No Wonderwall? The greatest Oasis songs ranked from ten to one
They are the most eagerly awaited shows of the year and, for many, a prospect that looked increasingly unlikely as the years went by. Noel and Liam Gallagher have put their differences behind them and have already played a batch of enthusiastically reviewed UK shows. Next weekend's two dates at Croke Park will be their first Irish shows since headlining Slane in 2009.
The setlist to date is heavily weighted on their imperial phase – 1994 and 1995 – and wisely ignores later albums. But what are Oasis' finest songs? It's hard to look beyond the following 10…
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The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
RTE star reveals ‘love the top job' presidency aspirations as Rose of Tralee pal offers ‘brilliant in the role' backing
Daithi and Kathryn were joined by 32 women from around the globe to launch the 65th Rose of Tralee International Festival ALL ABOARD RTE star reveals 'love the top job' presidency aspirations as Rose of Tralee pal offers 'brilliant in the role' backing IT was all hands on deck for the Rose of Tralee launch today — with presenter Daithi O Se using the boat party to drop anchor on talk of running for president. The popular Kerryman, on board the MV Cill Airne with his show co-host Kathryn Thomas and 32 Roses, said he would 'love the top job' — but not just yet. Advertisement 5 The Rose of Tralee International Festival launched on the MV Cill Airne in Dublin Credit: Domnick Walsh Eye Focus 5 Germany, Sarah Ann Fritz, Queensland Rose Siobhán Edwards, Arizona Rose Coleen Kelehan-Pierson and U.A.E. Rose Celine O'Meara Credit: Andres Poveda 5 Some 32 International Roses are taking part in this year's festival Credit: Andres Poveda Backing her pal, Kathryn told The Irish Sun: 'Daithi is a man of the people. Everybody loves Daithi — he is so Irish and would be brilliant in the role.' Quizzed as to why she thought he'd be good for the job, Daithi jumped in: 'Because he's standing next to me!' But anyone thinking that the 49-year-old was only joking about running for the Aras got a shock when Daithi said it could really be on the cards. Advertisement Daithi told The Irish Sun: 'It's something that everybody who is in the public eye, or a public servant, should at least think about it. 'It's the top job in the country, you are an ambassador for the country and a custodian of the constitution. 'To turn around at this stage and say I wouldn't be interested would be wrong. While ruling himself out of a run this November, Daithi added: 'It won't be this year. Advertisement 'Will I be interested in seven years? You never know.' Asked if he would endorse any of the 2025 contenders, he jokingly hinted at his own future run, saying: 'No one has approached me to run this time but I wish them all luck.' KERRY GOLD Today, Daithi and Kathryn were joined by 32 women from around the globe to launch the 65th Rose of Tralee International Festival. TV coverage of the event has always been a gentle affair with Roses showing off their party tricks — until the 2016 event when the stage was invaded by a Fathers 4 Justice campaigner. Advertisement Daithi admitted: 'As it happened once you are always afraid and concerned it might happen again. At the time I thought it was some prank they hadn't told me about. 'Why didn't they tell me about this? Then it became apparent that it wasn't a prank at all, it was very serious.' The on-stage intruder turned out to be burly campaigner Matt O'Connor who was dressed as a priest. Quizzed by The Irish Sun if he could have 'had him', Daithi told us: 'I wouldn't want to comment or encourage anybody to test my wrestling skills live on TV.' Advertisement The Today Show host said the gentle nature of the annual pageant was changed forever by the unwanted stage invader. Daithi added: 'That was the beauty of the thing — there were security people there but no one thought such a thing was possible. 'But once it happened, the alert went up and we have all been on our toes since it happened.' He added: 'I don't think it will ever happen again because people are aware these things can happen and have to be dealt with.' Advertisement LIVE TV PREP The people with the most important task on the night are Daithi and Kathryn, whose jobs are to reveal the personalities, hopes and dreams of the 32 Roses as they interview them on live TV. Kathryn said: 'The biggest problem we have is trying to condense 25 or 26 years into a seven-minute interview. 'That's where the real fun and games happen. 'Right now the girls can't believe they are here. But they will be different women after a week spent with this sisterhood. Advertisement 'They will be behaving as if they have been on TV for years.' Daithi added: 'The Roses themselves — and it is them — they're the backbone of this whole show. 'It's the stories they bring, that's what makes it different every year.' CHANGING WITH SOCIETY The presenter, who has hosted the competition since 2010, said that throughout the years the pageant reflected the massive changes in women's lives in Ireland. Advertisement He added: 'If you went back to the 70s, you'd get an idea of what Irish women were doing socially, when it comes to work, travel and so on. 'Now in 2025, we have electricians, we have occupational therapists, we have forklift truck drivers, we have farmers, we have everything. 