2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Tiernan Lynch fires warning to Derry City squad after Alex Bannon signing
DERRY CITY boss Tiernan Lynch has warned his players that their places are under threat following the arrival of Alex Bannon.
The Scottish defender has joined on a year-long loan from Burton Albion with Lynch highlighting his versatility.
Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch issued a warning to his team after the arrival of Alex Bannon from Burton AlbionDefender Alex Bannon joins on a year-long load from Burton Albion
Lynch said: “He’s a young lad with plenty of senior experience under his belt.
“He can play in a number of different positions – he can play right side centre half, right wing back, right back or even as a six.
“And he’s someone we are looking forward to getting in and working with.
“He’s a very versatile lad and the big attraction to us is the number of senior games.
“He is someone that we definitely feel that can come in and make an impact.
“No one should be safe and everyone should know that when they come in on the Monday morning they have a fight on their hands”
Bannon, 21, clocked up 59 appearances for Queen’s Park before being signed by Burton last summer
He clocked up nine consecutive starts in League One in October and November but, when he fell down the pecking order, he joined Airdrieonians in January.
There he played alongside Adam Frizzell, who has also joined the Candystripes, and played 16 times as the club secured its Championship status in the play-offs.
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Dunnes Stores shoppers set for frenzy over ‘stylish’ denim dress with ‘easy-to-wear silhouette’ and it’s a bargain €35
DUNNES Stores designers have dropped the ultimate denim dress – but it’s already selling out fast.
The Gallery Lucia Denim Shift Dress has landed on shelves across the country and is also available online.
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The cute pinafore style dress has a square neckline, pocket detail and silver buttons.
Dunnes Stores designers said the frock is comfy to wear.
They said: “Timelessly stylish, this denim shift dress features a structured square neckline and a full button-through front.
“Designed with four patch pockets complete with button closures, it boasts an easy-to-wear silhouette.”
Retailing at a bargain €35, it’s a piece you will keep reaching for all year round.
Style with wedges for a glam summer look or pair with trainers for a relaxed look.
And team the dress with black tights and Chelsea boots for colder months.
The Gallery dress ranges in sizes 8 to 18 but popular sizes have sold out online already.
Sizes 12 and 16 are currently available on the website.
Meanwhile, an Irish fashion fan revealed some must-have holiday buys from Dunnes Stores.
Nicola, who posts on Instagram under @nicolas_notions, shares fashion inspiration for women over 40.
The style lover revealed the striking Savida Arti Denim Poplin Midi Dress for just €40.
Nicola said: “Day or night Dunnes Stores have you covered.”
It features a fitted bodice, spaghetti straps and a full midi skirt.
The retailer said: “Designed with a contemporary edge, this dress from Savida features a denim, corset-style bodice, and is finished with a lightweight poplin skirt that falls to a midi length.
The style lover revealed the striking Savida Arti Denim Poplin Midi Dress for just €40.
Nicola said: “Day or night Dunnes Stores have you covered.”
It features a fitted bodice, spaghetti straps and a full midi skirt.
The retailer said: “Designed with a contemporary edge, this dress from Savida features a denim, corset-style bodice, and is finished with a lightweight poplin skirt that falls to a midi length.
“Brought to you by Irish designer Carolyn Donnelly, exclusively for Dunnes Stores.”
The designer brand beach dress ranges in sizes XS to XL.
“Brought to you by Irish designer Carolyn Donnelly, exclusively for Dunnes Stores.”
The designer brand beach dress ranges in sizes XS to XL.
THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES
DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit.
Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland’s first ‘shopping frenzy’.
During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne’s ‘Better Value’ bargains.
Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 – starting with apples and oranges.
The retailer said: “Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town.
“Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong.
“Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas.”
The retailer’s first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960.
They added: “In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed.
“Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England.”
Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
It’s a piece you will reach for all year longdunnesstores.comThere are two sizes still available on the websiteGarrett White
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Watch ‘scary as hell’ landing at ‘dangerous’ holiday airport as plane packed with Brits barrels & BOUNCES in high winds
THIS is the heart-stopping moment a packed holiday plane is buffeted from side to side by strong gusts of wind as it tries to land at Madeira Airport.
It came on a day of travel chaos for British tourists attempting to reach and leave the popular holiday island.
