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RTÉ News
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Irish DJ on the best songs to play at a wedding
DJ and wedding singer Caz Whelan joined Lottie Ryan on RTÉ 2FM to share the best songs to fill a dancefloor. Listen back above. "I feel so, so grateful to have this job," says Caz Whelan, lead singer of The Cazettes. "You're literally playing to people on the best day of their lives, with all their loved ones, all their favourite people around. The energy is just magic." Having been involved in Dublin's music scene for a number of years, Caz found herself playing gigs of all kinds (she even played a funeral), but eventually found a gap in the market when it came to weddings. A self-professed "music nerd", she noticed that a lot of the weddings she was invited to had the same old playlists being used time and time again - and so an idea was born. Sitting down with couples ahead of the big day, Caz creates bespoke setlists to ensure that the dancefloor will be filled with guests from start to finish. When it comes to the first dance, the musician has seen it all, but says the most important thing is that the couple find a song that feels right for them. Whether they're doing a choreographed number or enjoying soft sway, she says that couples have chosen all sorts of songs, including: After All by The Frank and Walters, Highway to Hell by AC/DC, and You & Me by The Wannadies, and Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac. On average, the band will play for about two hours (30 songs), and the Dublin woman says she has about 300 songs locked into her brain, but is always happy to learn something new. Not only that, but once she's done singing, Caz can hop on the decks to DJ the rest of the night away. The songs she chooses to keep a dancefloor filled at a wedding are: Man, I Feel Like a Woman by Shania Twain Just Can't Get Enough by Depeche Mode Don't Stop Me Now by Queen All in all, a night of bespoke music can cost about €3,000, or more if the couple want to add saxophones and trumpets to the band, or if they want music to play throughout the entire day. "I could be there to do the ceremony, the drinks, the band, and the DJ," she explains. "We put so much effort into learning their special songs and curating it."
Irish Examiner
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Weekend Previews: 'After all' Cork have been through coming unstuck now would be unforgivable
SATURDAY All-Ireland Senior Hurling semi-final Dublin v Cork Croke Park, 5pm (J. Murphy) RTÉ2 The collision of the capitals, the skirmish of the speedsters. We're in for a semi-final played at a breakneck pace and possibly something that will arrest some of the attention away from a thrilling football championship. There was no question the arrival of the Dublin football fans for the second half of the quarter-final aided the hurlers. 'I definitely noticed that there was a great energy in Croker,' said midfielder Conor Burke. 'The energy grew throughout the game, obviously as we gave the crowd something to kind of cheer about and get behind as well.' Dublin will bring able support to Croke Park but it will be dwarfed by what Cork will attract and that could play a telling part. Niall O'Leary recently spoke about how they draw more from their handsome following that they will ever know. In this game, especially when Dublin have had two outings since Cork's last, they will be needed in the early exchanges. Dublin had no time to mourn Chris Crummey's absence in the quarter-final. Now they do and he is going to be missed a lot more here. At least Conor Donohoe is available and John Hetherton will be a handful for Eoin Downey whenever he is introduced but at the other square Brian Hayes is in such form that Paddy Smyth, as much as he shackled Aaron Gillane, should be busy. Cork have been warned that complacency has no place here but there should be no question of their hunger or their legs for battle. Dublin's Brian and Ronan Hayes are capable of show them as many clean pair of heels as Shane Barrett and Darragh Fitzgibbon but Cork have pace as back-up too in Messrs Kingston and O'Flynn. So it will be 'After All' or 'This Is' at the final whistle? After all Cork have been through, to come unstuck now would be unforgivable. Verdict: Cork. TG4 All-Ireland senior ladies football quarter-finals Dublin v Cork Parnell Park, 1.15pm (B. Rice, Down) Live TG4. This is where Dublin usually pull up the bootstraps but Waterford demonstrated that they might not have the aura of old. Losing to Kerry was no great shame for Cork but Dublin will be expected to make the Donnycarney factor count. Verdict: Dublin. Galway v Waterford Tuam Stadium, 3.15pm (J. Murphy, Carlow) Live TG4. Only score difference kept Waterford off the top of their group and Galway have to be wary of this one. As good as they looked in heading Group 1 and as determined as they seem to make up for last year, Waterford have to be truly