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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Shane Lowry reveals health scare left him ‘unable to eat and waking up with stomach cramps' before The Open nightmare
SHANE LOWRY revealed he was left "unable to eat" and "waking up with stomach cramps" due to a bug that derailed his challenge at The Open. The Royal Portrush, finishing with a +3 round of 74 including a triple bogey on 14. 1 Shane Lowry revealed he was struck with a stomach bug at The Open Credit: Alamy Live News And speaking to media afterwards, he revealed that he had been dealing with a stomach bug that had ravaged his family . Lowry explained: 'I haven't eaten today yet. 'I tried to get a protein drink down me after eight holes, and I felt like throwing up all over the place. "Yeah, it's been a tough day, but I'm not going to make excuses. I played poorly today and obviously had a bad finish. Read More on The Open "Felt like I'd grounded out really well to get to -1 for the day after 13 and then bad shot on 14 and a bad break as well." The illness - which has also affected his wife Wendy and daughters Ivy and Iris - led to him having a particularly early start. He added: 'I woke up at 2:30 with cramps in my stomach. I know we have it in the house. "Ivy had it a couple of days ago, Wendy had it yesterday. Me and Iris have it today. It'll be gone by the holidays next week. Most read in Golf 'Honestly, every bathroom I went in and tried to throw up, I couldn't. It's just such a bad feeling. "I think lack of energy towards the end maybe did me in. Look, I don't want to make excuses. It is what it is.' Shane Lowry's X-rated rant is caught on hot mic after poor shot at The Open Saturday's struggles, which left him on +3 for the tournament, added insult to injury on what has been a tough weekend for Lowry. The 2019 champion had just about made the cut for the weekend after he has handed a two-shot penalty on Friday. He during a practice swing on the par-5 12th at Portrush. As he swung his club head through the long grass on a practice swing, Neither Lowry nor his caddie Darren Reynolds noticed the tiny motion at the time and therefore the world No18 did not call it on himself. But he was assessed the two-stroke penalty after his round was over, leaving him level for the tournament - meaning he made the cut by ONE shot. The 2019 Open winner himself admitted afterwards he could not risk cheating allegations and accepted the penalty. The 'I asked him, how many shots is the penalty if it did, and he said, two. Obviously then I feel like I'm on the cut mark, which is not very nice. 'I feel like I played well on the way in to be sure of making the cut, and then I was in there with the rules official. 'I wasn't arguing my case, but I'm disappointed that they don't have more camera angles on it. They're telling me if it doesn't move from the naked eye, if you don't see it moving, it didn't move. 'I told them I definitely was looking down towards the ball as I was taking that practice swing, and I didn't see it move. But I had to take the penalty because I can't have my name talked about or tossed around like that. 'I'm still not sure, to be honest, whether it moved or not. But I had to take the penalty and just get on with it. It's obviously very disappointing. 'I felt like I played really, really well today, and something like this is hard to take. Look, I'll just have to dust myself off and get out there tomorrow and give it a go.' 'SPIRIT OF THE GAME' The social media . He said: "For me this is very harsh and the rule needs a re think. "The spirit of the rule should be what's important. A penalty should only be applied if the ball can be seen moving with the naked eye". In a statement after Friday's action, the R&A clarified how Lowry had breached Rule 9.4 — Ball Played as It Lies; Ball at Rest Lifted or Moved. It read: 'During Round Two, Shane Lowry's ball was seen to have moved while he was taking a practice swing for his second shot from the rough at the 12th hole. 'The Rules require three things to be assessed in such situations: '1. Did the ball leave its original position and come to rest on another spot? '2. Was the ball's movement to another spot discernible to the naked eye? "And 3. If the ball did come to rest on another spot and the movement was discernible to the naked eye, is it known or virtually certain that the player's actions caused the ball to move? 'Assessing whether the movement of the ball was visible to the naked eye in such a situation assumes the player being in a normal address position for the stroke. 'In Shane Lowry's situation, the movement of the ball to another spot, including the movement of the logo, was discernible to the naked eye. The naked eye test is satisfied whether or not the player was looking at the ball when it moved. 'It was clear that the ball moved immediately after the player's club touched foliage close to the ball during a practice swing and that the player's actions caused the ball to move. 'In these circumstances there is a one stroke penalty and the ball must be replaced. However, as the ball was played from the spot where it was moved to, the player played from a wrong place and incurs a total penalty of two strokes.'