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SolarpixThe plane had a bumpy landing as it touched down[/caption]
SolarpixHolidaymakers faced travel chaos at Madeira Airport[/caption]
At least 49 flights – 26 arrivals and 23 departures – were reportedly cancelled yesterday as the adverse weather conditions caused major problems for a second day running.
Angry British tourists took to social media into the early hours of this morning to complain they had been left stranded without food and accommodation.
And video footage of a Marabu Airlines A320 being tossed around like a toy as it came in to land at the airport, officially called the Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, showed the difficulties pilots faced.
Madeira has a repuation of challenging landing conditions due to its high crosswinds – and has been named as one of the world’s most dangerous airports, though accidents are rare.
One social media user commenting on the plane’s approach and landing said today: “This is crazy. I already have a knot in my lower neck just from watching.”
Another, thought to have been a passenger on the plane, said: “Landing in Madeira had to be one of the worst moments in my life.
“That airport is as scary as hell.
“I felt the plane moving non-stop and the landing was so bad, God.”
She went on to say: “I get it when people say it’s one of the most dangerous airports because IT’S TRUE,” prompting a local to respond:
“Imagine how us living in Madeira must fell when we have to travel.
“We pray every time so everything goes well.”
The first flight said to have been cancelled yesterday was coming from London.
An 11.45am flight scheduled to leave for London was also among those cancelled. Ryanair and easyJet were among the airlines affected.
Island newspapers described yesterday as a “nightmare day” for travellers.
Some planes are said to have managed to fly over Madeira for a few minutes before being diverted to other airports including the one on neighbouring island Porto Santo, Lisbon, Faro and even Tenerife.
A furious British Airways passenger trying to get back to Gatwick took to social media in the early hours of this morning to complain: “I am currently stranded at Madeira Airport with no food, no hotel, and no updates on when the next flight to Gatwick will depart.
“Is this truly the level of service you aim to provide your customers?”
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SolarpixA puff of smoke as the plane hit the target[/caption]
The X user, who described himself as the owner of limintonstudio, later added in a message to BA: “Airport staff couldn’t even offer me a mattress to sleep on, as they were only accommodating easyJet and Ryanair passengers.”
There was no immediate response from the airline.
A Portuguese passenger told news channel SIC around 400 to 500 people had been forced to sleep at the airport.
She said no mattresses had been provided, adding: “No-one helped us or informed us of anything and there was no food available.”
X formerly TwitterArsenal’s new away kit has been ‘leaked’ online[/caption]
AlamyGunners fans are desperate to see Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze wear it[/caption]
Eze has a release clause of £68million in his Selhurst Park contract.
But should Arsenal make an acceptable bid, and Eze also agree to join Mikel Arteta’s title hopefuls, he will line up in a dazzling new kit next season.
A promotional video was “leaked” on social media today detailing Arsenal’s away jersey for the upcoming campaign.
The stunning kit featured a mix of dark blues and purples in the shape of lightning bolts.
The eye-catching display was topped with red adidas stripes along the arms.
And it left fans drooling at the prospect of seeing it worn by potential new faces like Eze.
One supporter said: “This kit is literally made for Eze.”
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Another declared: “Can’t wait to get my hands on this.”
One noted: “OK this actually slaps.”
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X formerly TwitterIt also features red adidas piping on the arms[/caption]
X formerly TwitterThe kit has gone down a treat with supporters[/caption]
Another added: “As always we have the best jersey.”
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Harlem Eubank out to knock off another of Eddie Hearn’s stars in Jack Catterall after cousin Chris gave Conor Benn loss
HARLEM EUBANK is ready to knock off another of Eddie Hearn’s top stars when he takes on Jack Catterall.
GettyHarlem Eubank ahead of his fight with Jack Catterall[/caption]
ReutersConor Benn lost to Chris Eubank Jr in April[/caption]
Now the undefeated welterweight travels to Catterall’s Manchester backyard on Saturday on a show promoted by Hearn.
But Eubank, 31, told SunSport: “These are the type of nights I’ve dreamt about.
“I’ve said I think he’s the best on the Matchroom roster. He’s beaten former world champion after former world champion.
“I believe that he was undisputed not too long ago and that’s where I believe you know I can be, that’s where I want to be and these are the type of fights that I need.
“This is the perfect opportunity to go in there and show my ability in the sport.
“This is what we work day in, day out, in the gym for these opportunities to go into a champions backyard and rip it away from them.
