1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Alan Reynolds hopes to keep a hold of Bohemians star despite strong interest from English clubs
ALAN Reynolds is hoping James Clarke will stay at Bohemians until at least the end of the season.
Online rumours claimed the Meath man was on the verge of joining Grimsby Town only for the player to have a change of heart.
Rennie’s side saw the gap between themselves and Shamrock Rovers stretch further to 11 points after drawing with Sligo RoversThe 24-year-old has scored in both of Bohs’ last two matches
But Bohs have not received a bid for the attacker who scored an injury-time equaliser against Sligo Rovers last Friday and Rennie suggested there was no get-out clause in his contract.
Bohs have offered him a new deal and, while it is unlikely he will sign it, the club hope to have him for the remainder of the season as they cause European qualification.
Rennie said: “There’s interest in him. But look, he’s a Bohs player at the minute, and he will be unless things change, but I haven’t heard any differently.
“I suppose it’s been tricky for him, at the start of the season, he wasn’t in the team and he had to work and be patient and get in.
“Now he’s in the team, there’s interest in him. I’d love to keep him, but he’s a 24-year-old lad who probably has ambitions of going and playing across the water.”
Rennie claimed the club was not under pressure to sell rather than lose him for nothing at the end of the season.
He said: “It depends on what’s on offer, isn’t it, whether the board feels it’s worth cashing in and taking the money, but they don’t.
“They want James Clarke, they really like James Clarke as a player and would love him to stay beyond, so we’ll see what happens in that.”
Rennie would not be drawn on whether a return to Dalymount was on the cards for St Pat’s left-back Anto Breslin but admitted he wanted competition at left-back following the departure of Kian Best. But he dismissed a link with Pat Hickey of Galway United.
He said: “There’s nothing close but I wouldn’t mind maybe one more. If one came available, we’d look at it.”
Friday’s game against St Pat’s may come too early for new signing Douglas James-Taylor to start following his move from Walsall who had loaned him to sister club Drogheda United for the past year.
He said: “Dougie is one we’ve been looking at a while. Once we were made aware that he was available, it was a no-brainer. He’s a really good centre-forward, wants to score goals and is the right age for us.
“I think the big message for us is we’re trying to build something. You can see by the age of the signings that we’re making.
Now, that’s not to say we wouldn’t sign a 30-plus player for experience but we’re trying to build something. And if given time, we feel it’ll help everyone.”
Lys Mousset fell into the experienced category but the former Premier League striker has left after just one goal, a late winner away to Sligo Rovers. Rennie feels the risk was worth it.
He said: “I think it was, because if it had worked out for everyone…it was great for the league at the time, all the publicity, just getting him fit was the issue.
“Lys struggled to settle, we’ve struggled to get him fit, get him on the pitch. I think it’s probably one that everyone could see happening, let’s be honest.
“But he scored a great goal down in Sligo, which I’m delighted we can look back on, that we got three points. It just hasn’t worked. And he had a conversation with us to say, ‘look, I think it’s the right time for us to go’.”
Brennan won All-Irelands with the Dubs in 2011 and 2013, but had to retire from inter-county football in 2015 due to an achilles injury.
Louth also won the Leinster under-20 title this summer, and were beaten in the minor provincial decider by Offaly.
And in a statement released on Tuesday, Brennan insisted the future is bright for the Wee County despite his exit.
He said: “On behalf of the Louth senior football team management and staff, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for what has been an extraordinary journey with this incredible organisation.
“I want to thank Chairperson Seán McClean for his unwavering support – always engaged, energetic, and available in his commitment to all things Louth GAA.
“His leadership and dedication have been instrumental in everything we achieved together.
“My sincere appreciation goes to the Louth County Board, the Louth Clubs, and all the staff at Darver for their tremendous support throughout these past two years.
“The foundation of support you provided made our work possible.
“Most importantly, I want to express my profound gratitude to the Louth Senior Footballers. It has been an absolute privilege to be part of your journey these past two years.
“What you have accomplished for the Gaels of County Louth will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come. Your dedication, heart, and commitment have made history.
“As you embark on the next chapter of your journey, I have complete confidence that fresh perspectives will bring new energy and insights to your honest and hardworking team. The future is bright for Louth football.”
