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The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘So honoured' – Rhasidat Adeleke & Johnny Sexton join Brendan Gleeson in receiving huge award at swanky bash
RHASIDAT Adeleke felt "so honoured" to have a Lord Mayor award bestowed upon her at a ceremony at Dublin's Mansion House. She wasn't the only famous face to receive the honour either as rugby great 4 The prodigiously talented 22-year-old has the world at her fast feet Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke 4 Sexton and Gleeson were in attendance Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke 4 Loved ones attended on her behalf Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke 4 Her younger brother Abdullahi is a budding track star too Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke Unfortunately, Adeleke was unable to attend in person due to her training commitments at her University of Texas base. But pals and family members were able to go in her stead. Sharing a pic of them all dressed up for the occasion, she reflected: "So honoured to receive a Lord Mayor award yesterday! "Unfortunately I couldn't be present but my amazing friends and family attended on my behalf." Read More On Irish Sport Irish rugby icon Sexton added: "l think it's a very proud room." He also quipped that his kids were very excited that he was rubbing shoulders with Gleeson AKA Mad Eye Moody from the For his part, the 70-year-old movie veteran remarked: "To get an award from your home city. There is a need to get more positive about the place." Lord Mayor Emma Blaine emphasized that she was keen for the seven recipients to include people who champion dementia awareness along with women and girls in sport. Most read in Athletics With Adeleke clearly in mind on that latter point, she stated: "I have a couple of recipients tonight that represent those goals and ideals beautifully." As regards the dementia cause, actors/couple Bryan Murray and Úna Crawford O'Brien were honoured for their charitable efforts in helping to raise awareness surrounding the cognitive condition. Arsenal star Katie McCabe leads anti-Tottenham chants and has 'Jack Wilshere moment' in Champions League parade The former was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease six years ago before sharing his story three years later in a bid to help others. Last month saw him Una recently revealed that he now The 75-year-old first appeared on the soap in 2005, taking on the role of Bob Charles, a man whose complex relationships and gripping storylines captured the attention of viewers across the country. Over the years, his portrayal of Bob has been a cornerstone of the show, delivering unforgettable moments. One of his most memorable storylines on the show was when he ended up homeless, sleeping rough on the streets of Carrigstown and being ostracised from the community. Bryan met his on and off-screen love Una on set in Fair City. Their characters had an affair on-screen and later married, while Bryan and Una's initial friendship on set later blossomed into a lasting relationship. Una has been right by Bryan's side since his diagnoses, recently
South Wales Guardian
13-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Rice relishing prospect of exciting new partnership
The Arsenal midfielder was part of the Gunners' side that crashed out of the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain before missing Sunday's Premier League clash against Liverpool with a hamstring injury. But away from it, the England ace can't wait to join forces with Georgia Stanway, Tom Curry and Rhasidat Adeleke as part of an exciting roster of ambassadorial talent. Rice, Stanway, Adeleke and Curry have all joined forces with the brand (Image: CELSIUS) Rice, 26, Lionesses star Stanway, Olympic sprinter Adeleke and England rugby ace Curry have been welcomed into the global collection of talent boasted by functional energy drink brand CELSIUS®. Stanway helped fire Sarina Wiegman's England to Euro 2022 glory on home Wembley soil while Curry, 26, was recently selected as part of The British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer. And Irish ace Adeleke enjoyed a searing 2024 that saw her grab a hat-trick of European Championship medals – including individual 400m silver in Rome – as well as 4x400m mixed bronze on the world stage. Each ambassador has been carefully selected for their drive and dedication to be their best – values that align perfectly with the CELSIUS LIVE FIT™ lifestyle. And Rice, who will hope to propel Thomas Tuchel's England to World Cup glory next summer, said: 'As a box-to-box midfielder, fuelling right is key. "I'm so excited to join and the opportunity was too good to turn down.' Stanway, 26, said: 'Football is a high-tempo game, you need to stay sharp for 90 minutes and even into extra time.' In addition to Team CELSIUS, the brand is also partnering locally with the Battle Cancer Challenge and will be onsite at the Manchester, London, and Scotland events in May, October, and November, respectively. This follows a successful outing at Battle Cancer Dublin in March. Adeleke, 22, said: "Every second counts on the track and competing at the top requires the right energy.' Curry added: "I'm super excited to join as a brand ambassador.' CELSIUS' Carlotta Cattelani said: "We're thrilled to welcome Declan, Georgia, Rhasidat, and Tom to the team. 'As we continue our expansion in the UK, having these incredible athletes on board emphasises our commitment to supporting those who are motivated to achieve their goals." The third largest energy drink in the US market, CELSIUS is available nationwide in major retailers such as Tesco, WHSmith, Amazon, Asda and Morrisons. To find a retailer near you, visit
