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Irish Examiner
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Anthony Fennelly moves to Derry City following Cork City exit
Former Cork City goalkeeper and coach Anthony Fennelly is back on the League of Ireland circuit after being headhunted by Derry City. Fennelly's long association with his hometown club came to an end last month when new City manager Ger Nash decided to freshen his staff up by replacing Fennelly with Mark McNulty as goalkeeping coach. Derry City – currently third in the Premier Division – have swooped to snap up with the man who also runs his own Fitness and Recovery Suite in Cork. The Leesider was recruited by manager Tiernan Lynch to fill the vacancy created by Michael Dougherty recently moving to Coleraine. As a player, Fennelly was part of the St Patrick's Athletic team who won the Premier League title in 1999 and he also has four First Division winners' medals from various spells at Waterford, Cork, Dundalk and Athlone. As well as the goalkeeping role, he also spent several seasons as assistant manager of Limerick. He will return to Markets Field this Friday for Derry's FAI Cup tie against Treaty United. 'I've been involved at Cork City on and off for the past 13 years so it probably looks like a bit of a leap from one end of the country to the other,' Fennelly said on Monday. Read More Cobh Ramblers under new ownership following chaotic end to FC32 reign 'The fact is though that there are so many similarities between the two clubs and indeed the two cities. 'I have been at the Brandywell many times in my career and it's very much the same feel, between the fans, the atmosphere and a real passion for their football club.' He explained how the move came about. 'After the new management team came in at Cork City, I had several offers from LOI clubs,' he said. 'In my conversation with Tiernan however, and looking at Derry City as a club, I was really taken with the plans they have for the future. 'Tiernan, his brother Seamus and Andy Mitchell have a fantastic desire to drive the club forward and their experience is such a valuable part of that. 'From my early dealings with them I know that my opinions are taken seriously and that's really important to any coach. 'They know how to work with people and when you get that level of respect, it makes you all the more determined to succeed. 'I've only been in a very short time but it's clear to see that there's a fantastic atmosphere in the group. 'We have real quality in the goalkeeping department- not just Brian Maher and Arlo Doherty but genuine potential in the Academy too. 'I'm really looking forward to helping them try to bring success to Derry City over the next few seasons.'
Irish Examiner
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Tiernan Stynes on emulating Jim: 'I never thought I could be so connected to my dad again'
This Saturday lunchtime in the Armenian capital city of Yerevan, a 20-year-old from Melbourne will emulate something his father once did 34 years ago in Melbourne's own Waverley Park — stand at six foot six inches for the tricolour and Amhrán na bhFiann minutes before playing for Ireland. All these years after Jim Stynes left Dublin for Australia to become its most beloved adopted son, Tiernan Stynes is in a way rounding the circle and bringing it all back home; over three decades on from his dad playing alongside Jack O'Shea in International Rules, he is suiting and shooting up for the Irish U20 men's basketball national team in the European championships. Tiernan was only seven when Jim's all too brief but full life ended; in fact one of Jim's last social engagements was to attend and enjoy his son's birthday party precisely a week before he finally succumbed to the melanoma on his spine at just 45 years of age. Tieran Stynes via Instagram Naturally those days are just a blur to Tiernan. The state funeral with 'the police escort and everything. It was crazy. It was so big'. But he still has a vivid memory of his father. His essence. His being. 'It's weird because it was so long ago, but I remember him well, yeah. He was awesome. He was really funny. I was hyper as a child and I remember one time I was egging at him and he just picked me up and flung me into the pool! 'And I used to always hassle him to teach me to play footy. Even when he was sick I'd try to get him to kick with me. I was really into footy back then. Loved everything about it. Being around the club [Melbourne, which Jim was president of], going to the games, the training. It was magical.' As he approached his teens though, he gravitated more towards the hoop in their driveway which his older sister Matisse had a flair and love for. The summer of 2015 he was glued to the NBA finals, watching his fellow Victorian Matthew Dellavedova and fellow Australian Andrew Bogut sharing the same court as LeBron James and Steph Curry. The Melbourne Tigers had become one of the most attractive sports franchises in town, creating a base and thirst for future local talent to be grown. 'I was just enthralled by it. How fast-paced it was. How skilled it was. And fun. I still played footy until I was about 12 but I probably got a bit burned out from it. I wasn't enjoying it as much, training in the cold, the rain and the mud. 