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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Today's top TV and streaming choices: The Galway Races, A Killer's Confession and Blood Father
Racing From Galway Monday-Thursday, RTÉ2, times vary; Friday, TG4, 4.45pm Ruby Walsh is joined by Fran Berry, Jane Mangan and Lisa O'Neill for the first four days of this year's Summer Festival. Then, on Friday, Seán Bán Breathnach takes over presenting duties. Fake or Fortune? BBC One, 9pm Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould's latest artistic investigation involves a pair of paintings whose owners hope are previously unknown works by Renoir. In 2016, a car carrying a Cork family on their way to see Santa collided with another carrying three young men on Military Road in Co Waterford. This documentary revisits one of the most devastating road collisions in Irish history. The Veil RTÉ2, 10.35pm The lines between truth and lies are becoming blurred as Steven Knight's espionage thriller continues. This time, Imogen manages to bring Adilah and her daughter back together in Paris, but is she getting any closer to uncovering the truth? Blood Father TG4, 10pm An ex-con gets a chance to prove his worth by protecting his estranged 17-year-old daughter from the drug dealers on her trail. Mel Gibson, Erin Moriarty and Diego Luna star. ADVERTISEMENT Shiny Happy People: The Teenage Holy War Prime Video, streaming now 'How do you know you're in a cult if it's your normal?' For most under the power of leader Ron Luce, believing you were meant to die a teen martyr for Christ was normal... It would appear there was so much for the Teen Mania Ministries escapees to unpack of their time at the church that Emmy-winning filmmakers Nicole Newnham and Cori Shepherd are back with a second season. They continue to focus on America's largest youth ministry, which attracted millions through wildly popular stadium shows known as 'Acquire the Fire'. Packed with Millennial-era energy and copious levels of cringe, the series captures massive crowds of teens swept up in fervent religious concerts, purity pledges, and missionary zeal — when all most of them needed was a decent regular rave to attend. Beneath the polished youth group image, it reveals rigid spiritual training, theatrical indoctrination, and emotional manipulation orchestrated by Luce. My Melody & Kuromi Netflix, streaming now Fellow Sanrio fans, rejoice! In this charming stop-motion series, celebrating their respective birthdays, (cooler) younger sister Kuromi hunts for My Melody's cake secret, triggering sweet chaos in Mariland. If you can't handle the kawaii burblings, consider watching on mute; it's worth it for the animation. A Normal Woman Netflix, streaming now A socialite's life unravels when a mysterious illness — and her family's disbelief (and latent misogyny) — push her to sabotage her perfect facade and uncover a darker, truer self. Happy Gilmore 2 Netflix, streaming now Yay, 1990s nostalgia! Can you believe it took only three decades for a sequel to this Adam Sandler vehicle? That's either an exceedingly good or a not-so-good sign. It was also released straight to Netflix. Take from that what you will. Hitmakers Netflix, streaming now Twelve top songwriters and producers come together at high-stakes music camps to create hits for stars like John Legend, Shaboozey, and Lisa of Blackpink — revealing the creative tension and breakthroughs behind the music-making process (for humans). This week's K-drama features the rising threat of illegal firearms and shootings; an unsettling shift in South Korea's typically gun-free landscape. The Facebook Honeytrap: Catching a Killer Prime Video, streaming now A woman grappling with chronic illness helps track down her aunt's murderer from 6,000 miles away. How? By using fake profiles, unseen messages, and sheer determination, all from her couch in the UK. For yet more true crime on Prime, there's A Killer's Confession (Christopher Halliwell's, to be precise), landing today.
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Kilkenny Olympian to compete in the women's Tour de France
Mia Griffin from Glenmore in Co Kilkenny is set to make her Tour de France Femmes debut. Griffin, who is the reigning Irish national champion, is no stranger to the spotlight having represented Ireland at the Paris Olympics last summer. Last year, Griffin also became the first Irish rider in 11 years to win the Rás na mBan. The 26-year-old will line out for Swiss team Roland Le Dévoluy. Griffin is the first Irish rider officially announced, but up to three Irish cyclists are expected to feature when the race begins this Saturday, July 26. Now in its fourth year, this modern iteration of the Tour de France Femmes was established in 2022 and has become one of the most prestigious events in the women's cycling calendar. The 2025 route features three flat stages, two hilly stages, and four gruelling mountain stages, including a punishing climb of the Col de la Madeleine, a 2,000m ascent set to challenge the peloton on the penultimate day. TG4 will broadcast every stage of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift live, bringing viewers nine consecutive days of elite women's cycling from across France. Coverage begins on Saturday, July 26, with a 78km opening stage from Vannes to Plumelec in Brittany, and continues through to the dramatic mountain finale in Châtel Les Portes du Soleil on Sunday, August 3.
Irish Independent
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Disgraced hurler DJ Carey absent as Kilkenny's Jubilee team are honoured on All-Ireland final day
Carey was man-of-the-match in his side's All-Ireland final win over Offaly in 2000 having given yet another scintillating scoring display, but he has been in the news for all the wrong reasons in recent weeks and months. Carey pleaded guilty on July 3 to ten counts of defrauding a number of people out of money while pretending that he had cancer and needed finances to obtain treatment. There was some debate whether the five-time All-Ireland SHC winner would be in attendance at Croke Park today but the 54-year-old was not present, although there was a short citation read out about him while his team-mates were celebrated in front of a large crowd at GAA HQ. There was some jeering when his name was read out by master of ceremonies, TG4 commentator Mac Dara Mac Donncha, but Carey was not the only one absent with All-Ireland-winning manager Brian Cody also missing out due to a pre-planned holiday. Goalkeeper James McGarry, Cody's right-hand man as coach for several of his All-Ireland successes following retirement, was also absent but captain Willie O'Connor and Irish Independent columnist Eddie Brennan were among the star-studded squad on show.
