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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Dunlop tribute 'an absolute privilege' for Rea
Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea said it was "an absolute privilege" to be involved in a celebration of the life of motorcycle racing hero Joey Dunlop in Ballymoney, County Antrim, on Saturday. The 'Joey 25' tribute day was being held a quarter of a century after the revered 26-time Isle of Man TT winner was killed in an accident at a race in Estonia in July 2000. The event brought together a plethora of famous names from two-wheel motorsport past and present, including Rea, another multiple World Superbike champion in Carl Fogarty, Glenn Irwin, Brian Reid, Phillip McCallen and Ron Haslam. The special celebration to remember Joey and honour his legacy was hosted by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, in conjunction with the Dunlop family. "Joey Dunlop was an icon, not just in motorcycle racing but as a sportsman in the country," Rea, 38, told BBC Sport NI. "I grew up in race paddocks and didn't really understand the magnitude of Joey or the legacy left. "My father was racing against him but over time I've understood all his accomplishments and more of the human he was, the effect he had on the fans and the people here, understood what a legend he was, someone we can be really proud of." Thousands of people defied the inclement weather conditions to commemorate the life and achievements of the five-time TT Formula One world champion, who also racked up 24 Ulster Grand Prix victories and 13 North West 200 successes in an illustrious career. The occasion to mark the landmark anniversary included a closed-roads parade around the town centre with top riders using Joey Dunlop's original machines. "It's a really good day, not just to honour Joey, but everyone involved in the day has been really pumped to be part of it," added Rea. "I thought there would be a lot of people here but it has blown me away the crowd that came out."
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Dunlop tribute 'an absolute privilege' for Rea
Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea said it was "an absolute privilege" to be involved in a celebration of the life of motorcycle racing hero Joey Dunlop in Ballymoney, County Antrim, on 'Joey 25' tribute day was being held a quarter of a century after the revered 26-time Isle of Man TT winner was killed in an accident at a race in Estonia in July event brought together a plethora of famous names from two-wheel motorsport past and present, including Rea, another multiple World Superbike champion in Carl Fogarty, Glenn Irwin, Brian Reid, Phillip McCallen and Ron special celebration to remember Joey was hosted by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, in conjunction with the Dunlop family."Joey Dunlop was an icon, not just in motorcycle racing but as a sportsman in the country," Rea, 38, told BBC Sport NI."I grew up in race paddocks and didn't really understand the magnitude of Joey or the legacy left."My father was racing against him but over time I've understood all his accomplishments and more of the human he was, the effect he had on the fans and the people here, understood what a legend he was, someone we can be really proud of."Thousands of people defied the unfavourable weather conditions to commemorate the life and achievements of the five-time TT Formula One world champion, who also racked up 24 Ulster Grand Prix victories and 13 North West 200 successes in an illustrious occasion to mark the landmark anniversary included a closed-roads parade around the town centre with top riders using Joey Dunlop's original machines."It's a really good day, not just to honour Joey, but everyone involved in the day has been really pumped to be part of it," added Rea.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Joey Dunlop to be honoured in Ballymoney event
Motorcycling legend Joey Dunlop will be remembered and celebrated in a special event in Ballymoney, County Antrim, on Joey 25 celebration is being held a quarter of a century after the 26-time Isle of Man TT winner was killed in an accident at a race in Estonia in July event will bring together famous riders like Carl Fogarty and Jonathan Rea who will ride many of Dunlop's original bikes around the town."We couldn't think of a better way to remember Joey than an event in his hometown," Joey's wife Linda said. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council are hosting the event to remember the man dubbed the 'King of the Roads', in conjunction with the Dunlop daughter Donna McLean and a son in law Michael McCammond will represent the family at a parade around the town."It makes it a little bit easier for us not doing it on the exact date of the anniversary because it is a private time for us," Joey's son Gary told BBC Radio Ulster's Your Place and Mine programme."It's been 25 years, it's still not easy. It's still not easy living with the name, I can assure you, but time is a little bit of a healer," he said."But the longer it goes on you come to realise how unique everything is and how special it is to a lot of the fans and at the end of the day, that's why we are happy to see it." 'Joey's memory lives on' Liam Beckett, Dunlop's former mechanic and a close friend of the family, said he would never forget the day of the crash."Young Richard, Joey's youngest lad, was staying in my house that weekend. He would have been my son William's biggest friend and they still are to this day," he told BBC Radio Foyle's North West Today programme."It was Donna who arrived at our house that morning in tears, Joey's daughter, to break the news to us."To be honest with you, it's a shock I don't think I'll get over 'til the day I go but, it's great to see so many people rallying around to mark the 25th anniversary of his passing."He described Dunlop as "a quiet humble man who did his talking on the track", adding: "It's great to see that Joey's memory lives on." 