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Irish Independent
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Seán McGinley: ‘It was inevitable... but we were dancing around each other for a long time before we actually got together'
Actor Seán McGinley (69) lives in Dublin with his wife, actress Marie Mullen, with whom he has two daughters. McGinley has appeared in numerous theatre, film and TV productions, including 'The Field', 'Michael Collins', 'Braveheart', 'Family' and 'The Butcher Boy'.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollywood actor Mel Gibson set to return to Meath next month in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Braveheart
AWARD-winning Hollywood actor Mel Gibson is set to return to Co Meath next month to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the acclaimed Braveheart film. The 3 Hollywood actor Mel Gibson is set to return to Trim for an event celebrating Braveheart's 30th anniversary Credit: Getty Images 3 Event organiser Eric Lawlor said it will be a quick stop by before he heads to shoot another movie Credit: Journalist Collect Mel will stay at an undisclosed private venue in the county with Eric himself has a special attachment to the movie as his late brother Sean Lawlor played Malcolm Wallace in the hit. Sean, who also appeared in James Cameron's "This news is just fantastic," said Eric. READ MORE IN SHOWBIZ "Dave O'Hara who also starred in Braveheart was a personal friend of my brother Sean and so he got in touch with Mel and persuaded him to come to Ireland. "He said Mel, you gotta do this for the 30th anniversary of Braveheart - and so he is coming for the weekend. "The timing was perfect as he will leave Trim and travel on to Rome where he is making his latest film" During the visit Mel will catch up with a large number of other cast members from Most read in Celebrity And he will attend a number of concerts and the screening of the film on Saturday night before leaving Meath on the Sunday. Since the making of Braveheart, Mel has kept in touch with the historic town and was awarded the 'Freeman of Trim' status. Braveheart fans go mad for Mel Gibson as he's asked about independence He also sent a message over to the town on the 25th anniversary of the movie. The global hit was nominated for ten Mel is due to sign 200 posters on Saturday, 9th August at Trim Castle Hotel in aid of the Irish Equity Benevolent Fund but Eric warns timing is too tight for people to spend time with the actor. "It will be a quick in and out here as we have to get 200 posters signed in two hours but there will be, no doubt, other opportunities to get a selfie with him," he laughed. The King John's This includes those by actor Patrick Bergin, local singer Leah Barniville the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Niall O'Sullivan. Tickets and further information on the event can be obtained from 3 The acclaimed film Braveheart took home five Academy Awards Credit: Getty
BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Mel Gibson to return to Co Meath to celebrate Braveheart 30th anniversary
Award-winning Hollywood actor Mel Gibson is set to return to Co Meath next month to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Braveheart film. The US star will stay in Trim and sign posters in aid of the Irish Equity Benevolent Fund as part of the King John's Summer Prom Festival, which takes place in the historic town on August 8th to 10th. Advertisement Gibson will stay at an undisclosed private venue in the county with family members, according to event organiser Eric Lawlor. Lawlor himself has a special attachment to the movie as his late brother Sean played Malcolm Wallace in the hit movie. "This news is just fantastic," said Lawlor. "Dave O'Hara, who also starred in Braveheart, was a personal friend of my brother Sean and so he got in touch with Mel and persuaded him to come to Ireland. He said 'Mel, you gotta do this for the 30th anniversary of Braveheart' – and so he is coming for the weekend. Advertisement "The timing was perfect as he will leave Trim and travel on to Rome where he is making his latest film." During the visit Gibson will catch up with a large number of other cast members from Braveheart, who will also be in the town for the event. He will attend a number of concerts and the screening of the film on Saturday night before leaving Meath on the Sunday. Since the making of Braveheart, Gibson has kept in touch with the historic town and was awarded the 'Freeman of Trim' status. He also sent a message to the town on the 25th anniversary of the movie. Entertainment Mel Gibson: My home of over a decade burned down d... Read More The global hit was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won five for best picture, make-up, cinematography, sound editing and Gibson himself won one for best director. Advertisement Gibson is due to sign 200 posters on Saturday, August 9th, at Trim Castle Hotel in aid of the Irish Equity Benevolent Fund, but Lawlor warns timing is too tight for people to spend time with the actor. "It will be a quick in and out here as we have to get 200 posters signed in two hours but there will be, no doubt, other opportunities to get a selfie with him," he laughed. The King John's Summer Prom Festival is set to be an event-packed weekend with performances by actor Patrick Bergin, local singer Leah Barniville, and the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Niall O'Sullivan.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Donald Trump remains an object of scorn for these Scots
