, with his young godson, Conor Cruise O'Brien, dressed in a white sailor suit posing as Conor.' READ MORE The purpose of O'Brien's sea voyage isn't entirely clear. According to his great grandnephew, Dermod O'Brien, he was an avid reader of the epic challenges that were making headlines at the time. Amundsen's and Scott's expeditions had reached the South Pole a decade earlier; George Mallory, with whom O'Brien had climbed Mount Brandon in Co Kerry, had made summit attempts on Everest. But Dermod says O'Brien hadn't thought much past getting to New Zealand: 'He'd wanted to go mountaineering with friends and this was the easiest way to get there'. Fortunately, we can read O'Brien's own accounts of his voyage around the world. A prolific writer as well as a reader, he partly financed the trip writing dispatches for The Irish Times . He was the author of 15 books, including Across Three Oceans recording his adventures aboard Saoirse: here we can read of trouble with his drunken crew in Brazil, hitting a submerged whale in the Indian Ocean, running out of supplies days out from Australia and nearly resorting to putting Saoirse up for sale in Fiji. We also have first-hand accounts of O'Brien's earlier adventures, most notably his gun-running operation for the Irish Volunteers along with Erskine Childers. O'Brien landed 600 rifles at Kilcoole in Co Wicklow in July 1914. Dermod O'Brien says the Childers' landing is much better known because Asgard's cargo was unloaded in broad daylight whereas O'Brien, on the Kelpie, worked under the cover of darkness. To give the impression they were on a pleasure sail, neither boar carried an engine, and O'Brien's crew of four included his sister Kitty; among Childers's crew were his wife Molly and Conor O'Brien's cousin, Mary Spring Rice. Despite being an Oxford-educated architect who'd grown up in Cahermoyle House, a landed estate in Co Limerick, and who had served with the Royal Navy in the first World War, O'Brien was an outspoken nationalist. He was a grandson of the 19th-century nationalist MP for Mallow, William Smith O'Brien, leader of the Young Ireland rebellion of 1848 who had been transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). O'Brien would later campaign unsuccessfully for a Seanad seat for Sinn Féin in 1925 (an adventure that didn't end quite so well. Asked for a publicity photo, O'Brien gave the party a portrait of himself in his British naval uniform). Saoirse setting sail from Dún Laoghaire on June 20th, 1923 Conor O'Brien, circa 1915 in a Royal Navy reserve uniform The O'Briens spent their summers at their house on Foynes Island in the Shannon Estuary, and at Derrynane in Co Kerry (the home of Daniel O'Connell), where young Conor learned to sail. Cruises along the coast of west Cork meant he was familiar with the local mackerel boats, which would ultimately influence his design of Saoirse. Comfort aboard during long voyages was to be more important than speed. And so Saoirse, modelled on these traditional working boats, was built in Baltimore. The Irish Times from Monday, June 22nd, 1925 It was the beginning of a long association between O'Brien and boatbuilding in Baltimore, which continues to this day. O'Brien died on Foynes Island in 1952, predeceased by his wife Kitty. Saoirse was eventually destroyed during a hurricane in Jamaica in 1979, but in the past decade a replica has been built at Hegarty's Boatyard, the last remaining boatyard in Ireland building these traditional boats. Today Saoirse sails again side by side with another Conor O'Brien-designed boat, AK Ilen (Auxiliary ketch, Ilen). So impressed were authorities in the Falkland Islands with Saoirse, they commissioned O'Brien to build them a trading vessel. AK Ilen was delivered across the Atlantic in 1926 by O'Brien and two experienced mariners Denis and Con Cadogan from Cape Clear. After 70 years transporting sheep AK Ilen was repatriated by Limerickman Gary McMahon in 1997, and reconstruction began, again at Hegarty's Boatyard. Quietly observing the work in Hegarty's were two local artists, including documentary photographer Kevin O'Farrell. He says these boats are part of our heritage and the skills to construct them should be celebrated. Paula Brown Marten's paintings beautifully capture the reconstructions, the huge whale-like hulls gradually taking shape. Both Saoirse and AK Ilen can be seen this summer sailing the waters off west Cork. Dermot Kennedy, who's taught sailing in Baltimore for decades and is an authority on Conor O'Brien, says that if he'd been 'a Frenchman, a German or an American the world would know his name'. He points out that Saoirse is remembered in other parts of the world, 'for example on the island of Madeira, her first port of call in 1923'. Kennedy says at the very least the story of Saoirse should be on our school curriculum, 'we're a small maritime nation, we should be celebrating our achievements rather than writing them out of the history books'.