Rhyl Journal
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Rice relishing prospect of exciting new partnership
The Arsenal midfielder was part of the Gunners' side that crashed out of the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain before missing Sunday's Premier League clash against Liverpool with a hamstring injury. But away from it, the England ace can't wait to join forces with Georgia Stanway, Tom Curry and Rhasidat Adeleke as part of an exciting roster of ambassadorial talent. Rice, Stanway, Adeleke and Curry have all joined forces with the brand (Image: CELSIUS) Rice, 26, Lionesses star Stanway, Olympic sprinter Adeleke and England rugby ace Curry have been welcomed into the global collection of talent boasted by functional energy drink brand CELSIUS®. Stanway helped fire Sarina Wiegman's England to Euro 2022 glory on home Wembley soil while Curry, 26, was recently selected as part of The British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer. And Irish ace Adeleke enjoyed a searing 2024 that saw her grab a hat-trick of European Championship medals – including individual 400m silver in Rome – as well as 4x400m mixed bronze on the world stage. Each ambassador has been carefully selected for their drive and dedication to be their best – values that align perfectly with the CELSIUS LIVE FIT™ lifestyle. And Rice, who will hope to propel Thomas Tuchel's England to World Cup glory next summer, said: 'As a box-to-box midfielder, fuelling right is key. "I'm so excited to join and the opportunity was too good to turn down.' Stanway, 26, said: 'Football is a high-tempo game, you need to stay sharp for 90 minutes and even into extra time.' In addition to Team CELSIUS, the brand is also partnering locally with the Battle Cancer Challenge and will be onsite at the Manchester, London, and Scotland events in May, October, and November, respectively. This follows a successful outing at Battle Cancer Dublin in March. Adeleke, 22, said: "Every second counts on the track and competing at the top requires the right energy.' Curry added: "I'm super excited to join as a brand ambassador.' CELSIUS' Carlotta Cattelani said: "We're thrilled to welcome Declan, Georgia, Rhasidat, and Tom to the team. 'As we continue our expansion in the UK, having these incredible athletes on board emphasises our commitment to supporting those who are motivated to achieve their goals." The third largest energy drink in the US market, CELSIUS is available nationwide in major retailers such as Tesco, WHSmith, Amazon, Asda and Morrisons. To find a retailer near you, visit
Powys County Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Rice relishing prospect of exciting new partnership
Declan Rice has endured a difficult couple of weeks on the football pitch. The Arsenal midfielder was part of the Gunners' side that crashed out of the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain before missing Sunday's Premier League clash against Liverpool with a hamstring injury. But away from it, the England ace can't wait to join forces with Georgia Stanway, Tom Curry and Rhasidat Adeleke as part of an exciting roster of ambassadorial talent. Rice, 26, Lionesses star Stanway, Olympic sprinter Adeleke and England rugby ace Curry have been welcomed into the global collection of talent boasted by functional energy drink brand CELSIUS®. Stanway helped fire Sarina Wiegman's England to Euro 2022 glory on home Wembley soil while Curry, 26, was recently selected as part of The British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer. And Irish ace Adeleke enjoyed a searing 2024 that saw her grab a hat-trick of European Championship medals – including individual 400m silver in Rome – as well as 4x400m mixed bronze on the world stage. Each ambassador has been carefully selected for their drive and dedication to be their best – values that align perfectly with the CELSIUS LIVE FIT™ lifestyle. And Rice, who will hope to propel Thomas Tuchel's England to World Cup glory next summer, said: 'As a box-to-box midfielder, fuelling right is key. "I'm so excited to join and the opportunity was too good to turn down.' Stanway, 26, said: 'Football is a high-tempo game, you need to stay sharp for 90 minutes and even into extra time.' In addition to Team CELSIUS, the brand is also partnering locally with the Battle Cancer Challenge and will be onsite at the Manchester, London, and Scotland events in May, October, and November, respectively. This follows a successful outing at Battle Cancer Dublin in March. Adeleke, 22, said: "Every second counts on the track and competing at the top requires the right energy.' Curry added: "I'm super excited to join as a brand ambassador.' CELSIUS' Carlotta Cattelani said: "We're thrilled to welcome Declan, Georgia, Rhasidat, and Tom to the team. 'As we continue our expansion in the UK, having these incredible athletes on board emphasises our commitment to supporting those who are motivated to achieve their goals." The third largest energy drink in the US market, CELSIUS is available nationwide in major retailers such as Tesco, WHSmith, Amazon, Asda and Morrisons. To find a retailer near you, visit .