“It’s going to be a beautiful night and I’ve been preparing for this type of fight.
“This is why I got into the game to go up against the best and and take it to them. And we’re not too far away now.”
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He won the rematch – but for no belt – before losing to Arnold Barboza Jr in February.
Now he moves up to 147lb for a no-nonsense affair with 21-0 Eubank, who said: “I’m a real fighter.
“I’m not here to create fake narratives and tell people that I’m gonna knock them out if I don’t believe I’m going to do everything I say.
“And I think Jack’s the same. Jack, he’s a real fighter. He’s been there. He’s done it. He’s proven it at world level.
“I’m not going to do anything fake, you know, if it’s real and there’s back and forth I’m all for it and most of all I’m ready to go in there and perform and put on an emphatic display.”
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Singer left terrified after going BLIND in one eye as she is rushed to hospital over mysterious health battle
US SINGER songwriter Monica Martin has told fans about her frightful health scare.
Chicago-born star Monica shared the worrying news with followers after an intense trip to A&E with her pal Jameela Jamil and partner James Blake.
InstagramThe singer found herself in A&E with Jameela Jamil and James Blake[/caption]
InstagramThe star was fearful of going blind in one eye and was rushed to hospital[/caption]
The multi-talented star – who has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – told fans on social media about the alarming incident.
She penned: “What I thought was just an intense and painful ocular migraine slowly turned into my left eye going blind, I was advised to not fly home.
“So alas, I can’t open for the best people/friends/musicians tonight for a sold out benefit at troubadour which blows a**.
“It’s now been 15 days both colourblind and a black hazy cellophane type feel on the left side and ANYWAY it’s been very disorienting and scary.
“Most of my little health woes are from me being clumsy as hell and snapping something: an ankle in softball, an ankle from dumb shoes, an ankle from giving a piggyback ride to a much larger person as a display of strength.
“My ankles are toast btw. This is why I don’t like writing captions omg long ting brev; thank you for letting me be myself.
“Been one of the scariest times but my best friends are taking care of me and also are hilarious and also after MUCH ADO have met an angel ophthalmologist, Dr. Shaman Dolly, god forbid you ever need to find him, London, I must let you know his name.”
She continued: “London show; you were all so sweet and caring to me when and I lost it and wept on stage smdh, @jameelajamil came to the stage and literally turned herself into a weighted blanket and held me and told me it’s gonna be ok. No thanks to lexapro btw.
“I’m on the way to get an MRI in an Uber and unsure why no one likes using their car fan in UK/EU and I’ve gotten ct scans and bloodwork and yada yada literally 7 trips to hospitals now.
“Anyway. I’m incredibly lucky. My heart is heavy waiting on a prognosis, but my a** is heavier, and my resilience is alarming actually, and the lore disrespectfully deepens, and I’m getting the sense more people want to smash when I’m wearing my eyepatch or I’m pulling it off.
“Thank you, London. And @jameelajamil @jamesblake for getting me sweets and savouries.”
Activist and presenter Jameela added some humour to the proceedings and commented: “What a glamorous day in A and E. Snacks were 10/10 tho [sic].”
Jameela, who found fame on T4 in 2009, has recently revealed that she tried to take her own life multiple times while struggling to cope with crippling insomnia.
The She-Hulk star, 39, recently opened up about her debilitating sleep disorder in a candid publication on Substack.
Jameela, who has been in a relationship with Grammy winner James Blake since 2015, also said herinsomniaaffects her sex drive and makes her “fully lose a grip on reality”.
The actress, model and broadcaster wrote: “I would, without flinching, trade in all the success, money and adventures I’ve had to just be a good sleeper. Insomnia is the absolute ghetto of the mind, body and soul.
“It is years of the loneliest, darkest and most despairing hours in the middle of the night… It’s a lower sex drive. It’s nihilism and hopelessness. It’s being desperate for donuts all f***ing day because you need some respite and consolation.
“Every suicide attempt I have ever made was a result of just that few too many days in a row without a wink of sleep.”
Jameela now lives in Los Angeles in the US and is also an activist.
She describes herself as a ‘feminist-in-progress’ and uses her platform to advocate for disability rights, LGBTQ rights, body neutrality, and social justice.
She has spoken about her health conditions, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and an eating disorder.
