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The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
RTE star Daithi O Se beams with pride as he backs his county on All-Ireland final day and shares behind scenes snaps
RTE star Daithi O Se couldn't hide his excitement as he joined thousands of fans in Croke Park to watch his beloved county Kerry lift the Sam Maguire Cup once again. The 3 Daithi attended the All-Ireland final yesterday Credit: Instagram 3 The presenter couldn't hide his joy as his home county secured yet another All-Ireland title Credit: Instagram 3 Daithi shared some snaps from his day on Instagram Credit: Domnick Walsh During the clash, the popular presenter posted a picture of himself looking stressed in the stands as Kerry and But his mood quickly changed as the final whistle blew and Kerry came out on top. After the game, Daithi posted a smiling snap from the stands while Kerry captain Gavin White gave his winning speech. READ MORE ON DAITHI O SE And the celebrations didn't end there as the TV host beamed in a snap outside a packed pub as fans celebrated the Kingdom's big win. And the win will mean even more for Daithi after he had engaged in some on radio with Donegal native Daniel O'Donnell prior to the final. Soft-spoken Donegal singer bragged about his beloved county winning the football final with Kerry TV star Daithi slagging: "He'd talk a pig into a ham sandwich. " The unlikely duo called in to the Oliver Callan Show on most read in the irish sun Wee Daniel fired the opening shot in the head to head as he boasted that the Sam Maguire trophy "has the bag packed" and will be heading back to Donegal. The country music sensation will play a series of shows in Killarney's INEC next month and joked that he won't be able to show his face in Kerry if Donegal lose after all his bragging. Daniel O'Donnell and Daithi O Se have hilarious argument He said: "I have to go to the Kingdom at the end of August because we've shows in Killarney and I do not want to be introduced to Sam Maguire as a Kerry resident so it is all or nothing. "I have to lay it down to Jim and the team for my sake if nobody else's they have to take Sam back to Donegal." He joked: "I might cancel the INEC." GAA-S ROW Daithi said: "They've a new song written now for Daniel when he comes down to Killarney to the INEC and it's called Jimmy's scratching a**es." The light hearted segment ended with Daniel O'Donnell hoping that the All-Ireland final would live up to the game with both teams leaving it all on the pitch. He said: "All joking aside. My hope is that both teams come out and leave everything on the pitch in Croke Park and whoever wins that the other team is proud of what they did. "I think if they both come out and play the way they can play it will be the game of all games and that's what I hope for now seriously. "Whatever team has to go home without Sam that they are happy that they did their best."
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
August bank holiday in Donegal: Six fun-filled ways to spend the long weekend
Across Donegal, there are lots of events organised with something for everyone to enjoy. Here is a guide to some of the events happening over the weekend: The Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival The Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival is a community based festival which has been held annually since 1967 in Dungloe, County Donegal. This year's festival runs from July 26 to August 3 with some of the big names in country music taking to the stage including Daniel O'Donnell, John Mc Nicholl, Dominic Kirwan, Shawn Cuddy, Conor O' Donnell and Sinead Black. It is family friendly with a wide variety of musical, cultural, child, sporting, artistic and novelty events. Irish diaspora communities from around the world, as well as Irish counties and towns, participate by nominating a young woman to represent their area. The winner, crowned 'Mary From Dungloe' holds the title for a year and acts as an ambassador for the festival, Dungloe & Donegal. For the full line up, visit Get ready to tap your feet, clap your hands, and sing along as the 48th Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival bursts onto the scene from Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3, 