respected. Verdict: Galway. Kerry v Kildare Austin Stack Park, 7.30pm (K. Phelan, Laois) Live TG4. It's been plain sailing for the All-Ireland champions thus far but they could with a test and Kildare at least for a good portion of this game should be able to give them one. Danielle O'Leary and Siofra O'Shea are in mean form. Verdict: Kerry. TG4 All-Ireland senior ladies football relegation play-offs. Donegal v Armagh Stewartstown Harps, 2pm (A. Marron, Monaghan). Neither team would have been expected to be in this predicament. Armagh's goal threat to save their blushes. Verdict: Armagh. Mayo v Leitrim Kilcoyne Park, Tubbercurry, 2pm (G. Chapman, Sligo). Mayo find themselves in this situation once more and they should be able to get themselves out of bother. Verdict: Mayo. Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie quarter-final Clare v Waterford Croke Park, 2.30pm (L. Dempsey, Kilkenny) Live RTÉ2. Great exposure for two solid sides as the curtain-raiser to the Cork-Dublin All-Ireland SHC semi-final. Clare won just one of their group matches but then only lose one. On their side, Waterford beat all but table-toppers Galway and they appear more likely to make the most of their return to GAA HQ two years after a final appearance. Verdict: Waterford. Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie relegation play-off Derry v Wexford Darver, 2pm (B. Nea, Westmeath). The manner of these counties's defeats should suggest a restructuring of the championship. There are two too many teams in the senior level. Wexford may just stave off the drop. Verdict: Wexford. SUNDAY All-Ireland Senior Hurling semi-final Tipperary v Kilkenny Croke Park, 4pm (J. Owens) RTÉ2 One more mention of 'bonus territory' and Liam Cahill and Tipperary might take offence. That's if they haven't already. Reaching Croke Park would have been an aspiration of theirs but an All-Ireland semi-final the final destination? Unlikely. This is Tipp, after all. For that very reason, they are a dangerous opponent for Kilkenny on Sunday. It's not just that they are looking for a fifth consecutive championship win – the same total as The Cats – or they have tuned in nicely against Laois and Galway since the Leinster final. It's that they are not fancied. Against almost any other opposition, Kilkenny wouldn't have minded the favourites's tag or the four-week break but both have to be heeded carefully when they tackle a Tipperary team full of gusto and their supporters back on side. Kilkenny will want to cool the neighbours's jets early and it will be the seasoned men who can do most of the water-carrying. Sunday marks TJ Reid and Eoin Murphy's eighth All-Ireland semi-final since their last All-Ireland medal 10 years ago, winning four of the previous seven. Not one of their prettiest records. Others like Paddy Deegan, John Donnelly, Martin Keoghan and Billy Ryan have been burnt too. They have to go back to the league of 2019 for the last time they savoured any sort of a win over Tipperary. Where there are genuine questions about the depth of the Kilkenny panel, Tipperary's concerns are their unsettled midfield and being cut open a bit too readily. They might not be ready yet if this turns out to be a shoot-out. The least Kilkenny should bring here is a demented drive to match the intensity Tipperary will surely produce. Do that and their experience of the venue – 15 appearances to Tipperary's none since 2019 – will swing it. Verdict: Kilkenny. Electric Ireland All-Ireland MFC final Kerry v Tyrone Cedral St Conleth's Park, 1.30pm (T. Murphy, Galway) Live TG4. Will he, won't he? The uncertainly around Joel Kerr's availability for this game is not what Tyrone would have wanted as they look to keep their dreams of completing an All-Ireland hat-trick alive. With him, Tyrone are most definitely stronger but without him and it will demand more of the collective. David Sargent and John Curtin are among the leaders for Kerry and if they win their respective battles down the middle then this could be a rare Kingdom win in a final against Tyrone. The young Red Handers have over twice the amount of football that Kerry have thus far this year and that readiness could count. Verdict: Tyrone. TG4 All-Ireland senior ladies football quarter-final Meath v Tipperary Páirc Tailteann, 5.15pm (S. Curley, Galway) Live TG4. Meath have been sticking at the back but haven't been scoring enough to suggest they can go all the way. Tipperary themselves have been too shy in front of goal too but the former winners can advance. Verdict: Meath. Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie quarter-final Tipperary v Kilkenny Croke Park, 1.30pm (R. Kelly, Kildare) Live RTÉ2. What a billing for this quarter-final even if both would prefer to be straight through to the semi-final stages, of course. Kilkenny's form has been iffy and in these widen open spaces Tipperary, who only lost to Cork in their four group games and scored for fun, could capitalise on that doubt. Verdict: Tipperary.