The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
‘Typical Irish summer' forecast as Met Eireann warn thundery rain, and hail to batter as 7 worst-hit counties pinpointed
IRELAND is facing into thundery bursts of rain, hail and lightening after a gorgeous weekend of record temperatures topping 30C. Advertisement 5 Ireland has been warned of possible spot flooding this week Credit: Alamy Live News 5 Friday has been pinpointed as the best day of the week Credit: Meteologix Weather boffins have already pinpointed seven counties set to experience the worst of the miserable conditions as low pressure grips. Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel said an area of low pressure to the south of the country will push up its associated rain bands across Munster and south Leinster today. But the rain isn't likely to hit the rest of the country, with Nolan confirming the wet conditions will "fizzle out" and push off to the east. He explained: "Any areas, certainly the midlands right the way northwards and eastwards, will see mostly dry and bright conditions [today]. Advertisement READ MORE IRISH NEWS "Probably hazy sunshine here in one or two locations but, further to the south it will be some heavy pulses of rain. "Especially so for areas like Met Eireann said much of Ulster will remain dry with "warm spells of hazy sunshine" as highest temperatures across the country peak between 17C and 22C. Tomorrow, Thursday, Ireland is expected to see more general showery and thundery rain spreading across the south. Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Exclusive Met Eireann said temperatures will peak between 18C and 23C, with the driest and mildest conditions expected across the east with some sunny spells. Moment 'possible tornado' whirls near busy Irish town with more 'thundery downpours' TODAY amid 'unsettled' conditions Nolan said: "It's going to be showery. Some areas will expect light rain whilst other areas will see heavy pulses. "Potentially thundery for a time as well so the odd rumble of thunder can't be ruled out." Weather expert Nolan pinpointed Friday as "the best day of the week". Advertisement Ireland is expected to see "mostly dry conditions" across the country, but there will still be one or two showers about. Nolan said these will "certainly" be less frequent and less intense than some of the other days. Met Eireann said temperatures on Friday will peak between 18C to 22C before conditions for the weekend remain "changeable and unsettled". 'BRING A RAIN JACKET' Nolan said: "The weekend itself is a little bit difficult to pin down at the moment. Advertisement "We have a complex area of low pressure, indeed a number of areas of low pressure circling around one larger area of low pressure. "On Saturday we will see the potential for some outbreaks of rain in the south of the country, later pushing into parts of the east as well. "Across parts of the west and north of the country has the best chance of drier conditions on Saturday." Met Eireann warned Ireland will be hit by thundery showers merging into longer spells of rain in places on Sunday. Advertisement The weather boffins warned spot flooding, local hail and lightning can all be expected but confirmed that some areas will experience warm spells of sunshine. Nolan said: "Into Sunday, we will see some showery conditions and the potential for heavy showers. "If you're heading to the big hurling match do bring a rain jacket as it will probably be showery at that stage. "Into next week, it looks like we're going to keep that mixed weather for the next while with plenty of heavy showers in a westerly component. Advertisement "Pretty mixed weather overall I would say. Typical Irish summer conditions is what we're likely to experience." 5 Met Eireann has forecast plenty of rain this week Credit: Meteologix 5 Thundery rain, hail and lightening are all on the cards over the next few days Credit: Getty Images - Getty 5 Ulster is set to see the best conditions today Credit: Meteologix Advertisement
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Met Eireann NEW six-hour heat warning for 17 counties as 5 spots forecast to hit 32C pinpointed amid alert for cities
