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The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘A giant of a man who would light up any room' – Heartbreaking tributes pour for ‘legendary' Irish musician after death
HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for a popular Irish musician who passed away on Monday. Bernard McNamara was one of A notice from Bernard's family said: "Predeceased by his father Paddy, mother Helen and brother Anthony. "He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken son Kenneth, daughters Micaela and Levi and by their mother remembered always by his adored grandchildren Mia, Ethan, William, Nasya, Conor, Tuiren and Turlough, brothers Gerry and James and sister Mary, by his dearest, cherished friend Emily and all his nieces and nephews." Tributes have poured in for Bernard as news of his death continues to spread, with mourners telling of the huge impact the "legendary" musician had on the city. Galway city's Mayor, Mike Cubbard, described Bernard as a "giant of a man who would light up any room" and a talented musician. READ MORE IRISH NEWS He said: "I have just heard of the sad passing of Bernard McNamara. A giant of a man who would light up any room, he will be missed by so many near and far. "A top man in the community, a brilliant musician and a friend to so so many. Rest in Peace, Bernard." Another mourner told how Bernard was a "born entertainer, brilliant musician and an all round nice guy" in a heartbreaking tribute. A third added: "Bernard was a real gentleman. We had the pleasure of hosting him in Dubai with the Band Shout for the St Patrick's day ball a few years ago - one of the top events in Dubai at the time. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN "They were very well received and as a result the lads got gigs in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi. "Bernard had a great skill of connecting with people, I guess the good Lords needs some of that entertainment from Bernard." Another tribute read: "Bernard was a huge character. So talented vibrant and full of fun. One of life's gentlemen. "He is a huge loss to the community in Westside. Sleep peacefully and rest in peace Bernard. RIP." 'A NEW STAR SHINING ABOVE' A fifth said: "His passion for life and music left us all on a high. What an entertainer. "His presence and lovely chats will be missed. Rest in peace now. A light has gone out in Galway but a new star is shining above." Bernard's family has confirmed he will repose at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour on Munster Avenue from 4pm to 6:30pm on Friday. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Bernard at the Church of the Sacred Heart on Seamus Quirke Road at 11am on Saturday. He will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery following the mass. Mourners have been asked to approach the funeral parlour entrance on foot from Fr Burke Park. 1 Galway musician Bernard McNamara sadly passed away on Monday Credit: RIP
Daily Record
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Hamilton care home chef triumphs in national awards
Abbeydale Court head chef Robert Sorbie tasted success as he was crowned the overall winner at the nationwide Great British care awards A Hamilton chef has been named the best in Britain for the special menus he creates for residents at a local care home. Robert Sorbie tasted success at the national final of the prestigious Great British care awards, where he was served up with the title of national chef of the year in recognition of his work at Abbeydale Court on Strathaven Road. He impressed judges with his themed celebration menus and freshly-prepared meals, with his delighted colleagues saying: 'This award reflects the love and care he pours into every plate he serves.' Robert, who has been head chef at Abbeydale Court for the past eight years, took the top award after qualifying for the UK final by winning the Scotland and North-East regional heat in November – and then went on to take the national crown at the overall finals in Birmingham, hosted by Vernon Kay. He said: 'I was judged on various skills which included producing and presenting meals prepared for events throughout the year such as Burns night, Valentine's day, Easter, St Patrick's day, Halloween, St Andrew's day, Christmas and new year – themed nights give me great pleasure and satisfaction, and all meals are prepared and cooked with fresh produce. 'I was interviewed by a panel of professional judges and was fortunate be selected as regional winner and I was very excited to reach the national stage of the competition. Winning is a great achievement and filled me with a sense of pride and joy to bring the award back to Hamilton [and] the residents of Abbeydale Court.' Robert first began his culinary career aged 16 as an apprentice baker, attending college part-time to earn his qualifications and within six years having progressed to become an assistant manager. He then enrolled in evening courses at Glasgow College of food technology, gaining professional cookery qualifications including an HNC and HND on his way to becoming a chef, going on to become a pastry chef at Strathclyde University's former Jordanhill campus. Robert worked his way up to sous chef and eventually to head chef, spending an impressive 21 years in the role before moving into his current role at the Hamilton care home where he is a popular member of staff and has been celebrated by colleagues, residents and families. A spokesperson for Abbeydale Court said: 'Robert's win is a remarkable achievement for the entire Hamilton community. This prestigious national accolade recognises exceptional talent and dedication within the care sector [and he] competed against some of the best chefs in care settings across the UK, emerging as the national winner. 'Robert is renowned for his passion for food and commitment to improving the lives of elderly residents through creative, nutritious, and person-centred meals. 'His meals are about more than nourishment – they're about comfort, memory and community, and his approach goes far beyond the kitchen; he sees food as a tool to enhance wellbeing, bring joy, and uphold the dignity of those in care.' Abbeydale's spokesperson added: 'His win shines a spotlight on the important role catering plays in social care and serves as an inspiration for chefs and care professionals nationwide. 'The team at Abbeydale Court, along with residents and families, are immensely proud of Robert's achievement – an inspiring example of excellence in care right at the heart of Hamilton. Head chef Robert has worked at the 109-bed home since November 2016 and delights residents with not only a fresh, homemade daily menu, but also 'takes pride in preparing food for family occasions, birthday celebrations, and private dining experiences for residents and their loved ones'. Judges described him as 'an asset to the care sector' as he impressed with his wide and varied menus, worthwhile mealtimes, healthy food choices, catering for special dietary requirements, hygiene and sustainability, as well as using local produce and linking in with residents' activities. They praised his 'passion for culinary excellence and his dedication to bringing joy to residents' – and his award citation ahead of the final read: 'He is always looking ahead to the next internal event to ensure it's a memorable experience for both residents and their families, and adapts day-to-day menus freely to ensure everyone's nutritional needs are met.' * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle caught out in latest video post with kids: 'Why lie'