Irish Examiner
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Meath boss 'delighted' to overcome Kerry in LGFA All-Ireland semi after 'being written off the last year'
TG4 LGFA All-Ireland semi-final: MEATH 2-12 KERRY 1-9 Before and after Jack O'Connor's men fell to a comprehensive defeat to Meath in Tullamore last month, there were a few grumblings in the Kingdom about just how neutral Glenisk O'Connor Park was for a game between the two green and gold counties. But any advantages the male Meath players enjoyed at the home of Offaly GAA for that group game were dwarfed by the way the Royal County turned the midland venue into a real home atmosphere on Saturday afternoon, outnumbering their Kerry counterparts by around ten to one and making that advantage count on the pitch too by doing their bit to try and nudge Maggie Farrelly to give those 50/50 calls to the Leinster County, not to mention adding to the growing sense of momentum by hailing every sideline ball, every turnover and every contest win as if it was the final whistle. It was all a world away from the comfortable outing that Kerry enjoyed in the 2024 quarter-finals, where they brushed Meath aside by double scores in Tralee. Many pundits felt that 0-16 to 0-8 win was a sign of the end of an era for the 2021 and 2022 All-Ireland champions – but Saturday evening, Meath manager Shane McCormack said that once he got a few key players back into the side, he knew his team would always be leading contenders. 'We've been written off for the last year and a half and we had been rebuilding,' he said afterwards. 'A lot of girls came back as well and it was great to have them, these girls would run through a brick wall for you. Their determination and energy was the biggest thing there today. "We were two points up at half-time after playing against the wind and we just said to keep the scoreboard moving. Kerry got their goal but we didn't panic and I was delighted to see the composure'. Former Footballer of the Year Vicki Wall, who missed most of 2024 and only came on as a substitute in that game in Austin Stack Park, would have been earmarked by most as the most valuable returnee to the Meath panel. It was her sister Sarah who picked up Player of the Match honours on Saturday however, while Robyn Murray in goal was another crucial ingredient in the win, both for the way she cleaned up her own sector and also for the accuracy of her kickouts. 'I'm delighted for Sarah, she's been phenomenal, she came back into the setup last year and she's made the six spot her own with great leadership and composure, and we saw that with the goal as well'. The tumultuous roar that greeted the centre back's goal was one of many moments that cemented the feeling that this was always going to be Meath's day. 'The crowds came out in their droves, and today it wasn't Navan it was Tullamore and I'd say it was double the crowd, so my thanks to all the fans and supporters, we really appreciate it,' McCormack beamed. Given the final margin however, and the comprehensive manner of Meath's win, Kerry manager Mark Bourke could only acknowledge that while 2025 was a 'great year', with Munster and National League honours secured, they were clearly second best yesterday. 'I thought the hungrier team won,' said the Tralee man. 'Meath were there to the breaking ball. They were hunting in packs, they were overlapping in numbers, and we weren't doing that'. 'I thought we started well in the second half, we got a goal, but Meath brought it up another gear in terms of the hunger and intensity. That's the difference. 'It takes time to replenish twelve new players again. If anyone doesn't understand that they shouldn't be involved in it. But there's really a lot of talent in Kerry football. You could see it there. 'I'm very happy with the year. You play these games knowing that you could go in to lose. But did everyone do their best, did everyone buy in? Everyone bought in, everyone did their best. Did we lay it out right? "I think we did. Games are going to be won and lost. So, on to the next game,' he concluded. Scorers for Meath: E Duggan (0-5, 4f), K Cole (1-0), S Wall (1-0), C Smyth (0-2), M Farrelly (0-2), A Cleary (0-2), S Ennis (0-1). Scorers for Kerry: S O'Shea (0-5, 4f), D O'Leary (1-0), N Ní Conchúir (0-2), A Galvin (0-1), C Evans (0-1). MEATH: R Murray; MK Lynch, Á Sheridan, K Newe; A Cleary, S Wall, K Kealy; O Sheehy, M Farrelly; M Thynne, N Gallogly, C Smyth; E Duggan, V Wall, K Cole. Subs: S Ennis for Newe (32), K Bermingham for Sheehy (40), N McEntee for Cole (56). KERRY: ME Bolger; E Lynch, C Lynch, D Kearney; A O'Connell, E Costello, A Dillane; M O'Connell, A Galvin; N Carmody, N Ní Conchúir, C Evans; D O'Leary, S Ó'Shea, J Lucey. Subs: R Dwyer for Lucey (37), R Rahilly for Kearney (38), K Enright for Galvin (50), F O'Donoghue for A O'Connell (52), N Quinn for Dillane (53). Referee: Maggie Farrelly (Cavan).
Irish Independent
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Kerry ladies manager says Meath were ‘hungrier team' as Kingdom relinquish All-Ireland crown
Mark Bourke: 'I'm very happy with the year. You play these games knowing that you could go in to lose. But did you do your best? Did everyone do their best? Did everyone buy in? Everyone bought in. Everyone did their best' TG4 flashed up an image of Kerry manager Mark Bourke during the game and it looked that all he needed was a pipe and a pair of slippers, such was the laid back way he was watching the game. That's what you get with the Kerry manager. He doesn't get too excited when his team wins and he's philosophical when they don't. In Bourke's eyes there is always another day. Although acutely disappointed, that was his mantra after Kerry were dethroned as All-Ireland champions after a 2-12 to 1-9 loss to Meath in Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final.