InstagramThe songstress shared her story with fans and uploaded candid snaps[/caption]
InstagramThe US star was terrified by the ordeal[/caption]
GettyMonica performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon[/caption]
GettyThe musician sang alongside Marcus Mumford on the top US chat show[/caption]
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on ‘You’re all incredible’, declares charity as kid with cancer to get signed GAA jerseys from each county in great gesture
THE GAA community has come together to make an amazing gesture for an “incredible” young Irish cancer patient who “loves jerseys“.
Leon, a young GAA fan and Irish cancer patient, was recently sent home from hospital to be with his family after receiving the devastating news that no more treatment was available.
He and his family have since received thousands of messages of support on Oscar’s Kids Ireland’s Facebook page.
The charity, which helps Irish children and families affected by childhood cancer, featured Leon recently in a post asking for “as many counties to come together and give this incredible boy a signed jersey from their team”.
Leon, a boy who “loves GAA jerseys” is now set to receive signed jerseys from every county in the country.
The plea, which achieved its goal in 12 hours, was inundated with thousands of messages of support.
Official GAA clubs were among those wishing him well and offering their support.
Donegal GAA said: “We would love to send Leon a jersey. We are so sorry to read this, saying prayers for Leon and this family.”
Galway GAA added: “Best wishes to Leon and his family.”
Westmeath Ladies GAA said: “Westmeath Ladies jersey signed by the team heading to Leon.”
Clubs outside of Ireland have even shown their support.
New York GAA commented: “New York will have one for him.”
OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT
Some members of the public were even so touched by Leon’s story that they offered their own signed jerseys in support.
One commenter said: “My son got his Tipperary jersey signed by the team last week and has offered to send it Leon’s way.”
Another added: “Contact me I have a signed Meath jersey which I got for a fundraiser.”
One person even offered a jersey signed by an All-Ireland winning team.
‘INCREDIBLE’
Offering the heartfelt gesture, they said: “Signed Kerry ladies team jersey got from the All-Ireland winning team.”
The charity has been blown away by the show of support online.
It added in an update: “You did it!!!! 12 hours, THOUSANDS of messages publicly and privately, thousands of shares and we’ve sorted every single county for Leon!! You’re all INCREDIBLE.”
Leon was recently sent home from hospital to be with his loving family
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Two Spice Girls will NOT attend Mel B’s wedding this weekend after fall out
TWO Spice Girls will not be attending Mel B’s wedding this weekend, according to reports.
Neither Victoria Beckham or Geri Horner will be among the guests when Scary Spice Mel ties the knot with Rory McPhee at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
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GettyThe iconic girl band don’t all see eye to eye, it seems[/caption]
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PA:Press AssociationThe Spice Girls reunited in 2019, without Victoria[/caption]
The MailOnline claims that Victoria, 51, won’t be in the country, hence her absence from the wedding.
A source said: “Victoria has long standing plans out of the country and she simply can’t be there.
“She adores Mel, they get on really well despite their paths going in opposite directions. It’s a real shame.
“There is no issue between them, they haven’t fallen out. It’s just one of those things.”
Meanwhile Geri is said to be absent because of her tense relationship with Mel.
The two women had a pretty big falling out when Mel B revealed that she had an intimate relationship with Geri when the band was starting out.
Mel made the confession while she was being interviewed for Piers Morgan’s Life Stories back in 2019.
Geri was stunned and upset by Mel’s admission, and even more saddened when Mel allegedly did not issue an apology.
The Sun reached out to Mel B’s representative, but they declined to comment.
SNUBBING GALORE
This is not the first time this year that the Spice Girls have been divided.
Neither Victoria or Geri attended Mel’s 50th birthday either.
GettyVictoria will be abroad when Mel B says ‘I do’[/caption]
RexGeri and Mel are said to be on bad terms[/caption]
SuppliedMel B recently had a sun-soaked hen do[/caption]
In May, Mel celebrated the milestone birthday when she threw a big bash in Leeds.
Supporting their fellow Spice Girl, Emma and Mel C were in attendance.
But despite the supposed tensions between the group, there is hope for a reunion of sorts.
REUNION PLANS
The Spice Girls’ former manager is in talks for them to reunite as avatars just like ABBA.
The Sun revealed back in May that Simon Fuller pitched the idea to the band — as he did with the Swedish pop superstars.
It would see holograms of Geri Halliwell-Horner, Mels B and C, Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham playing their biggest hits.
