Hollywood star Rose McGowan to be honoured at GQ Men Of The Year Awards
Hollywood actress Rose McGowan has said she is proud to be named the first female recipient of the Inspiration Award ahead of this year’s GQ Men Of The Year Awards. Hollywood actress Rose McGowan has said she is proud to be named the first female recipient of the Inspiration Award ahead of this year’s GQ Men Of The Year Awards. Hollywood star Rose McGowan to be honoured at GQ Men Of The Year AwardsThe Charmed star was one of the first women to speak out against film producer Harvey Weinstein and has been credited as a force behind the Me Too movement. McGowan will be honoured at this year’s GQ Men of The Year Awards (Charlotte Hadden /GQ). GQ editor Dylan Jones at the 2017 GQ Men Of The Year Awards (PA)The annual event, hosted by the glossy men’s magazine, will celebrate its 21st ceremony this year.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 14:26 UTC
American who arrived in Dublin on honeymoon last week is charged with attempted murder
AN American, who together with his wife arrived in Dublin last week on their honeymoon in Ireland, appeared in court in the North today charged with attempting to murder three men. AN American, who together with his wife arrived in Dublin last week on their honeymoon in Ireland, appeared in court in the North today charged with attempting to murder three men. American who arrived in Dublin on honeymoon last week is charged with attempted murderThe three men each sustained stabbing injuries in an incident outside a bar at Main Street in the Co. Antrim village of Ballycarry last Saturday night. In court charged was Nicholas Keith Warner, an electrical engineer from Morrow Lane in Summerville, South Carolina. He denies attempting to murder the three men and he also denies assaulting a fourth man.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 14:26 UTC
Father and son to go head-to-head for Ebor Festival opening day
Aidan and Joseph O'Brien who twice teamed up as trainer and jockey to land York's richest race, the Juddmonte International, look set to go head to head with classic winners in the £1 million showpiece of the Ebor Festival on its opening day next Wednesday. Joseph O'Brien at the Melbourne Cup last year. Aidan O'Brien hopes Saxon Warrior can spark a return to form for his stable after some poor runs. Aidan O'BrienAdmitting that it will be a tough and competitive race, Aidan says that it will be lovely to get their horse started back there. Joseph's Latrobe is set to try and give the young trainer back-to-back wins in the Melbourne Cup in November.
Source:Evening echo
August 15, 2018 14:26 UTC
Zaha’s new contract completes Palace jigsaw, says chairman Parish
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish considers Wilfried Zaha signing a new contract the “final piece of the jigsaw” in the club’s hopes for a successful season. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish considers Wilfried Zaha signing a new contract the “final piece of the jigsaw” in the club’s hopes for a successful season. We’re all so committed this year to giving it our best shot, and this is the final piece of the jigsaw. “It’s nice to put all those stories to bed, stories that we knew weren’t true and were just rumour mongering. It seems as though we’re intertwined on this journey, and long may it continue.”Wilfried Zaha celebrates a Palace goal at Selhurst Park (Dominic Lipinski/PA Images).
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August 15, 2018 14:03 UTC
Viola Davis plans heist in new Widows trailer
Viola Davis plans a heist with Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Erivo and Elizabeth Debicki in the new trailer for Widows. Viola Davis plans a heist with Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Erivo and Elizabeth Debicki in the new trailer for Widows. The new footage shows Davis being menaced by criminals played by Brian Tyree Henry and Daniel Kaluuya after the death of her thief husband, played by Liam Neeson. pic.twitter.com/GGGoo3U51N — 20th Century Fox UK (@20CenturyFoxUK) August 15, 2018The trailer shows Davis and Neeson before he is killed during a robbery, alongside his whole crew. Davis tells the other women: “No-one thinks we have the balls to pull this off.”Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis and Michelle Rodriguez (Twentieth Century Fox)Co-written by Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn, Widows also stars Jacki Weaver, Robert Duvall and Colin Farrell.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 14:03 UTC
Ollie Canning backs Galway to retain All-Ireland title
Four-time All-Star Ollie Canning believes Galway's experience will see them retain the Liam McCarthy Cup. The Tribesmen are gearing up for Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling final against Limerick at Croke Park. 1988 was the last time Galway won a second successive All-Ireland title. "It's a big day, I mean, people say it's another day but you're going to be on the field earlier the next day, you're gonna have the parade, meeting the President etc," said Canning. "There's a circus really around All-Ireland final day and if Limerick can handle that then they'll have a great chance.
Source:Evening echo
August 15, 2018 14:03 UTC
Priests molested 1,000 children in Pennsylvania – report
Around 300 Roman Catholic priests have molested more than 1,000 children – and possibly many more – in Pennsylvania since the 1940s, a US grand jury report has revealed. Around 300 Roman Catholic priests have molested more than 1,000 children – and possibly many more – in Pennsylvania since the 1940s, a US grand jury report has revealed. The report also accused senior church officials of systematically covering up complaints in the state. The report concluded that “it is too early to close the book on the Catholic Church sex scandal”. Its findings echoed many earlier church investigations around the country, describing widespread sexual abuse and church officials’ concealment of it.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 13:52 UTC
Meath Rose to dazzle at festival in style from St Vincent de Paul
Louise WalshMeath's entry to the Rose of Tralee will raise the fashion stakes at the international festival this week, dressed in style from St Vincent de Paul. The thoughtful nursing student also wants to use her role as the Meath Rose to highlight the importance of sport in improving mental health. When Saoirse was told she would need about 25-day dresses for the festival, she thought she'd try St Vincent de Paul. "I remember the Meath Rose in 2011 Dearbhla Toal coming into school and talking about her experiences and all the friends she met. She has thanked former Meath Rose Anne Lynam for all her help.