The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Looks like an absolute ball' fans cry as Irish TV fave reunited with beloved co-star on glam hen before marrying top DJ
TELLY favourite Saoirse Monica Jackson was reunited with one of her Derry Girls co-stars as she kicked off her upcoming nuptials to a world-famous DJ with a glamorous festival hen party. The actress, who played Erin in the Channel 4 smash-hit, jetted off with pals for an incredible trip to Montreux in Switzerland to celebrate the milestone. 7 Saoirse Monica Jackson celebrated her hen party over the weekend 7 Saoirse invited her Derry Girls co-star on the trip 7 Saoirse is renowned for playing Erin Quinn on the Channel 4 series The 31-year-old, who is engaged to Scottish SJ Denis Sulta, was joined by Jamie Lee O'Donnell, who played Michelle in the popular series. Saoirse shared snippets from her lavish girls holiday on Saoirse's Derry Girls co-star, star on her huge hen party extravaganza. The Derry Girls cast were renowned for being close pals behind the scenes of the show and remained friends long after the series wrapped. READ MORE IN TV So, it's no surprise that Jamie tagged along for Saoirse's big trip. The pals looked happy-as-ever as they posed for a mirror selfie with the bridal crew before hitting the town. Saoirse looked sensational in an all white ensemble with a sequin cowboy hat and heart-shaped sunglasses. Jamie stuck out her tongue in the photo as she raised her glass of champagne. Most read in News TV The pair danced, sunbathed and dined out at fabulous restaurants alongside the rest of the hen party. The ladies stayed in a jaw-dropping lakeside Air BnB on the holiday which had views of the Swiss mountains. DWTS Kayleigh Trappe bids emotional farewell to show The girls posed in front of the breathtaking view before heading out on the town one night, with Saoirse donning a super stylish plaid number. The ladies partied the weekend away and made sure to soak up the sun along the way. WEDDING BUZZ 7 Saoirse and her pals pose in front of the Swiss mountains 7 Saoirse had a selection of hen party looks In a post on Instagram, Saoirse gushed over her pals as she wrote: "The best weekend with the most gorgeous people. I'm so lucky to have such amazing friends & family. "Thank you for pulling out all the stops for me. INCREDIBLE." Saoirse's fans and friends all raced to the comment section to gush over the beautiful bride-to-be. Jamie wrote: "The best weekend for the best wee Lady." Future hubby, Denis gushed: "You look amazing babe and so glad you had the best time with the hens!!" While Alisha commented: "The best tribe with the most stunning bride! What a weekend!!!" And Patty swooned: "Looks like an absolute ball." Saoirse and her fiancé, whose real name is Hector Barbour, are reported to have met back in 2020. The pair moved in together in 2023, with their home being in Liverpool . Saoirse told The Guardian: "He's from Hector popped the question in late 2023 and claimed it as his "favourite memory ever". Speaking to Cosmopolitan about their upcoming wedding plan, Saoirse-Monica said: "We're planning our wedding at the moment. I have a ginormous family. He's so down for a big wedding, but I don't want to spend the day feeling anxious that I haven't got round to everybody." 7 Saoirse looked stunning in a cream maxi dress with puffball sleeces 7 The star partied over a number of days
Irish Independent
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Glynn-Barntown to Over the Water
FERRYCARRIG REGATTA All roads lead to Ferrycarrig Home Bank on this coming Sunday for the annual regatta. Commencing at 10.30 a.m., everyone is welcome to come and watch the thrills and spills of over 20 races. DANCE SUMMER CAMP Very few places remain for the Dance Camp Barntown Community Centre this summer. Book now to secure your spot by contacting Saoirse at 086 0891903. Dancing, singing, Drama, Musical Theatre, Arts/Crafts, Games and Performance. July 24 and 25 from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Ages five to 12 years. €65 (sibling discount). SENIOR STEP and MOVE CLASSES Step and Move: Classes are aimed at 50 plus years but everyone is welcome. Sessions consists of a warm-up, steps and movement, gentle chair exercises and a cool down – all to music. The sessions can help to loosen joints, help with balance and increase