CAOIMHIN KELLEHER has announced his engagement to girlfriend Eimear on Instagram.

The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper shared an adorable pic to his page of him down on one knee popping the question.

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In 2022, the Corkman opened up on his relationship with the accomplished Irish dancer.

The Ireland keeper has posted about his girlfriend on Instagram and even says she helped him learn how to Irish dance.

Both Kelleher and Murphy have been together after he courted her for years.

He told LFC.com website: “My girlfriend is very good at Irish dancing, so I’ve been trying to learn a bit of that.

“I used to do it at school back home, so I’ve been trying to pick it up because I want to learn it again.

“I’ve actually been getting on quite good at it, so one day I want to be able to do a full dance or something like that.

“You have to have your feet in great coordination and be able to move them so quickly, so it definitely helps in terms of goalkeeping. It does me no harm.

“I won’t be showing it to anybody!”

Their engagement adds a personal landmark to one what has already been a breakthrough summer on the professional front for the footballer.

The 26-year-old finally sealed a move away from Liverpool by joining Brentford in a deal worth up to £20 million.

While manager Thomas Frank subsequently left the Bees to sign for Tottenham Hotspur, Kelleher is set to become their No1 nonetheless.

This has also reaffirmed his position as Ireland’s starting goalkeeper, having grabbed the position amid Gavin Bazunu’s injury problems.

He will also team up with international teammate Nathan Collins, but it was his international aspirations that motivated his decision.

He told RTE: “I think I’ve played well for Ireland. I think I’ve done well enough to keep the No. 1 position.

“I need to do well to keep it, but no doubt playing week in week out will help my cause for sure. 

“It (the transfer) has been a long time coming. Definitely really happy to get it over the line and get it done and loling forward to getting going.”

Kelleher has played all nine games of Heimir Hallgrímsson’s games in charge to date having nailed down the No. 1 spot while Southampton’s Gavin Bazunu has been out injured. 

Bazunu, who returned to the squad in March but misses out this week through injury, should be back challenging next season. 

But Cork man Kelleher continues to produce performances that will make him difficult to dislodge as he pulled off some big saves as Ireland drew 1-1 with Senegal. 

PARTYGOERS have been warned over a popular dancefloor gadget that could ‘ruin’ their smartphone cameras this summer.

Laser lights are a common feature at weddings, concerts and festivals.

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Pictures can go permanently grainy and adopt colourful hues after sensor damage[/caption]

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The Reddit poster, u_JohnnieWalker-, says they own an iPhone 14 Pro, and shared images of what their camera looked like after the laser shined on it[/caption]

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Party lasers can fry camera sensors in smartphones because they are intense beams of light that can heat up the sensor[/caption]

But poor management of them can break your pricey smartphone.

“I was at a party last night and the DJ had a laser light of some kind, whilst filming a friend… I noticed the image went all grainy and [a] pinkish/purplish colour,” one Reddit user said.

“I immediately stopped recording and quit/restarted the camera app, hoping it was a glitch but the image was still the same.

“I then tried restarting my phone and also tried another camera app but the camera seems to have been ruined.”

The Reddit poster, u_JohnnieWalker-, says they own an iPhone 14 Pro, and shared images of what their camera looked like after the laser shined on it.

Everything through the lens is fuzzy and awash with colourful hues.

It might seem artsy and fun, if the issue wasn’t permanent.

Party lasers can fry camera sensors in smartphones because they are intense beams of light that can heat up the sensor.

While it is uncommon, this can happen.

They don’t just damage smartphone camera sensors either, but traditional photography cameras too.

Sony urges customers to not directly expose their cameras to laser beams.

“They may damage the image sensor and cause the camera to malfunction,” the camera maker writes in a support page on its website.

“If you’re in an environment with a laser display, whether indoor or outdoor, with direct or indirect exposure (bouncing laser beams of a reflective object), the damage to the camera CMOS sensor is still severe.

“This damage can also occur if your camera is off but not covered by the lens cap.”

Party lasers are not typically pointed into crowds, or at eye level, out of precaution.

While the concentrated beams of light can damage cameras, they can also cause permanent eye damage when exposed for a long period.

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Party lasers are not typically pointed into crowds, or at eye level, out of precaution[/caption]

LiDAR sensors found in newer cars can also cause the same invisible, but permanent damage.

These sensors, which can detect objects and estimate distances, are used in automated driving and some safety features.

A video that went viral on Reddit in April, from u/Jeguetelli, showed a Volvo EX90’s LiDAR system ruining the smartphone filming it.

Colourful specks start appearing on the screen, as the LiDAR sensor appears to be “frying” the camera in real-time.

In both instances, the colourful specks and hue the camera adopts after laser damage will be there forever – unless you take your device to the repair shop.

LiDAR sensors work by shooting a constant stream of infrared lasers out into the world, which a computer uses to 3D reconstruct the car’s surroundings, including any nearby objects.

While humans can’t see these laser beams, camera sensors are very sensitive to them.

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The LiDAR sensor on a Volvo EX90 is the black raised bar above the windscreen[/caption]

JON JONES has vacated his UFC heavyweight title and retired from mixed martial arts.

The 37-year-old had been on course for a mammoth title unification fight with Brit Tom Aspinall since last November.

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Jones agreed to the historic showdown after the UFC met his demands to be paid “f**k you money” but started flirting with the possibility of retirement.

And the former pound-for-pound king has opted to call time of his illustrious and chequered career without sharing the cage with Aspinal.

UFC supremo Dana White announced Jones’ retirement in the early hours of the morning, saying.

He said: “Jon Jones called us last night and retired.

Jon Jones is officially retired and Tom Aspinall is the heavyweight champion of the UFC.”

Jones confirmed his retirement in a lengthy statement on X: “Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the UFC.

“This decision comes after a lot of reflection, and I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the journey I’ve experienced over the years.

“From the first time I stepped into the Octagon, my goal was to push the boundaries of what was possible in this sport.

“Becoming the youngest UFC champion in history, defending my title against some of the best fighters in the world, and sharing unforgettable moments with fans across the globe—these are memories I’ll cherish forever.

“I’ve faced incredible highs and some tough lows, but every challenge has taught me something valuable and made me stronger, both as a fighter and as a person.

“I want to thank the UFC, Dana, Hunter, Lorenzo, God, my family, coaches, teammates, and all the fans who have stood by me through every chapter.

“Your unwavering support and belief in me have been my foundation. To my fellow fighters, thank you for bringing out the best in me and for the respect we’ve shared inside and outside the cage.

“As I close this chapter of my life, I look forward to new opportunities and challenges ahead. MMA will always be a part of who I am, and I’m excited to see how I can continue to contribute to the sport and inspire others in new ways.

“Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey with me. The best is yet to come.”

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