'These women are all educated, these women are well-travelled and they've done so much. I read their CVs and it puts my own BA in history to shame.' Despite the fun atmosphere, mum-of-two Kathryn revealed that it can be hard on some of the Roses touring around Ireland this week if they have left their children at home. Advertisement She said: 'It's tough being away from a one-year-old but it shows how much the girls want to do it. 'The Armagh Rose (Erin McCormac) has a one-year-old at home. 'She entered the competition six months ago, and when she won, she asked, 'Has anyone ever backed out of The Rose of Tralee?' Now she's in it and I think it's amazing.' Daithi said: 'The Rose of Tralee is like that Eagles Song, Hotel California, 'You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave!'' Advertisement The presenter cheekily revealed he would be hooking-up with Kathryn 'in her hotel room' during their stay in Kerry. Kathryn explained: 'I'm going to do my Q102 Morning Show from down there. So because we don't have a studio, I'll be interviewing Daithi in my hotel room.' THE Rose of Tralee festival will run on Monday and Tuesday night, August 18 and 19, and is broadcast live on RTE One. 5 Daithi O Se and Kathryn Thomas steered the ship at the launch of the 2025 Rose of Tralee International Festival Credit: Andres Poveda 5 The Rose of Tralee will air on Monday and Tuesday from 8pm on RTE One and on the RTE Player Credit: Andres Poveda
Irish Examiner
4 hours ago
- Irish Examiner
Rose of Tralee co-host Dáithí Ó Sé: 'I can't wait. It's going to be something special'
It was full steam ahead for this year's Rose of Tralee contestants on Tuesday as the festival kicked off in style aboard the former tender ship the MV Cill Airne. The vessel, which is now a floating restaurant located on North Wall Quay in Dublin, played host to participants as well as the show's presenters Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas. Now in its 65th year, the Rose of Tralee International Festival has become a staple cultural event celebrating Irish identity and ambition. 2010 Rose of Tralee Clare Kambamettu, a clinical psychologist, has joined the panel of judges for this year's contest. She recently got engaged to former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy. Picture: Marc O'Sullivan The five-day festival will culminate in the selection of the 2025 International Rose of Tralee. It will be televised on Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19 from 8pm on RTÉ — with a break for the news and resuming at 9.35pm. Some 32 women from all over the world gathered in the capital as anticipation grows ahead of the big event. Dáithí Ó Sé shared his excitement about this year's festivities. 'Every year, the Rose of Tralee brings something new — new faces, new stories, and a renewed sense of pride in the achievements of Irish women across the globe,' he said. 'I've been part of the festival for 15 years now, and I still get that buzz when the dome lights up and the Roses take to the stage. Co-presenter Kathryn Thomas with some of the contestants at the launch of the 2025 Rose of Tralee International Festival on board the MV Cill Airne, North Wall, Dublin. Picture: Andres Poveda "I can't wait to do it all over again this year It's going to be something special.' Co-presenter Kathryn Thomas added: 'I'm absolutely thrilled to be returning to Tralee for this year's festival. Over the past two years I've found it incredibly energising to be surrounded by accomplished, inspiring women who are all part of the same tribe. 'What I love most is that it's not all about gowns or glitter, it's about grit, grace, and the powerful stories behind each Rose. I can't wait to meet this year's group and be part of the magic all over again.' Queensland Rose Siobhán Edwards, South Australia Rose Beth Mooney, and Tyrone Rose Cloideach Donaghy at the 2025 Rose of Tralee launch. Picture: Andres Poveda The Rose of Tralee is expected to be watched online by audiences over the world. Influencer James Patrice is also set to return with some behind-the-scenes antics. New Zealand Rose Keely O'Grady was crowned the 2024 International Rose of Tralee at last year's festival. She was the third Rose from New Zealand to win the title in the competition's 65-year history. She is now preparing to hand over her crown. Former Rose of Tralee Clare Kambamettu has been announced as one of the judges for this year's competition. It follows her recent engagement to former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy. She will be joined on the panel by RTÉ's Nuala Carey, fashion designer Don O'Neill, and Aisling Murphy of sponsor Murphy's New Homes. Fans of the show can follow all of this year's action across Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. The official hashtag is #roseoftralee.
RTÉ News
5 hours ago
- RTÉ News
Watch: International Roses explain a uniquely Irish event
The annual Rose of Tralee festival is about to return for it's 66th year. Thirty-two women will represent the counties of Ireland and Irish diaspora across the globe. The Rose of Tralee International Festival 2025, Monday and Tuesday, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, 8pm. Watch our video to hear how three of the Roses - from Sydney, Arizona and Germany - explain this uniquely Irish festival to friends, family and colleagues at home.
