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BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Bruce Springsteen 'wouldn't be too happy' music used to breach safety order, court hears
A man who broke a safety order by sending a woman videos of a Bruce Springsteen concert has had his conviction removed on appeal. Judge Christopher Callan said that he was sure Springsteen 'would not be too happy' to see his music being used in this way and that the man's actions were not in line with the singer's message as a performing artist. Advertisement The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty in the District Court to the breach of a safety order contrary to section 33 (1) of the Domestic Violence Act 2018. He received a one-month suspended sentence in March 2025 and later lodged an appeal against the severity of that term. Garda Rachel O'Mahony told the District Court Appeals Court that on June 20th, 2024, the injured party reported to gardaí that the man had breached a safety order on three different occasions. She said that on dates between February 2nd, 2024, and June 20th, 2024, the man sent the injured party text messages to her mobile phone. Advertisement Garda O'Mahony said that these messages included videos taken at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Croke Park and a YouTube link. He said that the woman said that this communication put her in fear. She also presented a victim impact statement to the judge which was not read aloud in court. Defence counsel for the man, Seosaimhín Ní Chathasaigh BL, said that her client cooperated fully with the gardaí and did not dispute the charges. She said that he has sincere remorse for the hurt caused by his actions and this is not a pattern of behaviour which will continue in the future. Advertisement Ms Ní Chathasaigh confirmed to the judge that the safety order has already been extended to last until 2030 with consent from her client. She said that her client is not seeking to avoid accountability but having a conviction would have life-altering effects in regards to his employment or possible future travel. Judge Callan said the victim impact statement was very clear about the extent of the fear that the injured party experienced. He said that the videos were 'intending to give a certain message' to the injured party, which was explained in her victim impact statement. Judge Callan decided to remove the man's criminal conviction on the condition that he pays a donation of €1,000 to Women's Aid, noting that the safety order remains in place until 2030.
Irish Times
a day ago
- Irish Times
Man who sent Springsteen concert videos has conviction for breaching order removed
A man who broke a safety order by sending a woman videos of a Bruce Springsteen concert has had his conviction removed on appeal. Judge Christopher Callan said that he was sure Springsteen 'would not be too happy' to see his music being used in this way and that the man's actions were not in line with the singer's message as a performing artist. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty in the District Court to the breach of a safety order contrary to section 33 (1) of the Domestic Violence Act 2018. He received a one-month suspended sentence in March 2025 and later lodged an appeal against the severity of that term. READ MORE Gda Rachel O'Mahony told the District Court Appeals Court that on June 20th, 2024, the injured party reported to gardaí that the man had breached a safety order on three occasions. She said that on dates between February 2nd, 2024, and June 20th, 2024, the man sent the injured party text messages to her mobile phone. Gda O'Mahony said that these messages included videos taken at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Croke Park and a YouTube link. Gda O'Mahony said the woman said this communication put her in fear. She also presented a victim-impact statement to the judge that was not read aloud in court. Defence counsel for the man, Seosaimhín Ní Chathasaigh BL, said her client co-operated fully with the gardaí and did not dispute the charges. She said he has sincere remorse for the hurt caused by his actions and this is not a pattern of behaviour that will continue in the future. Ms Ní Chathasaigh confirmed to the judge that the safety order has already been extended to last until 2030 with consent from her client. She said her client is not seeking to avoid accountability but having a conviction would have life-altering effects in regards to his employment or possible travel. Judge Callan said the victim-impact statement was very clear about the extent of the fear that the injured party experienced. He said the videos were 'intending to give a certain message' to the injured party, which was explained in her victim-impact statement. Judge Callan decided to remove the man's criminal conviction on the condition he pays a donation of €1,000 to Women's Aid, noting the safety order remains in place until 2030.