MET Eireann has issued a new six-hour high temperature warning for 17 counties on Sunday. Weather boffins have warned mercury could soar to a sweltering 32C as high pressure grips Ireland and sunshine beats down across the country. 2 Coastlines across the country are expected to be jammed this weekend as thousands flock to cool down in seas, rivers and lakes Credit: Alamy Live News 2 The hottest areas across the country this weekend have been pinpointed Credit: Meteologix A Status Yellow high temperature alert has The alert will remain in place until 6am tomorrow. And the weather forecasters have placed 17 more counties under the same heat warning from 12pm on Sunday afternoon until 6pm that evening. READ MORE ON IRISH WEATHER The entire Connacht region, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Donegal, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary are subject to the Status Yellow warning. Met Eireann issued the alert after it was confirmed that The weather bosses highlighted water safety issues - due to increased use of lakes and beaches -, forest fires, uncomfortable sleeping conditions and heat stress as possible impacts of the extreme weather. Cathal Nolan - founder of Ireland's Weather Channel - warned that some areas could hit a boiling 32C this weekend. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN He pinpointed the Shannon basin area, low laying areas of Sligo and Leitrim and around the west shore of Lough Neagh and Lough Foyle in Derry as the spots most likely to experience the hottest weather. When Is It Too Hot to Walk Your Dog? Vet's Essential Advice And looking at the forecast for the entire country, Nolan said Ireland can expect "wall to wall sunshine" alongside warm and humid conditions. He warned those in built up areas that buildings and cement holding heat could cause temperatures to feel even higher than forecast. Nolan explained: "It's set to be another scorcher today with wall to wall sunshine for most of the country as high pressure remains in charge of our weather, keeping any typical Atlantic rain bearing systems or cloud well at bay. THUNDERSTORM ALERT "Temperatures will rise quickly this morning and will peak through the late afternoon where they'll widely reach over 27C, but some areas will see highs of 28C or 29C. "Tonight will be very warm and humid for many with temperatures falling no lower than 15C-16C and even higher still in more urban areas where the buildings and cement hold onto the days heat. "Tomorrow, Saturday will be the hottest day of the year and one of the hottest this century so far as highs in some locations are predicted to reach up to 32C, and generally up to 30C." Kenneth McDonagh, who founded the Donegal Weather Channel, warned that the weather could take a turn for the worse in just a few days. He said: " Sunday there is a big risk of severe thunderstorm activity developing across the northwestern half of Ireland during the afternoon and evening. " Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo, Galway , Roscommon, Longford, Fermanagh, Cavan and Monaghan most at risk. " There could be frequent lightning, sudden downpours, hail and flash flooding. Warnings for thunderstorms could follow for Sunday. "
Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Inside Trump's massive ring of steel for Scotland visit – from nuke codes, the Beast & ‘shoot to kill' special agents
The massive security operation around his last three-day UK trip cost around £30million LINE OF DEFENCE Inside Trump's massive ring of steel for Scotland visit – from nuke codes, the Beast & 'shoot to kill' special agents Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DONALD Trump is due to fly to Scotland for the first time since his return to the White House — teeing up a massive security operation. The US President, 79, is expected to jet into Prestwick on Air Force One later this month, with plans for a ring of steel well under way. 9 Donald Trump is reportedly set to visit Scotland in the coming weeks Credit: Getty 9 Trump's team will bring several "Beasts" - the nickname given to the US President's armoured Cadillacs Credit: Alamy Live News 9 Counter-terror cops have been deployed on previous President visits Credit: Getty - Pool His armoured motorcade is expected to whisk him to his nearby Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire, which was vandalised with pro-Palestine graffiti in March. It is believed he will also travel via presidential helicopter Marine One to open his second course at Menie, Aberdeenshire, named after his late Scots mother Mary Anne MacLeod. But it is understood a proposed meeting with King Charles will not take place. However, the US leader is scheduled to make a full state visit to the UK soon, most likely in September. Police Scotland last night said no date has been confirmed for the president's first visit here since his election victory in 2023. But no hotel rooms are available to book at his two golf resorts from July 24-28. Assistant Chief Constable Emma Bond said: 'Planning is under way for a potential visit to Scotland by the President of the United States. 