Victoria, who was not part of their 2019 tour, was said to have suggested she would agree if the others did.
GettyThe only way a reunion might take place is if avatars are used like with ABBA[/caption]
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Charlize Theron, 49, shocks fans with wild sex confessions as she admits ‘I f***ed a 26 year old and it was amazing’
HOLLYWOOD actress Charlize Theron has revealed she’s having the best sex of her life aged 49 – and said she recently had sex with a 26-year-old man.
The Mad Max star, who was in a relationship with actor Stuart Townsend from 2001 to 2009, has two adopted daughters and said she doesn’t want a partner until they’ve left home.
Charlize Theron made a series of X-rated confessions about her sex lifeGettyThe 49-year-old said she has is having the best sex of her life[/caption]
AP:Associated PressThe Oscar-winner was in a relationship with actor Stuart Townsend from 2001 to 2009,[/caption]
AP:Associated PressShe also dated actor Sean Penn from 2013 to 2015[/caption]
But she said being a mum hasn’t stopped her from having a sex life – and said she is into “weird s**t.”
Recalling a recent experience, she said: “I’ve probably had three one-night-stands in my entire life.
“But I did just recently f***a 26 year old and it was really f***ing amazing.
“I’ve never done that. And I was like, ‘Oh, this is great. OK.”
Asked on the Call Her Daddy podcast if she is usually “down for a one night stand,” she replied: “Yes. I don’t have many of them. I’m sitting here sounding like I do.
“So when I do, I’m like, ‘Oh, f**k yeah, I should have done this in my twenties.’
“I was married from the time that I was like having sex to the time that I had my last relationship. Then I had children.
“Who has f***ing time for dates and shaving and waxing and makeup? And I’ve got two children that have to go to school.”
Continuing to talk about how great her sex life is now that she is almost 50, she said: “I’m having the kind of sex I never had in my twenties or in my thirties.
“That part has been really exciting. But I’m not missing a relationship.
“I’m not missing the partnership that I think people think you miss when you’re me.”
She continued: “I’m having sex now for the first time, like I never had before, is because I’m not in relationships.”
Charlize, who also dated Sean Penn, 64, from 2013 to 2015, has previously been spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, but said she tends to meet men through her friends.
She explained: “I am on the apps, but I don’t use the apps.
“So I have a few friends that are very, very good. And one of them I know is listening to this right now, who always is like, okay, you need to come here right now and you need to meet this person. And I’m very grateful for her.
I had a guy once ask me to make out with his nose, which was really, really probably one of the most bizarre asks ever.
Charlize Theron
“I have not been brave enough on a lot of her offers, but recently I have and it has paid off tremendously.”
Quizzed on her biggest dating disaster, she said: “Oh my God. I had a guy once ask me to make out with his nose, which was really, really probably one of the most bizarre asks ever.
“That was really gross. I would say aside from that, nobody’s ever asked me to do something that I was like, ‘Whoa, that’s really f***ing weird’. Like, I guess I like weird st.”
Charlize went on to defend being single and said she is happy being with her kids, without having a long-term partner in her life.
She continued: “With women, it’s always like, ‘Something must be wrong with her. She can’t keep a man.’
“I literally can’t imagine a man moving into our house and me sharing my closet. I just don’t see that happening.
Charlize Theron
“And it’s never part of the discussion of like, ‘Wow, she’s really living her truth.’ Like she’s living in her happiness. Like this is actually a choice that she made.
“I like want to just like look at them and just be like, ‘Do you know how f***ing great it is to live exactly how I want to live? To experience motherhood exactly how I wanted to experience it?’”
On her kids, she continued: “I love that I don’t have to share them with somebody. I love that I don’t have to run every f***ing thing by a guy.”
And speaking about how she has ruled out a relationship for the time being, she added: “I have tried dating and I can tell that no man’s moving into our house while my daughters are there.
“I literally can’t imagine a man moving into our house and me sharing my closet. I just don’t see that happening.
“But then I imagine being an empty nester and how that part of my life will be.
“And by then feeling like maybe I will feel like I want to be in a relationship.”
GettyCharlize is single and happy with that[/caption]
Charlize spoke about one night stands and the most bizarre dating requests she’d had
2 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on STL Result Today, July 3, 2025
STL RESULT TODAY – PCSO releases the official STL results for July 3, 2025 (Thursday) in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao at 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 9PM draws.