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on The Office star announces he QUIT comedy and says it’s ‘been an amazing run’ as fans beg him to reconsider
A HUGE star has announced he’s stepping back from his comedy career – and fans are devastated.
The Office actor and comedian has sent shockwaves across social media by announcing his surprise exit.
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The 53-year-old former host of The Masked Dancer has teased fans of his TV and stage departure.
The Chicago native posted a video on social media and teased fans with the announcement.
He wrote alongside it: “Life update: I’m officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I’m working on something huge.”
In the video, he said: “Hey everybody. Just want you to hear it from me. I am quitting comedy, but not for nothing.
“It’s been an amazing run, and y’all been amazing and wonderful.
“But I’m following something bigger. So, you know, thank you so much. I love you, and stay tuned.”
He added in a second video: “Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things.
“I can’t go into detail just yet, but for real though any help would be huge.”
Fans commented: “I hope you’re doing something in music, bro!! Whatever you end up doing I’m sure it’s gonna turn into gold.”
A second vouched: “This BETTER not be true!!! But you’re looking great in the meantime!”
A third penned: “Whatever you do it will be sensational.”
“Now I feel honored to have seen one of your last performances as a stand up comic!!!” exclaimed a fan.
“Thanks for some of the best laughs I’ve ever had. Your charisma is always unmatched,” praised another.
The multi-talented star landed his first major role on the show and has gone on to appear across film and television in various comedic and presenting roles.
The Office ran for 188 episodes, from 2005 to 2013 in the US.
Even years later, the show is a fan favorite – and the show’s followers were heartbroken when the series left Netflix.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Craig began his career as a music teacher but broadened his horizons after taking stand-up classes at The Second City while still in school and his talent soon got recognized.
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1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Aer Lingus launch major July 4 sale with up to €200 off return flights – but jetsetters must be quick
AER Lingus has announced a huge sale to celebrate a major American holiday – and it’s great for Irish tourists.
The airline has launched a new sale to help celebrate July 4 – Independence Day in the USA.
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The popular airline is giving passengers up to €200 off return flights to North America.
If you book now, you can get up to €100 off return Economy Fares or up to €200 off Business Class fares.
But the sale is only running for a limited time, so you’ll have to be quick.
The sale includes destinations like Nashville, New York, San Francisco and Las Vegas.
The airline offers 21 direct routes between Ireland and North America, and there is a destination to suit everyone.
And it comes just ahead of a string of celebrations across the USA.
The Philadelphia Fringe Festival takes place from September 5 until 28, and features a celebration of bold performances and creativity.
Sports fans will flock to the states to see the Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park.
There is also the ever-popular Orlando, with over a dozen theme parks and attractions on offer for the whole family.
If you opt to fly in Business Class, passengers are treated to a curated menu, crafted from seasonal ingredients and complemented by a selection of award-winning wines.
It has fully lie-flat seating along with amenity kits with Irish skincare products.
But no matter what class you choose, you can fly with complimentary entertainment, meals and refreshments.
To avail of the discounted rates, holidaymakers must book before July 8.
The offer is available on travel between August 1 and December 15.
The fares are broken down into a €50 discount each way on Economy fares and a €100 discount each way on Business Class fares.
A Saturday night stay is required to avail of the deal.
From Dublin Airport, you can fly to a range of destinations including New York, Washington DC, Boston, Toronto, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Cleveland and Philadelphia.
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Full list of European countries under heatwave alerts as map pinpoints 42C scorcher & deadly temps grip Spain & Portugal
THE full list of European countries placed under a heatwave warning has been revealed with a new map showing temperatures soaring to 42C.
The deadly heatwave has already claimed the lives of several locals and tourists as it grips parts of France, Italy, Spain, Greece and several other hotspots.
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A 10-year-old American girl is understood to have died after collapsing during a visit to the Palace of Versailles in France.
French authorities have confirmed over 300 people have sought treatment for heat related illnesses amid the heatwave.
In Italy an 80-year-old man died after suffering heart failure in Genoa and two other men died on beaches in Sardinia.
A child died in Spain after suffering suspected dehydration and heat exhaustion after being left in a car as temperatures rose to over 35C in the Costa Dorada town of Vallam.
And two farmers died after being trapped by wildfires in Spain’s Catalonia region.
Meteoalarm have broken down exactly what countries across Europe are under a warning
SPAIN
In Spain temperatures in the North of the country is expected to reach 36C today and over the coming days.
