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Irish Independent
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Kerry GAA heroes honoured at summer ‘Flesk Fest' event
Among the line up was recalling memories of the 25th anniversary of the 2000 Kerry millennium team, captained by local stalwart Seamus Moynihan. Seamus was the Man of the Match in the replay win over Galway. Top of the bill was the 50th anniversary of Kerry's historic 1975 treble of senior, minor and U21 titles – a haul that laid the foundations for a glorious period in Kerry that lasted until 1987. The great Kerry ladies from 1982 to 1990 were honoured for their incredible record. The Kingdom's ladies were a dominant force in football led by the legendary Mary Jo Curran from Beaufort – holder of 10 All-Ireland medals and 10 All-Stars. Recently retired Kerry star Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh from Corca Dhuibhne was in attendance to discuss her glorious career that was capped with a senior All-Ireland medal in 2024. "We were very happy with how the event went. It was great to see such a fantastic line up of some of the most successful players to wear the green and gold. The GAA evening was part of another brilliant Flesk Fest. Great credit is owed to all the organisers and volunteers,' said Sean Daly. Dynamic duo of Ambrose O'Donovan (1984 Centenary Kerry captain) and Tim Moynihan – the voice of Radio Kerry.
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix's top 10 now includes this chilling werewolf movie — and it's got real bite
Earlier this year, I was seriously let down by Leigh Whannell's reimagining of the "Wolf Man.' This new spin on the classic Universal monster movie lacked the scares, thrills and gruesome moments I was craving. Fortunately, my previously unfulfilled appetite for a blood-chilling werewolf movie has now been satiated by this new arrival on Netflix, and I'm not the only one who's watched it either. Called 'The Cursed,' but confusingly also known as 'Eight for Silver' in some regions (Netflix currently lists it under both titles), this gothic horror is full of savage beasts tearing through the inhabitants of a rural French town. It'll satisfy any viewers with a serious blood lust, but its foreboding atmosphere and 19th-century period setting are what really make this movie work best. I'll admit to being unaware of this one until it popped up in the Netflix top 10 most-watched list over the weekend, but I'm glad this 2021 movie has found a new life on the world's most popular streaming service. It currently sits in the No. 6 spot ahead of buzzy Netflix originals like "Brick" and "The Old Guard 2." While it's far from flawless, and there's more meat on its bones than necessary, it's the werewolf movie I needed after the 'Wolf Man' really let me down. So, if you've already spotted 'The Cursed' in the Netflix top 10 and want to know a little more before adding it to your watchlist, here are all the details you need to know about this supernatural horror movie with plenty of bite. In the late 1800s, landowner Seamus Laurent (Alistair Petrie) finds himself in a dispute with a group of Romani settlers and opts for an extremely violent solution. He leads a brutal slaughter of the clan to reclaim his land and send a warning to any future settlers. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Following this immoral act, Seamus's two children, Edward (Max Mackintosh) and Charlotte (Amelia Crouch), begin having terrible nightmares of silver fanged creatures. Soon afterward, Edward goes missing after being attacked by some sort of wild animal, and that's just the start of the creepy occurrences. With the townfolk in denial, it takes the warnings of a visiting pathologist, John McBride (Boyd Holbrook), for the truth to begin to sink in. Seamus's rash actions have brought a sinister curse on the village, and bloodthirsty beasts are lurking in the woods waiting to strike. Right off the bat, I should warn you that 'The Cursed' is not a thrill-a-minute watch. Clocking in at almost two hours, it isn't afraid to take the time to build atmosphere and a seriously eerie sense of dread. This approach may alienate viewers chasing instant satisfaction, but it pays off in spades as the movie reaches its grand crescendo. All that build-up proves worthwhile as it allows you to get invested in the characters and their plight. While I'm dishing out warnings, I should note that 'The Cursed' can be pretty brutal at times. It has several hallmarks of a lower-budget movie with some unconvincing practical effects, but when the fake blood flows, it can be seriously gruesome. One early scene that sees a Romani settler dismembered and cruelly stuffed into a scarecrow garb had me literally wincing in horror. 'The Cursed's' biggest strength is its gothic look and fitting sense of atmosphere. Okay, so it doesn't reach the highs of genre masterpieces like 'Nosferatu,' but it certainly gets within the same ballpark. And the period-accurate dress and candlelit scenes go a long way to making you feel immersed in its dark world of god-fearing townfolk and sharp-toothed creatures. I also enjoyed the numerous dream sequences as the town is gripped in fear, and the children pay for the sins of their parents by being haunted by some terrifying visions. As a horror movie fanatic, I'm not easily spooked, but one nightmare scene had me feeling just a little bit uneasy, as a levitating woman floats across a misty field towards a screaming Edward. It's chilling stuff. By no means is 'The Cursed' attempting to rewrite the werewolf playbook; it sticks pretty rigidly to the established monster mythos, but it's an effective chiller that slowly ratchets up the tension and has enough scares to keep your eyes glued to the screen and your heart rate high. