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The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
MAFS star Shona Manderson, 32, shows off natural grey hair transformation as she embraces ‘her reality'
MARRIED At First Sight favourite Shona Manderson has revealed she's embraced her natural grey locks in a new hair transformation. The E4 star, who worked as a yoga teacher before finding fame on the matchmaking show, told how she was "trying to work with it & not against it" with regard to her silver shade. Advertisement 7 MAFS star Shona Manderson, 32, has showed off her natural grey hair transformation Credit: Instagram 7 The yoga teacher styled her shoulder locks poker straght Credit: Instagram 7 During her time on MAFS, she showcased caramel-coloured hair Credit: Instagram 7 During her time on the E4 series she styled her hair into natural waves Credit: Instagram , 32, married Brad Skelly on the reality series but their partnership was branded "unhealthy" by the Married At First Sight relationship experts. The on the show caused domestic abuse charity Women's Aid to speak out about . During her time on the show, she showcased caramel-coloured locks with blonde dipped highlights. Off air, Shona then found love with fellow MAFS UK star and 's TV husband Matt Pilmoor. Advertisement READ MORE MAFS On the reunion show earlier this year, she sported a lighter ashy blonde shade as Now she has revealed her full grey shoulder-length style. An Instagram post showcased her poker-straight locks from different angles, and in the caption she wrote: "24 hours getting used to my new hair eeek!! "Swipe all the way to the end for the before. @alicealiciahair. Advertisement Most read in Reality Exclusive Exclusive "This is my reality I have sooo many greys so I'm really trying to work with it & not against it. "We decided to go for the chop to get rid of the warmth and go more ashy then leaving my greys to blend." MAFS star rushes herself to hospital after pus begins oozing from her very puffed up eye Staying candid, she added: "It's taking me a while to get used to because I've never been this short or cool toned before but I love my little grey bits at the front sparkling through! Xoxo." Earlier this month, shew gave fans an update on her hair journey and said: "8 months of embracing being a grey haired girlie." Advertisement OPENING UP It came a year after she opted for a more natural look and dissolved her face fillers. The Nottingham-based screen star has kept fans in the loop with her journey and recently confided she was "stripping it all back so I can heal." Mafs couples that have stood the test of time Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby. The pair couldn't keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam's Doncaster home. Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau. Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December. Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: 'I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out - and excited for everything to come.' Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019. Owen recalled: 'I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work. "While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in. 'The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, 'Wouldn't it be funny if I signed up?' 'A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.' Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson. Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna's vegan lifestyle, the show's first same sex pairing are still going strong. They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod. Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: "We're not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship." Shona added: "The no make-up thing as I've got older hasn't been a big thing for me because I'm not actually that good at make up to make myself look that different but no fake tan??? "I find that the hardest. It's how I felt at first when I dissolved my over done filler last year & got rid of my hair extensions. Advertisement "Sooo naked. But you're not naked, you're just you. It's about loving yourself through all stages. "I haven't even plucked my eyebrows or waxed my upper lip & it's not about letting myself go, it's about letting myself be. "It's all part of the healing. Unfiltered, unedited, unafraid with my lil greys, eczema & acne spots. We just keep on riding the wave." Her body confident approach comes after Advertisement 7 Shona has been on a mission to embrace her greys for the past year Credit: Instagram 7 Shona told how she was embracing 'her reality' Credit: Instagram 7 She has now found fame with fellow MAFS alum Matt Pilmoor Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
MAFS star Shona Manderson, 32, shows off natural grey hair transformation as she embraces ‘her reality'
Since the show, she has found love with another MAFS alum keeping it real MAFS star Shona Manderson, 32, shows off natural grey hair transformation as she embraces 'her reality' MARRIED At First Sight favourite Shona Manderson has revealed she's embraced her natural grey locks in a new hair transformation. The E4 star, who worked as a yoga teacher before finding fame on the matchmaking show, told how she was "trying to work with it & not against it" with regard to her silver shade. 