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Swear I saw a smile' – Watch Roy Keane break character in hilarious blooper reel for League of Ireland ad
ROY Keane couldn't help but crack up while auditioning for his new job of being a comedic actor. The renowned hardman Advertisement 2 The advert is made with Rockshore who are the League of Ireland's official beer Credit: @rockshore and @leagueofireland 2 Keane has to get creative to take in a Cork City match at Turners Cross Credit: @rockshore and @leagueofireland And producers Rockshore have now released a blooper reel from his day of filming. In it, the 53-year-old doesn't seem to have found the repetitive process of reading out lines over and over again too tiresome as he cracks up at several moments. Rockshore captioned the amusing insight: "Swear I saw a smile there once or twice!" As for the ad itself, Keano shows his comedic chops as he tries his best to attend a City match despite being turned away at the gate. Advertisement Read More On Irish Football The script even includes a joke about his height as he pleads with two other fans to let him get in front for a better view from the adjoining pub since he's short enough that he won't obscure their view. The advert is suitably aided by the musical accompaniment of The Frank and Walters' hit song "After All" which is a beloved tune on Leeside. Rockshore are invested in the success of the League of Ireland as the league's official beer sponsor. So it all adds up that their video implores casual Irish football fans to make the effort to attend a match in person instead of solely consuming the beautiful game through their televisions. Advertisement Most read in Football Comment It was captioned: "Time to show up. League of Ireland is calling." While it was Cobh Ramblers that the Ireland icon 'League of Ireland is calling' - Watch Roy Keane get in touch with Cork City roots while starring in hilarious ad In the case of Ger Nash's team in particular, they could do with all of the help they can get. Despite him Advertisement Amazingly, their last outing was their first clean sheet of the campaign as they dug out a point in It proved another acrimonious night at Turners Cross, but Bohemians lifted the mood If it proves to be Tein Troost's final game as City keeper, he at least signed off with a first shut-out and saved from Brandon Kavanagh late on. City's winless streak extended to 11 games while Saints have not won in their last five as they remain sixth. Advertisement Nash called for unity in his programme notes after the supporter unrest that But play was paused midway through the first half as objects were thrown from the Shed End amid a plume of black smoke. Fans chanted in opposition to the club ownership as a banner was unfurled that read, 'Sold the dream, living a nightmare'.
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘League of Ireland is calling' – Watch Roy Keane get in touch with Cork City roots by starring in hilarious ad
ROY Keane got decked out in Cork City gear while starring in an amusing ad urging people to get out and attend League of Ireland fixtures. While it was Cobh Ramblers that Keane 4 Initially he's positively beaming by his standards upon arrival Credit: @rockshore 4 But that smile is wiped away when a steward informs him it's a sell-out Credit: @rockshore 4 He then has to get creative by trying to get in via the adjoining pub Credit: @rockshore 4 And even cites his lack of height as a reason he ought to be let through to the front Credit: @rockshore Now, in a video created by Rockshore, the The script even includes a joke about his height as he pleads with two other fans to let him get in front for a better view since he's short enough that he won't obscure their view. The advert is suitably aided by the musical accompaniment of The Frank and Walters' hit song "After All" which is a beloved tune on Leeside. Rockshore are invested in the success of the League of Ireland as the league's official beer sponsor. Read More On Irish Football So it all adds that their video implores casual Irish football fans to make the effort to attend a match in person instead of solely consuming the beautiful game through their televisions. It's captioned: "Time to show up. League of Ireland is calling." In the case of Ger Nash's team in particular, they could do with all of the help they can get. Despite him Most read in Football Amazingly, their last outing was their first clean sheet of the campaign as they dug out a point in It proved another acrimonious night at Turner's Cross, but Bohemians lifted the mood Inside England Lionesses' luxury Euro 2025 hotel with butler service, stunning pool and 2 Michelin star restaurant Bottom of the table, the Leesiders are four — rather than six — points adrift of Rovers. If it proves to be Tein Troost's final game as City keeper, he at least signed off with a first shut-out and saved from Brandon Kavanagh late on. City's winless streak extended to 11 games while Saints have not won in their last five as they remain sixth. Stephen Kenny's men have netted just once in that stretch. Nash called for unity in his programme notes after the supporter unrest that But play was paused midway through the first half as objects were thrown from the Shed End amid a plume of black smoke. Fans chanted in opposition to the club ownership as a banner was unfurled that read, 'Sold the dream, living a nightmare'.