'While official confirmation has not yet been made, it is important we prepare in advance for what would be a significant policing operation.' Security and policing insiders have said meetings are ongoing this week with the possibility of up to 5,000 officers being required to work 12-hour shifts. While global tensions also mean more security could be in place. Hear incredible moment Trump reveals threat to 'bomb the s*** out of Moscow and Beijing' - & Putin's gobsmacked reaction Back in 2018, during Mr Trump's first visit to the UK as President, a massive security operation was launched, with the three-day trip totalling around £30million. This included rooftop snipers, undercover Secret Service agents and elite SAS soldiers, as well as a number of British cops drafted in from forces all over the UK. At the time, security expert and the author of Parent Alert: How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online, Will Geddes, told The Sun Online: "If you think of it like a fried egg, the yolk is Trump and his team, and the white is everything else the police can do around it. "It will be primarily led by the police but they will also be working along counter-terrorism command, the Secret Service, MI5, and inevitably additional support from Special Forces - that's SAS and SBS. "Counter terrorism, their role will be in providing assistance and intelligence coordination with their American counterparts." Air Force One Trump is expecting to fly into Prestwick on Air Force One - which is one of two specially modified Boeing 747-200B jets which carries the US President. The 4,000sq feet plane can act as a mobile command centre in the event of an attack on the United States. It is outfitted with military technology and has classified communications gear and defences in case it is attacked by a missile. 9 The last time Air Force One landed in Scotland The plane can be refuelled in the air as it has a special fuel cap on its nose so a second plane can connect to it while flying above. This means the plane could technically stay in the air indefinitely in case of an emergency. Details of the plane's defence capabilities are top secret but it has the ability the function as a bunker in the event of a nuclear attack. It's also reported to be capable of repelling airborne missiles and has a special electronic defence system that can jam enemy radars. Electronics on board are designed to protect against an electromagnetic pulse and the aircraft is equipped with advanced secure communications equipment. The 'Beasts' Trump's team will bring several "Beasts" - the nickname given to the US President's armoured Cadillacs. The £1.2million vehicles weigh eight tonnes, is bulletproof and able to survive a direct rocket or chemical warfare attack. 9 The £1.2million vehicles weigh eight tonnes, is bulletproof and able to survive a direct rocket or chemical warfare attack Credit: Splash News Encased in ballistic armour and weighing about nine tonnes, each contains a sealed cabin with an oxygen supply and bags of blood matching the President's type in case of a medical emergency. Anyone foolish enough to grab the cars' door handles without authorisation can expect to be hit with a 120-volt shock delivered at the flick of a switch from those inside. The massive motors can also emit tear gas and flood the road with nails or an oil slick if being pursued. CAR FORCE ONE: Trump's bulletproof Cadillac with panic button Trump's Car weighs eight tonnes, is bulletproof and able to survive a direct rocket or chemical warfare attack. It has a Halon fire-suppression system, used on race cars. Here are some other secret features that keep Donald Trump safe anywhere in the world... Cameras: Night-vision lenses fitted and controlled from the dashboard. Night-vision lenses fitted and controlled from the dashboard. Windows: Five layers of glass and polycarbonate mean they can withstand bullets. Only the driver's window opens. Five layers of glass and polycarbonate mean they can withstand bullets. Only the driver's window opens. Driver: Specially trained Secret Services officer can perform 'J-turn' to spin car 180-degrees before continuing, facing forward, without changing the direction of travel. Specially trained Secret Services officer can perform 'J-turn' to spin car 180-degrees before continuing, facing forward, without changing the direction of travel. Panic button: The Beast has alarm, own oxygen supply in case of chemical attack and bags of the President's blood type in case he needs transfusion. The Beast has alarm, own oxygen supply in case of chemical attack and bags of the President's blood type in case he needs transfusion. Weapons: Pump action shotguns and tear gas cannons are carried in the car. Guns are also hidden in the front grille. The boot is also equipped with tear gas, smoke-screen dispensers and a firefighting system. Pump action shotguns and tear gas cannons are carried in the car. Guns are also hidden in the front grille. The boot is also equipped with tear gas, smoke-screen dispensers and a firefighting system. Bodywork: Five inches thick