Multi-millionaire pharma tycoon Gareth Sheridan (35) launches bid for Irish presidency
Multi-millionaire businessman Gareth Sheridan (35 has announced he will run for the Irish presidency in this year's election.
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The Irish Sun
27 minutes ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Gutted to hear this', say customers as beloved cafe in Dublin confirms shock closure after one year in business
They were well-known for their delicious treats SHOCK CLOSURE 'Gutted to hear this', say customers as beloved cafe in Dublin confirms shock closure after one year in business LOCALS have been left heartbroken after hearing that their beloved cafe has suddenly closed its doors. Brew Jean Cafe, located in Santry, Co Dublin, announced the news of their closure this week, just over a year after going into business. Advertisement The cafe teased their establishment on social media in early 2024, followed by some inside look at the works being done to the quaint cafe, with the locals being thrilled to have a cafe It officially opened up to the public on April 24, becoming a huge hit with their locals due to its delicious selection of fresh cakes and pastries to have with their daily coffee fix. And locals were able to grab their acai bowl on the go, making it easier to have breakfast or a snack while commuting to work. On top of the acai bowl, customers were able to use their loyalty cards, where they buy nine coffees and get the 10th one free, helping customers save money on a daily basis. Advertisement However, the owner of the cafe took to social media on Friday, confirming the difficult news with their loyal customers. It was revealed that they are officially closing down for good after one year in the business. They said: "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closing of Brew Jean Cafe tomorrow, 9th of August, 2025, at 3pm. "We cannot express enough gratitude to all our very loyal customers. Advertisement "All the love and support we received on our journey has been amazing, and we are so grateful to you all. "We hope to see you all for one more coffee and chat." Huge high street retailer makes Irish return with first shop opening five years after devastating eight store closure It is currently unknown what was the main reason for the beloved cafe's closure. 'SADLY MISSED' Locals were devastated by the news, taking to the comments of the announcement to send their well wishes. Advertisement One person wrote: "Gonna miss that pesto sandwich, was a well-needed, lovely, vibrant cafe for the area, sadly missed." Another person added: "Awww no !! You will be greatly missed such kind and hardworking workers there." The third person said: "Gutted to hear this. We will all miss you all. One of the best spots in Dublin, without a doubt, I'll miss its amazing staff and amazing coffee shop." Another customer commented: "I'm so sad to hear this news. You've been such a great addition to the area. Advertisement "Wishing you all the best for the future." The fifth customer said: "Gonna miss you guys, it wouldn't be the same without you."
Agriland
an hour ago
- Agriland
Watch: Using local grain to produce quality whiskey
In 1979, Loughran's Stores Ltd was founded just outside of Dundalk, in Haggardstown, Co. Louth, but the Loughran family has been farming the land since 1908. The company's managing director, James Loughran, the third generation of his family to farm the land, explained to Agriland that originally, it was an "old Land Commission" farm - 40ac and a farmhouse. In the 1970s, the grain store was built, and trading began with farmers in the local area, a number of which Loughran's still trade with today. Loughran joined the business in 2002, with the goal of doing something "slightly different, but still within our skill set", especially with the company's wheat, oats, and barley. In the early 2010s, while on holiday in Canada, Loughran became interested in Vancouver's craft beer scene, and the city's intake of malt barley per year. Back home, he recognised that the Irish brewing and distilling industries were growing for smaller, independent businesses. However, Loughran felt that there was limited opportunities for Irish brewers to access local malt - crushed, in 25kg bags - simply because the facilities were not there. In 2014, the company started crushing a small amount of malt barley, and supplied it to breweries around Ireland. Crusher at Loughran's Storehouse, Co. Louth Over the years, the company has diversified what it distributes, to offer brewers a full range of base malt, specialty malts, and hops. The company continued to expand and followed a simple, but effective, business model - provide brewers and distillers with all the ingredients they need: a "one-stop