7 MAFS star Shona Manderson, 32, has showed off her natural grey hair transformation Credit: Instagram 7 The yoga teacher styled her shoulder locks poker straght Credit: Instagram 7 During her time on MAFS, she showcased caramel-coloured hair Credit: Instagram 7 During her time on the E4 series she styled her hair into natural waves Credit: Instagram Shona, 32, married Brad Skelly on the reality series but their partnership was branded "unhealthy" by the Married At First Sight relationship experts. The distressing scenes on the show caused domestic abuse charity Women's Aid to speak out about Brad's behaviour. During her time on the show, she showcased caramel-coloured locks with blonde dipped highlights. Off air, Shona then found love with fellow MAFS UK star and Adrienne Naylor's TV husband Matt Pilmoor. On the reunion show earlier this year, she sported a lighter ashy blonde shade as Matt "proposed" to her with a promise ring. Now she has revealed her full grey shoulder-length style. An Instagram post showcased her poker-straight locks from different angles, and in the caption she wrote: "24 hours getting used to my new hair eeek!! "Swipe all the way to the end for the before. @alicealiciahair. "This is my reality I have sooo many greys so I'm really trying to work with it & not against it. "We decided to go for the chop to get rid of the warmth and go more ashy then leaving my greys to blend." MAFS star rushes herself to hospital after pus begins oozing from her very puffed up eye Staying candid, she added: "It's taking me a while to get used to because I've never been this short or cool toned before but I love my little grey bits at the front sparkling through! Xoxo." Earlier this month, shew gave fans an update on her hair journey and said: "8 months of embracing being a grey haired girlie." OPENING UP It came a year after she opted for a more natural look and dissolved her face fillers. The Nottingham-based screen star has kept fans in the loop with her journey and recently confided she was "stripping it all back so I can heal." Mafs couples that have stood the test of time Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby. The pair couldn't keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam's Doncaster home. Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau. Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December. Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: 'I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out - and excited for everything to come.' Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019. Owen recalled: 'I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work. "While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in. 'The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, 'Wouldn't it be funny if I signed up?' 'A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.' Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson. Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna's vegan lifestyle, the show's first same sex pairing are still going strong. They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod. Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: "We're not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship." Shona added: "The no make-up thing as I've got older hasn't been a big thing for me because I'm not actually that good at make up to make myself look that different but no fake tan??? "I find that the hardest. It's how I felt at first when I dissolved my over done filler last year & got rid of my hair extensions. "Sooo naked. But you're not naked, you're just you. It's about loving yourself through all stages. "I haven't even plucked my eyebrows or waxed my upper lip & it's not about letting myself go, it's about letting myself be. "It's all part of the healing. Unfiltered, unedited, unafraid with my lil greys, eczema & acne spots. We just keep on riding the wave." Her body confident approach comes after she was rushed to hospital this summer when her eye puffed up after an allergic reaction. 7 Shona has been on a mission to embrace her greys for the past year Credit: Instagram 7 Shona told how she was embracing 'her reality' Credit: Instagram
Edinburgh Reporter
a day ago
- Health
- Edinburgh Reporter
First Scottish women's wellbeing summit
Leading Scottish presenter and broadcast journalist, Caroline Blair, has been announced as the host of the inaugural Scottish Women's Wellbeing Summit, set to take place on Saturday 15 November at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews. The owner of Caroline Blair Media, Caroline lists an illustrious mix of organisations as clients including Scottish Rugby, the Royal Bank of Scotland, and SP Energy Networks. Beyond her professional work, she's a proud ambassador for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation , and supports a number of charities, including Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity, and Women's Aid. Bringing together a committed and highly engaged mix of leading female professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and corporate business leaders, it's additionally been announced that the Scottish Women's Wellbeing Summit will partner Fife Women's Aid, the Glenrothes based charity which operates vital telephone support lines for women, children & young people, offers befriending services, counselling, family support, and helps women access refuge accommodation, housing, and other support services, as well as facilitating court support & advocacy. Providing an opportunity for the female delegates to network, collaborate, and inspire, they will be able to take part in pilates and yoga wellness sessions, browsing exhibitor stalls from many of Scotland's leading wellness and leadership industries, including Love Your Lymph, who will run workshops on lymphatic drainage. Keynote speakers, including female Fighter Pilot, Dr Jo Salter, Menopause Expert, Dr Heather Currie, writer, Kate Muir, and Scottish Mountaineer and Fitness Expert, Lee Donald, will take to the stage, both individually, and in a special Q&A Panel Session, hosted by Caroline. Biomel Advanced Nutritional Powder is already lined up as a leading sponsor of the summit, along with Calm and Co Office Yoga. With a charity auction to benefit Fife Women's Aid planned for the day, organiser and facilitator of the summit, Lesley Canis, is appealing for interested companies and individuals who may be willing to donate prizes for this auction, to get in touch. It is hoped to raise a significant amount of money for the Charity which has a much needed network of Support Workers. Lesley said : 'This summit just keeps on getting better and better, with skilled presenter, Caroline Blair, bringing her energy and enthusiasm to bear. She is the perfect host for this event, a popular and very well known voice that will ensure proceedings on the day go smoothly.' 