'I was quite scrawny as a kid so basketball probably suited me more; it wasn't as physical as footy. The school I was with really took me under my wing and I could and feel myself getting better while the footy had come to feel like a real grind.' As he rose up the ranks he caught the attention of US college scouts; this past season he was a freshman with Quincy College, a NCAA Division Two team in Illinois, just an hour or so from St Louis, where he'll return in September. But also in Melbourne he came under the tutelage and to the attention of Jessica Scannell, the Irish international. From their conversations the seed was planted that perhaps someday he could become one too. Earlier this year he secured the contact details of Tommy Walsh, the Irish U20 men's coach. Walsh, as someone who was born and reared in New York before coming to play in his forefather's native country in the early 2000s, could identify with Stynes' backstory but needed to see in the flesh if he was as good a kid and player as he had been told. 'I'd watched some video Tiernan sent,' says Walsh, 'but we get plenty of videos from overseas players with Irish passports wanting to represent Ireland. But Tiernan flew in from Illinois in the middle of his exams to make our trials. I didn't even know he was showing up until the day before. When I saw this 6'6' basketball body walking in I was intrigued. 'We had a four-hour session and he just kept pushing his jet-lagged self. He attacked every drill. He didn't miss many shots. And he bounced a few bodies off him when close to the rim. Half my team was still in America at college but I knew that day Tiernan was going to be a lock and great fit for our team. 'It was a nice phone call to make to tell him I'd like to have him play for Ireland. I couldn't have been more pleased for him. He's a basketball junkie and you can tell how much playing for Ireland means to him.' After getting back to Quincy to complete his exams, Tiernan returned to Ireland last month to train with the U20 national squad proper. He stayed in Ballyboden with Fergus McCabe, the business partner and best friend of his uncle Brian, the 1995 All-Ireland winner with Dublin who also now lives in Melbourne. Right across the road from the McCabes is the same house where Brian and Jim grew up. It's been quite the journey, walking the same streets which his dad would as a teen in 1980s Dublin, having no clue that someday he'd play in the AFL, be voted its best and fairest, and be bestowed the honour of a state funeral that was televised live. 'Everyone has been so nice and kind to me,' says Tiernan, 'driving me everywhere. 'It's crazy. I never thought I could be so connected to my dad again and his heritage, just coming back here and meeting all his friends. "Do I still think about him? All the time. It's really motivating, really awesome, to know that someone related to me made it in sport.' Became an international, even. Just like he himself now.
USA Today
05-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
Summer is here, and it is everyone's favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota. Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans. So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall. Player Information Player: School: Height/Weight: Player Background - 4-Star Recruit - Played Basketball in High School - Academic All-Big Ten in 2024 - All-Big Ten Honrable Mention in 2024 Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season - 39 Career Games - 30 Career Games Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season - 63.7 PFF Run Blocking Grade - 78.4 PFF Pass Blocking Grade - 918 Run Blocking Snaps - 1,207 Pass Blocking Snaps Player Traits - Experience at both tackle positions offers versatility - Bulldozer in the run game - Generates good power and doesn't give up ground - Has good length to get and maintain leverage - Good base and balance allows for him to stay in plays longer as they extend Player Summary Caleb Tiernan proved last year that he is arguably the best offensive tackle prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft class. The Northwestern offensive tackle held his own against the best in the conference, such as Ohio State and Michigan, proving he can beat NFL talent. Tiernan thrives in anchoring, as well as run blocking, and it makes him a blast to watch. There isn't much he can't handle, which will make 2025 so interesting with new challenges such as Penn State on the schedule for him to prove himself once again to NFL-talent evaluators.
USA Today
05-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Caleb Tiernan, OT, Northwestern
Summer is here, and it is everyone's favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay. Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans. So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall. Player Information Player: School: Height/Weight: Player Background - 4-Star Recruit - Played Basketball in High School - Academic All-Big Ten in 2024 - All-Big Ten Honrable Mention in 2024 Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season - 39 Career Games - 30 Career Games Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season - 63.7 PFF Run Blocking Grade - 78.4 PFF Pass Blocking Grade - 918 Run Blocking Snaps - 1,207 Pass Blocking Snaps Player Traits - Experience at both tackle positions offers versatility - Bulldozer in the run game - Generates good power and doesn't give up ground - Has good length to get and maintain leverage - Good base and balance allows for him to stay in plays longer as they extend Player Summary Caleb Tiernan proved last year that he is arguably the best offensive tackle prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft class. The Northwestern offensive tackle held his own against the best in the conference, such as Ohio State and Michigan, proving he can beat NFL talent. Tiernan thrives in anchoring, as well as run blocking, and it makes him a blast to watch. There isn't much he can't handle, which will make 2025 so interesting with new challenges such as Penn State on the schedule for him to prove himself once again to NFL-talent evaluators.