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man broke safety order by sending woman Bruce Springsteen concert video
A man who broke a safety order by sending a woman videos of a Bruce Springsteen concert has had his conviction removed on Christopher Callan said that he was sure Springsteen 'would not be too happy' to see his music being used in this way and that the man's actions were not in line with the singer's message as a performing artist. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty in the District Court to the breach of a safety order contrary to section 33 (1) of the Domestic Violence Act 2018. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week He received a one-month suspended sentence in March 2025 and later lodged an appeal against the severity of that Rachel O'Mahony told the District Court Appeals Court that on June 20, 2024 the injured party reported to gardai that the man had breached a safety order on three different said that on dates between February 2, 2024 and June 20, 2024 the man sent the injured party text messages to her mobile O'Mahony said that these messages included videos taken at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Croke Park and a YouTube O'Mahony said that the woman said that this communication put her in fear. She also presented a victim impact statement to the judge which was not read aloud in counsel for the man, Seosaimhín Ní Chathasaigh BL, said that her client cooperated fully with the gardai and did not dispute the said that he has sincere remorse for the hurt caused by his actions and this is not a pattern of behaviour which will continue in the Ní Chathasaigh confirmed to the judge that the safety order has already been extended to last until 2030 with consent from her said that her client is not seeking to avoid accountability but having a conviction would have life-altering effects in regards to his employment or possible future Callan said the victim impact statement was very clear about the extent of the fear that the injured party said that the videos were 'intending to give a certain message' to the injured party, which was explained in her victim impact statement. Judge Callan decided to overturn the man's criminal conviction on the condition that he pays a donation of 1,000 euro to Women's Aid, noting that the safety order remains in place until 2030. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Former grungy beach town with deep ties to Bruce Springsteen roars back to life as an ultra-luxury getaway
An East coast beach town is another one that has been transformed from crumbling boardwalks and punk bars to boutiques and luxury high-rise living — but this one's managing to hang on to a piece of its gritty history. It's long been loved by New Jersey residents seeking long beach days and barbeques in the sweltering summer months. Now, Asbury Park, New Jersey, the iconic, blue-collar getaway where Bruce Springsteen proudly started his career, has finally been discovered by developers. The once-grimy seaside area is making waves in the luxury real estate world with the arrival of Lido Asbury Park, an ultra-modern condominium development on the ocean where condos start at $825,000 that will redefine 'down the shore,' the Jersey-esque term used by locals who vacation there. The arrival of the condos has had an immediate ripple effect on the area. Property values in Asbury Park have surged — according to Zillow, the median home price year over year from June 2024 to June 2025 increased from $680,000 to $705,667. The building has also drawn high-end businesses who want their wealthy residents to spend money there. Nearby fine dining spot Pascal & Sabine now offers an $85 dover sole plate paired with a $25 glass of cabernet. While the kitschy beach shops selling T-shirts, aging arcades, and dive bars remain, the once neglected boardwalk is now also lined with boutique hotels, art galleries, indie retail offering curated designer clothing, and high-end salons with $100 haircuts. In addition to the local crab shacks that have so far survived the revitalization, fine dining like St. Laurent Social Club, from Top Chef alum and James Beard Award semi-finalist David Viana, and Judy and Harry's, a seasonal bar and restaurant, have also become local favorites. Still, Asbury Park remains true to its roots in many ways. It has a rich music history, with Springsteen and Bon Jovi both playing at the Stone Pony, easily considered a local institution, early in their careers. The club, which opened in 1974, remains amidst the changes to the area. Springsteen's debut studio album from 1973 is even titled Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ. He admittedly bleeds Asbury Park to this day. 'I'm in the Atlantic Ocean every summer,' Springsteen told Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast in May 'I still ride all these roads that I rode when I was a kid. 'I still love to go down and get a hot dog from Max's or the Wind Mill. 