flexibility. Everyone ends up singing to the music and forgetting about the physical side of things. The class can be as strenuous or as easy as you wish – it's completely up to you, but you're guaranteed to feel progress. Join me (Saoirse) every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to midday in Barntown Community Centre Y35 X032. Call or text at 086 0891903 for more information or to let me know you're coming. Classes continue throughout the summer. New members always welcome. MINI BOP HIP HOP Due to transition from senior infants to first class, a limited number of spaces are now available for Mini Bop Hip Hop in Barntown Community Centre. Little ones from ages three to six years can boogie and bop and have lots of fun while keeping active through music. Numbers are strictly limited. Please contact Saoirse (Saoirse's Dance and Fitness Academy) at 086 0891903 to book a spot or for further information. Classes commence on Tuesdays in September from 1.45 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. Pay as you go. GAA GOLF CLASSIC Save the date – Friday, September 5, at Rosslare Golf Links. Team of four including food €230. To book a tee, get in touch at 087 2260312. TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS Notice is hereby given that Wexford County Council has decided to close the road listed hereunder to vehicular traffic from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18, to facilitate resurfacing work to the Deeps Bridge, Deeps, Co. Wexford. Road: L3006-2/3 at Deeps/Killurin from its junction with the L2045 at Killurin to its Junction with the L7011 at Newtown Upper. Alternative Route: From Killurin to Ardcandrisk to Ferrycarrig to Kyle Cross to Deeps via the L2045, R730, N11 and the L3006. Alternative routes will be signposted. Local access will be facilitated. SPLIT THE POT This week's split-the-pot winner was Yvonne Halligan and her prize money was €230. The draw took place on Sunday evening, July 13, at Wexford Service Station, Newtown Road and Yvonne bought her winning ticket in Killeens Maxol Service Station. Revolut €2 to 087 2390972 for your chance to win. Thanks to everyone for your continued support. MICHAEL LAFFAN TOURNAMENT The 2025 Michael Laffan Tournament was recently held as part of the Wexford Coaching and games ASH initiative, with over 160 young hurlers from all over the county on show. The Sun was out and yet again the event was a massive success. This year, it was the Rathnure arena (with lots of our own boys) that won Cup honours, while Duffry Rovers took home the shield. Many thanks to all the helpers on the day; Jenny and her apprentices in the shop, Julie, Grainne, and Olivia, who fed the Masses with delicious burgers. Our car parking experts, Niall Donoghue, Johnny Doyle and Brian Cummins. Mickey Heavin was on hand, all day, to attend to any injuries and we wish Thomas Ryan from Ballyhogue a speedy recovery. Dermot Ryan, Ray Harris, James Flynn and Brendan Doyle also helped out, in no small way, to ensure the day would be the success it was. Thanks to the three referees, Martin Quigley, David Fitzgerald and Aidan Foley, who did excellent jobs in keeping the games flowing. Last but not least thanks to Paul Laffan for ensuring the day ran smoothly. We are looking forward to the 2026 tournament already. BARNTOWN TIN WHISTLERS Get ready for the Fleadh with Maggy May's Slow Session every Tuesday from 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. Learn new tunes and improve your skills at a slower pace with the Barntown tin-whistlers. Ideal for beginner to intermediate musicians. All instruments welcome. Free event. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more CONDOLENCES Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Bernadette Curtis (née Broaders) on her recent passing. Bernadette was a tremendous lady in her 100th year. She will be greatly missed by family, extended family members and neighbours and friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May She rest in peace. PATRONS 2025 Sunday, August 3 – Barntown at 2 p.m. (Prayers) Sunday, August 10 – Killurin at 1.30 p.m. (Prayers) Sunday, August 10 – Glynn at 2 p.m. (Prayers) Sunday, August 10 – Ardcrandrisk at 3 p.m. (Prayers) Sunday, August 10 – Carrig at 4 p.m. (Prayers) Sunday, September 7 – Whitechurch at 2 p.m. (prayers) BARNTOWN AFC SUMMER CAMP Lots of happy kids