Weather bosses have placed a majority of regions under a yellow alert, warning: “Moderate damages to people and properties may occur, especially to those vulnerable or in exposed areas.”
Further down the country Aemet have issued orange severe high-temperature warnings as temperatures spill into the 40s.
In Madrid where temperatures are expected to reach 39C they warned: “Be prepared. Take precautions and keep up to date with the latest weather forecast.
“Severe damages to people and properties may occur, especially to those vulnerable or in exposed areas.”
Temperatures at the very bottom of Spain in tourist hotspots such as Seville will reach 42C.
PORTUGAL
In Portugal several yellow warnings for high temperatures have been issued by their weather bosses IPMA.
They warned: “Persistence of high values of maximum temperature, especially in the eastern part.”
Temperatures across the country will sit in the high 20s, with areas near Lisbon soaring to 31C.
FRANCE
Meteo France have issued several health warnings for locals as the country sits under an orange weather alert.
The weather officials warned: “Drink water several times a day. Continue to eat normally. Wet your body several times a day using a spray, a washcloth or by taking warm showers or baths.
“Do not go out during the hottest hours. If you must go out, wear a hat and light clothing. Try to go to a cool or air-conditioned place for two to three hours a day, whilst continuing to respect physical distance and barrier gestures.
“Limit your physical and sports activities. During the day, close shutters, curtains and windows. Ventilate at night. If you have elderly, chronically ill or isolated people around you, check up on them or visit them.
“Take them to a cool place. In case of discomfort or behavioral problems, call a doctor. If you need help call the town hall.”
The stark alert continued: “Everyone is in danger, even those in good health. Danger is greater for elderly people, people suffering from chronicle diseases or from mental health troubles, people who regularly take medicine or people who are isolated.
“Watch for dehydration and heatstroke, especially in sportsmen and people working outside. Pay attention to children.
“Heatstroke symptoms are : a fever above 40°, hot, red and dry skin, headaches, nausea, drowsiness, intense thirst, confusion, convulsions and loss of consciousness.”
It comes as recent maps show parts of Mersillie expecting at least 36C while parts further west will be slightly cooler at around the mid 20s.
AUSTRIA
Geosphere Austria are warning: “Intense heat stress must be expected.”
It comes as the majority of the country has been placed under a orange temperature alert.
Some areas in southern Austria are under red “extreme high temperature” alerts.
Mercury in these areas is already at 36C today.
ITALY
Italy are under an orange heat warning as temperatures during the day climb to 34C and night temperatures remain at 22C.
Meteo Swiss have warned: “Drink liquids regularly and in sufficient quantities. Protect yourself from direct sunlight.
“Allow air to circulate through your home or other buildings before the hot part of the day, i.e. during the night and early in the morning.
“Avoid vigorous physical activity or compensate for salt loss during or after sport activities.
“Contact those around you who fall into the risk category and ensure that they are well and able to follow the existing recommendations.”
GREECE
Greece is being scorched by sweltering temperatures and powerful winds.
Wildfires have been raging uncontrollably in Crete since Wednesday, with severe northerly winds continuing to fan the flames.
Over 1,500 people fled the wild blaze and six people were hospitalised for breathing problems, with evacuations ordered at three sites outside the port of Ierapetra on the island’s south coast.
A Status Yellow high temperature warning is currently in place across the Ionion Islands, which includes Zante, Ithaca, Corfu, Kefalonia, Lefkada, Paxos and Kythira.
The same alert in currently in place in the Epirus and Agrinio regions, with weather experts warning temperatures could hit 35C.
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service warned: “Extremely high air temperature values (during the day), expected to reach locally 37C.
“Be aware. Some health risks amongst vulnerable people e.g. the elderly and very young are possible.”
OTHER PARTS OF EUROPE
Several other areas of Europe are also facing extreme heat warnings.
DHMZ have warned “health risks are possible” as temperatures reach 32C in parts of the sunshine hotspot.
In Germany, a yellow “strong heat” warning has been issued by their weather bosses DWD as temperatures rise to the high 20s.
Poland’s weather experts at the Metrological Forecast Centre in Warsaw have placed the country under an orange alert as temperatures soar to over 36C.
And Slovakia and Hungary have also been placed under heat warnings by their relevant authorities.