Source:Evening echo
August 15, 2018 13:52 UTC
Inquest calls for rollout of roadcheck devices after jogger killed in hit-and-run by disqualified driver
By Louise RoseingraveA jury has recommended the nationwide rollout of handheld devices to allow Gardai make roadside checks on motorists. The recommendation was made at the inquest into the death of a 28-year-old jogger struck and killed in a hit-and-run collision by a disqualified driver. Karl Robertson (aged 28) of Castlekevin Road, Kilmore West, Dublin 5 was the victim of a hit-and-run at Hazelwood Park, Artane on March 8, 2017. Karl RobertsonHis family said: "Karl was a totally innocent victim killed by a driver who had absolutely no respect for the law." The jury returned a verdict of death in accordance with the findings of the criminal trial, dangerous driving causing death.
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August 15, 2018 13:52 UTC
BBC will not seek permission to challenge Sir Cliff Richard privacy ruling
The BBC has said it will not challenge a High Court judge’s ruling after it lost a legal battle with Sir Cliff Richard over its coverage of a police raid on his home. The judge concluded the BBC’s coverage was a “very serious” invasion of the singer’s privacy and awarded Sir Cliff £210,000 damages. The BBC repeated its apology to Sir Cliff for the distress caused and said: “We fully appreciate the impact this has had on him. Sir Cliff denied the allegation, was never arrested and in June 2016 prosecutors announced he would face no charges. A spokesman for Sir Cliff said: “Sir Cliff reluctantly took his case to court because he felt his privacy had been flagrantly invaded and disappointingly the BBC were not prepared to acknowledge that and apologise.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 13:50 UTC
Škoda releases hilariously over-the-top video of car Pope will travel in on Irish visit
WATCH: It's no popemobile - Škoda releases hilariously over-the-top video of car Pope will travel in on Irish visitŠkoda Ireland has just been announced as the official car partner to the World Meeting of Families 2018 and the Papal visit this month. Accompanying the announcement is a rather OTT video of the car that will be transporting the Pope from Dublin airport to Áras an Uachtaráin on the morning of August 25th. According to the dramatic footage (that's some powerful soundtrack right there), the Škoda Rapid will have 'modified glass', 'a custom-made arm rest', and a 'blue body contour' for the "very special guest". The best bit is the registration - 182 D POPE. Two more cars in the fleet are also revealed which reference the two Papal visits of 1979 an d 2018.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 13:30 UTC
Vigil held at Detroit church for ‘seriously ill’ Aretha Franklin
People are praying for Aretha Franklin in the Detroit church where her father was once a pastor. People are praying for Aretha Franklin in the Detroit church where her father was once a pastor. The special vigil for the singer, who is seriously ill, began at New Bethel Baptist Church began before dawn. Fans in Lafayette Park across from the White House send encouragement to the family of Aretha Franklin (AP)Franklin’s ex-husband, actor Glynn Turman, also visited the star. A person close to Franklin has confirmed that the singer is ill, though no further details have been released.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 13:24 UTC
First glimpse of Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones in The Aeronauts revealed
The first glimpse of the on-screen reunion of actors Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones in forthcoming film The Aeronauts has been revealed. The first glimpse of the on-screen reunion of actors Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones in forthcoming film The Aeronauts has been revealed. First glimpse of Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones in The Aeronauts revealedSet in 1862, the period drama sees the pair play wealthy young widow Amelia Wren and scientist James Glaisher, who undertake a hot air balloon expedition to fly higher than anyone in history. Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones in The Aeronauts. “This image was taken after we launched Felicity and Eddie 2,000 feet in the air, performing their scripted scene, while a helicopter captured it all.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 13:18 UTC
'The least he can do is apologise,' says clerical sex abuse victim ahead of Papal visit
Pressure is mounting on the Pope to use his Irish visit to apologise to victims of abuse by members of the Catholic Church. Irish man Darren McGavin was a victim of paedophile priest Fr Tony Walsh, and he says Pope Francis owes him an apology while he is here. Mr McGavin said: "It's not going to go away, it's like putting a scratch on a record, it's always going to be there. [/quote]A member of the organising team for the Pope's visit to Ireland has said that clerical abuse is something the Church needs to be vigilant about now and into the future. Father McNeice said the clerical sex abuse in Pennsylvania is a story that is recognisable closer to home.
Source:Evening echo
August 15, 2018 13:18 UTC
Pat Smullen remains positive in cancer battle
Pat Smullen is "on to the next step" of his recovery as he continues to receive treatment for a tumour which was found earlier this year. He will undergo surgery next and after that Smullen is hoping to make a full recovery. We're through the chemotherapy now and on to the next step," said Smullen. "That will hopefully be followed by surgery and then hopefully that will be the end of it. That has been a big factor in me getting on so well and getting this far."
Source:Evening echo
August 15, 2018 13:07 UTC