Irish Examiner
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Tommy Tiernan review: Wild yarns, philosophical detours, and brilliant pisstakes at the Marquee
I spotted Tommy Tiernan today strolling down Cork's South Mall, dry cleaning slung over his shoulder like a man heading into battle — or at least into a hotel room. It was the kind of scene you only get in Cork: One of Ireland's most recognisable comedians, casually navigating pre-gig errands in the middle of town, shirt in bag, hat on head, and intense frown intact. He stopped to do a couple of selfies outside The Imperial, though. A sound man. That offbeat energy is exactly what fans got on Friday night as Tiernan brings his Tommedian tour to Live at the Marquee, a space he knows well. The audience are of a certain vintage, and all straining at the bit (and our belts). There's a delay with kick-off, thanks to the time it takes to get everyone's phone imprisoned in Yondr pouches, so it's close to 9pm by the time he saunters onstage. Tommy Tiernan on stage at Live at the Marquee in Cork on Friday night. Picture: Chani Anderson But his connection with Cork is long-standing and he's quickly forgiven. He's been gigging here since his early days, playing City Limits in the late '90s, and has always spoken fondly of the city's appetite for comedy that's both fearless and a little feral. Now a household name, Tiernan's career has spanned stand-up, acting, and of course the surprise knack he's shown for talk show hosting. He's known to international audiences as Gerry from Derry Girls and to Irish fans as the unpredictable host of 'The Tommy Tiernan show', RTÉ's cult hit where even he doesn't know who the guests will be. Makes perfect sense when you think about it. He's also fresh from a run at the Abbey Theatre, where he starred in Kevin Barry's acclaimed new play The Cave, cementing his reputation as a performer of real range. Tiernan's tour has been described as 'theatrical, poetical, and slightly unhinged' — that plays out tonight in the tent. Gaza, Jackie Kennedy, the importance of drink and drugs, singalongs — it's a mix of wild anecdotes, philosophical detours, and brilliant pisstakes. And the Bob-Dylan-meets-Shane-MacGowan bit was bloody brilliant. Kyla Cobbler, who came to many people's attention after her fearless appearance on 'The Tommy Tiernan Show' in April, opened for the comic at Live at the Marquee. File picture Opening tonight's show is another performer with a strong Cork connection — Kyla Cobbler, the dishevelled comic whose fearless appearance on 'The Tommy Tiernan Show' in April catapulted her into the national spotlight. Kyla first gained attention through viral Instagram reels before stepping on stage for her first open mic in May 2021. Her performance tonight was confident, with poor Dennis from Bishopstown an unwillingly patsy. One of Tiernan's most talked-about moments in recent years was his infamous interview with Roy Keane, where he pressed the famously guarded (and gorgeous) footballer in a way few dare. It was 'part sermon, part common sense, part emotional exorcism — and all unmistakably Tommy Tiernan' at Live at the Marquee in Cork. Picture: Chani Anderson That encounter was awkward, cringey, but ultimately revealing with some pure comedy moments, it was a back-and-forth that only Tiernan could have. Fittingly, the Mayfield man himself is set to appear on the same Marquee stage for a live 'In Conversation' event with Roddy Doyle on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week. Tonight, though, it's Tiernan's turn to command the tent. If his dry-cleaned shirt is anything to go by, he's came prepared. Part sermon, part common sense, part emotional exorcism — and all unmistakably Tommy. • Next up at Live At The Marquee, Tommy Tiernan's Tommedian show again on Saturday night, followed by An Evening with Roy Keane In Conversation with Roddy Doyle on July 7,8, and 9. Out and about at Live at the Marquee Jennifer O'Brien, Jean O'Driscoll, Tommy Slavantunovic, Chris O'Keefe, and Killian O'Keefe arriving at Live at the Marquee earlier on Friday evening for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Darren Lynch, Catherine Vaughan, and Emma Vaughan at Live at the Marquee for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Mike Sheehan, Niamh Curran, and Ava Fitzgerald arriving at Live at the Marquee ahead of Tommy Tiernan's comedy act. Picture: Chani Anderson Naomi Hourihane, Luke Keogh, Owen Keogh, and Shane Hourihane were at Live at the Marquee in Cork to see Tommy Tiernan. Picture: Chani Anderson Mark Vaughan, Michael O'Grady, and Sylvia Ribeiro at Live at the Marquee for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Tommy Tiernan brought his Tommedian show to Live at the Marquee in Cork on Friday night. Picture: Chani Anderson Paul and Ben Keohane at Live at the Marquee for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Geraldine McCarthy and Pat Morrissey from Passage West at Live at the Marquee for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Shona Murphy, Amira Sadick, and Nivene Sadick at Live at the Marquee for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Sarah Fitzgibbon, Georgia Squillacciotti, Ellen Chambers, and Derek Chambers at Live at the Marquee for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson Jessica Walsh and Amy Burke at Live at the Marquee on Friday evening for Tommy Tiernan's comedy gig. Picture: Chani Anderson