Irish Examiner
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Wedding of the Week: Infant of Prague 'pulled it out of the bag' for Cork couple
One household member overnighted under the stars before Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill were wed. The sacred statue turned out to be a class act for the Cork teachers. 'The Infant of Prague pulled it out of the bag. The weather was absolutely stunning,' says Alisha, from Ballyphehane. Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography As she and Brian, from Frankfield, Douglas, emerged from the Church of Christ The King as newlyweds to the tune of Leeside anthem After All by The Frank and Walters, Turners Cross could have been Torremolinos. They were married by Fr Noel O'Sullivan and held their reception in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Little Island. Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill with their wedding party. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography West Cork duo Orla and Niall performed in the church and Cathal Fitz entertained during the drinks reception. Alisha's mother Martina Heffernan and grandmother Helen Heffernan and Brian's parents Christine and Paul Cahill and his grandmother Shirley Cahill led the toasts. Alisha Heffernan with her mother Martina who walked her up the aisle. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography Alisha's sister Sarah Heffernan, her cousin Muireann McCarthy and friends Eva Wallace and Ally Treacy were her bridesmaids. Brian's brother Keith Cahill was the best man and his brother Aidan Cahill was groomsman, along with his friends Eoghan Linehan and Adam Barry. The father-of-the-bride, the late Liam Heffernan, was commemorated on Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill's wedding day. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography The bride's father, the late Liam Heffernan, was in their thoughts. 'It was a very emotional day as we missed my dad greatly. He passed away in 2017 and was commemorated on the day with a memorial table and bouquet charm,' says Alisha. 'My mother and sister gifted me with a beautiful bracelet engraved with 'Love you always, Dad x' in my dad's handwriting which was taken from an old birthday card,' she says. Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography Their pupils and colleagues also congratulated Alisha, a special class teacher in Carrigtwohill CNS, and Brian, a special class teacher in Blarney Street CBS. The couple met via the bride's grandmother and the groom's mother. 'Brian's mom, Christine, has been my nana's hairdresser for over 20 years so we had always heard about each other growing up, and we both attended Mary Immaculate College,' says Alisha. Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill and her mother Martina Heffernan and sister Sarah Heffernan. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography She and Brian went on their first date in July 2015. 'Pretty soon after my mom and Alisha's nana were chatting about who would be sitting at the top table!' says Brian. He proposed in August 2022. 'Our favourite TV show is 'Taskmaster' and Brian had created a series of tasks for me, from making a picnic to solving puzzles to going on a treasure hunt.' Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography The latter led to their favourite picnic spot, Tramore Valley Park. 'In an envelope was a message asking me to marry him — along with a beautiful ring from Designworks [Studio] in Cornmarket Street,' says Alisha. Alisha's dream gown awaited at Cork's Tuckey Street. 'Karl at Memories Bridal Boutique helped me select the dress that made me feel amazing, an Abigail from Willowby,' she says. Brian Cahill with Keith Cahill, Aidan Cahill, Eoghan Linehan and Adam Barry. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography Fusion Hair Design and Lizzy Desmond were the bridal hair and makeup team, and the groom and his party sourced their suits at Simply Suits. Florista created the décor, and Ray and Irene Terry ( and WedFilms were behind the cameras. Alisha Heffernan with Sarah Heffernan, Muireann McCarthy, Eva Wallace and Ally Treacy. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography "During the photos, I found a ladybird within a layer of my dress. We took it out only for it to reappear twice during the day! I like to think it was my dad's way of letting me know he was around,' she says. As the groom is a darts fan, the entrance to the ballroom was decorated to resemble a darts walk, with legendary darts commentator John McDonald providing an audio track. Alisha Heffernan and Brian Cahill with thier wedding party. Pictures: Ray Terry Photography Thanks to The Old Moderns and DJ Bertie the dance floor was 'never empty'. The Sallybrook-based newlyweds chose Bali for their honeymoon. If you would like your wedding featured in Weekend email