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1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Stuart McCloskey recalls Interpro memory he hopes Ireland interim boss Paul O’Connell doesn’t remember
STUART McCloskey is bidding to ensure his Ireland recall amounts to more than reminding Paul O’Connell how he once got one over him.
The Ulster centre has not featured in any of Ireland’s last 13 Tests but will add to his 19 caps this month with Garry Ringrose and Bundee Aki with the Lions and Robbie Henshaw injured.
The Ulster centre is in line to add to his 19 Ireland appearances against GeorgiaMcCloskey was a part of the weakened Ulster team which shocked Munster back in 2014The Ireland interim-boss would not look back fondly on that match against McCloskey
With Finlay Bealham drafted in by the Lions because of injury, McCloskey — who turns 33 in five weeks’ time — is the oldest player in interim coach O’Connell’s squad.
He is also the only member of the travelling party which arrived in Tbilisi yesterday ahead of Saturday’s Test against Georgia who played against 45-year-old O’Connell, in 2014.
He recalled: “I was in one Ireland training camp with him. I think I’m the only one in the squad to have played a game against him as well. We won down at Thomond that day for Ulster.
“Ulster sent down the biggest B team of all time because it was a dead rubber at the end of the season and Munster had their best team out, they were trying to get second.
“Michael Heaney scored a try. James McKinney was at 10. Good story because the coach said, ‘Ah, you’ll play more next season’ to him and he was actually leaving that summer.
“I won’t say who the coach was but you can figure that out.”
It was Mark Anscombe, with McCloskey hoping O’Connell’s memory is as good as his own.
He said: “I’ll not mention that to him, I’m trying to get picked, but I like to think he knows it.”
A year earlier, McCloskey was in Georgia as part of an Emerging Ireland team which competed in the Tbilisi Cup.
He said: “I remember it was the time the animals escaped from the zoo.”
The IRFU press officer quickly quipped that it was not a metaphor. That actual zoo escape saw a penguin swim to the Azerbaijan border.
McCloskey’s journey has not been quite as dramatic — but neither has it been straightforward.
He made his Six Nations debut against England in 2016 but did not appear in the tournament again until seven years later.
In the meantime, he won only five caps, all against tier-two nations. Two of them came four years ago, during the last Lions tour, so he knows how they can be used as a launchpad.
He said: “I still think I’ve got a bit of rugby to go in my career.
“So this Lions period the last time, when we played America and Japan, sort of springboarded me on to get a lot more caps and be a lot more involved. I think I’ve been involved in two Six Nations wins in that time and a World Cup.
“Hopefully I’ll put a good foot forward for any games coming up over the next few years and keep my head around the place and push into the next World Cup.
“I don’t think I’m doing a lot wrong. It’s just there’s four very good centres, two of them are away and you could argue Robbie would’ve been away as well if he wasn’t injured, so I don’t think I’m too far off it.”
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Elderly woman, 70s, pronounced dead at scene of horror crash between car and truck in Meath as urgent appeal made
AN ELDERLY woman has died after a horror crash between a car and a truck in Co Meath.
The fatal collision occurred at Platin Terrace shortly after 10:30am this morning.
Gardai and emergency services raced to the scene near Drogheda in Co Meath after the alarm was raised.
The driver of the car, a female in her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Her body has since been removed to the mortuary at Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan.
No other injuries were reported.
Gardai remain at the scene with the road closed to facilitate a technical examination.
Local diversions are in place.
Investigators have issued an appeal for witnesses to the crash to come forward.
A spokesperson said: “Gardai and emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision near Drogheda in Co. Meath.
“The collision involving a car and a truck occurred at Platin Terrace shortly after 10:30am this morning, Thursday 3rd July 2025.
“The driver of the car, a female in her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body has since been removed to the mortuary at Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan.
APPEAL MADE
“No other injuries were reported.
“The road is closed to facilitate a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
“Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 10:00am and 11:00am this morning Thursday 3rd July 2025 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station at 01 801 0600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
DONEGAL DEATH
This latest road death comes less than 24 hours after a young girl was killed in a horror crash in Co Donegal last night.
Another child and two adults were rushed to hospital in a serious condition following the collision between a car and van on the R240 at Carrowmore, Glentogher, Carndonagh road at 6.30pm yesterday.