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, 'The Cursed' has managed a respectable 71% score from critics, which feels pretty fair to me. The movie has its moments, but the slower pace won't be for everybody, and it certainly doesn't reinvent the werewolf genre in any significant way. The movie has its moments, but the slower pace won't be for everybody, and it certainly doesn't reinvent the werewolf genre in any significant way. Viewers have been harsher, rating the movie 54% on Rotten Tomatoes. The pacing is a most frequent complaint among the numerous negative user reviews, but some criticism is also aimed at the night-time scenes, which some accuse of being hard to decipher. So, I don't think we can classify 'The Cursed' as a crowd-pleaser, but I'd argue the above score is on the harsher side. Horror fans, or just any viewer looking for a slow-burn period piece with an impactful gothic aesthetic, will want to give 'The Cursed' a chance. The pace can be testing, especially in the middle portion where the narrative stalls, but stick with it, and you'll be rewarded with a grand showdown and an ending, set several decades later, that brings things full circle. Not sure 'The Cursed' is for you, or just not in the mood for a somber werewolf flick, here's a guide to everything new being added to Netflix this month for even more viewing recommendations. Watch "The Cursed" on Netflix now Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Irish Independent
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
‘A profound honour' as Cllr Gino O'Boyle is elected Mayor of Sligo Borough District
Pays a poignant tribute to his late father, Seamus, who was also a Sligo Councillor Sligo Champion Today at 07:37 Newly elected Mayor of Sligo Borough District, Cllr Gino O'Boyle has said it is a 'profound honour' for him and his family. The Sligo Borough District AGM was held in City Hall on Monday, with Cllr O'Boyle elected Mayor, proposed by Cllr Declan Bree and seconded by Cllr Arthur Gibbons by unanimous vote.
The National
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
Clearly now is the time for the SNP to ‘seize the moment'
The UK Internal Market Act was deliberately introduced to take even more control away from the Scottish Parliament, and even in the devolved area of fishing the UK Government made an agreement with the EU without consultation with the Scottish Government. The UK Government, whichever party is in power, will continue to tighten the Union straitjacket whenever the Scottish Government is perceived to be performing relatively well, while the UK mainstream media will continue to denigrate any progress made by an SNP-led Scottish Government. READ MORE: Remember Alex Salmond gained indyref on the basis of an SNP majority Therefore, the reality is that we are increasingly unlikely to be able to achieve independence through the route of good devolved governance, although obviously the Scottish Government must continually strive to do the best it can within the constraints of broken Brexit Britain. Of course Seamus is correct to state that we will only achieve independence when 'enough people actually want it' (although I would not have added the qualifying clause 'and want it badly enough', as this wrongly suggests that we need the majority of the population to become independence activists) and to state that 'we shouldn't just wait for independence to somehow fall into our laps'. However, instead of relying on good governance at Holyrood to take us forward, ways must be found to inspire the public sufficiently to first get out and vote and secondly to express their desire for fundamental change through a vote for an independence party rather than for cosmetic change or fake reform. READ MORE: Lesley Riddoch: The Scottish Government should be fighting for zonal pricing Even if there is scepticism about the value of plebiscites as de facto referendums, there is value in independence parties committing to a common manifesto goal of having the Scottish Parliament given legislative authority to conduct a constitutional referendum, and if such a mandate is denied then using that undemocratic action of the UK Government to bolster support for independence expressed through a de facto referendum at the next UK General Election (backed up by clear steps to ensure that the expressed wish of the people of Scotland will be fulfilled). Instead of turning the majority of the electorate into political activists, we must inspire more people to reject the constitutional status quo through realising that only independence will deliver 'real change'. While I do not agree that the SNP have had the number of genuine opportunities over the last decade to deliver independence that some have suggested, the fact that all the UK political parties, even the Tories and Labour, now admit that Britain is broken while UK foreign policy is seen to reflect past imperialism with little regard for human suffering (even where the UK continues to be complicit in causing that suffering, such as with the carnage in Gaza) indicates that now is the time, especially with support for independence consistently around 50% in the polls even without national independence campaigning, for the SNP to 'seize the moment'. If the SNP message to the public is to patiently wait for good governance at Holyrood to be established and acknowledged, then voters will likely vote instead for 'fake reform' even if they believe the Scottish Parliament should be enabled to conduct a constitutional referendum and suspect that the reform offered is just another Farage mirage. Stan Grodynski Longniddry, East