Eagle-eyed royal fans have called out Meghan Markle after noticing a mistake in her St Patrick's Day post. The Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram to share how she was celebrating the holiday by making a green-themed breakfast for her children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three. "About this morning...," she captioned the video that saw her making a green smoothie and green waffles. "We love a theme," she added. While Meghan showed herself making the green waffles, many noticed that the waffle iron didn't match the finished product that she had created. "That isn't even the same waffle," one X user wrote. "That waffle maker makes a totally different kind of waffle than what she posted as the 'end product' she's so fake." "Different waffle maker. The ones shown plated are not from the machine used by Meghan," another added. "Eggo made green waffle until a short while ago," a third said. "These look like Toaster Waffles." Is this satire?Meghan Markle's St Patrick's day post on IG — 𝓜𝓾𝓻𝓴𝔂 𝓜𝓮𝓰 (@MurkyMegPodcast) March 18, 2025 Those waffle makers make waffles that look like this — Weickum_or_not (@OrWeickum) March 18, 2025 "Interesting that the 'final waffle' bears to resemblance to the waffle iron!" someone else wrote. "The finished waffles are NOT from that waffle maker," yet another slammed. "Waffle maker has sections and the finished waffles are round with NO sections! What a scammer!" "Why lie about a waffle? Her iron makes a four piece," one person added. "Her plates have store bought single piece waffles." RELATED: Meghan Markle 'stealing' claim shut down by business owner: 'Drag a woman down' Meghan Markle called out over 'disgusting' kitchen act in Netflix series: 'Knows nothing' Why Meghan Markle's dad is 'disappointed' in her name change Others said the green waffles and smoothie looked "disgusting" and "unappetising", with one person going so far as to say "that is the saddest thing I've seen". Another person offered up a suggestion on why she might have used another type of waffle, "Most likely hers didn't work that skillet looked awfully hot and appears to be no butter/oil to prevent sticking?" Many others loved Meghan's St Patrick's Day post, with one X user writing, "Love seeing Meghan enjoying #StPatricksDay by making dedicated treats for her family." "That looks absolutely tasty," another said. "I just ❤️ how she makes the celebrations so special for her kids. These joyful moments would turn into lasting memories for her children." "She always adds her own twist and elevates her meals," a third wrote. SHOP: 😴 The award-winning mattress that's 'like sleeping on a cloud' 💋 Rita Ora's new range that keeps selling out in Sephora: 'Effortless to use' ☀️ Tax laws to burn Aussies on summer essential: 'Many of us struggle' Many others speculated that Meghan used the waffle maker that the late Queen Elizabeth II gave Archie for Christmas one year. "My grandmother asked us what Archie wanted for Christmas, and Meg said a waffle maker," Harry shared on The Late Late Show with James Corden. "She sent us a waffle maker for Archie. So breakfast now, Meg makes up a beautiful organic mix in the waffle maker." He added that Archie "loves" the waffle maker, saying, "Archie wakes up in the morning and goes 'waffle.'"
Euronews
18-03-2025
- Euronews
St Patrick's Day: a global celebration of Irish culture
Hundreds of thousands of people dressed in green took to the streets of Dublin on Monday, to watch Ireland's national St. Patrick's Day parade. Roughly 4,000 people and 12 marching bands from across Ireland, North America and Austria took part in the country's main parade. Smaller parades also took place in other parts of the country, from Limerick to Cork. In Northern Ireland, a parade in Belfast city attracted tens of thousands of spectators. Crowds were also full of good cheer in Derry, Downpatrick, Enniskillen, Newry and Ballycastle. St. Patrick's Day takes place each year on the 17th of March. The national holiday stems from a religious holiday commemorating the death of the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Today, the holiday has evolved into a global celebration of all things Irish, with parades, music, dancing, and lots of green. While Ireland has been celebrating St Patrick's day for over 1000 years, the famous parades were initiated by the Irish diaspora in the United States. The Irish holiday therefore also brought boisterous parades and celebrations across the country, including New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, Georgia, Minnesota, and Arkansas. The city of Chicago dyed The Chicago River green, an annual tradition. The Lithuanian city of Vilnius seemed inspired by the sight of the bright emerald green liquid, and coloured the Vilnelė river green for the occasion, on which a kayak parade took place. St. Patrick's Day is also celebrated annually in the capital, where various events and festivities, including live Irish music and dancing, took place. In London, the Princess Kate wore her stape forest green coat with a matching percher hat, and sipped half a pint of Guiness as she celebrated St Patrick's Day with Irish Guards at Wellington Barracks. The Princess of Wales presented fresh shamrock sprigs and awarded medals to soldiers before the regiment's parade. The royal, who missed the Guard's celebration last year following her cancer diagnosis, has gradually been returning to public duties.
Sky News
13-03-2025
- Business
- Sky News
Day 53: Have EU leaders worked out how to play Trump?
👉 Follow Trump 100 on your podcast app 👈 The Irish prime minister Micheál Martin visited the Oval office on Wednesday, but any St Patrick's day spirit was overshadowed by tariffs. The EU and Canada have responded to Trump with reciprocal tariffs - putting the US at the front and centre of a global trade war. US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner speak to Ireland correspondent Stephen Murphy about how the Irish PM handled Trump - and they discuss why other EU leaders will be taking note. Plus, Martha reports on how Canadians are feeling after the break-up of the US-Canada special relationship. If you've got a question you'd like James, Martha, and Mark to answer, you can email it to trump100@