shop", as Loughran himself puts it. The Old Carrick Mill Distillery is 30km away from Loughran's Storehouse, just across the county border, in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. The distillery was founded by Steven Murphy, a Monaghan native, and is supplied by Loughran's. Murphy founded Old Carrick Mill 14 years ago, on the site of an old mill which leads back to the world-famous B&G vineyard in Bordeaux, France, and the Barton family. Having traced the mill's roots all the way south of France, B&G gifted Murphy 50 of its finest red wine barrels, which he filled them with whiskey. Despite its continental history, Old Carrick Distillery is rooted firmly in south Co. Monaghan. Throughout the premises, Murphy has links to the local area proudly on display. A local expression is proudly etched into the bottles of whiskey: "From Carrickmacross to Crossmaglen, there are more rogues than honest men." Whiskey produced at Old Carrick Mill Distillery However, gin was Old Carrick Mill Distillery's first product. Murphy explained that the only "law" in making gin is that the main botanical is juniper, and it has to be 40% alcohol. As a result, Murphy began growing junipers on site in Carrickmacross so that he could produce 100% Irish gin further down the line. He planted the trees "eight or nine" years ago, with mixed results. According to Murphy, junipers are a "lazy" tree, and it could be 10 years before they put out a berry. Once harvested, Murphy intends to use his junipers to make gin along with other Irish products, such as apples and blackberries. "Who is to say gin has to taste a certain way?" Murphy asked. "It has to have junipers in it, but everything else can be different."
The Journal
2 hours ago
- The Journal
I do not think Conor McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, minister says
CONOR MCGREGOR WOULD not be fit to be president of Ireland, a minister has said. Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien compared MMA fighter McGregor, 37, to Ireland's outgoing president Michael D Higgins, who is a former arts minister and sociology lecturer. O'Brien said McGregor was free to challenge the process to get on the presidential ballot paper but that the Irish constitution was 'clear'. He was responding to comments from McGregor to The Sunday Times where he said he is considering a legal challenge to the eligibility rules for the presidential elections. To become a candidate, a person must be nominated by either 20 members of the Irish parliament or four local authorities. They also must be an Irish citizen who is 35 or older. An election for the largely ceremonial role is expected towards the end of October, as it must take place in the 60 days before outgoing President Michael D Higgins' term ends on November 11. So far, two candidates have secured sufficient nominations to get on the ballot: former farming journalist and EU commissioner Mairead McGuinness, who is the Fine Gael nominee; and Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent and former Galway mayor who has received the backing of opposition parties and independents. Advertisement Several figures have said they intend to seek the nominations needed to get on the ballot, including Riverdance star Michael Flatley, millionaire entrepreneur Gareth Sheridan, and previous presidential candidate Peter Casey, as well as McGregor. Asked about McGregor's intention to legally challenge process to be nominated as a presidential candidate, O'Brien said he was within his right to take a case but did not believe he would be nominated. 'Like any citizen, he's entitled to take a case should he wish, but the constitution is clear on that, the nomination process is clear,' the Fianna Fáil TD said. 'I don't envisage he'll be nominated to run for president. But look, I think it's open to any citizen to take a challenge, should they wish. 'The office of Uachtaran na hEireann is the highest office in the land. 'It's a critically important office. If you look at the work that Michael D Higgins has done over the last 14 years and representing our country abroad with such distinction, I would just ask people to draw the comparison to what our president has done, and what someone like Conor McGregor might do. 'So I don't think he would be fit to hold that office.' Last month, McGregor has lost his appeal against a civil jury's finding in favour of Dublin woman Nikita Hand, who accused him of rape. Ms Hand, 35, successfully sued McGregor in a civil court over an incident in which he was alleged to have 'brutally raped and battered' her in a penthouse at a south Dublin hotel in December 2018. Ms Hand was awarded almost 250,000 euro in damages and McGregor was also ordered to pay about 1.3 million euro in legal costs following the November trial.