2025. This year, the festival is truly 'On the Move,' bringing an electrifying lineup of traditional and folk music to every corner of Ballyshannon. Throughout the festival, there will be performances from The Highstool Prophets, Luka Bloom, Porter Bellies, Muddlers Club, Phoenix, Seamie O'Dowd, Leonard Barry, Andy Morrow and Suil. Add to the mix some great street entertainment all weekend with lively pub sessions with the Ballyshannon Folk Trail, fringe events and workshops - this leading festival still has something to cater for all tastes 48 years later! Resident artist, Barry Britton will launch his exhibition on Thursday, July 31 at 7pm in the Abbey Arts Centre and will be live in the centre until the end of August 2025. This is a unique opportunity to view the Barry's artworks on display locally. Muff Féile The Muff Féile is back for another year this August Bank Holiday weekend. The event runs from July 31 to August 4, 2025 and it kicks off with the opening parade with dozens of events planned throughout the weekend. Organisers cater for all ages, aiming to create a Féile weekend full of fun events that entertain the residents of the area and visitors alike. From the popular opening parade to bonny baby to glamorous granny comps, live music, sports events, treasure hunts, gaming and retro arcade, fun fair amusements, craft fair, bake off's, art displays, workshops, films there is an action packed something for everyone. The Féile is a new event and a reimagining of the popular Muff Festival which began in the village in 1980. This year's Muff Feile marquee is destined to be a hive of musical activity. Situated down at The Ardmore Bar at The Treehouse Restaurant, Muff, there really is something for everyone. FRIELDAYS – A homecoming 2025-2029 An unprecedented five-year theatrical celebration building to the centenary of one of Ireland's great literary figures, Brian Friel (1929-2015). Beginning with a 35th anniversary production of his most celebrated play, Dancing at Lughnasa, staged just fifty metres from the house in which it is set, and close with a combined 50th anniversary celebration of the work of Ireland's greatest poet – and Friel's close friend - Seamus Heaney. Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel, 35th Anniversary Year, will be held from August 1 to 17, 2025 at The Canteen Hall, St. Columba's School, Glenties. Faith Healer by Brian Friel will be held on August 8 to 10 and 15 to 17. Bus Meeting Point – Market Hall. Glenties at 4.30pm. (Act 1 – Edeninfagh / Act 2 Portnoo / Act 3 Ardara / Act 4 Glenties). A unique journey by bus through the Bluestack Mountains and west Donegal coastal scenery to visit three small community halls, dramatically finishing in the ballroom bar of the Highlands Hotel. Includes special Tennessee Barbecue at the interval on Portnoo Pier. Translations by Brian Friel. 45th Anniversary Year. August 22 to 25, 2025 at the Dunlewey Centre, Dunlewey at 7.30pm. Arrive early (5.30-6.45pm) and book your mini-bus seat to the early 19th century Glentornan ghost-village, plus experience a special silent prelude at the Weaver's Cottage – prior to evening performances only. For more information, visit Glencolmcille Agricultural Show 2025 The annual Glencolmcille Agricultural Show will take place on Sunday, August 3,2025. There will be cattle, sheep, horses, ponies, donkeys, poultry, craft and produce. There will also be trade stalls, childrens activiities, a dog show and a best dressed lady and gent competition. The annual show is extremely popular and has something for everyone to enjoy. Sheepdog trials will take place on Monday, August 4, 2025 with entry on the day. Meenacross Agricultural Show The Meenacross Agricultural Show will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025. The popular event kicks off at 11am and is sure to be a fun filled day. The day will include the traditional cattle, sheep and horse sections. The committee has put a lot of work into the children's classes this year and there will be categories for the young handler in the cattle, sheep, ponies and the dog section with some fantastic prizes. They have also added some great classes and cups to the vegetable section, home baking, arts and crafts and photography.