military-grade armour, created from aluminium, steel, titanium and ceramic, covered with fiberglass panels. Additionally, the undercarriage is made from armoured steel floor plates to protect from grenades and bombs thrown underneath the vehicle. Five inches thick military-grade armour, created from aluminium, steel, titanium and ceramic, covered with fiberglass panels. Additionally, the undercarriage is made from armoured steel floor plates to protect from grenades and bombs thrown underneath the vehicle. Reinforced tyres: The puncture-resistant tyres are reinforced with heat-resistant Kevlar. If destroyed, the car can be driven on wheels' steel pins. The puncture-resistant tyres are reinforced with heat-resistant Kevlar. If destroyed, the car can be driven on wheels' steel pins. Doors: Eight inches thick armour-plated and the weight of a cabin door on a 757 jet. Eight inches thick armour-plated and the weight of a cabin door on a 757 jet. MPG: The Beast uses diesel but due to the weight and design it only does four miles per gallon. The Beast uses diesel but due to the weight and design it only does four miles per gallon. The cost: The Beast costs £1.2million to make plus £11million on its research and development. The President has TWELVE of them. Mr Geddes said: "Trump will be likely bringing a couple of Beasts. There will be various vehicles that will support that. "They'll be a mix of SUVs and Range Rover Discoveries. Then in support vehicles there will be protection officers, counter attack teams. "They'll be incredibly well positioned to provide a response in the event of an attack." 'Shoot to kill' agents During his 2018 visit, the huge security operation included rooftop snipers, undercover Secret Service agents and elite SAS soldiers. Trump was also flanked at all times by security detail from the US and the UK. Around 150 'shoot to kill' special agents were deployed to watch his every move. 9 Specialist firearms officers during the President's visit in 2018 9 A sniper team on alert during Donald Trump's last visit to Turnberry Mr Geddes added: "MI5, they'll be looking at any kind of chatter around the visit that's existing already and prioritising those they think are of greater risk, or expediting the arrests of any individuals. "Secret Service will inevitably already be here operating out of the US embassy. They will be doing the advance reconnaissance. "They are looking at all the venues where Trump is going to be staying, how he will move ... whether it's by road or helicopter." He added that counter-terror officers - armed with sub-machine guns, glock pistols and Heckler and Koch assault rifles - will also be out in force. Marine One & undercover agents Thousands of uniformed officers were guarding Trump as well as undercover agents hiding among the crowds. He continued: "You're going to have spotters and you're going to have top cover - that will be guys on roofs with sniper rifles. 9 Donald Trump pictured in front of Marine One "There will probably be Marine One, Two and Three, the presidential helicopters, and if he does use those they generally fly in a pattern of three, so nobody knows which helicopter the president is travelling on. "There's every likelihood there will be a restricted air zone around the areas Trump is in. One of the biggest concerns is potential drones." Nuclear football The "nuclear football" refers to the briefcase which accompanies the President while he's away from the White House to deploy nuclear weapons if necessary. The briefcase was handed to Mr Trump when he took office and it never leaves the president's side. Inside is a black book of strike options for him to choose from, once he has authenticated his identity using a plastic card nicknamed 'the biscuit'. Once the president has selected his strike options from what has been compared to a restaurant set menu, the order is passed via the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to the Pentagon's war room. 9 A military aide carries the 'nuclear football' which contains launch codes for nuclear weapons Credit: Getty Using sealed authentication codes it's then sent on to US Strategic Command HQ in Offutt Airbase in Nebraska. The order to fire is transmitted to the actual launch crews using encrypted codes that have to match the codes locked inside their safes. The origins of the Football can be traced back to the 1962 Cuban missile crisis when JFK ordered locks to be placed on nuclear weapons and demanded alternatives to an all-out nuclear war plan. Military drafted in As security ramped up in 2018 special forces helicopters - £50million V-22 Osprey tiltrotor military aircrafts - swept through the sky above London as part of the intricate operation. And the nuclear-powered USS Harry S Truman was in European waters, ready to be deployed.