Lothian JUST finished reading the article by Graeme McGarry, ''Common sense' to lift outdated booze ban – football fans won't let side down' (Jul 9) about the 'alcohol trials' at Ayr FC. What an absolute joke! The 'authorities' are going to trial something as serious as selling alcohol at football matches and the decision is going to be based on a 'diddy club' (sorry, Ayr FC, but you're not in the 'major league' when it comes to attendances at matches. READ MORE: Alcohol to be sold at Ayr United stadium for first time Alcohol is currently available at football matches but in specified areas only. I'm sure if you wanted to take a real and possibly more accurate 'sample' then Aberdeen, Celtic, Hearts, Hibs and Rangers could provide you with all the evidence from their current hospitality suites. The current football administrators in Scotland (SFA/SPFL) are an embarrassment to the game if they think a 'two-bob club' such as Ayr FC will be reflective of what will happen on a weekly basis throughout the season. To take a sample so small from what is proposed, maybe 1% of the football attendees on any given Saturday/Sunday, surely can't be considered 'typical or reflective' of what is 'normal'. There isn't a business in the world that would operate on this basis and expect to remain in business. I agree the first rule in management is 'if you can measure it, you can manage it' but this proposal is akin to using a 12-inch rule to measure the distance from Lands End to John o' Groats. In short, 'utterly ridiculous'. Get serious about resuming alcohol sales at football matches. Jim Todd Cumbernauld
RTÉ News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Pat Ryan hopeful on Seamus Harnedy and Cormac O'Brien for 'special' All-Munster hurling final against Tipperary
Cork manager Pat Ryan is relishing the prospect of seeing his side take part in an all-Munster All-Ireland SHC final against Tipperary that he feels will be nothing short of "special" and hopes to have three-time All-Star forward Seamus Harnedy back from injury. On a bumper semi-final weekend, Cork demolished Dublin in Saturday's opener while Tipperary edged Kilkenny in a humdinger that ended in a 'was it a score or not?' controversy. That all means the old rivals, Cork and Tipp, will battle for the Liam MacCarthy cup on Sunday 20 July – the first time the two counties have met in the decider. Cork had the full 15 points to spare over Tipp in their Munser SHC round robin clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimh back at the end of April. Theirs is a rivalry almost as ancient as the game itself – but Ryan feels it's one based on mutual respect. "It's a huge rivalry. I've been part of some of them games myself, they're marvellous occasions," Ryan told RTÉ Sport this week. "Cork people probably love going to Thurles even more than Tipp love coming to Páirc Uí Chaoimh. "We've had great days above there, we've had disappointing days as well. Tipp are a really good team, Liam [Cahill] has them going really well. They've a really good management team, so I don't think there was ever going to be a case that they wouldn't get it right and they've everything going right at the moment. "Tipperary is a really brilliant hurling county – and we'd like to think we're a brilliant hurling county. It's always been fair, honest, hard. There's been great camaraderie there between the teams." Cork went into Saturday's date against the surprise packet Dubs with a relatively clean bill of health although 34-year-old Harnedy and defender Cormac O'Brien both lost fitness races ahead of that semi-final. Declan Dalton stepped in for Harnedy against Dublin and ended his day's work with five points. Former Limerick hurler Niall Moran, speaking on RTÉ 2FM's Game On show this week, nontheless went as far as sayng that, for Cork, no Harnedy means no All-Ireland title. Moran feels the three-time All-Star should be included from the start. "He has to find a place for Seamie Harnedy," Moran said. "In my book, Cork don't win any All-Ireland without him. Who will be the unlucky person to miss out?" Ryan has no new concerns on the injury front, but he's keen to have as many selection headaches as possible ahead of the final – even if it means missing out on a few winks of sleep as a result. "Both Seamus and Cormac missed out at the weekend but we'd be very hopeful that they'll be able to take part in two weeks' time," Ryan said. "We've got no injuries from the [Dublin] match itself. We'll see over the next week if we can get Cormac and Seamus back. "Seamus is a brilliant fella who has given unbelievably commitment. He's a player that Cork need, to be honest with you, but Declan came in at the weekend and did a fantastic job. The most important thing is that Seamus gets back on the field and proves his fitness and it able to play a part. "It is brilliant for every manager but they are hard calls to make. There's probably sleepless nights that you'll get because you have to make those decisions. Trying to tell fellas is the problem then, because you're trying to do it in a fair and as humane a way as possible." Sunday's second semi-final between Kilkenny and Tipp ended in somewhat bizarre fashion when a late Noel McGrath point attempt was correctly waved wide, but registered as a point on the Croke Park scoreboard.. Ryan, for his part, suggested the pace of the modern, high-scoring inter-county game makes it a challenge for all involved – players, officials and score-keepers alike. "We're all human and the majority of us are all amateur people doing it in an amateur way so you can't expect everyone to get everything right. You're trying to get as many things right as you possibly can," the Cork boss reasoned.