Yet, the object of their ire is 200 miles away at his Ayrshire golf course, and unless he's tracking the goings-on in the Granite City via The Herald's live blog, he probably doesn't even know they've assembled. I find the rendezvous point somewhat ironic, given the American president's admiration of Wallace's on-screen portrayal by Aussie Mel Gibson in 1995's Braveheart, which he once called 'the greatest film I've ever seen.' The surrounding gardens are teeming with police officers, of course. More than I've ever seen, despite half a decade in Aberdeen. Rod holds his sign aloft in the shadow of William Wallace. (Image: Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco) 'They've been bused up from England, ya know,' one protestor, a ruddy older gent named Rod, tells me. He clutches a poster board in his right hand, emblazoned with a design of his own making - Mr Trump, orange and yellow, munching on a brown dog. 'Stop eating dogs Donald,' the sign reads. 'Some folks didn't get this,' he says. 'It's about the debate.' Ah yes. One of Mr Trump's greatest hits, when he echoed a right-wing conspiracy theory accusing Haitian immigrants of cooking up dogs and cats for use in Satanic rituals. Mr Trump himself is on hand, portrayed as the Great Deceiver, thanks to the artistry of Michael Forbes, a self-proclaimed 'pop surrealist' and longtime critic of the president. 'Hope yer next jobby is a hedgehog,' the cardboard cutout reads. 'I've been protesting Trump since 2006,' Mr Forbes tells me. 'As a pop artist, I've done various anti-Trump paintings. I've had this devil head Trump sign for a while. 'I'm against everything Trump stands for. He's anti-abortion, and is playing with the world's economy for the benefit of his rich friends.' The words of the late Ms Godley, who made headlines around the world for her crass greeting in 2016, were echoed on many handmade signs on Saturday. 'Trump is still a c***,' read one creative re-interpretation of the source material. Speaker after speaker from the Scottish left took to the stage, pillorying Mr Trump's right-wing politics, on issues ranging from disabled rights and the LGBTQ community to wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Michael Forbes is a longtime Trump critic. (Image: Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco) Despite a political setback earlier in the week, which saw her dumped from the top of the party's regional list, Greens MSP Maggie Chapman is the rally's first featured speaker. She tells the assembled faithful: 'Thank you so much for turning out, and for being here to express your disgust that we are once again supposedly welcoming a fascist to our soil. We are here to stand in solidarity not only against Trump but against everything he and his politics stands for. 'We are here to stand against his obliteration of human rights, of the rights of LGBTQIA plus people, of the rights of people on Medicaid, of the rights of people in Palestine. We say that Trump is not welcome here.' Ms Chapman, who receives a robust round of applause, goes on to slam the Scottish Government for agreeing to provide £180,000 of public money to support the NEXO Championship at Mr Trump's Balmedie golf course. She says: 'We should not be giving hundreds of thousands of pounds to Trump's golf course. Not a single penny should be being spent on a man we know to be a racist, sexist, a misogynist and a criminal. "None of our taxpayer money should be being spent on Trump or his golf course." Mr Trump is not a popular figure among the people of this isle, despite his Scottish heritage. A recent Ipsos survey found that 71% of Scots hold an unfavourable opinion of the American president. In the North East, much of that antipathy stems from his long battle to build a golf course on top of protected sand beaches at Balmedie, nine miles north of Aberdeen City Centre. Mr Trump purchased the Menie Estate in 2006, promising to employ hundreds by way of a new hotel and scores of vacation homes. But twenty years later, those pledges have been lacking, and for many Aberdonians, the lasting image of the business mogul was his relentless campaign to force locals to sell their homes to make way for 'the world's best golf course.' He infamously accused farmer Michael Forbes of living in a 'pig-like environment', a claim which Mr Forbes, and his mother, Molly, who lived in a mobile home nearby, dismissed as malicious falsehood. The elder Forbes, then in her mid-80s, responded with a large banner draped over her hen shed, which read: 'Trump the Greatest Liar.' Hundreds came to the protest. (Image: Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco) That, unsurprisingly, is a sentiment shared by many at Saturday's event, with signs reading 'Meanies out of Menie' and 'Awa wi ye, you fascist numpty.' One middle-aged female protester notes: 'I'm here because I care about what's happening in the world and I want people to start paying attention because it affects all of us. 