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Plot to nail Irish mobsters ‘higher up chain' in mega €157m coke swoop amid new suspect details after 8 underlings caged
GARDAI are working to nail the Irish gangsters involved in the attempt to smuggle €157 million of cocaine into the country as their underlings were locked up for a combined 129 years. The eight men involved in the massive botched drug trafficking operation were handed down sentences of 13.5 to 20 years at the 7 The MV Matthew was stormed leading to Ireland's record seizure of the drug Credit: Alamy Live News 7 Some €157 million of cocaine was found Credit: Gardai 7 The major operation took place in September 2023 Credit: Irish Defence Forces This includes an Irish suspect who helped acquire the second ship which was planned to meet He also issued the two men in charge of this 'sistership', named The Castlemore, with instructions using the handle 'Rain Man' on messaging groups. It's understood that this man fled to READ MORE IN NEWS A source told The Irish Sun: 'There are a number of individuals involved who worked higher up in the operation. 'A cell structure was used to specifically protect those people. But the gardai's investigations into them are very much ongoing.' The 2.2 tonnes of coke were intercepted and seized in September 2023 by a joint garda, Revenue and The six men onboard the MV Matthew, a Panamanian cargo ship, were hired in Dubai by a transnational organised Most read in Irish News They then flew to The MV Matthew ignored instructions from the LE William Butler Yeats naval vessel five times before it was stormed by Irish Navy Rangers on September 26 that year. Moment MV Matthew is lead to shore to be impounded after Irish Army Rangers storm container ship The original plan was that the MV Matthew would deliver the drugs to the second ship, the Castlemore. But rough seas and a number of difficulties caused the vessel to miss the connection and later to run aground on the coast of Wexford. The six on the MV Matthew all pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for sale or supply between 24 and 26 September 2023. At sentencing, He was in communication with his bosses in the UAE every two to three days and was set to get a €50,000 bonus if they were successful. 7 Cumali Ozgen was caged for 20 years Credit: ProVision 7 Soheil Jelveh was handed down a 17.5 year sentence Credit: Journalist Collect Filipino Harold Estoesta, 31, was caged for 18 years after he engaged with the coast guard on the MV Matthew saying they would comply with orders to head towards He also ordered for the The Iranian captain of the ship and qualified maritime engineer Soheil Jelveh was He feigned an injury and was winched by the He had two suitcases, four phones including a satellite mobile and $53,298 in cash when taken away. 'VIGOROUS ATTEMPTS TO EVADE' Ukrainian Vitaliy Vlasoi, 33, who made 'vigorous attempts to evade' authorities on the boat as well as destroy drugs for criminal organisation was His fellow countryman Mykhailo Gavryk, 32, received 14 years' imprisonment after he admitted to moving the drugs on board the ship as he claimed he was 'following instructions', but cops accept he knew the least about the overall operation. Saeid Hassani, 40, who was the third officer, received a 15-year sentence. Two other men, who were on the boat the Castlemore that had been purchased in Castletownbere to collect drugs from the main vessel, were also sentenced for attempting to possess cocaine for sale or supply. 'MESSAGE IS CLEAR' Ukrainian national Vitaliy Lapa, 62, with an address at Rudenka, Repina Str in Berdyansk, received a sentence of 14.5 years while Jamie Harbron, 31, from Billingham in the UK, got 13.5 years. Detective Superintendent Joe O'Reilly from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau said: 'To those involved in drug trafficking the message is clear, the full force of the Irish State supported by our international partners is against you. 'The reality facing you is security interdictions, special investigations, the Special Criminal Court, lengthy sentences and asset seizure.' 7 Vitaliy Vlasoi made vigorous attempts to evade authorities 7 Mykhalio Gavryk was jailed for 14 years Credit: 2023 PA Media, All Rights Reserved