'I am also thrilled to announce that we are partnering Fife's Women's Aid, a charity that is very close to my heart,' continued Lesley. 'It will bring me huge satisfaction to benefit this worthy cause by not only putting the it in the spotlight as our charity partner, but by actually handing over a significant sum raised through a lively charity auction. We are drawing up the best list of prizes we possibly can, but want to appeal to businesses, emerging & established brands, and individuals to please donate what they can. This is the showcase for your new product or service, in front of our engaged audience. And it will do so much good.' Commenting from Fife Women's Aid, Business Administrator, Louise Busst, said: 'We are delighted to have been chosen as the charity partner for the Scottish Women's Wellbeing Summit. The event brings together inspirational female speakers while also providing an opportunity for women to experience a range of activities to promote wellbeing. Funds raised through the event will make a huge difference to the women, children and young people we support. We ensure that all donations are used to directly benefit those we support on their journey of recovery from domestic abuse.' As well as inspiring delegates to succeed in the world of business, the summit will provide an opportunity for those attending to mentally and physically renew, with a series of immersive experiences, kicking off with Kundalini Yoga on the beach at 7am, followed by a Sunrise Sea Dip, Sauna with Wild Scottish Saunas, and breakfast. A Firework Ceremony will bring the day's proceedings to a close, with overnight delegates able to take advantage of additional networking in the form of a Leadership Dinner and Champagne Reception with live entertainment. The next morning, they can enjoy a Floating Soundbath for the ultimate wellness experience. Further details, and to join the wait list or buy tickets, please check out Contact Lesley by email at [email protected], to discuss all current sponsorship opportunities, or if you would like to donate a prize, or experience, to the Charity Auction. Like this: Like Related
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island star Dejon Noel-Williams' ex flame reveals why she thinks his relationship with his new partner Meg Moore will NEVER work
Love Island star Dejon Noel-Williams' ex flame has revealed why she thinks his relationship with his new partner Meg Moore will never work. Georgia Mercer, 27, dated the semi-pro footballer and personal trainer, 26, for a few months before he entered the villa. On the show Dejon has come under fire for his behaviour towards Meg, after keeping her around but continuously flirting with every bombshell that enters the villa. They are now officially boyfriend and girlfriend but have had a tumultuous time on the series - which this year has even been acknowledged in a Women's Aid statement. The charity accused some men on the show of 'showcasing toxic male behaviour' as well as 'gaslighting' and 'manipulating'. Now Georgia has spoken out about her experience of dating Dejon, telling New! Magazine he and Meg will never work as he isn't good at commitment. She said: 'He was really hot and cold. One day he'd really want to hang out then the next I wouldn't hear from him much. I found it quite bizarre.' She explained that in person he was warm and kind but over texts he was inconsistent with communication. Speaking about his behaviour on the show she said: 'It really doesn't surprise me. He's charming - he has the energy that makes you feel like you're the only person in the room. But then he walks away and you're not sure where you stand. 'I think deep down he's probably a nice guy but when it comes to commitment he gets in his own way.' She added that if he does really like Meg then he needs to show it more and not just tell her he likes her when it's 'convenient'. Love Island fans have slammed this year's male stars for their toxicity - with allegations of 'manipulation, gaslighting and disrespect'. Contestants Dejon, Harry Cooksley, Ben Holbrough and Harrison Solomon have come under fire for their treatment of prospective partners. Viewers have flooded Twitter throughout the show's stint to criticise the stars following shocking moments with their female cohorts. They are now officially boyfriend and girlfriend but have had a tumultuous time on the series - which this year has even been acknowledged in a Women's Aid statement At the helm is Dejon, who has been paired with Meg since day one and has been blasted for 'manipulating, love-bombing and gaslighting' his partner. Fans penned on X last week: 'LI UK is also p**sing me off on the other hand. Toni is out here testing my patience. Dejon gaslighting Meg as usual. Harrison being a nuisance as always... 'Dare I say that Dejon and Harry are the worst boys to be in Love Island. Like no other guy was as bad as they are #loveisland... 'harry and dejon two of the most manipulative, immature gaslighters love island has ever casted #loveislanduk #loveisland'. Dejon's relationship with Meg has seen him 'explore' other options however repeatedly return to his original couple. Last week, the star sparked rage when he threatened to withdraw his offer of 'closing things off' with the pay roll specialist. Users penned: 'Dejon: 'I like girls that are beautiful on the inside and out' ..Also Dejon: *couples up with the meanest girl in the villa and also ends up being the meanest guy in the villa*... The accusations have surrounded the stars since the show began last month. Love Island has racked up more than one thousand Ofcom complaints with fans appalled by the 'misogyny and bullying' on the ITV2 show, which has reduced stars to tears. The recent few weeks of the series have been full of drama, so it's no surprise that viewers have taken to the telly regulator to share their concerns. The complaints that have been made have been registered with Ofcom, the regulator will not be investigating the show. According to The