'I raced alongside him' Brian Reid is a former double Formula Two world champion who raced against Dunlop and became his friend."He was a great ambassador for our sport and proved it worldwide," he told BBC Radio Foyle's North West Today programme."I watched him before I started racing and I watching him coming towards the top but would never have dreamt that one day, I would be racing alongside him and, eventually, the odd time, beating him."Reid said the anniversary event proved that "the popularity of Joey and the racing world is still there"."It's great to see that everybody is getting involved in this wonderful event and to see all these bikes and getting a chance to ride one of them is going to be a great honour," he said. What will happen on Saturday? The free public event will begin at 14:00 BST and finish at 22:00 and will show off Dunlop's original bikes as well as autograph signings and parade of bikes will take place from 18:00 to 20:00, along North Road, High Street, Main Street, Seymour Street, Station and return via Townhead roads will close to vehicles from 17:00 to 21: and bike parking is available at various sites in Ballymoney town centre.A park and ride will operate from the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre from 14:00 and the last return journey will be at 22: event will be live streamed via Greenlight Television's King of the Roads platform with the broadcast scheduled to begin at 18:00. Joey 25 Exhibition The Joey 25 Exhibition at Ballymoney Museum will also be open on Saturday from 09: hosts a collection of artefacts and memorabilia such as Dunlop's restored and original motorcycles, rare photographs, racing leathers, trophies and personal items that mark Joey's remarkable career. Who was Joey Dunlop? William Joseph Dunlop was born near Ballymoney on 25 February 1952 and died at the age of 48 on 2 July 2000 in Tallinn, as the "King of the Roads", the sportsman achieved 26 Isle of Man TT wins, five Formula One World Championships, 13 North West 200 (NW200) victories and 24 Ulster Grand Prix was honoured with an MBE in 1986 and an OBE in 1996 for his humanitarian work with children in Eastern Europe. 'Sporting ambassador' BBC Sport NI presenter Stephen Watson said Saturday was an "incredibly special event to celebrate the achievements of Joey Dunlop, one of Northern Ireland's greatest ever sporting ambassadors".Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster programme, he added : "I don't think you'll ever see a collection of motorcycle riders together in the one place at the same time ever again because they're coming from all different disciplines of the sport and all different eras. "And every single rider who is coming on Saturday will be riding one of Joey Dunlop's original machines."They are expecting literally thousands of people to descend on Ballymoney this weekend to pay homage to their hero, even though it's 25 years on, the interest in this event has been truly remarkable from all over the world," Mr Watson said. What racing icons will be at the event? The big names at the event include: World Superbike champions Carl Fogarty and Jonathan Rea; Grand Prix stars Ron Haslam, Jeremy McWilliams and Eugene Laverty; British champions Leon Haslam and Adrian Coates; World record holder Ryan World Formula 2 Champion Brian Reid will also join Alan Irwin, Trevor Steele, Con Law, Raymond McCullough and Leslie McMaster
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Casey O'Gorman breaks silence on ex Claudia Fogarty's pregnancy announcement after failed Love Island romance
CASEY O'Gorman has congratulated his ex-girlfriend Claudia Fogarty on her baby news. Love Island beauty Claudia, 30, yesterday announced she is pregnant with her first child. 5 5 Claudia, who is in a relationship with footballer Ollie Crankshaw, 26, wrote on Instagram: "We've been keeping a secret. "Baby girl coming soon. "Half of me half of you. "We can't wait to meet you. Baby Crankshaw coming November 25." She was inundated with well-wishes, among them was a comment from Casey, who wrote: "Congrats Claud (heart emoji)". In a sweet video clip Claudia held her pregnant belly and revealed her baby scans. Before finding love with Ollie, she was coupled up with Casey in the 2023 series of Love Island. Despite Casey having his head turned by Casa Amor's Rosie Seabrook, he and Claudia dated on and off in the outside world. It didn't last though, and Claudia fell for Altrincham winger Ollie months later. Claudia, who is the daughter of super-bike legend Carl Fogarty, said she had "finally found my happiness" in September 2023 when she confirmed their romance. Most recently, Claudia revealed she's moved away from reality TV after earning fitness qualifications and getting a job at a local studio to teach reformer Pilates classes. The Blackburn lass, who owned a fashion boutique, can now be found on the reformer bed at Kore in Preston. Meanwhile Casey is recently single after splitting from Gabby Allen, who he won Love Island All Stars with in February. A source told us: 'It doesn't take a genius to go onto Casey's social media, especially his Snapchat, and see that he is out with his mates loads enjoying drinks and having fun. 'Gabby has spent a couple of nights out with him and his friends, and whilst she enjoys going out and spending time with her friends she also has two ventures to run. 'No one could deny they got on like a house of fire and were really into each other, but their lives back home are just chalk and cheese. 'Casey is out every night whilst Gabby is manically busy all day. Neither was to blame but it became clear there was no sweet spot for them to spend quality time together.' 5 5
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island's Claudia Fogarty is pregnant! Star reveals she is expecting her first child with her footballer boyfriend Ollie Crankshaw
Love Island's Claudia Fogarty is pregnant! The star took to her Instagram page on Thursday to reveal she is expecting her first child - a baby girl - with her footballer boyfriend Ollie Crankshaw. She penned in a caption as the pair showed off their scan: 'Half of me half of you. We can't wait to meet you. Baby Crankshaw coming November 25.' Claudia debuted her baby bump as she showed off her changing figure in a brown satin maxi dress as she shot a sweet video at sunset in Dubai. The blonde beauty, who is the daughter of super-bike legend Carl Fogarty, was inundated with sweet messages. Fellow Love Island alum Scott Thomas wrote: 'Wow!!! Amazing news guys! You deserve the very best.' Taylor Ward added: 'Congratulations darling so happy for you!'
