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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Politicians blast Police Scotland over Kneecap TRNSMT axe
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POLITICIANS have blasted Police Scotland after Kneecap was axed from the TRNSMT lineup. The controversial rap group have faced backlash after videos emerged from performances in 2023 where they urged audience members to "Kill your local MP" and claimed "The only good Tory is a dead Tory." Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Kneecap were dropped from the TRNSMT lineup earlier this week Credit: Reuters 3 They were set to perform at the Glasgow Green festival on July 11 Credit: Roddy Scott 3 Now, Glasgow politician's have blasted Police Scotland's stance on their TRNSMT gig Credit: Alamy The self-proclaimed "Republican hoods" were set to perform on Friday, July 11, at the Glasgow Green festival - coinciding with the eve of the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne and the Orange Order march. Further controversy surrounded Kneecap's Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí after one member was charged with terror offences. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, who performs under the moniker Mo Chara, was charged last week by the Metropolitan Police for allegedly displaying a flag supporting the terrorist organisation Hezbollah. And on Wednesday, the band was dropped from TRNSMT amid growing calls for their removal from the festival's lineup. Kneecap released a statement on social media saying they could no longer perform at the event "due to concerns expressed by the police about safety at the event". They apologised to fans and announced a new gig at Glasgow's O2 Academy on July 8 in a bid to "make up for it". Now, Glasgow politicians have hit out at Police Scotland's stance on the TRNSMT performance- branding the decision "questionable." Glasgow Greens co-leader Jon Molyneux said: 'The police position on this is deeply questionable. We are talking about one band, playing for around 45 minutes, in six weeks' time, in a secure, ticketed, bag-searched environment. It stretches credibility to claim that this presents an insurmountable operational problem when the police routinely manage major events and demonstrations in the city. 'In all of this one thing matters more than anything and that's that Kneecap isn't the story. The genocide and humanitarian crisis in Gaza is the story and we all have a duty to speak out on that.' Glasgow Cathcart SNP MSP James Dornan said: 'I'm truly concerned by the police statement that Kneecap should not play at TRNSMT because they can't guarantee their safety. Who exactly is threatening them? Israel? Supporters of genocide? Anti Irish protesters? Who exactly? This is an extremely worrying decision.' Kneecap perform surprise gig in London hours after rapper Liam O'Hanna, 27, charged with terror offence A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Any decision on the line up at TRNSMT is for the organisers and there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked. 'Officers have highlighted the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event. 'We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organisers to make an informed decision on the running of the festival.' A spokesperson for TRNSMT said: 'Due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event, Kneecap will no longer perform at TRNSMT on Friday, 11 July. We thank fans for their understanding."
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
June bank holiday in Louth: Nine things to enjoy over the long weekend
Living history Step back in time at the Battle of the Boyne Visitors Centre, Oldbridge, Drogheda, where a special programme of events is planned for this Bank Holiday weekend, June 1 and 2, from 11am to 4pm daily. Laoch Living History will be on hand recreating the armies of 17th century Europe with musketeers, artillery gunner, spikemen, halberdiers, barber-surgeons, blacksmiths, gunners, monks, and soldiers. To find out more about the tactics, strategy, geography, and personalities on the battlefield join costumed historian Tóla Collier for a battlefield walk at 2pm on both Sunday and Monday . (Meeting Point for battlefield walk: front of Oldbridge House). Car-parking, coffee shop and toilets on site, family-friendly and dogs welcome (not in walled garden) Dinosaurs in Carlingford The pretty seaside village of Carlingford might be best known for its leprechauns but the dinosaurs are taking over this bank holiday weekend! How to Train Your Dinosaur, a weekend full of thrills, laughter, and adventure from May 31 to June 2 at Skypark! There will be four interactive shows every day and an opportunity to meet Bruno the T-Rex & baby dinos. This great family fun activity is included with Skypark passes along with the Ireland's Ancient East maze and all the other exciting attractions. Walk with alpacas in Ardee For something a wee bit different, why not go alpaca trekking with Long Acre Alpacas at Glack, Ardee. Having started out with just two aplacas, this family-run business now offers visitors the opportunity to go on a 40 to 60 minute walk through Co Louth countryside with a gentle alpaca, with lots of great photo opportunities, and the chance to feed the alpacas in their paddock after the walk. Further information and booking at Go on a car treasure hunt A car treasure hunt in conjunction with the Lipsync Battle, Dundalk 2025, takes place on Sunday June 1 at 3pm from the Fairways Hotel. No need to worry about the weather as you enjoy a trip on the highways and byways around Dundalk while searching for clues. Drogheda walking tour Learn the history of this old walled town on the Boyne from ancient