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Inside Sharlene Mawdsley and Rhasidat Adeleke's time sampling Chinese life while representing Ireland at World Relays
SHARLENE Mawdsley and Rhasidat Adeleke once again led the way as Team Ireland's sprinters had a successful time at the World Relays. Over the course of the meet, the mixed relay quartet 9 They initially geared up for the championships by doing a week's training in Hong Kong Credit: @sharlenem1 9 Before heading on to Guangzhou where they competed for the women's and mixed relay teams Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke 9 Unwinding for an evening out with Team GB ace Amy Hunt Credit: @sharlenem1 9 Sharlene joked 'Don't think I'll be trying this' after coming across cloud ear fungus while browsing a food market Credit: @sharlenem1 The decision to rest Adeleke and Mawdsley was taken so that they could focus on helping the women's 4x400m team to similarly qualify for September's showpiece event. The women's 4x400m team dominated their repechage race to secure their place at Tokyo 2025 with a winning time of 3:24.69. Sophie Becker led off from lane seven and delivered a strong opening leg before handing over to Adeleke, who maintained Ireland's advantage. Rachel McCann held the lead until the final exchange in the third leg where Australia edged ahead. Read More On Irish Sport Tipperary native Mawdsley anchored the team and timed her finish perfectly, kicking on in the last 200m to seal victory. Afterwards Becker, 27, spoke of their "relief" as a foursome at having sealed their place in the Japanese capital later this year. She emphasized: 'I'm so relieved, I think I speak for all of us when I say that. 'It was a great box to tick getting the mixed qualified and now to come out here and get the second team qualified for Tokyo is such a relief. Most read in Athletics "We're really excited to see what the summer brings now.' Dubliner Adeleke added: 'We've solidified ourselves as one of the best relays in the world and we're just continuing that on.' 'My hardest goodbye' - Sharlene Mawdsley jets off after 'hectic two days' saw passport drama nearly cancel China trip Regarding her showing on Saturday for the mixed relay 4x400m side, the 22-year-old continued: 'I was just making sure I put my team in the best position. 'It's still early in the season for me, but I'm excited to be here to have secured qualification. "That's what we came here for and I'm really proud of the team.' The mixed 4x400m team of Jack Raftery, Phil Healy, Aaron Keane and Lauren Cadden finished eighth in their respective final. 9 A gorgeous view of Victoria Harbour that Mawdsley shared on Instagram Credit: @sharlenem1 9 A snap of the track that was their training base while in Hong Kong Credit: @sharlenem1 9 Temperatures soared beyond 30 degrees during their stay Credit: @sharlenem1 9 The Hong Kong Sports Institute would've offered some respite from the heat at least Credit: @sharlenem1 But they were safe in the knowledge that qualification had already been confirmed in Saturday's heats. The team finished with a time of 3:19.64. The men's 4x400m team finished seventh in their heat in a time of 3:04.42 which was not enough to secure qualification. Starting from lane two, Conor Kelly led them away with Cillín Greene keeping Ireland in contention early. Chris O'Donnell and Raftery could not close the gap in the final laps, leaving them outside of the qualification places. 9 The Ireland women's 4x400m team won their heat on Saturday which thereby secured qualification to September's World Athletics Championships