after the first Glynn-Barntown AFC summer camp. Still time to book into our second one. Open to kids aged five to 13 years. Cost €90 per child. Date: August 18 to August 22. Time 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Included is a jersey, shorts and a football. Sign up online at Queries to jpbarnes@ COMMUNITY GAMES Very well done to our under-12 girls gaelic football team on reaching the Leinster final which took place in Longford last weekend. Although we had no win, the youngsters played a great game in extremely hot conditions. We are so proud of them all. BABYWEARING IRELAND BWI Wexford Sling Library are closed for the summer months. Sessions restart in Barntown Community Centre in October. NOTICES FOR THE PAPER If you have any news you would like to share, or any club or event you would like to promote in the Glynn-Barntown area, please contact Hillary at 087 2028065 or email Hillary on; hillaryobrien2020@ Oulart and the Ballagh First Anniversary The first anniversary Mass for the repose of the soul of Fr John Jordan, former parish priest of Oulart, was celebrated in Castledockrell Church, last Friday, July 11, with four priests concelebrating. Among the congregation were quite a few of his former parishioners from Oulart, there to pay their respects to a much-loved and respected pastor who ministered to them from 1997 till his retirement in Cards were available on the night and are also available at the back of St Patrick's Church, Oulart. Parish Committee At the meeting on July 1 the following officers were appointed – chairman Fr Doyle, Vice-Chair Martin Dempsey, secretary Kathryn O'Dowd, Assistant secretary Tara Finn, treasurer Josie Sinnott and Assistant treasurer Muriel O'Dowd It was agreed that problems with the heating system and the chutes at St Patrick's Church needed immediate attention and it was decided to run some bingo sessions at the GAA grounds to raise funds to defray the cost. Watch this space to learn the date and time of the bingo. The next meeting of the Parish Committee will be held on July 15. Oulart Active Retired Oulart Active Retired hold their regular weekly meeting on Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at which they play Indoor Bowls and enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Occasionally, they host other Active Retired groups. The yearly membership fee, covering insurance etc, is €15. Fit four Life 'Fit for Life' organised by Oulart Active Retired is held in Oulart Community Centre on Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It consists of chair exercises, dance and movements to music along with fun games, especially suitable to the older person, but open to all. To cover costs, a fee of €5 per session, applies. Social dancing Every Monday night, social dancing is held in Oulart Community Centre. Doors open at 8 p.m., with dancing from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. €10 admission. Refreshments served. Over the Water SHOW MASS Castlebridge Show will hold their annual Show Mass for deceased show committee members and supporters on Sunday, July 30, at 10.30 a.m in Castlebridge church. SOCCER TRAINING Curracloe United Men's A, B and Youths teams return to training tomorrow, Thursday, July 17, at 7.30 p.m and every Tuesday and Thursday from then onwards. All present and new members are most welcome. All enquires to Don Hearne 086 1079608 John Tyrell 086 3864132. Youths John Nolan 087 9831990. Ladies' teams will be back training the first week of August. New members are most welcome. Contact Stanley O'Leary at 087 1340556 with any queries. SHOW DATE Reserve Sunday, July 27, for the annual Castlebridge Agricultural show which will be held inbthe local hall. The schedule is available on the website. The committee look forward to seeing you there. LOTTO DRAW Results of the Curracloe United lotto draw for Sunday, July 13, The numbers drawn were 1, 13, 14 and 26. There was no jackpot winner and two match-three winners, who each received €75, Ann Doherty, c/o Tavern and Ann Doherty, c/o Tavern and Peggy Kelly, Screen. Next week's jackpot stands at €2,750 and the draw will take place on Sunday, July 20, at 8 p.m. in the Roadhouse, Curracloe. ENTRIES FOR SHOW Castlebridge Show committee are now taking entries for their annual show which takes place on Sunday, July 27, in Castlebridge Community Centre. ITEMS WELCOME