The young female child, who was a passenger in the car, was fatally injured.
The female driver of the car, a male front seat passenger and another female child were all rushed to to Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry.
The three passengers are fighting for their lives in serious condition.
An elderly woman has died after a horror crash between a car and a truck in Co Meath Brian Lawless/PA Wire
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Man dies in hospital following three-month coma after suffering serious head injuries during alleged Dublin home assault
A MAN who was allegedly assaulted at his home in Dublin in April has died.
Michael McCann, in his 60s, had been in a coma after he was found with serious head injuries at his home on Basin Street, south inner city Dublin on April 1.
But he lost his battle for life at Beaumont Hospital on Wednesday and passed away.
Mr McCann’s family have been informed of his death.
One local told us: “Michael hadn’t been in the area that long but he was well known.
“He had his problems and would have interacted with a lot of the residents here.
“It’s awfully sad news for his family that he has passed away because everyone was praying that he would pull through.”
The investigation into the alleged assault is being run by officers from Kilmainham Garda station.
One man was later charged by Gardai with allegedly assaulting the Dublin man and remanded in custody.
Separately, cops are investigating “all circumstances” following the discovery of a body in Co Cork over the weekend.
The grim find was made at Ballymaquirk in Mallow, Co Cork on Saturday evening.
It is understood that foul play is not suspected.
WITNESSES WANTED
Gardai said they are particularly looking to find out more information on a man who was walking in the area the evening before the body was discovered.
He was walking on the road between Banteer and Kanturk between the hours of 3:30pm and 9pm on Friday evening.
Anyone who may have seen this man has been asked to come forward.
APPEAL MADE
However, investigating officers said the are seeking information from anyone who may be able to assist in the investigation.
A garda spokesperson said: “Gardai are investigating all the circumstances in relation to the discovery of a body at Ballymaquirk, Mallow, Co. Cork on the evening of Saturday 28th June, 2025.
“Gardai are appealing for anyone with information relating to this incident to come forward.
“In particular, Gardai are appealing for witnesses in relation to a male walking on the road between Banteer and Kanturk, Co Cork, on the evening of Friday June 13th 2025 between the hours of 3.30pm and 9:00pm.”
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1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Jessica Simpson, 44, slips back into Daisy Dukes and shows off 100-lb weight loss 20 years after famous role
JESSICA Simpson showed off her 100-lb weight loss as she slipped back into a pair of Daisy Dukes – 20 years after starring in The Dukes of Hazzard.
Singer and actress Jessica, 44, confidently posed in the tiny denim shorts to plug her latest clothing line, having worn something remarkably similar in the 2005 action comedy.
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Pairing the hot pants with a plunging leopard print top and red heels, she accessorised with a pair of necklaces – all from her namesake brand.
Posting the shot to Instagram, she wrote: “Cut denim blues and red shoes are this Summers go to’s.”
Jessica previously said she has a “ridiculous number” of cheeky shorts in her wardrobe, including the very ones she kept from the film.
But the star admitted her clothes aren’t as glamorous as those belonging to Diana Ross. who is her sister Ashlee’s mother-in-law.
She laughed: “Her archive is filled with sequins that make you salivate and mine is filled with Juicy suits and Daisy Dukes.”
The Jessica Simpson Collection, launched in 2005, has evolved into a billion-dollar fashion empire.
Initially focusing on footwear, the brand expanded to include clothing, accessories, and more.
In 2024, the collection collaborated exclusively with Walmart, bringing its boho-chic styles to a broader audience.
Jessica – who has lost 100lbs through a combination of changing her eating habits and exercise – worked with long-time friend and coach Harley Pasternak.
To start, she got to walking 6,000 steps a day with the kids, before increasing it to 14,000 daily while she kept her diet to three meals a day and two snacks from his Harley’s Body Reset Diet.
Jessica then added 45-minute workout sessions three days a week, and unplugged from technology and attempted seven hours of sleep a night to also help reset her mental health.
The singer has been candid about the pressure she felt to have the perfect body throughout her career.
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1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Axe-wielding attacker goes on rampage on packed high-speed train injuring at least 4 people in Germany
AT least four people have been injured after an axe-wielding man attacked passengers inside a packed moving train in Germany.
Cops said the attack took place in an intercity express (ICE) train headed to Vienna.
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