'Wherever Trump goes, he spreads animosity. I used to live in America for 20 years and have an American husband. It's excruciating to see what's happening.' Her companion adds: 'I'm here because of what's happening in Gaza. I wanted to take up some space and say that Scotland does not support this.' Of course, by accident of birth, Mr Trump is my fellow countryman. We don't share much beyond that, other than a propensity to vacation along the Jersey Shore. While my American accent has softened and my Scots vocabulary has expanded over the years, sometimes, a keen-eared Glaswegian or Aberdonian will start in on me. 'You don't sound like you're from here, where's that accent from,' they'll inquire. 'I'm an American, from New Jersey on the east coast," I'll explain sheepishly. 'It's near New York.' But it's the next question which stops me in my tracks. 'So,' they'll ask with a grin, 'What do you think about Trump?' I'll usually say something about not being a big fan, eager to move the conversation forward, away from the figure, who, like an embarrassing uncle sat pissed in the corner, seems to dominate most conversations. Read more: Dolly Parton, orange juice and Jesus: What I found on a Saturday at The Barras 'Get your act together' on immigration Trump tells Europe on Scots visit The SNP's 'two-faced' position on Israel will have electoral consequences So, it was with this aversion to the most powerful man in the world that I stood amidst the huddled masses in Union Terrace Gardens on Saturday afternoon. I had heard that a man with a 'United States apology desk" was supposed to attend, but despite my best efforts, I was unable to track down my fellow countryman to atone for our nation's sins. And while the crowd did not lack in vigour, I sensed more than a whiff of weariness amidst the flags and posterboard. For, as many a speaker said (and there were… many), Mr Trump is not a unique figure. A phenomenon, perhaps, in terms of media presence and combustibility, but nothing special - only powerful and cruel. He serves as a symbol of the failure of western liberalism, based on the assumption that people are good-hearted citizens who care about the welfare of their fellow men and women. Yet, these protestors contend, the world is darker than the political elite would have you believe. And the battle for a just future is just beginning.
Daily Record
22-07-2025
- Science
- Daily Record
Scotland's dramatic volcanic landscape 'once rivalled the fiery activity of modern-day Hawaii'
Some of Scotland's most iconic islands were born from a network of erupting fissures, just like those found in Hawaii and Iceland Scotland's dramatic, rugged landscape is famed the world over. Several movies have utilised places like the Highlands and islands as a filming location precisely for this reason, including Braveheart, Harry Potter, Prometheus, and Skyfall. But now, a discovery "likened to finding a needle in a haystack" has confirmed that Scotland's dramatic volcanic landscape "once rivalled the fiery activity of modern-day Hawaii". Geologists from the University of Aberdeen have confirmed that cracks in the Earth, called volcanic fissures, helped create many of the Inner Hebrides. Scientists have long understood that islands such as Skye, Mull, Eigg, Canna, and Staffa, as well as parts of the mainland were formed from lava flows. However, the way the lava came to the surface has been debated by scientists for over 100 years. In contrast to the calm, picturesque scenery of today, 60million years ago, the west coast of Scotland was erupting with lava fountains and other volcanic events. The new discovery by geoscientists from the University of Aberdeen provides the strongest evidence yet that some of Scotland's most iconic islands were born not from a single large volcano, but from a network of erupting fissures, just like those found in Hawaii and Iceland. The research, published in The Journal of the Geological Society, appears to settle the century-old debate over how the lava fields of the Inner Hebrides islands were formed. The team has, for the first time, uncovered physical proof of an ancient volcanic fissure that fed lava into the surrounding landscape. The site, a 5km-long stretch near Calgary Bay on the Isle of Mull, reveals preserved deposits from one of these fissures, where magma once erupted in spectacular displays. Project leader Dr Jessica Pugsley, from the University of Aberdeen, said: "For over 100 years, scientists have debated whether the lava flows on Skye and Mull came from a single volcano or from many fissures like those we see in Iceland and Hawaii today," . "Finding a preserved fissure is a bit like discovering a dinosaur fossil with skin - it tells us far more than lava alone can. Typically, a very small fraction of a lava field contains these fissures, so it's an extraordinarily significant find." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The volcanic activity occurred as the Atlantic Ocean began to form, ripping apart ancient land and allowing magma to surge up through the crust. This zone of volcanic remnants is called the British Paleogene Volcanic Province and reaches from the west of Scotland over to parts of Northern Ireland, including the famous Giants Causeway. The preserved fissure found by the Aberdeen team through fieldwork aided by 3D drone modelling technology, shows exactly where lava once fountained out of the Earth, before being buried by later eruptions and finally revealed by millions of years of erosion. "To be able to stand and walk on a feature that played such a key role in shaping Scotland's geography - and to realise it erupted like Iceland and Hawaii's volcanoes do today - is pretty incredible," said Dr Pugsley.