relics and spooky stories to modern street art. Tours leave from St Peter's Church, West Street on Sunday June 1 at 10am. Booking via Get the ferry See Louth from the other side! Catch the Carlingford Lough ferry from Greenore to Greencastle, Co Down, and enjoy stunning views of Carlingford Lough, the north Louth coast and the mountains of Mourne. Ferry sales from Greenore every hour, first sailing 10.30am, last sailing from Greencastle at 6pm. For sailing times and booking, check out Go off the beaten track Get away from the bank holiday crowds and visit the historic Rokeby House and gardens Grangebellew, outside Drogheda, (open daily from June 1, 10am to 2pm) celebrate Louth's monastic sites at Old Mellifont Abbey, Tullyallen, and Monasterboice High Cross and Round Tower, visit St Brigid's Shrine and Holy Well at Faughart, or marvel at the magnificent Proleek Dolmen in the grounds of Ballymascanlon Hotel. Enjoy a dip Fingers crossed and the weather will be good enough to enjoy a swim at some of Louth's stunning beaches. The Blue Flag beaches at Clogherhead, Port, and Templetown/Shellinghill are beautiful sandy beaches popular with families and keen swimmers alike. Other popular beaches include Blackrock and Gyles Quay Update your record collection Buy, sell or exchange vinyls, CDs, DVDs, tapes and memorabilia at the Dundalk Record Fair at The Spirit Store, George's Quay, Dundalk on Saturday May 31 from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Irish Independent
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Nine things to do in Louth this June Bank Holiday weekend
Living history Step back in time at the Battle of the Boyne Visitors Centre, Oldbridge, Drogheda, where a special programme of events is planned for this Bank Holiday weekend, June 1 and 2, from 11am to 4pm daily. Laoch Living History will be on hand recreating the armies of 17th century Europe with musketeers, artillery gunner, spikemen, halberdiers, barber-surgeons, blacksmiths, gunners, monks, and soldiers. To find out more about the tactics, strategy, geography, and personalities on the battlefield join costumed historian Tóla Collier for a battlefield walk at 2pm on both Sunday and Monday . (Meeting Point for battlefield walk: front of Oldbridge House). Car-parking, coffee shop and toilets on site, family-friendly and dogs welcome (not in walled garden) Dinosaurs in Carlingford The pretty seaside village of Carlingford might be best known for its leprechauns but the dinosaurs are taking over this bank holiday weekend! How to Train Your Dinosaur, a weekend full of thrills, laughter, and adventure from May 31 to June 2 at Skypark! There will be four interactive shows every day and an opportunity to meet Bruno the T-Rex & baby dinos. This great family fun activity is included with Skypark passes along with the Ireland's Ancient East maze and all the other exciting attractions. Walk with alpacas in Ardee For something a wee bit different, why not go alpaca trekking with Long Acre Alpacas at Glack, Ardee. Having started out with just two aplacas, this family-run business now offers visitors the opportunity to go on a 40 to 60 minute walk through Co Louth countryside with a gentle alpaca, with lots of great photo opportunities, and the chance to feed the alpacas in their paddock after the walk. Further information and booking at Go on a car treasure hunt A car treasure hunt in conjunction with the Lipsync Battle, Dundalk 2025, takes place on Sunday June 1 at 3pm from the Fairways Hotel. No need to worry about the weather as you enjoy a trip on the highways and byways around Dundalk while searching for clues. Drogheda walking tour Learn the history of this old walled town on the Boyne from ancient relics and spooky stories to modern street art. Tours leave from St Peter's Church, West Street on Sunday June 1 at 10am. Booking via Get the ferry See Louth from the other side! Catch the Carlingford Lough ferry from Greenore to Greencastle, Co Down, and enjoy stunning views of Carlingford Lough, the north Louth coast and the mountains of Mourne. Ferry sales from Greenore every hour, first sailing 10.30am, last sailing from Greencastle at 6pm. For sailing times and booking, check out Go off the beaten track Get away from the bank holiday crowds and visit the historic Rokeby House and gardens Grangebellew, outside Drogheda, (open daily from June 1, 10am to 2pm) celebrate Louth's monastic sites at Old Mellifont Abbey, Tullyallen, and Monasterboice High Cross and Round Tower, visit St Brigid's Shrine and Holy Well at Faughart, or marvel at the magnificent Proleek Dolmen in the grounds of Ballymascanlon Hotel. Enjoy a dip Fingers crossed and the weather will be good enough to enjoy a swim at some of Louth's stunning beaches. The Blue Flag beaches at Clogherhead, Port, and Templetown/Shellinghill are beautiful sandy beaches popular with families and keen swimmers alike. Other popular beaches include Blackrock and Gyles Quay Buy, sell or exchange vinyls, CDs, DVDs, tapes and memorabilia at the Dundalk Record Fair at The Spirit Store, George's Quay, Dundalk on Saturday May 31 from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Irish Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Louth fans celebrate as Wee County lifts Leinster title to end 68-year wait