Sun, a whopping 280 people took to the broadcasting watchdog to shared their complaints over Harrison, Dejon and 30-year-old Harry's alleged misogynic behaviour. Meanwhile others (247 people) shared their concern about Shakira Khan, 22, after some alleged bullying. NAME: Dejon Noel Williams AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer and personal trainer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy CLAIM TO FAME? My dad being an ex-professional footballer. I've met all kinds of famous people through him. When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we'd go to a game and fans were asking for photos. I've met David Beckham, he was really nice. NAME: Megan Moore AGE: 25 FROM: Southampton OCCUPATION: Payroll specialist WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'd like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt, right now. But we're going to make sales and get on that corporate ladder and be booming. Profits, profits, profits! NAME: Helena Ford AGE: 29 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Cabin Crew WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Somebody funny or Northern. I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners. If you look through my previous dating history, you'll see I clearly go for personality. You can pretty much laugh me into bed. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I would say hire but then quickly fire soon after. It would only be a temporary contract. NAME: Shakira Khan AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Booming, but they're all frogs. It's a busy love life but I've not found 'the husband', I'm looking for 'the one'. I'm looking for the ring. NAME: Harry Cooksley AGE: 30 FROM: Guildford OCCUPATION: Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? The girl next door that makes me laugh and can hold eye contact with me. I don't think I'd go for the most obvious girl, I like a real sweet girl. CLAIM TO FAME? I'm the body double for Declan Rice. So when he does a shoot, any body close ups will actually be me. You'll never see my face, but you'll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing. NAME: Conor Phillips AGE: 23 FROM: Limerick OCCUPATION: Professional rugby player WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Someone who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don't mind a dominant woman. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? Definitely hire. I ask girls if they want to go halves on a baby. It doesn't work, but it gets them laughing. It's an ice-breaker, not a serious question of course! NAME: Toni Laites AGE: 24 FROM: Connecticut OCCUPATION: Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for darker hair, definitely muscular but not too muscular. Super fit. Clean hair cut. Someone that can make me laugh - I'm super outgoing. And someone that's quite active. Maybe one day we could start our own family together. I WANT TO DATE A BRITISH GUY BECAUSE... I've lived in three different states and I'm still single. It's time to try something new! I have some British friends and they're pretty charming. I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners. NAME: Yasmin Pettet AGE: 24 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Commercial Banking Executive WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for a guy who is fit, has a nice body and who is funny with a bit of banter. WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? A guy that's stingy NAME: Megan Moore AGE: 24 FROM: Dublin OCCUPATION: Musical theatre performer and energy broker WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and has a sense of humour. If they're not bad looking, that's always a plus. I love a boy that's a bit pasty, like Timothé e Chalamet. I don't mind scrawny, or a bit of a 'dad bod'. I'm 5ft1 so any height really. CLAIM TO FAME? Me and my friends made a Derry Girls TikTok for Halloween and it went a bit viral around Brighton. Sometimes I get stopped in the street about it. I've also done Panto. NAME: Blu Chegini AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is family oriented, has a lot of love to give and a lot of love to receive. Personality goes a long way. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? She'd fire me, but I've got the charm to smooth things over with a girl. The fact I speak fluent Spanish comes in handy when it comes to flirting! Jamie NAME: Jamie Rhodes AGE: 26 OCCUPATION: Electric Engineer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Bubbly, cheeky, outgoing, good face card and a nice bum. WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I'll be in amongst the drama! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity, I'm gonna take it by the horns and go for it. NAME: Ty Isherwood AGE: 23 OCCUPATION: Site Engineer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I go off energy, if we vibe. I've typically dated brunettes, tanned, nice teeth with a nice smile. WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? A head turner! I get along with lads easily and like to make people laugh. NAME: Cacherel 'Cach' Mercer AGE: 24 OCCUPATION: Professional Dancer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who's emotionally intelligent, beautiful, charismatic, caring, affectionate, and I'd say an intro extrovert. WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I think I'm gonna get into trouble, I feel like I'll be the joker of the group! I'll also be the person people come to for advice… and a bit of eye candy at the same time. ......................................................................................................................... Angel NAME: Angel Swift AGE: 26 OCCUPATION: Aesthetics Practitioner and Salon Owner WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm ready to make memories with someone, go travelling with them and fall in love WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I feel like people have been getting their heads turned very easily. I do feel like I have quite a good chance of turning someone's head.