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
WATCH: Donegal V Kerry sees Daniel and Dáithí's friendly feud heat up airwaves
On Friday morning, Radio 1 listeners were treated to a lively clash of counties and personalities as national treasures Daniel O'Donnell and Dáithí Ó Sé joined Oliver Callan ahead of this weekend's All-Ireland Football Final. The Donegal crooner and the Kerry broadcaster, each a proud son of their football-mad counties, brought banter, bias, and a healthy dose of good-natured rivalry to the airwaves, offering their takes on the titanic showdown to come. With Daniel's soft-spoken Donegal charm and Dáithí's unmistakable Kingdom swagger, the stage was set for a spirited debate that captured the nation's attention, with Callan branding them 'the people's princes.' On Friday morning, Radio 1 listeners were treated to a lively clash of counties and personalities as national treasures Daniel O'Donnell and Dáithí Ó Sé joined Oliver Callan ahead of this weekend's All-Ireland Football Final. Pic: Karwai Tang/WireImage Daniel, never one to shy away from a bit of dramatic flair, joked that he might just cancel his upcoming show in Killarney if things don't go Donegal's way this weekend. While the veteran performer admitted he's long past getting nervous before stepping on stage, he confessed that watching his beloved Donegal in a high-stakes match leaves him a bag of nerves. 'I'll be there with pain in my stomach,' Dáithí joked sharing his anxiety for the match ahead. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RTÉ Radio 1 (@rteradio1) Despite being a die-hard Kerry man, the Rose of Tralee host revealed he's yet to bag himself a ticket for the big game, instead relying on swindling one from a Donegal man at 4am in Coppers. Dáithí announced that he'd actually be at Croke Park on Sunday to call out the jubilee team ahead of throw in. Sharing a short clip of the hilarious interaction to Instagram, Radio 1 wrote: 'Anyone for a Dáithí/ Daniel ding-dong. The Donegal crooner and the Kerry broadcaster, each a proud son of their football-mad counties, brought banter, bias, and a healthy dose of good-natured rivalry to the airwaves, offering their takes on the titanic showdown to come. Pic: RTE 'Ahead of what promises to be a cracking All Ireland senior football final, the people's princes of Kerry and Donegal, Dáithí Ó Sé and Daniel O'Donnell joined #OliverCallan.' As Sunday's final approaches, Daniel O'Donnell and Dáithí Ó Sé brought some light-hearted rivalry to the airwaves, each backing their home county with trademark charm. Whether it's Donegal or Kerry lifting the Sam Maguire this weekend, their exchange was a reminder that in GAA, the craic is never far from the competition.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Daniel O'Donnell and Daithi O Se go head-to-head and take hilarious digs on air ahead of All-Ireland final
THE two nicest men in Irish showbiz engaged in the softest trash talk in radio history today as Daniel O'Donnell and Daithi O Se traded a cupla focal ahead of the All-Ireland final. Soft spoken Donegal singer 2 Daithi is backing his home county to win in the All-Ireland final on Sunday Credit: Andres Poveda LTD 2 Daniel said he'll bring back the Sam to Donegal Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk The unlikely duo called in to the Oliver Callan Show on RTE Radio One as part of a segment building up to the big clash in Croke Park on Sunday. Wee Daniel fired the opening shot in the head to head as he boasted that the Sam Maguire trophy 'has the bag packed' and will be heading back to Donegal this weekend. The country music sensation will play a series of shows in Killarney's INEC next month and joked that he won't be able to show his face in Kerry if Donegal lose after all his bragging. He said: 'I have to go to the Kingdom at the end of August because we've shows in Killarney and I do not want to be introduced to Sam Maguire as a Kerry resident so it is all or nothing. read more on daithi o se 'I have to lay it down to Jim and the team for my sake if nobody else's they have to take Sam back to Donegal.' He joked: 'I might cancel the INEC.' Daithi said: 'They've a new song written now for Daniel when he comes down to Killarney to the INEC and it's called Jimmy's scratching a**es.' Most read in Celebrity The light hearted segment ended with Daniel O'Donnell hoping that the All-Ireland final lives up to the game with both teams leaving it all on the pitch. He said: 'All joking aside. My hope is that both teams come out and leave everything on the pitch in Croke Park and whoever wins that the other team is proud of what they did. Daniel O'Donnell sends fans wild 'I think if they both come out and play the way they can play it will be the game of all games and that's what I hope for now seriously. 'Whatever team has to go home without Sam that they are happy that they did their best.' Daithi slagged the sweet talking Donegal man and claimed: 'He'd talk a pig into a ham sandwich.'
Irish Independent
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Any Other Business: Hoedown with Sunshine is music to Irish artists' ears
Today at 00:30 If listeners to the Dublin radio station Sunshine 106.8 have been hearing a lot more Daniel O'Donnell and Nathan Carter of late, it's because a request has come in from the regulator. Radio stations make measurable promises in their Programme Policy Statements when they get a licence, and Coimisiún na Meán occasionally checks to make sure they are being kept. Sunshine's remit is to pump out Country Crossover and Soul, but 20pc of its music should also be Irish. When the regulator tuned in one day, however, the proportion stood at 16pc. The station was 'asked to provide assurances' that this would be fixed, and 'there would be no repeat of this shortfall in the future'.