'I still love to spend a little time in the Asbury Park boardwalk when I can, and I live 10 minutes here from my hometown of Freehold. I'll be here till the angels come knocking.' The Boss also visited movie sets in Asbury Park when production was filming for the upcoming Springsteen biopic, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, starring Jeremy Allen White. Asbury Park is also known for its creative community. The Asbury Park Arts District is a must see for artists and the area is known for its friendly LGBTQ+ vibes. The Asbury Park arts district and various public art installations in town have helped to cultivate the city as a destination for art lovers. The Lido promises to offer the ultimate in coastal living, with modern architecture on the beach that also preserves some of that grit Asbury Park is known for. 'Asbury Park has emerged as one of the most sought-after destinations along the East Coast. Lido is raising the bar even higher,' Ralph Zucker, CEO of Somerset Development, which designed the building, told 'The pre-sales have already been exceptional.' Somerset Development is the same team behind Bell Works in Holmdel, the famous office building from Severance that serves as the eerie backdrop for Lumon Industries. The building has already broken a record with the sale of its $7.6 million triplex penthouse — it's the most expensive condo ever sold in New Jersey. The four-bedroom, 3,626-square-foot penthouse has a private rooftop plunge pool, a 'summer kitchen' designed for outdoor grilling, double-height ceilings and sweeping ocean views. The eight-story waterfront complex located on Ocean Avenue will have interiors and art curated by award-winning Clodagh Design, which furnished the terraces of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The building will be finished in all natural materials like warm white oak, Taj Mahal stone, and custom designed cabinetry. A 50,000-square-foot amenity suite includes a saltwater swimming pool, Turkish hammam, and outdoor fire pits. Residents will have access to resort-style amenities like hot-cold plunge pools, saunas and a full-service fitness center overlooking the ocean. The 112 residences range from $825,000 to over $7 million. The building is a surprising addition to the area, which had fallen onto hard times in the 1970s after tourists began to explore other shore towns. Asbury Park, founded in 1871 by millionaire manufacturer James A. Bradley, was named after Francis Asbury, one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church in North America. Private outdoor spaces are a key feature, with select homes having oversized terraces Bradley's vision for the town sprung to life with a boardwalk and a thriving business district that sat at water's edge. But with the expansion of New Jersey's highways, tourists began to flee. Now, it's coming back to life, much like neighboring Long Branch, a once-neglected shore town that Jared Kushner has reinvented as a playground for the wealthy. At the Lido, each condo is open-concept design that floods with natural light and has panoramic views of both the Atlantic and Asbury Park's bustling boardwalk. Private outdoor spaces for many of the units have private pools and oversized terraces. A grand lobby welcomes visitors with a sculptural bronze spiral staircase and seashell-inspired design elements. There's a library lounge with a fireplace, a parlor room, and a dedicated co-working suite tailor-made for remote workers. Residents share a private screening room, a game room, and even a private dining suite that comes complete with a catering kitchen. For pet lovers, there's an animal spa, and there's an interactive playroom for kids. Outside, there are landscaped pathways, private cabanas, a barbecue area, and a sculpture garden. There's also an alfresco dining suite with an outdoor kitchen for seaside dinner parties. The development of the Lido has kickstarted the luxury market in Asbury Park. 'What truly sets LIDO apart is the range of residences available, from spacious one-bedrooms to expansive multi-floor penthouses,' said Jodi Stasse, Senior Managing Director at Corcoran Sunshine, which is selling the units.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Photos: Star-studded Oxfordshire wedding of Apple founder's daughter
The daughter of Apple's late founder Steve Jobs got married in a star-studded occasion in west Oxfordshire. Eve Jobs, the youngest of the tech icon's four children, married gold-medal-winning equestrian Harry Charles at St Michael's And All Angels Church, in Great Tew, on Saturday, July 26. Photos from outside the church show bridesmaids arriving dressed in red, among them American equestrian Jessica Rae Springsteen, daughter of legendary musician Bruce Springsteen. READ MORE: Truck Festival: Thousands of music fans flock to farm Jessica Rae Springsteen (centre) (Image: Ben Birchall) A purple Rolls Royce was also spotted outside as well as a classic Land Rover. This took place one year on from the pair confirming their relationship after they were first spotted in public at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. A self-described 'horse girl', Eve started riding when she was just six years old and was cheering on her fiancé in Paris last year. Posting at the time on the social media platform Instagram, she said: "Team Gold. Beyond proud of you, my love."