Nearly 66,000 fans packed into Croke Park yesterday to watch Louth overcome arch rivals Meath to clinch their first Leinster Senior title in nearly seven decades. In a pulsating match, the men from the Wee County came from behind to lift the Delaney Cup for the first time since 1957 when they went on to win the All-Ireland final after defeating Cork. The win for Louth is more than a historic victory. It will also exorcise the ghost that has haunted the county since their controversial defeat to Meath 15 years ago. It was third time lucky for Louth after two previous defeats in a row in the Leinster final. Afterwards, manager Ger Brennan said winning the Leinster title with Louth is up there with any All-Ireland medal he pickedup with Dublin as a player. Although there is fierce rivalry between the neighbouring North East counties both sets of fans mingled together on the terraces with many of them knowing each other. Louth fan Eric Kelly from Drogheda said: 'It was some match and I thought Meath were going to do it again as they seemed to have the better of the play. 'But it was the goals that won it and it's such a relief after all those years of waiting. I'm with a load of Meath fans and it's all friendly rivalry but it's great that we're taking the cup back to Louth. 'This makes up for the disappointment when we thought we won it back in 2010 but that's another story.' The clash was billed as the third Battle of the Boyne, the previous two being the one involving King Billy in 1690 and the even more controversial one at Croke Park in 2010. Yesterday's encounter was a rerun of the infamous Leinster final when Meath beat Louth with that never-to-be-forgotten last minute goal that never was. It was also the first time since that Joe Sheridan infamous goal 15 years ago a county that isn't Dublin lifted the Delaney Cup. Both counties have suffered at the hands of the Dubs in subsequent years with Meath losing five finals since 2010 while the Wee County have been beaten in the last two Leinster finals. Meath were brimming with confidence going into the clash after ending Dublin's 14-reign as provincial champions but Louth manager Ger Brennan had other ideas. 'Sixty-eight years is a long bloody time not to win a decent piece of silverware', he said after his side received the trophy. He added: 'I'm delighted for the people of Louth… it was a wonderful effort for everyone involved in Louth GAA. I'm thrilled for everyone.' The defeat to Meath in 2010 was so controversial it warranted a documentary with many Louth fans claiming it still haunted their everyday lives. Former manager Peter Fitzpatrick recently said it was a match that changed his life as there wasn't a day since then that it 'doesn't cross my mind'. Before the match he said: 'So, in that regard it's important for Louth to try to put some of the ghosts from that match to rest.' Alan Morris from Doneycarney, Co Meath, said he was disappointed to lose but happy for the Louth supporters. He added: 'It was a great game and it's hard to take a defeat but I wish Louth well. 'I stayed on to see the trophy presented to the Louth players and some of the fans were in tears. That's why you couldn't begrudge them the win to them after all those years.' The sun may have shone during the final but weather bosses said heavy downpours will batter Ireland before the good weather returns with temperatures to hit 21C in parts of the country tomorrow. Elsewhere, RTE star Miriam O'Callaghan beamed in yellow as she hosted Breast Cancer Ireland's Race Day at Leopardstown yesterday. The glamorous fundraising event saw almost 400 friends and supporters of the Breast Cancer Ireland community gather together for the annual racing event to help raise vital funding to support their critical research, education and awareness programmes. Among the crowds, included Virgin Media host Elaine Crowley and influencer Georgie Crawford. Meanwhile, thousands of fitness and wellness enthusiasts descended on Kilmainham over the weekend for WellFest. Elsewhere on Saturday, hundreds gathered for Celtic fire festival Bealtaine, marking the beginning of summer in Co Westmeath.
Irish Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Louth v Meath live score updates from the Leinster final
For the first time since Joe Sheridan's infamous goal for Meath against Louth 15 years ago, a county that isn't Dublin will lift the Delaney Cup today. The Wee County and the Royals clash again and with very little to split them in the betting, it should be a very close decider. The action gets under way at 4.15pm, with RTE Two showing the game live. Their action begins half an hour before throw-in. Here are the teams: Louth: N McDonnell, D Nally, D Campbell, D McKenny, C McKeever, P Lynch, C Lennon, T Durnin, A McDonnell, P Matthews, C Downey, C Grimes, K McArdle, S Mulroy, R Burns. Subs: T Markey, L Jackson, A Williams, E Carolan, C Byrne, D McDonnell, D Corcoran, C Branigan, C Keenan, D McKeown, B Duffy. Meath: B Hogan, S Lavin, S Rafferty, B O'Halloran, D Keogan, S Coffey, C Caulfield, B Menton, J Flynn, C Duke, R Kinsella, K Curtis, M Costello, J Conlon, E Frayne. Subs: S Brennan, S Walsh, R Ryan, A O'Neill, D McGowan, C O'Sullivan, J McEntee, R Jones, A Lynch, E Harkin, C Hickey. Crowds gathering around the top of Jones's Road ahead of the Leinster football final. More than 60,000 expected to attend. Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog for this massive Leinster Senior Football Championship final clash between Louth and Meath. Over 60,000 will be in attendance for this afternoon's decider between the neighbours and it should be another cracking 'Battle of the Boyne'. A win for Louth would mark a record-breaking 68-year gap between Leinster football titles, and they're carrying a level of expectation into this final that wasn't present during their last final showdown with Meath in 2010. Their consistent appearances in the Leinster final and regular victories over Meath in League and Championship games have set them on a trajectory towards a provincial title. This brings its own pressure and plays into Meath's hands. However, Louth have proven themselves worthy of trust. We'll bring you all the build-up and action right here over the next few hours.