Sunday World
2 days ago
- Sunday World
Funeral arrangements for wife and two kids killed in Fermanagh after husband dies
Those attending the funerals of Vanessa Whyte and her teenage son James Rutledge (14) and daughter Sara Rutledge (13) in Barefield on Saturday have been asked to wear bright colours Vanessa Whyte with her son James Rutledge and daughter Sara Rutledge Vanessa Whyte and her two children who were shot dead in Co Fermanagh last week are to be buried together in her home town in Co Clare. Those attending the funerals of 45-year-old Ms Whyte and her teenage son James Rutledge (14) and daughter Sara Rutledge (13) in Barefield on Saturday have been asked to wear bright colours at the service. It follows the death of the only suspect in the murder investigation into the fatal shootings at a property in the Drummeer Road in Maguiresbridge on Wednesday morning. Ian Rutledge (42) passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast as a result of gun wounds. In a social media post, the funeral directors said Vanessa was a 'devoted mother, a loving and beloved daughter and sister and a loving and beloved daughter-in-law and sister-in-law'. It adds that James was a "much-loved son, brother, and grandson" and Sara "was a dearly loved daughter, sister, and granddaughter". Vanessa Whyte with her son James Rutledge and daughter Sara Rutledge News in 90 Seconds - Tuesday, July 29 A service of removal will take place in St Mary's Church in Maguiresbridge tomorrow morning. Ms Whyte and her children will lie in repose in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Barefield on Friday before funeral mass on Saturday. They will then be buried together in Templemaley Cemetery. People have been asked to make donations to Women's Aid. Vanessa and Sara were found dead in their Maguiresbridge home last Wednesday morning. James was taken to the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen, but died from his injuries later that day. Mr Rutledge had been in critical care since the shooting. A PSNI statement issued on Monday evening said: 'The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a fourth person has now died following a shooting incident in Maguiresbridge.' The statement added: 'Ian Rutledge was taken to hospital on Wednesday 23 July, where he remained in a serious condition. He passed away this evening, 28 July.' Detectives have reiterated their appeal for anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. Sources had previously said Rutledge had been experiencing depression and that his vision was deteriorating due to an underlying illness. It is understood that Rutledge had returned to live at the family home in Maguiresbridge, having previously moved out following the end of a relationship several years earlier. It is understood the 999 emergency call from the Drummeer Road residence on Wednesday morning was made from the phone of 13-year-old Sara. Police have not yet confirmed who made the call, as the line remained silent during the emergency communication shortly before 8am. However, the call handler was able to hear activity in the background, prompting the alert. Attempts to return the call went unanswered. Emergency services arrived at the house shortly before 8.30am. Police described the scene inside the house as 'harrowing'. A vigil was held for the three deceased family members on Friday, at Maguiresbridge Primary School, which James and Sara were both previous pupils of. A special prayer service also took place at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Barefield, Co Clare – Ms Whyte's home village - on Sunday evening at 7pm. Books of condolences have been opened at both the church and at Maguiresbridge Primary School. Earlier on Sunday, a minute's silence was held for Vanessa, Sara and James, just moments before throw-in at the All Ireland senior football final between the Donegal and Kerry men's teams. Text on the screen at Croke Park read: 'Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha' – which translates from Irish into English as: 'May their souls be seated on God's right hand.' It is understood the agricultural contractor is the only suspect in the shooting of his family. Last week, police had said a triple murder and attempted suicide was a line of inquiry.
